I know that you all wait with bated breath to hear about all the things that drive me to tears. Luckily for you, it has been a momentous four days for my tear ducts. Thanks, Catfish and Never Let Me Go!
If you are planning on seeing Catfish, heed its advertising campaign and DO NOT let anyone tell you what it is. When they say in the trailer that is is like a Hitchcock film, they’re not joking. It may not be the most surprising reveal, but it is pretty powerful stuff. And a somewhat critical look at the ease with which we put our lives on the internet, blah, blah, blah. I cried in earnest. And that Nev Schulman is just so darn cute!
Awwwww.
If you have already seen the movie, read this article from NY Mag about some of the things that got left on the cutting room floor.
My overall verdict on Catfish is that it’s worth watching, whether you watch it in theaters now (watch out for bedbugs!) or later. But don’t look up spoilers!
Never Let Me Go is another movie that has a twist that will make you cry. Or at least it made me cry. A lot. The trailer alludes rather strongly to what is is that’s so weird about the boarding school at the center of the film. The sinister purpose of Hailsham is upsetting in and of itself, but it is by no means the only sad thing about the movie.
I really enjoyed the movie. I found it to be very beautifully shot, and superbly acted. It’s gotten mixed reviews, but a lot of the negative reviews cite the fact that it is somewhat cold and detached, but I think that wintry tone is very much in keeping with the (excellent) book. My recommendation for this movie is the same as with Catfish: see it, either at the theater or at home, and try not to read spoilers about it (although with Never Let Me Go it’s not as big of a deal if you know some spoilers).
So that’s what’s up in the world of Amanda Baker’s tears. But stay tuned, a new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer is out tonight at 9 PM EST! Expect tears of joy and excitement!
