Movies--yeah, that's right, plural

So, you know that a weekend is all about relaxing when you watch two movies in one day, where one of those is a matinee at the theater. We never go to the theater.

First one up: Away We Go, starring John Krazinskisifksi (The Office) and Maya Rudolf (SNL). Thumbs up for this movie--a romantic comedy that drags you along the bizarre and bumpy travels of the two protagonists as they struggle to start a new life for themselves. Seriously, some of the parts had me R.O.T.F.L.M.A.O.-ing, or as much as possible considering we were in a theater at 10 in the morning. But I was laughing so hard I was crying at least at one point. No joke. Although it really mellos out at the end, it's a feel-good type movie, where you leave with the sublime feeling of love and understanding, though you also wish there was some more closure to put all your questions to rest. It's really easy to fall in love with both characters and it made me feel really lovey-dovey afterwards. Like, wanting to one-up Krazinski's unconventional charm, unquestionable loyalty, and hilarious attempts at chivalry. The characters are quirky and exagerrated, and fortunately the irony is a little more understated than comparable film, Juno. The soundtrack throughout is mostly music of a guy named Alexi Murdoch (who I easily mistook for Nick Drake)... just listen to his music to get an idea of the mood of the film.

In keeping with the NBC celebrity comedian theme, we then rented Dan In Real Life, starring Steve Carell (The Office). Nevermind the fact that I was drinking wine while watching this--I'm classy--but I thought this was a great movie. Great. What a great choice. It was painfully romantic and well done throughout: the story, the acting... At no point did I feel like anything was over the top, with the exception of the turning point towards the end. Bam! Gut-wrenching romance in your face. You totally absorb Carell's character and you fall in love with the French woman... was she French? No? Oh well. She was French to me. I highly recommend some microwave popcorn and a tall glass of wine with this one. Haha, holy ish--who do I sound like?