As any child can tell you, Disney is synonymous with magic. This documentary proves that without a doubt, as it tells the story of Owen Suskind, who was diagnosed with autism at age three and who found a way to communicate and cope by watching Disney movies. … [Read more...] about “life, animated” movie review
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“gleason” movie review
I'm not a football fan at all but I found myself completely riveted by this documentary about New Orleans Saints superstar Steve Gleason. Renowned for blocking a punt during a 2006 game against the Atlanta Falcons, which led to a touchdown by the Saints, he -- and the team -- … [Read more...] about “gleason” movie review
“hunt for the wilderpeople” movie review
I get that the name, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, may not appeal to you and that you're probably thinking, "Why would I want to see a movie about hunting wilderpeople? What the hell are wilderpeople and why in the world are they being hunted?" … [Read more...] about “hunt for the wilderpeople” movie review
“my love, don’t cross that river” movie review
Michael and I adored My Love, Don't Cross That River. From the first few minutes of watching "100-year-old lovebirds" Byong-man Jo and Gye-yeul Kang joyfully tease each other and play in the leaves together like children, we were as smitten with them as they were with each … [Read more...] about “my love, don’t cross that river” movie review
“march of the living” movie review
Yes, that is a very disturbing image, above. Yes, it is impossible to imagine that the Holocaust actually happened and could happen again. And, yes, that's why you and everyone in the world needs to watch Jessica Sanders' powerful documentary, March of the Living. … [Read more...] about “march of the living” movie review
“the music of strangers” movie review
Boy, if there was ever a movie that came out just when it was needed most in the world, this is it. At a time when too many people are focusing on the differences between us, The Music of Strangers shows the power of music to act as a universal language and bring us together. … [Read more...] about “the music of strangers” movie review
“the witness” movie review
Anyone who lived in New York in the '60s was haunted by the story of Kitty Genovese. In March 1964, the 28 year old was coming home from her job at a local bar in Kew Gardens, Queens at 3 a.m. when a man came out of nowhere and stabbed her. As she screamed for help, he ran … [Read more...] about “the witness” movie review
“gurukulam” movie review
Thank goodness I watched this with Michael because it is more his kind of movie than mine, and now I can also give you a perspective from someone to whom Gurukulam is actually geared. Gurukulam is a documentary set in the Arsha Vidya ashram in Southern India. The filmmakers … [Read more...] about “gurukulam” movie review