Up In The Air

Just like everyone I've talked to and every critic I've read, Up In The Air is definitely one of the best movies of the year. During our current economic climate, the film uniquely captures the quest for happiness and the American Dream. However, it smartly juxtaposes this theme with how hard it can be to find a balance between the sometimes unrealistic American Dream and making powerful, meaning relationships in your life that complete you more than the material things you pursue. I already cannot wait to see this film again and percolate all it has to offer the just like I want to do with other works that deal with similar themes (Death of a Salesman, The Great Gatsby, and Mad Men). If you see one movie for the remainder of the year -- make it this one.

Everybody's Fine

Just saw this trailer for a new Robert DeNiro movie with a pretty stacked cast. It may turn out to be cheesy, but I'll see anything with Sam Rockwell and for whatever reason, this movie is a close second for what I most excited to see right after "Up In The Air." If you haven't seen that trailer yet, click here now! (Side note/early prediction: "Up In The Air" will win one -- if not all 3 Oscars this year for Picture/Director/Actor)

PS...excuse the random subtitles :)