Films

| The Spectacular Now |

"It's fine living in the now but the best part of now is that there's another one tomorrow and I'm going to start making them count."-TSN (2013)

Dear Sensible Reader, last Thursday I took a break off from work so I decided to put everything aside for some quiet time to myself. It was one of those days I tell myself, "I've had better days", I was not in the mood for anything, no thoughts, people and just any other outside interferences. Luckily, there's a CineArt's Movie Theatre only walking distance near my job. I come to CineArts often, rarely the Century Theatre across the street ever just because CineArts caters to Sundance Films and Classic films lovers like, myself. I swear to Tea that CineArts carry the best selections of Art and Independent Films. If you're reading this, you're probably going to catch reading more of my mini precursors on films. Whenever I'm feeling down and need some inspiration to start or end my days, watching a Sundance/ Indie Film is one of the many options on my list if all else fails. Anyway, after having my daily dose of coffee last Thursday I browsed my phone to look up show times. There were many interesting film options on the list but one  that had really caught my attention: The Spectacular Now. At first, I couldn't tell if it was Superhero themed  judging by its title so I searched the film's trailer and eventually made my decision to watch it. Director James Ponsoldt had me at awe from the beginning to end. This coming-of-age film is portrayed as serious and painful, almost stages a punishment for all ages young people who haven't been exposed or experienced this type of young drama. The film's nuances whispers the truths of modern love but it isn't labeled a typical love story. Sure, boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. Unlike other teen movies, instead of finding each other, one ends up finding ones self and rather tells the tale of a complicated young mind, Sutter Keely who finds redemption through a young girl he meets, Aimee Finnicky. Ponsoldt molds two strong characters who aren't created perfect but more so captures the insecurities that young people experience growing up. The film can also relate to adults too, who have trouble with their pasts and moving forward. The Spectacular Now is based off of a novel written by, Tim Tharpe. Also written by the same writers of 500 Days of Summer. The story sort of reminds me of The Perks of  Being a Wallflower in many ways. If you haven't watched The Spectacular Now, I highly suggest this film. (Release date: August 2, 2013) Enjoy!

Yours Truly, l u x m o b e h a v e.

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| About Time |

Dear Sensible Reader, about a couple of weeks ago on a late typical Sunday evening off work, I had some time to kill so, again, I had decided on watching a movie alone. Yes, again. I've grown sick of Santana Row but the only place that gives me life is always Cinearts. It's quite convenient for me just because I'd rather watch a film then go gallivanting around spending money I should be saving. Most of the time, I like to make time useful. While days may seem shorter that way, being bored can be boring. You must move while you can. There's something about movie theatre's and watching movies alone that sort of brings me solace. I can sometimes get distracted easily so in order for me to really understand something I have to be focused without any outside distractions. But watching movies with company isn't all that bad too. Ever since my last post on The Spectacular Now, I've managed to fit some movie leisure time into my schedule. My latest favorite? About Time directed by, Richard Curtis. This movie instantly became one of my 2013 favorites of the year. I admire how the director's didn't drag the audience but rather moved the audience with a beginning, middle, and end with very important details based on the human condition curated in small and even more bigger parts of the movie. What really caught my attention is the clear narration of the story and the importance of present in sequence with the past. In the beginning, I wasn't sure how to react to one of the first important scenes when Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) the main character of the story, turns 21 and finds out his father's family secret. The movie also brought out the importance of family which brings my very attention to the director's idea of not only having Tim's thoughts but managed to formulate the importance of characters throughout the film's message. Each character is presented in the story that ultimately brings light to Tim's learned possessions. Not only did Rachel McAdams play beautifully in this film but also played a slightly different character than other movies I've seen with her. She has this classic look that is incomparable. Major kudos to the film's stylist. I'm practically coveting all of her outfits. Other than eye-catching details in the film, there was many emotional scenes that many could react to. One scene that brought tears to my eyes is at the end of the film. I'm not going to share it just yet because I know many of you have not probably watched it yet. I definitely recommend watching this film. And no, it isn't your typical Notebook or Time Traveler's Wife film. I promise you, you'll get something out of you. Not just tears, but some truths that are revealed in our daily lives. (Release Date: November 8, 2013)

Yours Truly, l u x m o b e h a v e.

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