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The Idea of You (2024)
A celebration of genuine love, and a commentary on the negative bias towards older women finding younger love.
I rarely write reviews, because I really believe everyone knows what is right for them to watch and what is not. Your gut-feeling is what counts, but I wanted to write a few words about this beautiful film, especially knowing that it might get a hard time with certain critics who will be mirroring the very thing the movie is, to an extend, a commentary on: the discomfort in society when women over 40 find deep and meaningful love with a younger man.
I found this film to be much more moving, deep and full of integrity than I first anticipated. It is a film that will most probably, if you dare to be open to it, leave you feeling hopeful, warm and with a more opened heart. Than when you started the film.
I love both of the main characters, and I love the genuine love they have. Go see it.
Midtsommernatt (2024)
Complex and beautiful.
At first I felt provoked by some of the storyline and considered not continuing to watch it. But I am so glad I did. Felt my heart open in the end and a lot made sense, a clarity about the vision of the show, a beautifully crafted storyline that, as Scandinavian storytelling so often does, zooms in on the details of our life and relationships. Emotional intimacy, family care and real life is what you will meet in this series. It is not black and white, and precisely therefore does it open your heart to the people in the show and ultimately to the people in your own life. I really recommend this wholesome show.
Free Guy (2021)
Much better than you think
This was such a positive surprise, this film. Ryan Reynolds is so so funny in his own genuine way, there are so maybe well thought out and very original twists and turns and the weaving together of the game world and the real world is so well done. Love all the visuals, down to small details. It also has a really genuine feeling it it, it's heartwarming and uplifting.
This movie was unlike anything we'd seen before and we were really positively surprised, so had to get on here to write a review and encourage you all to see it! It's a great evening to have with this movie, and again - if you are even the tiniest bit of a Ryan Reynolds fan, you will love his presence in this film!
Hot Forever (2022)
Intelligent, hilarious and energetic!
This show deserves A LOT more recognition and much higher ratings than it is getting. I really encourage you to watch this show and decide for yourself, and don't let these "bad" reviews impact you all too much.
My experience with this Netflix Special is that it is SO energetic, very clever and very honest. I am in awe of the courage and the energy Iliza brings to the stage in this special. She unveils so many taboos and she brings her high energy vibe to the entire set. She does hilarious voices, impersonations and has a much bigger array of expressions than most stand up shows out there at the moment.
I encourage you to see it! She keeps surprising you and she keeps you staying with it the entire show because of it.
Well done Iliza.
Workin' Moms (2017)
Unlike any other show - unique!
I've seen all seasons and even as I have preferences and enjoy some episodes more than others, this show keeps a high standard all the way through all the seasons even to the final episode, which does not disappoint!
This show is unique and the perspectives from which life is seen and experienced by the characters in this show is so under-represented and it made it such a fresh and eye-opening watch!
It's not only funny, but it really allows for real-life complexities and imperfections and we see so many sides to all the characters. The show stretches over a period of time long enough to see real development in both the parents and the kids they are doing their best to raise!
Highly recommend this show.
Pamela, a Love Story (2023)
An important watch
Finally Pamela gets to tell her story herself, which should be the right of everyone. Its an eye-opener once again as to how the US tabloid and media works and even as it is a tough watch, it leaves you feeling empowered both because of the knowledge of the system surrounding the entertainment industry as well as Pamela's spirit and life-force.
Its an important watch because it humanizes a human being that has been more probably more objectified than anyone. She deserves for people to watch this documentary.
The documentary is slow and honest, and the two hours go by very surprisingly quickly. Its a beautiful film.
Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would (2022)
Trevor is incredible.
Trevor is so intelligent, so compassionate and so so authentic. He has an incredible talent seeing and playing around with the different cultures and languages of the world, and he had me laughing and growing wiser throughout the entire show. This is amazing comedy as it is not entirely political but HUMAN and centers around his experience of being in the world, traveling, growing up in South Africa, and seeing the whole world with such a sharp eye and warm heart. He is optimistic and critical at the same time, which is amazing. He zooms in and out constantly, juggles micro and macro perspectives. His bit on the presidents of the US had me laughing so much. I really recommend you spend an evening with Trevor's observations 🙏🏽
Brené Brown: The Call to Courage (2019)
Like nothing you've seen before.
Having followed Brené Brown's work for many years, this Netflix special is what I keep coming back to. It is so personal and universal at the same time. In this talk, Brené uses stories from her personal life as a partner, a mother, a woman and a speaker to bring to life her crucial work on vulnerability and courage. Her stories are so relatable, and it's impossible not to be moved by the vulnerability she actually portrais on stage, as she shares her incredible knowledge about human relationships - both the ones we have with ourselves and with each other.
Brené Brown has an outstanding way of engaging with the audience - throughout the entire special I kept forgetting that this was actually a PhD Professor sharing incredibly well-researched findings from year-long academic study. She will have you laughing from the get-go, smiling, laughing again, feeling compassionate, moved, maybe shed a tear. She is completely no-drama and delivers her wisdom with such integrity.
I highly recommend you to watch this. It truly little over an hour well spent. Just from watching it, there's a good chance you'll come out a little more daring!
Don't Worry Darling (2022)
Sophisticated, Intentional and Wild.
This movie is elegant, visually stunning and full of surprises. It brings to the surface that intangible sensation of being in a fictional life at the same time as in one's own life. The unraveling is beautifully made. The movie is sprinkled with very intentional and intelligent visual choices. Absolutely worth watching.
I suspect a surprisingly large number of the bad reviews in here, are sparked from an unhinged resentment towards Olivia Wilde as a 'feminist' director, who also happened to leave a husband who is generally well-liked amongst male movie-enthusiasts.
Watch the movie and make up your own mind about it.
I believed it to be stunning and interesting - a pleasure to watch.
My Unorthodox Life (2021)
It's great.
Julia Haart is a powerful woman, and I truly enjoyed watching her beautiful matriarchal energy. It is refreshing to hear much of what she has to say, how she is so fierce about the freedom of the girls and women in her family. The world she inhabits is very different from mine, but I have deep respect for how she manifests the freedom she craved and was brave enough to create for herself. I am sure many people will be offended by her energy, possibly by her wealth, but this is nothing new. I truly enjoyed watching this show, and I believe there is deep truth in much of what she so playfully expresses.