Movie Review Monday: Frances Ha

So I just watched Frances Ha (2012) on Netflix the other day based on a recommendation from a few best of lists from last year and I must say, I enjoyed the message and vibe of this film. I had no idea what to expect really, but it is a essentially the story of a woman (Frances) living in New York, trying to get by as a professional dancer. It is filmed in black and white, which adds an interesting aesthetic but I've never really been smitten either way with it. It has some goofy, awkward comedy through, as Frances is what can be called a "hot mess" but always has the admiration and support of crowd (at least she always had mine).

It has a great message (and a refreshing one at that) that focuses mostly on the love between friends and how they support us through it all. The relationship is between Frances and her college friend Sophie. Both of them have interesting journeys throughout the film so I definitely recommend it as a hidden gem to all those Netflix bingers like me out there, if you're looking for a unique, original film to enjoy. Stream it today!

Happy watching, everyone!

Movie Review Monday: Take This Waltz

The Netflix gods recently bestowed upon me Take This Waltz (2011), which seemed to be because of my love of smarter indie comedies that have a message. This movie was certainly a "dramedic romance", meaning a dramatic romantic comedy. It also features Seth Rogen in a more dramatic role, which is interesting to see, since he does a suitable job. The movie centers around the failing relationship between Margot (Michelle Williams) and Lou (Rogen). They're married and have a happy, domestic life together but we quickly learn Margot is restless. She then begins to yearn for more as her neighbor from across the street follows her around, just waiting for her to falter. The film deals with the zest and passion of new love in relative terms, the good and the bad. The videography of the film is great and the movie also benefits from Sarah Silverman in a darkly comedic foil for Margot and her struggles.

Stream this gem today and let me know what you think!