Blue Jasmine: Xanax and Stoli Martini (with a twist of lemon)

Blue Jasmine is a story about a rich, middle-aged woman named Jasmine who loses everything because she married a corrupt, womanizing man. With no other choice left in life, she decides to move in with her sister in San Francisco from New York. Transitioning from her luxurious lifestyle to average human being we witness her haunting downfall. 

Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine is a masterpiece. Allen’s unique storytelling always makes you feel like part of the movie, and as we saw Jasmine’s life unfold, we were there with her, watching her fall to the bottom. Cate Blanchett’s awe-inspiring performance was unbearably beautiful to watch. I believe Sally Hawkins’ performance was overlooked. It was implied that Jasmine is based on A Streetcar Named Desire’s Blanche Dubois. Honestly, I think almost all female leads in Woody Allen movies are based on Blanche Dubois. He’s the only man who is brave enough to explore the manic depressives, the neurotics, and the complexities of being a woman. Overall, this film is exceptional. Woody Allen keeps getting better. His vision is so divine and inspiring. I would highly recommend it. 

"Anxiety, nightmares and a nervous breakdown, there's only so much traumas a person can withstand until they take to the streets and start screaming."

Nebraska: Prize Winner

I believe there are 2 kinds of journeys we'll take in our lives: 1. When you try to get from one place to another. 2. When you try to get from one place to another, but end up somewhere you're not supposed to be, but you're happy you ended up there. Nebraska is the kind of film that takes you to both journeys.

Woody, a recovering alcoholic and father of two, receives a bogus sweepstakes ticket and decides to travel to Lincoln, Nebraska to claim his million dollars. His son, David decides to take him, to prove a point. Together, they embark on a journey that's worth more than any amount of dollars. Bruce Dern's portrayal of Woody Grant is painfully beautiful, which very well complements June Squibb's Kate Grant's constant nagging and complaining. Alexander Payne's unique storytelling again tugs your heart with this slow-paced drama.

We see people do outrageous things in life. Have you ever wondered why? Everyone will grow old someday. Our knees will get weaker, eyesights will be unclearer, skins will sag, faces will draw wrinkles, and a lot more changes I can't even wrap my mind around in right now. My point is, before doing something outrageous, ask yourself, "Will I regret not doing this when I'm older?" If the answer is yes, then be outrageous. 
Regrets. Our biggest enemies when we grow older. 

Our parents. Grandparents. Family. We owe them. They have sacrificed a lot of outrageous things that they regret not doing for us. The least we could do is cherish them, love them, hold them, be there for them. But sometimes, the best thing we could do for them when they get older, is let them drive. 

PS: I am 100% sure that after you watch Nebraska, you will call your parents/grandparents just to say you love them.