"The Lives of Others"

Last night the shows weren't on (preempted by basketball), so Mom and I decided to go see a movie. We met at La Madeleine's for supper, then on to the River Oaks Theatre. Mom had suggested "The Lives of Others"; granted, the title doesn't do much, but I knew it had won (Oscar) for best foreign film and besides I trust Mom's judgement (she'd already seen it and raved). It was one of the best films I've ever seen. I would recommend it to all artists (literary, visual, performing). It is about creative/artistic freedom, or rather the lack thereof. If you see no other film this year, see this one!!!