Distance: 4 miles
middle: Ethan and Joel Coen today at the Castro Theater
Interesting to encounter a movie Ciwt saw when it first came out 33 years ago but hasn't seen again until today. At times during the watching Ciwt thought the movie had changed, but of course it is She who has changed. Also interesting to hear the Coens interviewed ahead of the movie.
Blood Simple was essentially their first movie, and so much has changed for them too. Still letting it all sink in - (except the blood - in regard to the stark violence, it is unforgettable. As Roger Ebert said: If you are squeamish, here is a film to make you squeam).
and departed....
. But Ciwt couldn't get out of the small, historical former gunpowder storage building fast enough. She's trying to like the Bay Area Goldsworthys but it's a slow process - especially after the glorious Rivers and Tides, one of the best art documentaries ever in which every single one of Goldsworthy's works was heart-stirringly lovely and ephemeral. Watching it, Ciwt almost felt like crying as delicate ice crystals dissolved in the warmth of the sun or gorgeous, tiny fall leaves were carried past her eyes and down the river.
have been given the old Vaudeville hook. Usually when Ciwt buys tulips, they move unaccountably from one place in the vase to another finally ending in amazing and often laughable positions. But this particular bunch was a boring act, so, with apologies to their audience, off the stage with them....
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