Sweet One

Caramel is made by first time film maker, Nadine, who is also the lead actress/ co-writer. Given the premise -- beauty parlour run by female friends -- this film is a serious stunner. Can perhaps be called the best women movie of the last year. It is a light comedy set in Lebanon. Craft of the film is very European but have very touchy cultural sub plots/ character studies. The neo-noir frames and the light story line gives a nice contrast to the viewing experience. Highly recommended.

If you have $12m to spare...

... why dont you buy some stereo speakers? Transmission Audio calls it "Ne plus ultra", means no more beyond in Latin, often used to describe anything that is truly ultimate. True atleast in terms of cost.