Cinephile No. 609 "The Girl on the Train"

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Written By Nathan Box

I think a better title for this movie would have been "Wealthy White People Problems." I say this in jest and I fully realize it might still some spotlight from a story line that keeps you guessing and a performance from Emily Blunt people will be talking about for some time to come. Seriously, she portrays one of the most realistic alcoholics I have ever seen on screen. With that said, this movie is basically about the privilege of being in love, sad, drunk, and nosy. Case in point, Blunt's character spends a year using her alimony money to rent a room from her friend, commute to a job she no longer has in Manhattan, and drink. I don't know about you, but I would starve! So, should you see this movie? I would unless you read the book. Then skip it, because lord knows you people will never be satisfied. 

Be good to each other, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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