Frith O’Steen

In the space of 24 hours, I’ve now watched “Sideways”, “Before Sunset”, and “Garden State”. There were all indie-type films, completely character driven and quirky and introspective with good soundtracks and interesting scenery and each story definitely sucked me in. My very favorite would have to “Before Sunset”, especially because I loved “Before Sunrise”, which was such a “moment movie” for me (I was the same age as the characters, I was about to go backpacking through Europe, I was at that stage where deep discussions about life feel so Important with a capital I). Saw it again with Sean a few months ago, and I still loved it, partly because of the memories it brought back for me. Well, they made a sequel to it, asking what would happen if the characters met again 9 years later, and I can’t really describe it without giving anything away, but it was soooooooo well done. I really really recommend it. And “Sideways”. And “Garden State”.

But spread them out. Maybe watch an action film or a costume drama in between in each one. That much crunched together almost made me feel like I’d just finished an American lit class and discussion section and meeting with my study group and then my TA all in a row…lots of talk and introspection. Which is good, but needs some fresh air in between!