Happy New Year! Movie edition
While 2008 had its charms, I'm not all that sorry to see it go. A new commander-in-chief, a new congress, (and for me) a fresh start on my new novel and potentially a painting show in September. It's sort of an annual tradition to sit around New Year's Day, as well as the days leading up to it, and watch a few of our favorite New Year's movies. These are not to be confused with Christmas movies, and are distinctly different in theme and feeling. Most (but not all) have at least one scene/act that takes place on New Year's Eve, and all have something to do with giving up the old and welcoming the new. Some of our favorites: Hudsucker Proxy (1994) - Tim Robbins plays a naif elevated to the head of a company by schemers looking to take over. The film opens with Tim standing on the ledge of a giant clock on New Year's Eve, having a Moment of Truth as the old year ticks away. With Paul Newman as a nefarious board member and Jennifer Jason Leigh as a Girl Reporter wi...