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 — became the symbol of rebirth…
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?”
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 other. It’s no surprise that this documentary —…
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.
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.
