The Station Agent

 And this week's Friday night movie has been... The Station Agent!

Original image located here. Accessed 18th August 2023

Has anyone heard of this? If this movie is known to current audiences it is because that this movie was the breakthrough role for Peter Dinklage (and which ultimately led to Game of Thrones). 

From the outset, this movie is a character-driven piece, as we see three characters meeting and bonding with each other. This is about three loners who end up doings together and finding a connection when any of them wouldn't have thought possible.
It's known that Dinklage seeks out roles where he gets to play three dimensional characters and here he is certainly in his element, displaying a subtly and an empathy that may elude other actors. And he is supported by both his fellow leads - Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Cannavale - and an empathetic direction.
Granted this is an indie movie through and through but, as is often the case, the talent on both sides of the camera can overcome any limitations. 

Legally Blonde 2

And this week's Friday night movie has been... Legally Blonde 2!

Original image located here. Accessed 11th March 2022

Well I saw the first one so I may as well see the second one too. Also Kiera insisted that we both watch this.
Once again this is pretty much Reese Witherspoon's show, living it up in this role and being a charismatic force. Granted it could be argued that she is effectively carrying this movie but I had fun with this one and it was both funny and surprisingly triumphant. And is even more surprising is how much I gathered from the American legal process XD