why didn't i care this much about soc 101?

I watched a really good movie tonight, Wendy and Lucy, directed by Kelly Reichardt. I really like Kelly’s style of movie making; it’s very minimalist but man does it do the trick. I need to checkout her first film, Old Joy; it seems to be about two guys who go out on a wilderness adventure and really learn about each other and society as a whole. Both Wendy and Lucy and Old Joy take place in the northwest; I really like that (you should know that).

Wendy and Lucy is somewhat along the lines of Into the Wild (god I hate this movie) in that it’s a take on society and how out of whack it is (“Into the Wild came out a year before”, you snort out. “Fuck you, don’t you think I know that? This film is better,” I say. You reply, “you’re just saying that because not many people know about this movie and you think that’s cool”).


The film follows Wendy Carol and her dog Lucy on a journey to Alaska. Alaska because it seems that it is the only place left for the down on her luck young lady (jesus christ, if Wendy were a real person, I would wife her in a heartbeat. I’d need a beard though…). Unfortunately, the two run into a bit of bad fortune; this is where Kelly Reichardt shines. The ordeals Wendy has to go through, the way Kelly shows how real the situation is, it’s like she’s screaming at you with a megaphone about how stupid you and everyone around you are. This is very much a political film dealing with how hard it is to make it day by day and how we treat those who are in this situation. The ending really is (I hate to stray from proper writing, I really thought I was on a roll) the realest shit ever. They don’t ‘Disney movie’ it and make it so that everyone is happy. I really like that. Wendy and Lucy definitely brought out some emotions in me.

Didn’t cry though.

I can really relate to Wendy in the film. Right now, I would say that I’m at a low point (not taking school seriously. No job. I’m impressionable as fuck) and I see the next year as a significant turning point (I’ve got some big things planned for 2010). Like Wendy, I’m over being fucked. I know that sounds corny as hell but it’s the truth, sister.




ps
Thank your Sarah for making that thread about good flicks and xfurnx for recommending Wendy and Lucy.

Sorry about my last blog post (I deleted it); I guess I’m a show-offy drunk. How embarrassing, right? (your doing it again)

I need someone to recommend where i should start Yo La Tengo.

The Black Album is the funnest record to sing along to when your alone in the car.

Saw Baroness with my best friend from high school, Guilmero. Best show i have ever been to. I feel sorry for dudes who listen to strictly hardcore music (coughMarkLafatacough)

chatroulette.com is the devil




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