That little kid is pretty incredible, if we had him in Red Dragons I am sure we would have conquered the Cornell Intramural League.

People's reaction to Mullholland Dr tend to be widely divergent without much middle ground. When I saw it my immediate reaction was a mix of a frustration and fascination, I believe I originally said to someone: "I didn't know whether to hug the TV or throw the remote at it." But after a few days, during which the scenes from the movie brewed in my head as I try to figure out the heads and tail of it, I started to really really like it. Usually, when the character wakes up and finds the the whole movie was "just a dream," it's a big cop-out by the story-teller, but in this case, the dream is so powerful, with suggestive links to reality, it's a legitimate and very cool way to tell the story of her real-life. But there is still some controversy whether that's how it happened.

For those who have not entirely lost faith in my movie-recommendation ability, here is a few I saw this year that warrant strong recommendation:

The Last Picture Show -- the lives and secrets of residents in a 1950's dusty little town in Texas. The characters may not seem remarkable at first, but they really grow on you.

Jackie Brown -- Tarantion + crime + Elmore Lenoard. (Extra credits if you notice a reference to Toronto Raptors)

Far From Heaven -- A "model" 1950's family struggles with socially-unacceptable behaviors. (note: not about cannabalism this time)

Pianist -- A Jewish pianist try to survive the war in Warsaw Ghetto. Incredible. Make sure to see this in a good home theater setup.