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Sleeper Cell (2005)
Season two finale - jumped the shark
Sleeper Cell is what 24 should have been. 24 is a cartoon. (I watch 24 but feel cheated with every stupid episode, all four or five seasons so far. Who can keep track as they are all the same. Jack gets in trouble, Jack gets out of trouble and then immediately gets back in to trouble and then...) Sleeper Cell is really well done and is far superior. Unfortunately they blew it with the ending in season two. I can think of a half dozen better endings off the top of my head that would have worked better for the writer's obvious goals and not been so contrived. Shame on the writers for wrecking what had been up to that ending a really good series.
Defending Your Life (1991)
Q: Why are we here?
Defending Your Life may be the closest explanation of why we are here on this planet that has ever been put on film. It may be the most meaningful film ever made. - And I do realize how bold a statement this is. This movie touches me deeply.
And the humor is superb too. I consider this required viewing every two or three years.
The Others (2001)
Very Nice to Look At
I enjoyed the film and having just read some of the reviews here I am looking forward to seeing the director's other film 'Abre Los Ojos', from which Vanilla Sky, also a very good movie was taken.
I thinking I'm getting old because I couldn't take my eyes off Fionnula Flanigan. She is hot. Some women age very well these days.
Shadows and Light (1980)
The Video
Joni Mitchell's Shadows and Light performance is one of my favorite recordings. The Dry Cleaner from DeMoines sax solo is mind-blowingly great and much of the album is also at that level. I was visiting a friend recently and learned that he had a video of the performance. Seeing her and the band perform was a treat.
The Tango Lesson (1997)
If you love the Tango ..
While not a big dance fan in general, the tango is very fascinating to me. My wife and I have taken a few lessons in it and someday when we get the time.....
This movie is very arty and has beautiful tango dancing. I rated it highly for that reason. Dialog and plot are minimal but the dancing and visuals are excellent.