Adam

Relationships are tricky for anyone to decipher, but throw in a character with Asperger's and it's a little more than tricky. Adam follows the relationship waters for the Adam (Hugh Dancy--hottie from Confessions of a Shop-a-holic), a 29 year-old who suffers from Asperger's (a form of autism). He may not have the social skills to strike up a conversation, but he knows everything about space and telescopes.

Enter the girl: Beth (Rose Byrne) from 3A. Adam doesn't divulge his disorder until after a few dates, so we see Beth deeply confused during the couple's first few interactions. The couple then starts to move through the treacherous waters of dating. It's easy to relate to as we've all been there where we look at someone and have no idea what's going on through their head or what they're feeling. It's just another day for Adam.

We see Adam's character grow and change throughout the film all because of Beth. Adam slowly begins to figure out how to be in this world and it's so uplifting to watch the transition. Favorite scene is the raccoon one in Central Park. I, like Beth, became more and more intrigued with each second that passed.

This film actually made me cry. Not sob, but definitely had a few tears roll down the cheek. It's so beautifully written and Dancy does a fantastic and completely believable job as an Aspie. He offers a glimpse into the life of this unknown lifestyle. He doesn't just show awareness, but also how to adapt to individuals who are just different.

I really enjoyed the character of Harlan (Frankie Faison). He reminded me of Fortune from Rudy- that older black man who befriends the outsider and imparts life wisdom. Harlan is an old friend of Adam's father and helps Adam navigate the world.

Found myself pausing at Clark/Diversey after leaving the theatre and staring up at the black sky. Saw a few twinklers and smiled. It's the little things that count in this world and all of us can relate to that.

Shopaholic 2.14

Yea, yea. I went and saw this romantic comedy, alone, and on Valentine's Day which basically equates to social suicide.

I am not a shopper. At all. Like the very thought of it cuts my breathing in half. The long lines, spending hours in dressing rooms, obsessing over colors....all not for me.

So you'll imagine my shock while sitting there and watching this splendid movie and enjoying every minute of it. The movie delivers laughs and epitomizes the Magazine editor (which is dying according to all of the magazines out there folding).

What I walked away with (despite the fact I may just be the only person in existence SANS a credit card), I wish I was as passionate about something in my life as character Becky and her shopping. Like I have my phases, but nothing that survives day in, day out, my love and admiration like Becky and shopping. So at the end of the film, I had a craving to shop and see if I push through the anxiety I usually feel, could in turn, become something of Becky's passion. I drove by the mall, saw the crowded lot, began getting stomach cramps and drove home to saddle up next to the computer and jcrew.com where I managed to drop a hefty penny without the dressing rooms, lines and sales associates telling me this color looks great on me when it fact, it doesn't.

Katie asked me to remember one piece of fashion advice from the film: Never wear green with yellow. But I still will. Do you have to follow the fashion rules even if you're not a shopaholic?

Confessions of a Shopaholic 2.15

Lots of fashion, laughs and of course romance in this movie. If you are in the mood for some fluffy girl time, this is the movie to see. With all of the colorful clothes and strikingly good looking men, you are bound to leave with a smile on your face.

Isla Fischer is adorable as Becky, the girl who can't control her shopping obsession, who lands a job at a savings magazine in order to climb the corporate ladder to her dream job. I don't want to give away the rest (there isn't that much to give away) but I will promise you that you will love all of the famous camio's that popped up in Shopaholic.

3 things about this film:
1. Great soundtrack, but unfortuntely you have to buy the whole album on itunes (if we are friends I will be honest I will probably cave and download it, you can burn it from me)
2. Favorite line "That was a fresh start calling and its for you" trust me you'll love who says it
3. I want to go out and buy an array of short gloves in every color under the sun

"I just saw shopaholic and for the first time in my life I have this powerful urge to shop!"-my girl Hanna