Get Low

This afternoon I went to see a movie that most people haven't heard of  - Get Low starring Robert Duvall, Sissy Specek and Bill Murray.  This is a story about an old hermit who decides he wants to throw a funeral party for himself before he dies.  It is a quiet movie that is absolutely wonderful. It is funny, touching, thoughtful and the acting is exceptional.  Watching Duvall is really watching a master at work.  He is spectacular. There are no chase scenes, no huge special effects, no blood and guts - just a great story. In LA, it is showing at the Laemmle Theaters.  In other areas, look for it at your small theaters and art houses.  If it isn't available and you have Netflix or a membership in a video club, put it on your list.  It is that good.

The Laemmle has a wonderful promotion for seniors - retired seniors.  Although they have raised the price, Wednesdays before 6:00 cost $4.50 for the movie.  Popcorn and a drink are always $4.00 for the combination.  True - the theaters are not as glitzy as many others.  There is usually no stadium seating and the screens are smaller and the sound doesn't blow out your eardrums but the movies are first rate and the price can't be beat.  The theater was packed today with all us old people.

Oh - there was one thing in the movie that, as far as I was concerned, could have been eliminated with no effect on the story.  At the very beginning, there was a scene where someone threw up.  So, be prepared for that right at the start.