The 100 films that left their mark: Manhattan

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Manhattan - Day 11

Last night David and I braved a monsoon to make our way to the movies and then sat saturated through the new Steven Soderbergh film, Contagion. A nice, tight little thriller really well constructed with an all star cast led by Jude Law's prosthetic tooth. Not to give away the film but it all starts with a bad combination of Bat and Pig in Hong Kong.

Today, as if to continue a theme, we made our way to China Town where we tried out a little establishment we noticed on our travels a few days ago. We waited for some time in line with the locals for what turned out to be a dandy of a lunch spot. We both ordered and thoroughly enjoyed a generous helping of rice topped with chinese cabbage and pork (Hopefully minus the bat's contribution) all for $3.00. So today's recommendation is Wah Fung No. 1 Fast Food, Inc.

Note: perhaps those with highly active imaginations might not try the above mentioned film and Wah Fung in the same 24 hour period.

The 100 films . . .

In this blog I'll be writing about the 100 films that shaped, in some way large or small, who I am today. They won't be presented in any particular order and not all of them will make this list because they are great or even particularly good films. Perhaps some will be represented for a tiny, seemingly insignificant scene or line – something that I carry with me each day, while others will be here because I can slip into them like a well worn sweatshirt that you slide on when you're feeling down. Some will be works of art that continue to challenge, enlighten, or amaze me while others will be included simply because they continue to entertain me viewing after viewing. To others, some of films that will appear here might be considered great while others . . . well . . . might not be considered worth considering. Anyway, here it goes. Hang on my friends, the new year is here and I am off and running.