Last Friday, we got to see a screening of "Yellow Handkerchief" at the Castro as part of the San Francisco International Film Festival. Before the movie, there was an acting award given to Maria Bello.
It's funny how I didn't realize she played so many different types of roles, many of which I've seen over the years. She really is an amazing actress. Following her acceptance, there was a bit of a Q&A. After hearing her speak, I admire her even more.
You could tell that she is one of those people who really enjoys what she does. She picks roles because they look fun to her and not because she has a pre-meditated plan for her career. Many critics think good actors always have the latter in mind, but it's definitely not the case.
We then saw a screening of her latest flick, a Sundance award winner called Yellow Handkerchief co-starring William Hurt. The movie is very simple but is really such a beautiful story that takes place traveling through rural Louisiana. I actually think it was one of the best movies I ever saw.
If only going to the movies was always this enjoyable.
