Robot & Frank

Frank Langella (Dracula), James Marsden (Superman, X-Men, Straw Dogs), Liv Tyler (Lord of the Rings), and Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise, Lovely Bones) are all well-kwown American actors that came together as a family to tell this unique story. 2’012’s Robot and Frank’ had comedy, crime, a little adventure but mostly a heart-warming and dramatic tale of a man trying to hang on to his youth. Our main character begins an unlikely friendship with his robot caretaker and they both end up teaching each other special lessons.

Written by Christopher D. Ford and directed by Jake Schreier, it was nominated for 5 awards and winner of two, this film had a run-time of 89 minutes and a budget of approximately $2 million USD. It made profit at the box-office, garnered great reviews and it was not only entertaining but shone light on the terrible incurable disease of Alzheimer’s. A fun family movie with just enough giggles and thought provocation in one.

Jeff, who Lives at Home

" Everyone and everything is interconnected in this universe. Stay pure in heart and you will see signs. Follow the signs, and you will uncover your destiny."

Just when you think you're in for a light comedy, lovable Jason Segel proves you wrong. This 2011 comedy-drama, was in my opinion much more drama than laughs; be sure to keep the tissues nearby.  Brothers Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass team together to produce great films that go on to be nominated and win awards, and although with a $10 million USD budget they only make back $4 million USD, the film has been nominated and fondly talked about. 

Ed Helms whom you may remember most notably from 'The Office', bright eyed Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise, The Lovely Bones), and Judy Greer (Love and other Drugs, 13 going on 30) also join in on the fun. With great script, wonderful comic timing and a heart-felt solid story and message, the Duplass brothers strike gold!

We always wonder what is our destiny, but really just 'being you'/'being ourselves' is all that we need to be to rise to the occasion. Things unfold and are revealed in exact timing, we needeth brood or stress on things, instead wait for the bus to arrive and then it'll all fall together and make sense.