Mental Note, Things to Watch

September 10, 2009

I have to remember to re-watch the following this weekend, when I have time:

 

1. Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. An entertaining 40-minute musical by Joss Whedon about a mad scientist who longs to be evil. However the love of his life, Penny, falls in love with his arch-enemy, Captain Hammer. I love all the songs here, and of course, Neil Patrick Harris!

 

2. Sita Sings The Blues. Nina Paley’s animation is made of pure win! It’s a faithful retelling of the grand epic, Ramayana, contrasted with a modern, pale love story set in New York and India. There are at least four different animation styles and I love how they all work together. The story centers on responsibility, loyalty, betrayal, chauvinism, and masochism. Annette Hanshaw sings the 1920’s blues - awesome songs. It is a story about the greatest break-up ever told. No kidding.

 

3. Dan In Real Life. Dan is an advice columnist who doesn’t follow his own advice when the perfect woman comes along. The film is charming, endearing, and most importantly, it has a happy ending! I’m all about happy endings. The soundtrack is by Sondre Lerche, one of my favoritest ever artists.