I finally started watching Girls, and though I totally love it, what it really made me think about was Nicole Holofcener’s first film, Walking and Talking (1996). It’s really honest, sharp, and beautiful, kind of a proto-Girls, and it also feels like a cinematic version of an especially acidic Lorrie Moore short story. It’s my favorite Holofcener film, and upon re-watching I also realized that Catherine Keener’s character has the sickest wardrobe (so many perfect t-shirts and loose pants!) and hair that’s an uncanny approximation of my hair mixed with Sasha’s. High ponytails and super untamable, messy waves, that’s us.
it really is so weird you posted this when you did. i lately have been thinking about this movie so much, wanting to watch it again, i’ve seen it so many times. catherine keener i think is the total best, the most beautiful, love everything about her on screen. she is, i think, pretty much my favorite, she totally tops my list.
you top my list
too. and now i see you have acting skillz to boot (+sausage making ones too)
yes yes , she is one of my ALL TIME favorites, i love her so so much. watch the movie again, it really stands up over time.