- Tiny Furniture - Lena Dunham created a lovely indie drama here with smart writing and a bit of bite. It reminded me very much of Slaves of New York in it's tone and humor - a good match for a double feature.
- God Bless America - I'll follow Bobcat Goldthwait almost anywhere, but this black comedy really missed the mark. If you're into this you'd probably love Kevin Smith's Red State which dabbles in a similar area. I didn't like either, but there you have it.
- Dial M for Murder - This Hitchcock classic weaves such a magnificent plot I was mesmerized. For a good film noir night of intrigue pair this with Double Indemnity, a similar noir thriller that will keep you on your toes.
- The Artist - I'm in the minority in that I found this modern silent film gimmicky and a bit stale. My objections mainly lay in that, if you're going to do a "silent talkie" you shouldn't break the illusion you're trying to create, which I felt The Artist did too many times. For reference, pair this with Chaplin's Modern Times, a true silent talkie that does everything right.
- Last Night - This moving drama about infidelity is just heartrendingly honest and beautifully acted. I can't believe more people haven't seen this - it's really wonderful. It would pair beautifully with Blue Valentine, another poignant film that looks at the difficulties in a modern marriage.
- A Thousand Words - This Eddie Murphy film started out with a great idea and just made it cheesier and cheesier throughout the film. You could go two ways with a double feature here. For another film about the power of words go with Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying, which I found both hilarious and eerily accurate in it's observations. If you'd rather pair A Thousand Words with a film about a lost man who needs to learn a lesson about life look no further than Groundhog Day.
So there you have it, your double feature recommendations for the week. Happy watching!
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