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WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

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Q: Into the Storm 8/10

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Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) 3/10

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Grizzly Man (2005) 10/10 Date watched: April 2, 2021 (fourth time)

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Rosemary’s Baby (1968) 8/10 Date watched: April 1, 2021

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Minari (2020) 6/10 What I enjoyed: An all Korean main cast, the music, beautiful shots of rural Arkansas. What I didn’t enjoy: Somewhat cliche, a little slow.

Date watched: March 30, 2021 (in theater)

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Nomadland (2020) 9/10 Female director, stunning cinematography, touching music and an exceptional performance by Frances McDormand.  While bleak on its face, Nomadland is a powerful and blunt force; an unapologetic reminder to live one’s life to the fullest, for life magically comes and goes within a blink of an eye. In sum:  After watching Nomadland together, my family is planning a trip to Badlands National Park next month. Date(s) watched: February 14, 2021 (in theater); March 26, 2021 (re-watch)

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A Hidden Life (2019) 8/10 In A Hidden Life, Terrence Malick once again delivers a film that has the ability to transport its viewer into another dimension.  The film is shot on-location in South Tyrol, Italy, on 12mm and 16mm lenses.  As is tradition with Malick, we experience unforgettable cinematography throughout the film, this time by Jörg Wilmer. To use the words of Owen Gleiberman, "Cinema at its mightiest and holiest.  A movie you enter, like a cathedral of the senses." Date watched: March 29, 2021

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Dances With Wolves (1990) 7/10 Dean Selmer delivers incredible cinematography, paired with a beautiful score by John Barry, in the American epic western, Dances with Wolves.  Albeit a film consistent with “cheeseball” acting from straight-white-male lead Kevin Costner, Dances with Wolves finds redemption with its unforgettable celebration of the western frontier.   I was able to overlook the cliché “white guy saves the day” narrative due to the film’s emphasis on the human connection, and, more specifically, the film’s emphasis on grace. Date(s) watched: March 11, 2021 (started); March 15, 2021 (continued); March 29, 2021 (finished)