So I watched Babel today. What a heavy-handed, manipulative, contrived, pointless, portentous piece of crap--and, yes, very reminiscent of Crash. I mean, last week I saw The Darjeeling Limited, and, while it didn't particularly impress me, I think it dealt more meaningfully with alienation, cultural difference, grief, and stupidity.
On a brighter (?) note, I also watched The Proposition today. It was good. And very handsomely photographed. Must say the rape scene reminded me a lot of Clockwork Orange. Although it was way more funny, of course.
Tomorrow, I tackle Ghosts . . . of the Civil Dead. And perhaps This Is Britain.
I'm starting the new year off jolly.