Lars And Edith.

I finally saw La Mome. Well... Did anyone really like this movie? I'm not speaking of Marion Cotilliard's performance, which I agree was good. But the story? It just seemed so shattered and inconsistant. I think they were trying a different take on the biopic genre that didn't quite work for me. Possibly because the few things I did know about Edith Piaf's life beforehand (about her affair with Yves Montand, the daughter she gave up) were completely left out. I don't know- I didn't find this to be an enjoyable watch either. Thoughts?

On the other hand Lars and the Real Girl: A guy in love with a sex doll he ordered online. I know it sounds kind of tacky and it's true that the anatomically correct girlfriend topic has been used in lame crime shows before. But: I'm in love with this movie and its actors! From Ryan Gosling to Partricia Clarkson(Ally Sheedy's junky girlfriend in High Art) everyone does a terrific job.
And the script is overwhelmingly good.

In other news: I'm starting nerd school tomorrow, and I'm pretty excited about it.