There are some movies I am compelled to write about. I first watched Shopgirl a couple of years ago and adored it. I have just finished watching it again. Lucy went to sleep two hours ago plus it's cold, wet and windy so the perfect opportunity to watch a movie. It's as good the third time around.And it's not a movie just for girls (I checked with Lucy's Dad), it's funny without the one-liners, is thought-provoking, and the cinematography is wonderful. Surprisingly too, after all the slapstick roles he has done, Steve Martin manages to be hot.
You know when you recommend a film to a friend, and they don't get it or don't really like it - do you ever secretly wonder then if you have anything in common, or start questioning the way they think? In saying that, I have a very close male friend who I simply will not watch a movie with. We squabble at the movie store, and get so restless and agitated watching each other's film. Funny huh.
I agree, Shop Girl is surprisingly good. If nothing else,it makes me wish I needed to own gloves.
ReplyDeleteBizarre. You blogged Shopgirl. I saw it about a week ago on TV in England and I can't really get it out of my mind and I've been recommending it to everyone I know. At first I thought, hmmm Steve Martin's modern stuff can be quite naff and disappointing but I absolutely loved Shopgirl. It's kind of in the ilk of Lost in Translation. I love love stories that kind of give you a gut ache. Steve Martin even wrote the script.
ReplyDeleteHi Quail,
ReplyDeleteThe movie is actually based on Steve Martin's novel 'Shopgirl'. Now that I mention it I must get a copy - books are usually better than the films. Explains why Martin was so perfect for that role - he knew the character intimately.
Love your blog/shop name! I look after quail in my aviary - mostly adopted. Wish I'd thought of it.