Movies

Movies I’ve seen recently: Hillary and Jackie, on video – a moving story and really well acted, but excruciatingly sad and not the kind of movie I want to watch very often. Cookie’s Fortune, on video – the cast was full of stars, and they all shared the stage generously. Liv Tyler and Chris O’Donnell became their characters and didn’t distract me with their faces, which I had strongly associated with crappy movies and acting. American Movie, in the theater – this movie really didn’t have much of an effect on me when I saw it today, but as I continue to think about it I find myself increasingly glad that it was made. I think it appeals to people because Mark is clearly such an authentic person, which quality is ever harder to find these days.