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[blue_lotus13]

1. Volver- I managed to snag the last volunteer pass for this movie, much to the disappointment of the guy behind me. I did feel bad about it, but not bad enough to give the pass to him. Fortunately, I managed to bump into Blanca and Tania in the theatre, so I had company to sit with.

I really liked this film. It had the typical twisted Almodovar plot, beautiful colours, good actors, a good story, families, moms and Penelope Cruz. An added bonus were Penelope's breasts, which were amazing and featured prominently in the film. I commented to others, "Man, her breasts were worth a star."

Woman behind me- "Weren't they mentioned in the credits?"

2. Away from Her- This was Sarah Polley's directorial debut, and for an added bonus, she came and did a Q and A after the film. She is very, very cute, small and articulate, and totally down to earth. I loved her film. It was about the end of a marriage, and about love. The husband has to put his wife in a retirement facility; she then forgets him and falls in love with someone else. Julie Christie, Olympia Dukakis and Gordon Pinsent star. It's a beautiful film, and super Canadian. There are Canadian references all over the place. This film made me cry, and cry and cry. In fact, I bawled during most of it, but please don't let that stop you from seeing it.

Comments

[alexeye.livejournal.com]

i love sarah polley. i'm glad to read a good review of her debut.

i find that i can't stand cruz in english-language movies, but i enjoy what she does in spanish/spain.

[oyvavoy.livejournal.com]

i too enjoy Sarah Polley but wasn't interested enough to go watch the film. Is she actually in it? I think I prefer her as actress rather than director. I'm sorry I missed out on seeing her live in person though! what else are u watching at the fest? Maybe I'll bump into you?