Steven Wright (that really deadpan comedian) and Roberto Benigni (that crazy Italian dude from Life is Beautiful) share a cup of coffee and a conversation in a caf((eacute)). Over the course of the conversation Roberto reveals that he has an appointment with the dentist... does Steven want it?

That was hard to describe. The opening scene, as with the other 10 short films that make up Coffee and Cigarettes, is more about the conversation than what actually "happens". The scene with Steven and Roberto was filmed in 1987, meaning that this movie has taken 17 years or so to make. And it was worth it. Every other scene also features a pair of interesting people (if not a celebrity, at least a 'someone') sitting over a coffee, sharing a cigarette and a conversation.

The people, and the conversations, are great. Imagine viewing a meeting between Iggy Pop and Tom Waits, or Meg and Jack White (of the White Stripes), or Alfred Molina attempting to prove he's related to Steve Coogan. If any are appealing, you should check out this movie, which also features Steve Buscemi, Cate Blanchett and Bill Murray. My favourite movie of 2004.

Before Sunrise is a film loved by many Generation Xers, particularly those who have travelled overseas. (If you haven't seen it, stop reading if you don't want spoilers). It depicted one night in Vienna with American Jessie and French Celine, just following them around, watching their relationship develop, and ending with them on a train platform, promising to meet again in six months.

Many of us Gen Xers were extremely excited when we heard that a sequel was being made. Set nine years later, Before Sunset plays out in real time as they re-acquaint. The questions we have from the first film, like "Did they show up six months later?" and "Did they get it on, on that hill?" are answered, but more questions are posed.

Like Donnie Darko: Director's Cut, this film stands alone, but it is ideally seen after viewing the first movie. Director Linklater said that the original was a litmus test for how you view romance, in terms of what you thought happened at the end. This movie ups the ante, and discussions afterward will also reveal much about your character and ideals. So come and see this movie, in order to satisfy the romantic in you.