Film: John and Mary (1969)

Have I mentioned that I am cat/housesitting this month while my friends are off on their honeymoon? Well, I am and it's been going pretty well. The best thing about it? The fact that their television is hooked up to Netflix Watch Instantly! The worst thing about it? I have pretty much not left the apt in two weeks.

I just saw John and Mary a few nights ago and absolutely loved it. I had never even heard of it before, which is surprising considering it's with Dustin Hoffman and Mia Farrow, but I think that's because when it came out, it received fairly negative reviews. I couldn't disagree with those more though.

The film is about the two meeting at a bar, hitting it off and then going home together that same night. Although I'm sure one-night stands weren't completely unheard of in 1969, I believe it was a fairly controversial subject for a big movie like that (at least according to the Netflix description it was). After their night together, the two spend the rest of the next day getting to know one another and the conversations that ensue are pretty honest, vulnerable and contemporary (for example, John only buys farm fresh organic eggs. How Brooklyn of him.)

And maybe the real reason why I loved the movie so much? John's apartment! He is supposed to be a furniture designer and everything about the place is perfect. The slanted attic ceilings, workspace loft, artwork, white walls... it's incredible.

How about you guys? I'm looking for more movie recommendations and would love to hear your suggestions!

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