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June 11, 2007
Once
This past Friday night, several friends and I began a lovely evening by going to see the movie Once, and I highly recommend that you do the same, at least once, and maybe twice as I plan to do when I get the chance. It is a musical for folk who don't like musicals (though you have to be able to at least tolerate a contemporary style of sort of singer-songwriter music). It is a celebration of creativity and friendship. It is a serious look at making a good choice, which more often than not is the harder choice of the two, when you desperately want to do the opposite. It is a beautiful, small film about beauty in the difficulties of life. It makes me want to go to Ireland (though I will more likely go to Scotland to get that fix).
Here is the review that hooked me into seeing this movie, but beware it has major spoilers. Here is the official movie site, which has the trailer and, I believe, loops the entire amazing soundtrack to the film (plus, there are loads of extra video clips lower on the page). And here is the Metacritic site, where it has received an amazing aggregate score. There is more music from the principle actors in the film here and here.
Film, Music, Television, Books | By jackdas | 9:56 PM
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Good film but where did he come up with the money to purchase the XXXXX at the end of the film? For some reason that aspect of the plot bothered me. I think they should have at least explained how he was able to afford it. Maybe it was there and I missed it...
I loved the singing and cinematography.
Posted by: Laura at June 12, 2007 10:30 AM
Good point, Laura. That bothered me a bit then and seems a bit unrealistic, but perhaps he had some money left from the loan for XXXXX to put down for a downpayment, and perhaps it was a cheaper or older XXXXX. Nice with with X's to avoid the spoilers.
Posted by: Neil E. Das at June 12, 2007 10:38 AM
Just thought I'd chime in and say that old ones don't cost anywhere near as much as you might think they do. Actually if you check Craigslist, many people are giving theirs away for free.
Posted by: Peter K. at June 12, 2007 11:33 AM
I wondered the same thing Laura, but good point XXXXX I mean Peter. ;)
Posted by: Heidi Vincent at June 12, 2007 12:39 PM
hey, Where can we find this movie? Is it showing around here?
My Shainypoo preached at your brother's church on Sunday. That was cool. Sorry I couldn't make it. Also, he heard some of your parents' testimony. I'd like to hear more about all of this awesomeness.
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Posted by: Jenny Fox Shain at June 12, 2007 6:15 PM
