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Wake & Bake with Dom Brown (2021)
Loved Episode 3
I enjoyed this series - I laughed out loud! The roundtables at the end are so important, and I love the awareness it's bringing to this budding industry. The places that Dom visits in episode 3 are stunning! I especially loved the sound bath part and the cannabis and yoga segment. Seeing cannabis in a holistic light is beautiful.
Jack and Anna (2019)
Beautiful Story and Cinematography
This was a beautiful story and had great cinematography. It is a period piece about two women who were hiding their same sex marriage in America in the 1900's. In this short film, there's a lot to think about.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
It makes you want to be a better person
I didn't expect to cry when I saw this, but I was so touched. I had seen episodes of Mr. Rogers as a kid and didn't know that his mission was to help kids deal with their emotions in a positive way. I think that's so important. It's important to have emotions and know how to deal with them. I was so blown away how just the simple act of continuously being nice to someone and caring about someone can change them. What a movie to pay attention to.
It's a Miracle (1998)
Richard Thomas is a Legend
Richard Thomas brings comfort and joy. I really appreciate him as the host of It's a Miracle. I love how this series gives you inspiration and uplifting stories. Wish they would make more.
Green Paradise (2011)
What a wonderful world
I really enjoyed this series because it shows beautiful beaches and places but it's called Green Paradise because they show locals help preserve places where tourists visit. I think eco-tourism is an important topic to explore because we want these beautiful places to be here for years to come.
My Classic Car (1997)
Great cars and a lot of information!
I love how this series shows off unique, classic cars and how Dennis Gage talks about cars. It's truly for people who have a love for cars. Highly recommend :)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
It's weird but it's beautiful
I first saw this film over 10 years ago, but I recently rewatched it. It was weird, like I remember, but it really makes you think about relationships especially if it's better to have loved or lost or never to have loved before.
Frozen II (2019)
Still good
Usually with squeals, I'm skeptical, but I definitely thought Disney did a great job with this one. I laughed so hard at the Samantha line and the recap was perfect. When they play charades, it was also a cute moment. I liked that this movie had it's own story and had a cute moment of romance. I do feel sad for Elsa - that she doesn't have anyone but it's also nice to see a Disney film where a princess can have a great life and not have to fall in love.
Joker (2019)
Definitely different
I bought into the hype and saw this film in theaters. I thought it was well filmed and at times painful to watch - especially when he laughs. I liked how it gave The Joker his own story and led into Batman at the end. I definitely did think back to Heath Ledger's performance, which was extraordinary, but this Joker was good in his own right.
Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)
Great Comedy
I haven't had this much fun at a movie theater in awhile. My friend and I went to see this and I couldn't stop laughing in some parts - maybe because I've ran a marathon and I felt a lot of the things Brittany did as she was training. I loved the character development and the production in this film.
A Star Is Born (1937)
A Classic
This is a great story (obviously there's been a few remakes).
Festival: A Documentary (2018)
The Evolution of Film Festivals
This film made me want to go to a film festival. I loved learning about how Coachella and Lollapalooza evolved and about the people who go to film festivals. Love the energy!
Hustlers (2019)
Not what I was expecting
I really enjoyed this film because it had great story telling and amazing production value. I love how the story was told - with the main actress being interviewed for an article. I loved the idea of friendship and family and a real sense of what it was like to be in this situation. It was funny and it was also scary.
The Law of Moises (2019)
A Twist on the Classic Story of Moses
It's fun to see classic stories have a modern approach. Crystal Barnes, the director, was clever in her comparisons to Moses story. The Law of Moises take place in Cairo, Egypt, for instance. It's a light hearted film with great acting from Aaron Fotheringham (Glee) and Nic Caruccio.
Olympia (2018)
A Different Coming of Age Story
This is one of my favorite Chicago films for the drone shots of downtown Chicago alone. I was curious about this film after Nina Metz reviewed it in The Chicago Tribune. I really related to not knowing where you are at in adulthood because regular milestones like marriage and buying a home doesn't apply, and even career wise, there's an entrepreneurial spirit and changing careers so instead of a lateral view, there's all sorts of roads in people's careers. I love how perfectly McKenzie Chinn (the writer and star) captured this.
Something Out of Nothing (2019)
Loved the creativity
What we do and learn in school is important, but this film showed me that it's also important what kids do after school. I loved the first hand look into this After School Matters improv program and how it helped youth in Chicago. Get ready to be inspired.
The View from Tall (2016)
A Movie That Leaves You With A Lot of Questions
I didn't know what I was getting myself into with The View From Tall. At first look, I thought it was about someone getting bullied for their height. As the story unfolds, it had me recounting my high school years and thinking through if age is just a number and what role do adults play in "kids" lives. Excellent acting by Amanda Drinkall and Michael Patrick Thornton.
Skippers (2018)
Laughed Out Loud
Within the first 10 minutes of Skippers I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Skippers takes place in a small town with a lot of quirky characters, and by the end you're left with a lot of relatable people and a lot of heart. I agree with Reel Chicago, it's hard to decide what to take seriously and what to laugh at. The director, Aaron Wetheimer, really did a great job picking out the set and the location in Michigan. He made me want to go back and visit.