Buckets of Rain

I saw IM NOT THERE, that new Bob Dylan movie. I have been waiting to see this film for a while now so I was super stoked when it came out this past week. I liked it. Any movie with Christian Bale or Julianne Moore in it gets me to the theatre. It was super cool seeing him played by all the different cast members. I went in thinking that I was going to hate Cate Blanchett, because, well, how can any female play a male role unless youre hillary Swank in Boys dont Cry? She was doomed in my book but oddly enough she did a really decent job. Her body is sick, ps! (as a girl) I didnt really get why they had her with long fingernails though, but whatevs. Christian Bale nailed it. Richard Gere on the other hand needs to kill himself. I HATED his role in the movie. It was so far fetched and silly. I just couldnt connect with that character at all. His eyes were extra beady and his hair just irked me and forgive me but I still cant get passed that gerbil rumor about him. SORRY.
I was kinda bummed that they didnt play more Dylan songs though. I love his tunes and I guess because it wasnt done with Dylans cooperation its hard to really get it all. Charlotte Gainsbourg was phenomenal. I loved her as his wife. Her acting was excellent and the odd shape of her mouth when she spoke was intriguing. Even the decor of their house was so dead on for the times. I think the art direction was phenomenal. I was so excited when I saw Michelle Williams playing Edie Sedgwick. I loved factory girl and am obsessed with all things related or having anything to do with Edie.
I was definitely born in the wrong decade. But anyway, I now can see how people compare Conor Oberst to Bob Dylan. Their mannerisms and the way they answer questions when dealing with the press are so similar. It makes me wonder, did Conor idolize this man growing up? Conor also has that untouchable attitude that leaves you scratching your head yet convinced that he is some sort of genius. I know im going to get flack for this post because most people either love Bright Eyes or hate him. The ones that arent into him fume when they hear of the comparison. Whatevs. I love the two of them. Both of them have the ability to morph their thoughts into words and phrases in a way that hits me hard. I almost wish I could sit in their brains for 48 hours and just watch and listen.
Bottom line-
1. Bob Dylan is the shit.
2. I need to play the harmonica.
3. Richard Gere needs to retire.
4. Heath Ledger is kinda hot when he acts chauvinistic.
5. I will be rocking the Dylan hair sometime soon.