Movies
Quick reactions to films we’ve watched as a family—ranging from the bonkers fun of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning to indie darlings, animated favorites and rewatching Into the Wild with my daughter. I note what resonated (or didn’t) and who joined us.
Saw preview for Isle of Dogs — looks fabulous! 🎬
Watched Arthur Christmas again last night with the kids. 🎬 That movie might get a spot on the annual Christmas movie list next to (but lower than) Elf.
Watched Pete’s Dragon tonight and loved it. Really great movie! 🍿
Spotlight
Tammy and I saw Spotlight last night, part of our watching each Academy Award Best Picture nominee. I was blown away. It was a fabulous movie and I can see why it won the award. It also highlights the critical role of journalism in our society, the kind of journalism that is happening less and less. The movie does a great job of showing how this massive scandal was being covered up. It’s also interesting to watch the movie while this issue continues to reverberate through the Catholic church. The story isn’t done being written yet.
Tammy asked me if I would give Best Picture to Spotlight or The Big Short, which I thought was fabulous. I would have given it to Spotlight but it was interesting to consider. I thought they were both fabulous movies with amazing acting, great cinematography and incredibly gripping. I felt like the edge went to Spotlight for the somewhat silly reason that it is “more serious”.
Had a great time watching “The Imitation Game” with #TeamSPS this evening. Fabulous movie about a giant of computing!
Sitting down to watch The Real Dirt on Farmer John.