ONCE again

I'd seen it before. I'd heard the music. I owned the soundtrack. But seeing ONCE, once again, inspired me and took my heart and emotions on a melodic journey through love, loss, and discovery.

All I can say here is that if you haven't seen this brilliant film, please remedy that ASAP (and download the album on itunes!)

Made for a modest $150K and shot on a pro-sumer Panasonic camera, this film proves that great characters, poignant performances, and a beautiful, interesting story outweigh flashy production value every time.

On a sidenote: The two actors, Glen and Marketa, have since formed a band together and are dating in real life. Check them out (esp live, if you can):

THE SWELL SEASON