Last night, I rented my favorite movie, The Guatemalan Handshake. I think I’ve mentioned it on here before but I am mentioning it again. I’ve had favorite movies before, and perhaps someday another bit of cinematic reflex will replace this one, but for now…oh sweet, sweet “for now,” this is my favorite. I think it will be for a very long time, to be honest. This one de-throned City of God on my list of favorites so yes. One could say I like it very, very much.

The colors are beautiful, the storyline is awkward and amazing. Not to mention the names of the characters: Turkeylegs, Stool, Mr. Turnupseed, Spank Williams, Ethel Firecracker, etc. Plus, all of the characters look like real people. They are quirky, not super-polished. I have a hard time watching mainstream, “big budget-ish” productions because I’m not into abundant gloss. I’m into quirks, awkwardness. You know, real people stuff.