Sundance 2009 Days 5 & 6

Well, Sundance 2009 is nearly coming to a close. With only a couple days left, the streets are starting to become less crowded, and finding a table at the local restaurants is easier then just 3 days ago.

Over the last couple days I've seen a handful of films, some of which have been really good - others, well, others have been either okay or just bad. I did see 2 films which stood out over the last couple days. Arlan Faber was a nice, somewhat commercial film starring Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham. While far from edgy, it was nice to see a well acted, well scripted, and interesting film. While it's not going to make huge box office money, it was fun and enjoyable.

The other film that I really liked was In The Loop. A story about America and England trying to come to grips about it's policy regarding an unnamed war, it features not top leaders but State Department workers on both sides of the pond going back and forth about who knows what and who will admit to what. I can honestly say I don't ever remember laughing so hard at a film here, and one that I can't wait to see again. The writing was sharp and very witty. While it doesn't star any A list people, it doesn't matter...it had some of the funniest dialogue I've seen in a long time.

On another note, while I've been here in Park City solo this past week, I've had my wonderful neighbors to keep me company. Jake and his girlfriend, whose name I don't know, have waken me up these past few nights, and I've been able to hear all about the wild parties they've attended. Last night they came in around 4 AM, and boy did they have some stories.

Before I go on, I should make one thing quite clear - I don't really know them. In fact, I've never seen them. The walls in my room are so thin that I can hear every footstep they make. I hear them go to the bathroom, take a shower, talk about whatever it is they talk about, and yes...I even hear them have sex - usually twice every night. Jake must have lots of stamina!

Jake's girlfriend is the louder of the two - in conversation that is...and also in the first thing that came to your mind. But whenever she's in the room, I can hear her as if she's standing 5 feet away. I wouldn't mind it so much if they came home at a earlier hour. Last night they got in at 4 AM and their antics kept me awake until 5 or so.

As tomorrow is my last day here, I'll do my yearly tradition. Morning screening followed by breakfast at The Eating Establishment. It's one of my favorite places to eat here in town, and it's also one of the places that many deals have been struck. As for tonight, I'm still not sure what I'll do, but I'll find something.