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ReMoved (2013)
Powerful through the eyes of a child
As a parentified child of a mother who couldn't handle her multiple children, this hits so hard. I became my siblings mother, my mother's parent. I cannot imagine where my siblings would be if we were separated. This is a visceral story told through the eyes of a child, and trust me -I saw several reviews saying the language was too evolved for a 10 year old, but she sees everything, and she understands. I only wish I had someone fight for me the way her foster mother fought for her. Her life was her brother at this young age. This isn't to say the Foster system is cruel or horrible, but you can't argue it has its limitations, one of which is separated siblings. At these tender ages, they need each other. They are their lifelines to each other, a party of each others soul. To have that taken from you... what a powerful story. The ending was wonderful. The ending of Removed 2 was powerful. I can only pray that all foster kids are so loved, but alas...
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Amazing, Intense
Facts.... history bombs, knowledge dropped. It is a fantastic culmination of history; professors, lawyers, Hollywood, people in the know, people who were there.
I think everyone should watch this as almost required viewing. There is not an episode when I didn't shed a tear. The emotions you experience watching this... What people have gone through.....are continuing to go through.... Is the American promise a lie?
Armed with the intense knowledge of this series, decide for yourself. But really see America for what it is. This show takes the blinders off.
Hats off to Will Smith for this masterpiece.
Madam Secretary (2014)
Outstanding Show
This is such a well written insightful show. Each episode is so intelligent and also has its fun, family moments. At her core, she is also a wife and mother, and instead of hiding or ignoring those facts, she lets them guide her through life. Dr. Henry McCord is so unique; to have his insight and guidance of moral ethics lead you through life. What a well written character. Mike B and Blake are just so fun. Nadine is a godsend, once you get to know her, as she is a tough nut to crack at first. Russell is nothing short of firepower in a show that needs to bring it. Elizabeth McCord carries herself with grace and character and fortitude. She is the strongest leader I've ever seen. Her kids are really well-rounded and fleshed out characters. It rises above political ideology and just gets to the heart of the American spirit. I wish we all lived in a world where Elizabeth McCord was President.
Don't Look Up (2021)
This movie is Brilliant
Everything about this movie is meticulously placed, a genius satire on our society as a whole. It's a complete metaphor for our current lives. Although is it a metaphor if this is how we really are?
The casting is brilliant. Every single one of them. From Cate Blanchett's look to Meryl Streep's hair, all of it. Jonah Hill has never been better.
Wow.
8-Bit Christmas (2021)
FINALLY a great Christmas movie for the Whole family
This movie is so fun and nostalgic. The kids are wonderful! Love the adults in it as well. Very typical of 80s scare culture as video games made their way into our homes. It was so great to watch the parents going through this (my past as a child), now as a parent myself. This movie has so many lessons and feel good relationships. It really drills down what Christmas is truly all about. Here's a hint - it's not a Nintendo. That was a delightful surprise. The ending reality got me. Very sentiment
Wonderful movie, top of our list moving forward.
Love the casting; especially June Diane Raphael and Neil Patrick Harris.
Cargo (2017)
Beautiful masterpiece
This isn't a zombie movie. This is a beautiful masterpiece about parenting, survival, and what it means to be human. I found the strong message to be that we are all family. We are all in this together. The only way to survive is to with each other, together. No one gets out alive, but together we can survive as a species; the human race, which is more important than you or I as individuals. It was really quite powerful. Fantastic filmography -the landscape was it's own character.