Went to the movies with my friend Steve tonight. We saw Chris and Don: A Love Story. It's a documentary about the 33-year relationship between writer Christopher Isherwood and his lover, artist Don Bachardy. Isherwood is most famous for his collection of short stories, Goodbye to Berlin, which became the basis for the movie Cabaret. My interest in Isherwood has been rekindled lately, after learning that he was a contemporary and close friend of Tennessee Williams. It is a beautiful movie on several levels. It celebrates the survival of love through major ups and downs and in spite of society's disapproval. It also pays homage to the integrity of these two artists, who refused to be dishonest in either their personal lives or their art.This is the first time to see a movie since I've been back in the Portland area, and also my first time to go to Living Room Theaters. The complex is located downtown on 10th & Stark, just up the street from Powell's Books. It's unique because it has a very mod decor, HD projection, and you can eat and drink in the theaters--sorry, no smoking though!
