netflix and in theatre

• the painted veil-made me want to read the maugham book it's based on but I thought it was a little bit cold (maybe edward norton's fault)
• indiana jones & the kingdom of the crystal skull-mildly diverting. first rate special effects but a little too self-indulgent
• zodiac-wasn't as over the moon about this one as some of my cinephile friends, but I was entertained.
• the business of being born - just one more reason to be your own healthcare advocate.
• the first amendment project - important issue and a compelling examination
• leonard cohen: I'm your man - fascinating man. always love to revisit his lyrics. some of the most beautiful and sad lyrics ever written
• the fall-extremely uneven, but exquisite beauty at the same time
• matthew barney: no restraint - beautiful sculpture, odd material; found him to be well-matched to bjork (who seemed to be one of the few who sincerely understood his vision). Was a worthwhile portrait of a controversial artist
• Lust, Caution - beautiful cinematography in the mahjong scenes; powerful story about people's personal limits when you think you're world is ending
• Baby Mama - more sweet than hysterically funny. but still recommended (esp. for women).
• Iron Man - thoroughly entertaining. love rdj.
• Standard Operating Procedure - I was a little bit disappointed by this one. The subject matter (Abu Ghraib) was harrowing enough without the glossy production values. I would have preferred the photos and interviews speaking for themselves w/o the re-enactments.