Watch This — A Movie Worth Getting a Baby-Sitter For...

First thing this morning, I learned about a new Jean-Pierre Jeunet film releasing stateside. Unlike my usual stance of "initial excitement followed by gradual ambivalence, ending in complete obliviousness" (e.g., "The Informant!," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "The September Issue," etc.) here's an upcoming film that I will actually go to the theaters to see.

In general, movies are a waste of a date night. The effort of setting up a sitter, putting on grown-up clothes and stopping for that last minute vivifying cup of pre-screening coffee seldom pays off a suitable reward.

But this is a whole 'nother story. "Delicatessen" is one of my all-time favorites and it kinda goes without saying that my husband (then, boyfriend) and I had a magical date seeing "Amelie," back when it came out. Now, Jeunet is back, with "Micmacs," and I'm already wondering what going-outfit I will don.

Edit: Mon ami, Daniel, informed me that the last video I posted was cut off on the right. So here, I posted a different version (with cheesy French narration) and it's happening again. Anybody know why?

Of course, the film — which has only played at festivals thus far in the U.S. — will have limited screening when it comes out May 28. And, given that I'm currently in the sticks, it may take a bit more doing to find a theater. Worth it, though!