Crazy Heart (2009)

Drama/Music - Bad Blake is an aging country star and alcoholic. Tough on the road alone but he struggles on weakly until he meets the "right" girl. Things start to change. Will he kick alcohol ? Will he get to keep the girl ? Gritty real acting by Jeff Bridges makes this a pleasure to watch. The music is not bad either. 111 min.

Julie & Julia (2009)

Dramedy based on a true story of slightly impoverished New Yorker Julie Powell aspiring to master French cooking following Julia Child's masterpiece cookbook. Julie is enamored with Julia's reputation and career, and vows to complete all 524 recipes in 365 days while blogging her trials. Movie shines as it time flashes back and forth contrasting modern day Queens, New York (Julie's apartment) and 1950's Paris, France (Julia's home). Awesomely acted by Meryl Streep (Julia) and Amy Adams (Julie). About 2 hours.