Let's Turn Over a New Leaf
I've missed regular trips to the cinema of late. So, following the lead of the lovely Lauren Cerand, I too am hereby determined to try and see one independent film a week. Last night Linda and I headed over to Berkeley's Landmark Act 1&2 to see Me and You and Everyone We Know. Thinking of the film on the Bart ride home, I was reminded of Robin Rinaldi's article "Group Hug" about cuddle parties, in this month's issue of 7x7. Rinaldi writes:
I sense the relief of contact, as if our skin knows truths our minds regularly forget: that we mean each other no harm, that deep down we are the same.In Me and You, characters are granted moments where they're allowed to do and say things as if they'd never had to grow that protective "thick skin" that's usually there in our day-to-day interactions.
Related: Director/Writer/Actress Miranda July writes about her film here.
1 Comments:
That is so cool, although beware, it gets addictive! Lately I have been seeing more than one independent film a week...
I like your observation about Me & You...'s characters not having that "thick skin" we all develop over time; that's a great way of putting it. I loved how it's such a quotable film, as it wasn't long afterwards that I was walking down the street with someone I met, parodying the "this relationship will end at the end of the block" conversation (it should've).
Me & You... made an impression on me in terms of being an original, artistic exploration of human relationships, although parts of the narrative were uneven. I'm interested to watch Miranda July develop as a filmmaker, and curious to know what you'll see next (this week I'm seeing Junebug).
Cheers,
Lauren
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