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The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)
A great movie
I've never heard Daniel Johnston's name before seeing a trailer for this movie. My curiosity was piqued and I have to say, this movie was an incredible "accidental" find on my part. The story of his life, the way the movie was produced, are really touching and really makes one realize the artistic talent of this man and the impact of a mental illness (and it's treatment) can have on his life and his art. I am now a Daniel Johnston fan, as I think his music is fantastic - he isn't the best singer, but the songwriting is phenomenal. It is good to see some of the artists whom he has worked with and who have performed his songs. Because of his talent, I hope this movie helps build more fans of his songs and art and help his career skyrocket, as it should.
Iowa (2005)
A sobering perspective of meth use
Although I wouldn't say this is the best movie I've seen, I thought that it did drive home the addicting and devastating effects of meth production, sale and use. The acting, for the most part, was captivating. I've lived in Iowa for almost a year now, and some folks have been worried about the perspective this gives of the state. I think that the movie really could have been placed in any rural community and still drive home the point. Quite honestly, I think that without the sex scenes, if this movie was shown to junior high school and high school students, it would quell any curiosity to try meth (particularly, I think, the tweaking scene and its aftermath). I still think "Requiem for a Dream" is a better movie that talks about the effects of dreams and the use of drugs to attain those dreams, but I have recommended this movie to many friends as a must-see movie.