I saw some very different yet very good films this weekend that I would definitely recommend...
There is certainly no risk of anyone confusing Rabbit Hole with a feel good film. The subject matter, losing a child, is as depressing and heart-wrenching as it gets. But the poignant, honest, sometimes even funny way the story is told, the interesting storyline between Nicole Kidman's character and the young man who accidentally hit her son, and the wonderful performances from Kidman, Aaron Eckhart and the wonderful Dianne Wiest make this movie an excellent one.
I'm not really a Joan Rivers fan. I don't necessarily mind insult comics (Lisa Lampanelli & Kathy Griffin can be funny) but I honestly don't think she's terribly funny. But I'd heard great things about this documentary so I was happy to check it out. It's a really insightful, honest look at Rivers. The woman has been through a lot including being raised by a mother that didn't make her feel attractive, dealing with her husband's suicide, and her public setbacks including having her mentor, Johnny Carson blacklist her. Rivers has destroyed her face with plastic surgery and, sadly, I think she looks older than 75. It's strange and ironic that her desperation to be pretty has made her uglier. It was so clear that the comments and jokes about her looks are still so cutting to her. The film makes you appreciate Rivers amazing work ethic, her appreciation for what she does have, and her crushing insecurity and desire to be loved. It really is amazing just how damaged most stand-up comedians are.
Seeing this one was sort of a fluke but I was happy I did. This 1988 action comedy stars Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin (who I wish was in more stuff, I like him). The film also includes a bunch of great character actors including Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton & Philip Baker Hall. It's just a well acted, funny, entertaining film that's a nice middle ground between the intense De Niro and the goofier one we've seen more of in the last ten years. And seriously, why hasn't Charles Grodin been utilized more in movies? I don't want to see him wasted in Beethoven sequels. According to his imdb page, he's made one film since 1994! Though it does say he's going to be in the new Muppets film, haha. He was funny but also very genuine.
There is certainly no risk of anyone confusing Rabbit Hole with a feel good film. The subject matter, losing a child, is as depressing and heart-wrenching as it gets. But the poignant, honest, sometimes even funny way the story is told, the interesting storyline between 
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Seeing this one was sort of a fluke but I was happy I did. This 1988 action comedy stars Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin (who I wish was in more stuff, I like him). The film also includes a bunch of great character actors including Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton & Philip Baker Hall. It's just a well acted, funny, entertaining film that's a nice middle ground between the intense De Niro and the goofier one we've seen more of in the last ten years. And seriously, why hasn't Charles Grodin been utilized more in movies? I don't want to see him wasted in Beethoven sequels. According to his imdb page, he's made one film since 1994! Though it does say he's going to be in the new Muppets film, haha. He was funny but also very genuine.
