Long December

I feel like I just watched a cross between Garden State, Once and Charlie Brown Christmas. Utterly charming. Music was incredible (expected), acting was incredible (unexpected), but maybe the best thing I can say is that after it was over then 45 minutes later my teenagers and I were still talking about the message of the movie, finding purpose, what category we put "dreams" in, passion vs. Career, etc.

Later, getting ready for bed, I heard my oldest on the piano picking out one of the songs from the movie, Dream.

The chemistry between the lead and his wife is remarkable. Hard to believe he hasn't acted before.

Indie films need more attention. This wasn't just the best "Christmas" movie I've seen in awhile, it's also the best movie I've seen in awhile.