Dialog, This Time Not Mine

So the other night, I was talking with a friend of mine on the telephone. At some point the conversation turned to writing, or more specifically the writing of dialog. I have decided that there is nothing better than perfect dialog. For example:

OK, so maybe this isn't perfect. But it does work, and it doesn't get ahead of itself, nor does it lapse into any sort of overblown egghead speak. It's from the Looking for Leonard Soundtrack, most of which is by Portastatic (except of course the above piece, which is simply titled "Do You Speak English?").

Funny thing though, about this movie: I've been trying to find out more information on it. Apparently, it will be hitting festivals later this year. There's nothing listed on IMDb under that title, but there is a movie from 1999 called Sweethearts of the World, which looks strikingly similar, at least in terms of cast, crew and directors, though it is listed as coming out in 1999. Hm.

Anyway, I was at an Evolt thing yesterday evening, which involved a lot conversation about movies, (and movies), Union organization, music, free software that actually makes money, the things people find valuable in web communities (like accountability and representation), and, well, beer. Fun. Really fun. Though this morning it does, ever so slightly, feel like I ate a brick.