What a fabulous movie, earning a decisive 9.5 on our scale of 10. It left us wanting more of Bertie, Lionel and their heartwarming (true) story of personal triumph and lifelong friendship. Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush were phenomenal. Brian and Christian, if you're reading, we couldn't help but think of Uncle Charlie, whose stammer never inhibited his lively expression. For this, our gratitude has been heightened. I digress...
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Enhancing the experience was our decision to check out the intimate Downing Film Center. It holds only 60 viewers, in an atmosphere similar to that of a screening room; reservations are a must. Its staff members are warm and welcoming... and insistent upon replacing popcorn spilled by patrons. Smile, Joe; you're on "Candid Camera".
Post film, a hop-skip across the parking lot put us right into yet another new restaurant on Front Street, with a bird's eye view of the gorgeous Hudson River and the... um... abundant birds flitting about. A fun place, Billy Joe's Ribworks, where my Joe ordered his ribs naked and declared them to be delicious. Moi? Loved the sweet potato fries. It was a great date.
