''UP, UP AND AWAY"'

Well, my Cinebuddies, I finally saw an Oscar-worthy, flick and I have to say it was a really good one. The film in question was that new one by that recent cinematic wunderkind, JASON REITMAN, called, UP IN THE AIR. There, is already serious Oscar-buzz for the film and its star GEORGE CLOONEY, who gives a remarkable performance.

CLOONEY, plays a man whose agency is hired by other companies to do the firing of their employees. He is a benevolent hatchet man, and he will fly wherever he has to, to deliver the bad news. He thinks his life is pretty orderly and neat and he has flying down to a science, but he is about to have a rude awakening...

The supporting cast is also wonderful which in addition to charter members of REITMAN'S rep company, JASON BATEMAN, J.K. SIMMONS, has fabulous performances from, VERA FARMIGA, ANNA KENDRICK and MELANIE LYNSKEY. As well, all the people who are fired on screen, are played by real people who were really fired, in this way their reactions ring true.

Now, on to CLOONEY. he is truly a revelation, in a role that requires him to be in turn, cocky, aggressive, funny, sexy, and very vulnerable, yes vulnerable.

REITMAN, does yeoman's work as director and after only three films has become one of Hollywood's best helmers. Like CLOONEY, this film is also by turns, funny, sexy, sad, and finally contemplative.

It is truly one of the best of the year and highly, recommended.

Until we meet again, sweetheart...

T.T.F.N.