Calvary p.s.

And it's tragic.  Yes, that too.

Calvary

Oh my god!  An Irish priest (Brendan Gleeson at his best) grapples with idiosyncratic citizens of a small coastal community and his visiting fragile daughter, (very attractive Kelly Reilly).  These edgy, cynical and mostly angry folks are challenging beyond expectations.  A powerful script, a connected soundtrack and spectacular environs make for an entirely engaging film that never lets up.  Do not even think of missing this movie.  This movie is exactly what draws so many of us to the movie house. Honest, sometimes hilarious, hard hitting and loving.  I just can't say enough.  It's 4 stars plus.

Boy oh boy. Boyhood

An extraordinary film by Richard Linklater filmed over a 12 year! period.  Masterful performances by the growing boy, Ellar Coltrane, and his divorced parents, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette.  A long movie, nearly 3 hours, that never stalls, with scenes edited in a way that make you wonder, why the cut away?, but quickly make sense in the ongoing story.  These parents evolve into thoughtful, mature and loving people, with a Linklater script that continues to surprise, but then fits in harmoniously with the actors and the music. A truly amazing film. Do not miss this one.
P.S. Look for the next post on samoblog about Calvary.  Oh my god!