Has been a bit of a crazy month with me, here... Have been incredibly sidetracked with the unexpected failing health of my father (which seems to be changing on a daily basis). The fact that he lives in Hawaii with my sister and her family makes it that much more difficult. I flew out 2 weeks ago to see him in the hospital (where he remains...), and his condition seems to have improved (COPD/ Emphysema, which lead to a dizziness/lightheadedness and a resulting fall. 20 stitches above his eye, and massive cerebral bleeding... It looks as though he will be requiring care 24/7 once he is released. He has had more than one very close call in the past (cancer, quadruple bypass, etc) so its safe to say there is room for some cautious optimism... My sister has gone above and beyond the call, and Im grateful that she is there for him (even though, as a patient, he can be a pain in the ass!) Thats her in the picture with me, taken last summer...As for me, I am okay. I find Im a bit flightier than usual these days, and prone to bouts of moodiness and distractedness...
And SPEAKING of moodiness (terrible segue), we just rented THE BRAVE ONE starring Jodie Foster as a mugging victim (that took the life of her fiancee), and the sense of alienation and dislocation that consumes her as a result. She becomes a vigilante of sorts, and attempts to reclaim her life, only to find that she remains a shell of what she once was. It works as a thrilling genre film, in that there is a fair amount of action and gore, but all of that takes a back sense to the reflective drama that is ultimately this film's essential hallmark. It is a dark and brooding drama, and perhaps the most "human" revenge flick you will see in a long time. Highly Recommended, and definitely a "Fred's Pick"! The ending is unforgettable...
And SPEAKING of moodiness (terrible segue), we just rented THE BRAVE ONE starring Jodie Foster as a mugging victim (that took the life of her fiancee), and the sense of alienation and dislocation that consumes her as a result. She becomes a vigilante of sorts, and attempts to reclaim her life, only to find that she remains a shell of what she once was. It works as a thrilling genre film, in that there is a fair amount of action and gore, but all of that takes a back sense to the reflective drama that is ultimately this film's essential hallmark. It is a dark and brooding drama, and perhaps the most "human" revenge flick you will see in a long time. Highly Recommended, and definitely a "Fred's Pick"! The ending is unforgettable...
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