New Jersey

While flipping through the channels, I happened upon what may be the best scene put on film in the last five years. The scene is great because it's nothing more than a simple yet nuanced moment in which two people meet. And had this moment actually happened to me, I would never forget it.

Imagine you find yourself sitting in the waiting room of a doctor's office in a complete stupor. A beautiful girl notices you and comes over to speak. She's off-kilter, interesting and funny. But better than that, she hands you her headphones and turns you on to a great band. And as you take take in the plaintiff wail you stare into her eyes. She says, "It's the Shins. They'll change your life." But it's really her who will change your life. Wow.

That's why Garden State is a great movie.