One of the great things about living in New York is that every weekend about 5-6 movies come out. 1-2 of those are normal movies that everyone has heard about. But, the rest are misfit little indies that only New Yorkers (and sometimes those weirdos who live in LA) get to see. For someone addicted to film, this is perfect for me. So here are the 3 random movies I saw last weekend that you've probably never heard of. But hey, maybe now you'll check them out when they come to Netflix.
The Short Game
Something about tiny children being so stressed out is really fun to watch. They picked some kids with really interesting personalities and stories to follow, so this little documentary is heartwarming and tension-packed (for golf).
C.O.G.
Based on an essay written by David Sedaris (which I haven't read), Jonathan Groff does an excellent job of portraying a snarky and cynical young man who has spent his life as one of the privileged few and is seeking a new type of experience with "the other half." As is to be expected with a quest like that, he doesn't really find what he's looking for. There is no magical realization that we are all one with nature or God, but Groff takes us on an emotional and witty journey that feels honest and heartbreaking.
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Yes, it's about sex addicts. BUT, it's still an incredible movie. That's right, I said incredible. Whether you believe that sex addiction is a real thing or not isn't really relevant to appreciating the truly great acting and writing in this movie. The relationships are intricate and complicated and not always what you expect, just like in real life. Josh Gad gives a stellar performance, and he is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors. I also enjoyed Patrick Fugit (AKA Patrick from Saved!) and his family dynamic with Tim Robbins. PLUS, Pink is in this movie, which is awesome. I'd definitely recommend it.
