Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Oscar Nominations:

• Best picture
• Best original screenplay,
• Best supporting actress (Abigail Breslin)
• Best supporting actor (Alan Arkin)

I finally got around to seeing Little Miss Sunshine. Before it came to theaters I heard some of the buzz. Steve Carell’s success on the The Daily Show parlayed into the success of 40 Year-Old Virgin and then he’s showing up in this little indie film…I was intrigued, but I have to admit, this is the kind of film I’ll skip when it is in the theaters. On the big screen I prefer big movies. I feel like I’m getting my money’s worth.

Little Miss Sunshine celebrates the hope and enthusiasm of youth.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang(2005)

This film slipped by me. It’s surprising, actually, that no one had mentioned it before now. My sister-in-law rented this movie for my wife and I on a recent visit.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a murder mystery that uses the old victim of circumstance routine to get things rolling. A motif I like. Lots of nouveau noir banter between Val Kilmer’s character and Robert Downey Jr.’s character that is enjoyable. Get it!