Up in the Air

We saw Up In the Air yesterday afternoon at the Gateway. It is a terrifically written movie with many funny moments, and along the way has some very smart observations. We loved it. I am beginning to appreciate going to movies again. Being in the theater sweeps one away into another world in a way that a DVD cannot do, even on a 50 inch high def. It is especially fun this time of year when there are so many good movies coming out and it is cold outside.

We also loved A Serious Man. I wonder where the Coen Brothers get their crazy ideas. Men Who Stare at Goats was also funny, although not in the same league as the other two. George Clooney sure gets a lot of great roles. I will be standing in line January 10th for Sundance tickets. Probably won't be much left but we are planning on going to the documentary winner. It is the closest thing to a guaranteed good movie I know (maybe two movies if there is a tie). It looks like Park City has become more difficult to navigate since I've last been there. I fondly remember the days when we had our secret parking place just off Main Street. Looks like you have to take a shuttle bus now.

Addendum: Here are Roger Ebert's favorite movies of 2009.