I saw a movie double feature this afternoon — Inside Llewyn Davis, directed by the Coen Brothers, and Her, directed by Spike Jonez. But I needn’t have bothered.
They are the same film.
Both are about men who had recently lost a partner and were struggling to reconnect. When they do, they choose individuals — and I use that word consciously — that their friends and family don’t readily understand.
Each movie follows their journey.

I would argue that Davis is the more successful of the two. Set in the 1960’s, it is stripped down and soulful, the soundtrack doing much of the storytelling and Oscar Isaac’s deep-set eyes doing the rest. I read the cats were divas on set, but I found them very affecting.
I loved this film.

Her is set in an unnamed future, told amid high rises and high tech. Compared to the very internal Davis, this movie’s heart is on its sleeve. Joaquin Phoenix’s character writes emotional, personal letters for other people for a living, yet can’t sustain a relationship…until he gets his new OS.
I do love Scarlett Johansson’s voice acting, but the movie itself is at least thirty minutes too long.
If you’re not one to spend five hours in the theatre, I suggest Inside Llewyn Davis for its beautiful story, amazing performances and soundtrack that stays with you long after you leave the theatre.
I’m a Veronica
I bought a ticket to see Heathers: The Musical in late March.
I finally got to use it tonight.

Is it as dark as the movie? Definitely.
Is it funnier than the movie? Definitely.
Does its soundtrack feature some of the wildest lyrics I have heard on a stage to date?
Most definitely. (We’re talking blue balls, ‘sword fighting’ — yes, you should take that in a dirty way — and a salute to ‘my dead gay son’ that rocks the house.
If you’re a fan of the movie, you will love it. If you have never seen the movie — like my friend Beth, who joined me tonight — you will love it. And if you love great parody…
You’ve probably already seen it. Go again. You deserve it!
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