Generally speaking, the movies available for free viewing on "on demand" are sub-par in quality, but every once in awhile you stumble across something worth watching. Tonight was such an occasion...I have never seen a movie made down-under, but must say that I was rather impressed. With quite the interesting title, My Year Without Sex, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was really just a movie about life, a family and the different trials and tribulations that they go through after the passing of a life altering event. The characters were quite interesting and "gritty", honestly it reminded me of a British film (but ah ha the connection between the Aussies and the UK is undeniable).
In pure British fashion the plot was chalk full of subtle side plotlines, meant to perhaps make you question your opinion of where things were headed, but in the end proved fruitless. Rarely have I come across a movie that makes you wonder at so many crucial points: is there son struggling with his sexuality? is the dog going to survive? is the main character going to find God? is the husband going to have an affair? is she ever going to get to have sex again? Yes, there were lots of random questions such as the above that the movie constructed. Luckily all the "uh oh" moments did not effect a generally uplifting ending - always a good thing for a Monday.
I did however unfortunately realize that tomorrow at the early hour of 8am I have to attend a networking/collaborative function for two hours...not really what I am in the mood for considering I will be at the sales conference Thursday night thru Saturday afternoon...Hopefully there will be breakfast provided - owing to the fact that my yearly membership dues were in the hundreds (thank goodness I didn't have to fork out that money). Hopefully there are some friendly and interesting people in attendance tomorrow. Last meeting I met several funeral directors...just not a profession that I can get used to or feel comfortable talking with for that matter.
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