Wow. I just watched one of the most inspiring movies I've seen in a while. The movie is called Being Elmo, a documentary film about a guy who's behind the most famous red furball we all love. I can write more about it but it's probably the best to take a peek. Here's the trailer (don't forget to pause the music player above):
It's simply amazing to see someone who had so much passion about puppets as a teenager and started creating his own puppets. I became speechless (good thing since I was in the theater) when I saw a muppet came to life---without Kevin's magical touch, it's just bunch of fabrics and threads. Of course I've heard about Jim Henson's name before and I knew he created my Kermit (I'm thinking about roasting the pig...you know who) but I never even thought about others who supported the Sesame Street and the Muppet Show. Living in problem filled society, the majority of the documentary films we see are depressing and hopeless. It's really nice to find a movie that's uplifting and warm! If you are lucky enough to live in a city where you can watch this movie, drop everything and go see it. I caught the very last screening in Tucson and I'm soooooooo grad that I checked the Loft Cinema's schedule at 5pm this afternoon.
