...that's probably why he killed himself.

The initial plan was to make a post about the Golden Globes. How much Kate Winslet rocks, how much I adore Emma Thompson, how Sally Field was robbed, how Colin Farrell won something (seriously how did Colin Farrell win something?), and how Meryl Streep lost. Twice. But this has all been done to death already, I think.

So. This instead.

As a film student, folks are always asking me for film recommendations. I was on a cruise recently, and when my tablemates at dinner heard I was about this, their first remark was: "Name your top five films."

My response: "Uhhh...uhhh...well...let's see...hmm..."

Word to the wise: don't ask a film student for their favorite films. They will spontaneously combust before your very eyes. And while that would certainly be a sight to see, it's inadvisable for obvious reasons. That said, I think I'm going to start doing film recommendations here. Why? I don't know, because it's my blog and I'll do what I want! Or something.

The first film that has the honor of receiving my esteemed recommendation: The Big Chill

I recommend this film for many reasons, the first of which is it's relevant to everyone. If you have friends, it will mean something to you. And for most people, it will mean a lot. I could watch The Big Chill every single day (and go through periods when I do). I would still laugh, still cry, still be overwhelming attracted to Kevin Kline.

This movie is about people. How they change, and how they stay the same. The things that keep them alive, the things that they would die for, the things that make the in-between worthwhile. And it has some of the best one-liners in movie history. Not to mention one of the greatest ensemble casts ever assembled.

And to borrow a relatively new cliche: It's funny because it's true.