Once

Title: Once [Movie] Writer/Director: John Carney Lead Actors: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova Date: 2007 The title of the movie comes from the idea that “Once I do X (get settled, get a full-time job, get a promotion) I will do Y (write that book, record an album, etc.)” The movie is about following your dreams [...]

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Les Choristes

Title: Les Choristes = The Chorus Director: Christophe Barratier Date: 2004 When you feel that there is just no more hope in the world anymore, head on over to your local public library or video store and borrow Les Choristes. Without being overly saccharine or pedantic, the movie tells a quiet tale of how a [...]

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