For the past few nights we’ve been scrambling to see the last of the films we missed that are nominated for academy awards. Last night I went to see Notes on a Scandal, and a few nights before that we rented Half Nelson.
Notes on a Scandal, starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett, creeped me out more than anything i have ever seen in the most wonderful way possible. Judi Dench should undoubtedly win the oscar for best actress. I mean, I have never felt so skeaved out in my entire life. Her character is a Lonely predator whose only friend is her diary “Another gold star day, diary.” Dench discovers Blanchett’s biggest secret and as Dench so starkly says “We are bound by the secrets we share.”
Ryan Gosling brought the goods. Half Nelson is a sincere story of a student who finds her teacher in the bathroom smoking crack but understands the struggle. Both characters end up saving each other from a bad ending. Opposite Gosling, Shareeka Epps, a newbie to tinsel town, was remarkable. She actually just won the Spirit award for best supporting actress which was awesome. I deffinetly reccomend this flick, especcially to teachers. I love a good teacher movie.
Anyhow, just thought I’d post something up seeing that it’s been a while since there has been activity on here. I’ll post some songs later for your pleasure. Cheers!
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