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The Grifters (1990)
A sack of oranges..
This movie provides an unflinching and relentless window into a world most of us would rather pretend didn't exist. The characters are subtle and believable; wicked souls, like dogs that are repeatedly kicked, and carry no redeeming value or morals--no conscience.
Angelica Houston plays a woman (Lily) who shows no motherly feelings for her own kid--the only relationship they have surrounds their variant tastes in petty crime. It seems the two would sell one another if it would bring in another $20--at least until Roy gets into trouble. I felt like someone kicked me in the stomach when I watched the scene between Lily and the bookie when he reveals that he knows she has been scraping a little off the top. You realize that no matter how evil one person is, there is always someone pulling their strings who is even colder.
If you liked this movie, you'll probably enjoy Blue Velvet and Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors. Remember: vile and evil are anagrams.
Manmadhudu (2002)
I laughed my butt off.
This is the first Telugu film I have seen, and although I am only beginning to learn the language, it was easy to follow this well-paced story.
Reminiscent of plays by Sheridan or Moliere, the screenplay was hilarious and friendly, and the sensitive touches would make it a good date movie. The punch-line ending was a great way to top off this misadventure.
Worth renting.