Pretty much my new favorite movie. “Away We Go” was made last year and directed by Sam Mendes (best known for American Beauty and Revolutionary Road), why did I not know about this sooner?

I now have a major crush on Burt Farlander (played by John Krasinski from the US version of The Office), the somewhat geeky but adorably hilarious 30-something boyfriend who just wants to be the best dad he can be. That guy should always have a beard and glasses.

The film follows Burt and his partner Verona as they travel America and Canada visiting friends and family and looking for a new place to settle. With three months to go before the arrival of their daughter, there is a huge focus on the parenting methods of the people they visit.

It’s not all babies though, with a few life lessons acknowledged, this film has a lot to share.

With music by Alexi Murdoch (of “Orange Sky” fame, one of many great tracks from Garden State), there was no way I was not going to love this movie. Definitely watching again.

The Freedom Charter, a beautiful and moving clip documenting Faith47’s calligraphic graffiti in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South Africa belongs to those who live in it

Artwork by Faith47, film by Rowan Pybus.

Faith47 is acutely aware of social and economic injustices that plague South Africa, as well as the rest of the globe and her striking images and flowing typography are a welcome addition to urban streets.

(Juxtapos.com)