I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

[NV Whino]

http://movies.netflix.com/WiPlayer?movieid=60032952&trkid=2965473

Loony but lovable klutz Polly (Sheila McCarthy) lands a job in an upscale art gallery. In a major gaffe, she hangs a piece of art she mistakenly credits to her boss, Gabrielle (Paule Baillargeon), but which really was created by Gabrielle's lover, Mary (Ann-Marie MacDonald). And when she develops an inconvenient crush on Gabrielle, Polly's troubles begin to multiple faster than dabs of paint on a Jackson Pollock canvas.

I loved this movie when it first came out, tracked down a copy on video tape, eventually had it transferred to DVD by a friend, and now here it is on Netflix. If you are an artist, you will love it. (The scene in the gallery with the art-speak is hilarious.) If you are a photographer, you will love it. And you will love Sheila McCarthy as the waif. I can't for the life of me understand why she hasn't made it big. I've seen her several times in bit parts, but never any big parts. Anyway, give it a try if you are in the mood for charming.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

1. Delightful llittle movie

My favorite line: When Polly says that her previous boss called her "organizationally impaired."

[NV Whino]

2. Yeah, loved that

This sweet little movie flew way under the radar.

[bif]

3. Nice movie.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

4. Another Canadian gem from the same era: Strangers in Good Company

I don't think it's on Netflix now, but watch for it.

The bus carrying a group of women from a senior center breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and the group has to spend the night at an abandoned farm. As they settle in, they talk about life and death. The actresses are all non-professionals, and the stories they tell are all based on their own real lives. A must for anyone interested in women's issues or aging issues, or simply a sweet, thoughtful movie.

[NV Whino]

5. I've seen that

Wonderful movie.