A few weeks ago I mentioned a little movie called, “Nobody’s Fool” starring Paul Newman. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, please do. And if you have now seen it for the first time, let me know what you think.
Movie review two is, “Away We Go”, another little film, from 2009, starring John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, and directed by Sam Mendes.
Let me say as I’ve grown older I’ve mostly moved away from movies where everything is blowing up or a car is travelling more than 60 miles per hour for any reason. Not totally, I mean I like the “Bourne” movies, but mostly, quieter rather than louder.
Away We Go is about a young couple expecting their first child, trying to decide where they want to live and raise that child. They embark on a trip to several cities in the US and Canada, along the way meeting with friends and family they have known. The lead performances by Krasinski and Rudolph are phenomenal. Realistic, funny, touching.
The movie is so well written, aided by supporting roles from Jeff Daniels, Catherine O’Hara, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Chris Messina just to name a few. And you’ll want to order the soundtrack as soon as the movie is over.
But mainly, the lead performers will want you hoping there will be an immediate sequel (which there was not). Another great rainy day movie, or with your significant other. It’s okay to see a movie that makes you both laugh and cry. But my ultimate recommendation is always, “Will you feel better or worse after watching it?” Better, better, better.
On the TV end, the final season (season 6) of, “The Americans” just started, on FX. If you haven’t seen this drama, please know it has been the best thing on television for the past 5 seasons, and now, into their final season. The show starts Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, (a real-life couple), who portray married Russian spies, posing as Americans, living in suburbia in the United States.
In this show, set in the 1980’s, you root for the Russians and you don’t have to feel guilty about it. It will make you think twice about who is living across the street from you. Seasons 1 through 5 can be seen on Amazon Prime. Catch up now and then join in season 6. It’s almost over and you’ll be sad to see it go.
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