Week, Work and what else? movies

I worked Monday, Tuesday and today. Finally some cash incoming, which of course goes to my savings toward a room (which I still haven't found).

Today Dar asked me if I could go to Texas with him to pick up a Bus Limo he wants to buy. No problem I said, then he said, "you can fly right?"... sure I can, but with new security measures all over airports, I may get picked up for having expired ID's. I told him so.

Bleh, a chance to travel and I can't take it!.

Oh well. Last week was a bit boring, but at least I was entertained while I was recovering from being sick.

Here is the list of movies I watched.

All quiet on the Western Front - It's one of the oldest black and white movies I've ever seen, also one of the best. The acting (for that time) was superb and it immersed me into the story. How easily young men were aroused by the promise of glory and tales of heroism. I guess some of it is still true to these days, armies need soldiers and they got to recruit them somehow. I recommend this classic movie.

The Barbarian Invasions (French) - A French drama about a man who is dying, his wealthy son who tries to make things as comfortable for his father as possible and a group of family and friends. You will be touched by the extremes the son goes to make his father's remaining time as best that his money can buy (buying illegal drugs and bribing the hospital and staff to get his father a special room). Even old mistresses show up, which I guess in France is not that out of the norm. The story is touching, to the end. I highly recommend this movie.

Amores Perros (Spanish) - Even though I'm Latino, I've seen few films in Spanish in the 20 years I've been in the states. This is one of the best foreign films I've seen with. The movie is made of 3 stories that are related indirectly to each other. A guy who uses his brother's dog to make money (dog fighting) while trying to get his sister-in-law to agree to run away with him. An executive who leaves his wife for a beautiful model. A former guerrilla fighter turned assassin that takes on a job to kill his employer's business partner. You will be surprised to see some of the outcomes. I highly recommend this movie.

The Sea Inside (Spanish) - Another movie about a dying man. The difference is that he is paraplegic and has been wanting to die for decades. Trying to legally get permission to die he hires a lawyer who is also terminally ill to help him. The story is not easy to grasp, specially if you don't agree with the protagonist who wants to end his life. Add that a protective older brother who refuses to support his sibling's death wish, a loving sister-in-law and a young nephew which adds up to a great drama. I think (not sure) this was based on a true story. In any case, i recommend this movie if you can handle this kind of drama.

Mean Creek - A prank on a bully turns tragic and 5 kids' lives are changed forever. The young actors (at least at that time, back in 2004) were exceptional through the entire film. The younger Kulkin was certainly a good fit for his role. Again, I don't want to give away the story but it has his twist and turns. I recommend this movie.

Short Cut to Nirvana (Hindi) - This is a documentary about a pilgrimage in India that takes place every 12 years (The Kumbh Mela). The tradition has been going on for hundreds of years and the western world has very little knowledge of it. Many spiritual gurus (or Babas as they are called as well) and their followers participate in the religious rituals (of which there are quite a few). People are interviewed, some share their wisdom while others demonstrate their "power". It is a very informative documentary for those interested in the spiritual side of India. I highly recommend this movie.

I watched 2 other movies, but this post is long enough, bleh. Will try to post tomorrow if I can.