My mother is in town this weekend. Her hotel is close to my favorite movie theater. I’m working Saturday and I get out at seven. What would be better than to go to the movies with my mom on a Saturday night? But I can’t do that. While watching The Artist, I vowed not to go see another movie for at least two months. I’d say that’s a long enough period of abstinence.
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A French movie directed by a Frenchman, starring French movie stars, produced by the Weinsteins, The Artist was a big hit at various festivals this past year. It’s a silent movie about the end of silent movies, and it features a cute dog very prominently. Some people might be bored to tears by this movie, but personally I loved it. The music’s great, the performances are spot-on, and even the dog thing works. There’s something refreshing about seeing actors emoting with dramatic facial expressions, and not being barraged by mediocre dialogue and distracting soundtracks. So far this is my favorite Oscar bait of the season.
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