One of the reasons I’m so drawn to film, and aspire to be a filmmaker, is simply the power behind a story well told. There’s so much opportunity to open up to a new perspective or emotion that maybe you’re not so used to exploring.  Of course, overall film aesthetics matter, but when you break a film down to its core - the story and how it speaks to you is most important, at least it is to me.  

In the case of Slumdog Millionaire,  director Danny Boyle delivered a beautiful film that had a pace, energy, and dare I say, heart that kept me transfixed. The film is a modern day fairy tale that triggered every sort of emotion - sadness, anger, hope, happiness - in such an authentic, original way. I’ve yet to travel to India, but I felt its spirit last night in each vibrant, skillfully ensembled scene - everyone should see this film.