Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Started out a little slow and weird but i ended up being very on it. Another wrinkle in McKay’s repertoire and showcasing his ability to make great movies outside the realm of Will Ferrell. I thought this played very well on our tendencies in this age to be distracted by current relevance and the next shiny thing on social media and not put stock in anything that doesn’t grab us until it’s too late.
What a delight. I stumbled upon this randomly after i had set out to watch it a year ago but completely forgot about it, and I’m glad i found it again. The balance of Nyles comfort and acceptance and Sara’s denial which underscore the acceptance of death that never comes was perfectly woven. Along the way they seem to switch sides as it’s Sara’s acceptance that emerges while Niles begins to waver at change, leaving, or going back to the…