Once

My favorite movie this year was an Irish movie called Once.  In fact, I saw it twice, bought the soundtrack for myself and someone else, and bought the DVD.  I was on cloud nine last night when one of the songs won an Oscar for best original song:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck_c40EdLFE and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzQRuTwaFI8&feature=related.  Although "Falling Slowly" won the Oscar, my favorite song from the movie is "If You Want Me" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5aYcsksJ0s

It is a simple story about two people who accidentally meet and share their love of music.  I consider it a love story because they become the best of friends.  Even their acceptance speeches were worth watching and listening to their message.  For me, they were the models of authenticity--so real.  In the end, what do we really want from a partner:  someone to listen about us, care about us, and with whom we share some common interests.

The movie ends in a way that makes me think they could make a sequel.  I think there will be a Twice. Once is not enough from this dynamic duo.