Showing posts with label The Swell Season. Show all posts
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Friday, July 13, 2012

Netflix Instant: Cool TV and Movie Picks



I'm not sure how he does it, but Javi is always better at writing his Netflix columns with themes. Again, mine isn't themed, but I have a TV series, foreign film, and documentary that have all found their place in my heart. 

The Aaron Sorkin comedy that aired in the 90s and was way before its time. It's strange that this witty show was actually on prime time television and not housed at HBO. Nevertheless, it only last for two seasons, but its very Sorkin with its witty banter and character moments.


The first film that I saw at last year's Fantastic Fest. I wasn't sure what I was in for, but I thoroughly enjoyed this Robin Hood-esque tale. At first, this seemed like it would be a series caper drama, but it actually turned out to be a fun and somewhat goofy tale. You can check out my Fantastic Fest review here!


THE SWELL SEASON
One of my favorite musical duos and now I finally get to see their documentary! I have loved The Swell Season ever since I stumbled upon their first film, ONCE. In fact, that film is one of the first indie and obscure films that Javi and I found we had in common. I cheered when they won the Oscar for their song, "Falling Slowly," and now I cannot wait to watch their documentary.


That's it for me this week folks!


Saturday, March 26, 2011

THE SWELL SEASON Trailer




To say that ONCE is one of my favorite movies ever is an understament.  It is one of the few "romantic" movies that actually feels truthflly and painfully romantic.  It has a great soundtrack and is a musical without being a musical.  Plus Jonesy and I have seen them twice in the years we've known each other.

Anyway, I had not heard of this movie at all until just today. It's a documentary about Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova's post-ONCE life as the band The Swell Season, it will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival later this year.  Let's hope this movie gets out of the festival circuit soon! Go check out the Facebook fan page for more information.