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Finding Bliss (2009)
Young Film Editor Dreams of Making It Big in Hollywood
I saw Finding Bliss at this year's Slamdance Festival. I found it to be one of the most engaging, heart-warming, and funny romantic comedies of the year. It always amazes me how some larger budget films get all of the hype and promotion when they have no real "heart" and a thin plot line, and how small budget movies such as this, with a great story and plot line are passed over. I found myself drawn into the characters, the story, and having real concern for them. The movie has a lot of heart.
The story is about a girl who dreams since childhood of becoming a film maker, seeks her dream in Hollywood, only to be rebuffed by the usual obstacles, until she unknowingly responds to an ad for her editing skills and finds she is being interviewed by a porn studio. Desperately, and reluctantly, she stays with it, and discovers she can furtively sneak into their sound stage and use their equipment in the wee hours of the night...until she is caught by the handsome stud studio owner. A devil's bargain is struck, with possible predictable consequences, but the laughs from the hapless cast members, and the ups and downs of her relationships with them make for a wonderful story, well told, with a meaningful ending.
Hopefully, this film will see a broader release and get the audience it deserves.
The Aviator (2004)
Epic film- Great Historical tale
went by myself today to see the "Aviator," at the Falls. It was an epic film, and I enjoyed learning more of the history of Howard Hughes, and see how he built up his empire, his craziness, and the historical sweep of the movie. I also enjoyed the cinematography and the surround sound. The actual story itself was a bit of a bore, and the acting can't hold a candle to "Ray" or "Million Dollar Baby." For my money, having seen 4 of the films I would vote for Million Dollar Baby, but wouldn't be upset if Ray won, (which was my favorite before seeing Million Dollar Baby.
DiCaprio, to me, was DiCaprio. I couldn't make the transition to Hughes, although his make up was astounding in some scenes. I kept seeing Care Blanchette as an elfish queen in Lord of the Rings. I couldn't make the transition to Katherine Hepburn.
I think it is a good film to see on the big screen for its epic and historic sweep and grandeur and don't think it would have the same power on DVD.