I have had a great week of workouts. I will complete my weekly minimum tomorrow with a 10-20 mile ride. My times have been excellent and I am experimenting with resistance and speed. Some days I am fatigued the first three miles, but I know if once I pass the 3 mile mark it gets easier. I also have been breaking up the workouts into 10-15 mile segments, rather than 20-25. This has helped with fatigue as well. I am really enjoying this part of my day.
One of the movies this week was Arranged. This flick was directed by Diane Crespo
Stefan C. Schaefer (also the writer).
Stefan C. Schaefer (also the writer).
This is drama/comedy/romance was delightful to watch. However, it was a bit Kum-ba-Yahish. The movie focused on two women, one an Orthodox Jew and the other a Muslim. It follows the women's first year of teaching in a Brooklyn school, where they form an unlikely friendship. The friendship deepens when they discover they are both entering into arranged marriages. They are also both secure with their religion and have found a balance between the modern world and the traditions of their religion. They viewer can easily see the similarities of these opposing religions. The message is clear, however, I question if it is realistic.
Zoe Lister Jones (Roshel Meshenberg) and Francis Benhamou (Nashira Khaldi) did a marvelous job portraying these characters. It was easy to bond with both characters and their lives. One other character that deserves mentioning is the principal (Principal Jacoby), played by Marcia Jean Kurtz. Principal Jacoby comedically added the obvious stereotypes and misunderstanding of both religions. Kurtz delivered this in a lovable "Archie Bunker" type fashion that added humor to this feel-good flick.
It is hard to grade this movie, as it was really a delight to watch. However, it lacked the realism one would expect with this type of conflict. It may be too "Happily Ever After" for some viewers. My grade will fall into a range of B+ to a C-. If your not looking for depth, it is a definate must see for the female audience.
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