At The Risk of Stealing The Husband’s Schtick…

I have to make a recommendation on a couple of films.

You can take knitting needles to your eyes (thanks, Lisa) OR you can see NINE.

It’s gorgeous. All of it. Women, costumes, dancing, sets, most of the singing -it’s a beautiful 2 hours.

Advice? Don’t bring your kids. A woman, who was clearly insane, brought a six year old boy. He asked a lot of questions and she tried to distract him by dancing in her seat to the up-beat songs, used straws as drums which she beat on top of the seat in front of her -a real thrill for the poor guy sitting in it. I couldn’t stare enough daggers into her skull but she persisted.

The movie was good enough to bring my focus back to the screen and try as she might, she and her son didn’t ruin the experience for me. Go see this with a woman.

Up in the Air is a good vehicle for George Clooney but it’s a great one for his female costars, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. George is easy enough on the eyes (except for his teeth they just don’t fit in his mouth properly) but the women give him a run for the money and almost steal the movie. Jason Reitman is a great director, he knows it’s a play, the story must be told through the characters and he brings out their best. Both films deserve to be seen even if you’re not a musical theatre fan. Nine makes you want to dance (with sand and a tambourine) and Up In The Air invites you to think about where you are in life and where you’re going.

Both leave you more than satisfied with the experience.

Oh, and leave the kids at home.