Past Lives
Synopsis: A woman contemplates what direction, if any, fate is sending her when she (possibly) loves two men. (Streaming on Amazon Prime) In Past Lives the fates of three interconnected people hang in … Continue Reading Past Lives
Bama Rush
Synopsis: Women students at the University of Alabama put a lot of effort into getting accepted as sorority members. (Streaming on HBO Max) “I hear that sororities are full of mean … Continue Reading Bama Rush
War Pony
Synopsis: Perilous life on a reservation for a boy and young man. (Streaming on Amazon Prime) War Pony is set in South Dakota at the Pine Ridge Reservation*, where nearly 20,000 … Continue Reading War Pony
Red, White & Royal Blue
Synopsis: Scions of English and American power tussle and kiss in a queer rom-com. (Streaming on Amazon as of August 2023) Red, White & Royal Blue, based on the book … Continue Reading Red, White & Royal Blue
Air
Synopsis: In 1984, a sneaker company makes a sales pitch to new NBA player Michael Jordan. (Streaming on Amazon as of August 2023) Air –excuse me, Air: Courting a Legend– is like the … Continue Reading Air
Full Time
Synopsis: Single mother struggles to keep her job and care for her kids during a transportation strike in Paris. (Streaming on Amazon as of July 2023) French movie title: À plein … Continue Reading Full Time
How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Synopsis: Climate change activists head out to Texas to blow up a pipeline. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of July 2023) We do need to do something about climate change. … Continue Reading How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Wildcat
Synopsis: Man raises an ocelot in Peru, preparing the cat to live on his own. (Streaming on Amazon as of June 2023) I feel like, if a housecat watched a nature … Continue Reading Wildcat
Mascarpone
Synopsis: Man rebuilds his life after his husband leaves him; he gets work at a bakery where he aims to make the perfect mascarpone. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of June … Continue Reading Mascarpone
She Said
Synopsis: Based on the New York Times investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassments and assaults. Reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor track down victims and witnesses, facing an uphill … Continue Reading She Said
The Quiet Girl
Synopsis: Irish schoolgirl spends the summer with relatives. Deals with secrets. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of April 2023) Why does esteemed Irish author Claire Keegan toy with us? Keegan wrote … Continue Reading The Quiet Girl
Nanny
Synopsis: A nanny from Senegal works for a family in NYC. She’s saving to bring her own family to the US; supernatural things start to happen. (Streaming on Amazon as … Continue Reading Nanny
The Elephant Whisperers
Synopsis: A couple cares for orphaned elephants in India. (Streaming on Netflix as of April 2023) “O, my dear child.” These words are spoken by an adoptive parent to a child … Continue Reading The Elephant Whisperers
Palm Trees and Power Lines
Synopsis: Teen girl meets creep. Trouble follows. (Streaming on Amazon Prime) Are summer reading lists for teens just an American high school thing? School districts assign summer reading lists designed to … Continue Reading Palm Trees and Power Lines
A House Made of Splinters
Synopsis: A documentary about the children and staff at a shelter in Ukraine. First things first, the building in question is made of concrete, not splinters. It’s a metaphor! Good, … Continue Reading A House Made of Splinters
EO
Synopsis: A donkey in Europe tries to adapt as they find themselves in myriad situations & predicaments. (Streaming on Amazon Prime as of March 2023) EO needs — like all of … Continue Reading EO
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