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1971 (2014)
Hands Down the Best Documentary I've Ever Seen
Since I was a young adult in the 70's, coming upon this title was thrilling. In light of all that is going on in the world now, it's a compelling realization that we, as the people, are powerful if we stand together and stand up. This film shows regular citizens taking the risk and doing something about the injustices that they witnessed. And wow, what an impact that had! For an entertaining, nail biting experience, I highly recommend 1971. For me, it makes me proud to be in the same generation as these folks and for everyone, it is empowering.
The Good Doctor: Heartfelt (2018)
In a League of Its Own
I fall more in love with this character every episode. I haven't watched TV in years but I'm so hooked on this! The autistic community varies between being happy about representation and unhappy about the star not actually being autistic. I'm in the former camp. Actors portray all kinds of people and it's ridiculous to think they need to actually need to be those people. Freddie Highmore is amazing and his representation is spot on. The only thing that would make me happier about this show is if it were 2 hours long.
Breathe (2017)
Deeply Moving Portrayal of a Spectacular Life
It's been a very long time since I've been moved this deeply by a film. Thank you, Jonathan Cavendish, for sharing your story; your parent's story with all of us. I will never forget it.
A Billion Lives (2016)
Finally Someone Tells the Truth!
After finally seeing this long-awaited documentary, I was not disappointed. Aaron Biebert and his team do an exceptional job of tracking down experts who cannot be dismissed. I did my own research years ago and realized what the independent scientists were saying didn't match up to what the government was telling us. I must dutifully comply with rules made by institutions who know the truth but choose to protect Big Pharma instead of the public. This production vindicates my own findings. Vaping is the miracle we thought we'd never have and quitting smoking can be done painlessly.
I have an enormous amount of respect for this team, who are not smokers or vapers. They're just disgusted by the lies that will cost, literally, billions of lives.
Capturing the Friedmans (2003)
Disturbing but Fascinating
One of the most difficult things to come to terms with in life is the way a seemingly nice, soft-spoken, accomplished person can actually be a monster. Can the alter ego even be likable? Are there good characteristics alongside the evil ones? That said, I came out at the end of the movie not knowing how to feel and not having a gut feeling about the reality either way.
For all intents and purposes, this was a model family and every home movie reflects smiles and affection. The inner workings of the relationships are strange to me and the personalities are certainly unusual, but still, there seems to be love. And being unusual isn't indicative of evil doings in and of itself.
It's hard to think about but fascinating to imagine the possibility of it all being a planted idea.
Me Before You (2016)
A Most Beautiful Love Story
At times I feel that humanity has forgotten, or never really knew, what it is to really love someone. Jojo Moyes obviously isn't one of those people. Love isn't the lust we feel at the beginning of a relationship. It's not the thoughtful vision we compile of what the future could be like or how compatible we are. It's not about how financially successful a prospective partner is. It's certainly not all about sex, although it would be hard to come to this conclusion when the media generally plays strongly to that idea. It's the undeniable, overwhelming pull from our hearts that grows only when we really let ourselves care about someone unselfishly.
Thank you Jojo for playing this out so beautifully. Thank you Emelia and Sam for either knowing this experience or fabulously, convincingly portraying it on screen. This movie is a treat to watch and a glimpse of what it feels like to be a person who lives their life with a moral conscience, an open mind, a respect for beliefs that are different than yours and a desire to see the best in the world.
I feel absolutely cleansed of negativity after watching this and my hope for the world is renewed. A glorious experience!