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Kiss the Ground (2020)
Not A Bummer
Actor Woody Harrelson narrates Kiss the Ground, a film showcasing an optimistic and feasible plan to counter climate change. A recent addition to Netflix, the film shows audiences the miraculous healing power of dirt, contending the ability to capture carbon as means to reversing the climate crisis. Directors Joshua and Rebecca Tickell examine regenerative farming practices, the modus operandi of which facilitates the restoration of degraded land and carbon drawdown. This is an intriguing film, while also being a persuasive one. When the end credits roll and we're treated to the musical stylings of Jason Mraz (one of several groovy contributors to the film's score), you'll be formulating strongly worded aimed at your state's officials, in your head. What we have on our hands with Kiss The Ground is a documentary about the grim reality of climate change that actually brings an accessible solution to the table. With compelling imagery and cinematic B-roll, the film is a visual delight as well. Suffice to say, this is an easy recommendation for anyone who happens to live on planet Earth.
Empathy, Inc. (2018)
Great Sound Design
For someone who constantly pays attention to sound design and score while watching films, I was genuinely surprised at how impactful the work of Omri Anghel was while viewing Empathy, Inc. Director Yedidya Gorsetman's sci-fi/thriller film about greed and technology gone wrong is not only a great watch for any sci-fi and thriller fans, but also for lovers of film score and sound design. While lesser films might opt to have a sound design that has high pitch noises in order to evoke a quick jump in the viewer, Empathy, Inc. sounds designer Omri Anghel chose to take a different approach. Throughout the film, there are suspenseful moments where Anghel decided to have no sound at all, which only added to the intensity of those sequences and the film overall. The score also helped add suspense, mystery, and intrigue to the overarching story told by screenwriters Yedidya Gorsetman and Mark Leidner, so for any fans of sci-fi/thrillers, or anyone interested in sound design, Empathy, Inc. is a film I'd recommend you keep an eye on.
Stockholm (2018)
Quite the heist film
"Stockholm" is quite the heist film. Ethan Hawke plays bank robber, Lars Nystrom, in the re-enactment of the 1973 Swedish hostage crisis. He gives a great performance. His character is funny and naive, but still a bank robber. His personality is so unexpected that when his victim, Bianca Lind, sees his true self, she feels sympathetic towards him. This film tells the story of how the term "Stockholm Syndrome" was created. I really enjoyed this film. It really stands out from all other heist films. It had me laughing, feeling anxious, to feeling sad. Watching this film is a rollercoaster of an experience. "Stockholm" is full of dark humor, which made the dialogue really great. Overall, really awesome film.