Lost In Translation

Gently and tactfully observed, beautifully shot, genuinely heartwrenching. It's so wonderfully performed and written that you almost forget that it's a marvellous comedy; indeed, the trailer pitches it as a culture-clash laugh fest.

In reality, though, it's a delicately-handled, achingly beautiful love story with a satisfying (and deliciously frustrating) end.

Yes, you can borrow the DVD.

Addendum: Better reviews than I can do; spoiler - the whisper; interview with Johannson (Charlotte) and Coppola.

Posted at 2004-01-16 15:45:17 by Richard • Link to Lost In Translatio…

A good day so far...

Got in early (well, 9am) with no mishaps. I have a full tank of petrol, and it's a nice bright day.

More importantly, after waiting 10 days (19 since the start of the case) for Dell's email support to get back to me, I called them. A little while on hold, but half-an-hour later I have a tracking number of the new drive they're couriering out to me.
The chap took my word for it (I did drop in that I'm a CS researcher...), and true to the warranty even offered to send an engineer to fit the new one! I passed up on that - I should be able to manage ;)

Now I just have to do some work... Heh!

Posted at 2004-01-16 01:26:05 by Richard • Link to A good day so far.…