a few weeks ago i saw the movie still alice, which is a fictional story of a 50-ish year old woman who finds out she has early-onset alzheimer's disease.
based on that description, you would never see that movie.
but my friend kate had read the book and wanted to see it, so i went with her. and when we walked out, i said that it wasn't nearly as depressing as i thought it would be. it is SO. SAD. but it is about more than just the sadness. and julianne moore does an incredible job as the main character. i saw her interviewed on the daily show with jon stewart, and she said she didn't want to do anything in the movie that she hadn't witnessed an alzheimer's patient do in real life. she did her research, and the part is beautifully acted. so i would really recommend this movie!
the film ends with the credits rolling over this song, which i loved:
"if i had a boat," written by lyle lovett, covered by karen elson:
Nice version of a great song. I don't think I've heard anyone but Lovette do it.
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