thejcowboy22 Many years ago I had a friend. His name was Eneble Plaza. We met in the winter of 67'. We played tag and built models together and he taught me how to ice skate. We were friends for about a year when it dawned on me he was Black. Our relationship ended not by our differences in skin color. His Father a Nassau county Police Officer, relocated to his home country Jamaica. The relevance to that short story relates to this independent feature in Rural New Jersey The Station Agent. Our movie starts in a lawyers office; A Probate Lawyer reads the terms of a close friend and former boss's will of Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage)our centerpiece in this unconventional story as Finbar inherits a Station Depot in Northern, New Jersey. Finbar sets up his new domicile in this desolate area. Up pulls a hot dog truck which Reads 'Gorgeous Franks'. Out comes the overly inquiring Joe Oramas (Bobby Canavale). Joe runs a Hot dog stand on the property of the new owner Finbar. Joe's Father is at the moment hospitalized/ill and usually ran the business. Son Joe is handling things in the meantime. You can't help but to like Joe, chatty and curious about Finbar. Finbar for the most part is restrained, apprehensive, defensive in his approach. Enter third character the distraught Olivia (Patricia Clarkson)who lives in a home nearby filed with paintings. Her shattered past comes up in conversation divorce and death of a child. Three lost souls, but your captivated in their lives. Two other players cross paths with Finbar. Emily (Michele Williams) who befriends Finbar out of his unique appearance and The Young and unfiltered Cleo who stops by the depot and watches Finbar straighten train car cushions who also attends grammar school and wants Finbar to come to her class and talk about trains. Cleo thinks that Finbar is close to her in age. Oh did I mention Finbar is a Dwarf. This is the connection with my earlier story. Peter Dinklage's performance was so riveting with the abundant pregnant pauses you at times forget about his non- conformity. Loved the affability between Joe and Fin with an afternoon of Train chasing.But sadly there are scenes in the movie that give familiar reminders of Finbar's plight of being undersized. The Bar scene stands out in this story. Nice independent experience.

whatswritten Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, and Bobby Cannavale at their best. A nice quaint story about a man (Dinklakge) that wants to be left alone yet the people (Clarkson and Cannavale) push him beyond his limits. Even Michelle Williams who plays a librarian gave a delightful performance. I find that films these days don't like to keep the viewer at ease during act 2, but I felt it was a nice change to have this warm effect this movie gives off when watching the three main characters (plus Williams and Raven Goodwin). I did not know what to expect going into it, yet I felt it was heartwarming. So if you are looking for a nice, feel good movie that is also unique, check it out. Good flick!

Python Hyena The Station Agent (2003): Dir: Thomas McCarthy / Cast: Peter Dinkledge, Bobby Cannavale, Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Williams, Raven Goodwin: Beautiful film about friendship and seclusion. It stars Peter Dinklage as a dwarf who inherits an abandon railway station. He moves into the station in hopes of avoiding people but is interrupted by a roadside refreshment restaurant run by Bobby Cannavale. He is nearly hit twice by a car driven by Patricia Clarkson, a divorced woman still grieving the loss of her son. Other characters include the school girl who observes him from a distance, and the librarian dating schmuck whom he befriends. Directed by Thomas McCarthy who combines drama and humour and is backed by top notch acting performances. While roles for midgets and dwarfs are hard pickings, Dinkledge nails this role as someone who grows to love in unexpected ways even after low periods. Cannavale earns comic points in his unintended intrusion. Clarkson steals scenes as the depressed woman whom is aided by Dinkledge at a crucial moment. Michelle Williams is given a predictable yet pivotal role as a female whom Dinkledge attempts to protect. Underrated independent gem with flawless performances and a witty screenplay. God said that man should not be alone. Here is a film that underlines that statement. We should all have a station agent. Score: 10 / 10

cleverarty The Station Agent is a Movie that brings so many different yet simple aspects of a quiet life in the middle of 'nowhere' so to speak. The main characters of the movie- Finbar,Joey and Olivia all live or live and work in the small town/village of Newfoundland, NJ. This is a heart warming story about people who meet each other either through accidents or circumstances that they really can't control and fall into friendship that definitely goes beyond words. I really can't put one actor or actress above the other among the above mentioned three. Many people underestimate the role Joey plays, but in my opinion Joey is the glue that keeps them together. 'He is full of life' as Olivia observes. The movie has a fantastic location,soundtrack and overall cinematography. This movie is definitely a fantastic work in just about every aspect and it certainly deserves a 10. Very highly recommended.