Posts tagged 2011

Quite possibly the most interesting, engaging documentary I’ve seen in a long while. This is the story of Kevin Clash, also known as “the guy who plays Elmo.” He started in his parents backyard at age 10; mesmerized by puppet shows he saw on television.

He started sewing his own puppets at a young age, performed puppet shows for the neighborhood and toured the Baltimore area where he grew up before getting his shot on local television back when local TV networks actually produced their own shows.

This remarkable story is really about what happens when you have a dream that’s really your passion and how it when serendipity meets opportunity leads to the chances of a lifetime. More than that, it shows how when those possibilities arrive how ready you need to be. It really seemed to show if you’re passionate about craft and love what you’re doing; it won’t be something you need to overthink.

Being Elmo is an absolute must watch and is now streaming via Netflix instant. 

Ok, so full admission. I’m a pretty big stan for Carey Mulligan. Like, There aren’t even words. That being said, this flick is a dark action movie that doesn’t really sell itself out from. Gosling is methodical, the language is halting and everything about it down to the soundtrack is pretty arresting. Her character and Ryan Gosling’s find themselves living a few doors down from each other in the same apartment complex.

Sidebar: How the hell do a mechanic and a waitress with a kid live successfully in Los Angeles? Just not possible on this earth.

Anyway, Ryan Gosling is a complete and utter badass. He plays this part to perfection as the silent superhero badass who attempts to save the day. The film can be a bit violent, gruesome and like I said…very dark. And if you don’t brace yourself for it, it can be a bit…surprising.

Nonetheless, Drive is one of those critically acclimated cult flicks that actually holds up. It’s minimalist and borderline kitsch. Not a date film, but absolutely worth seeing.