I just wanted to share some movies we've watched over the last month that really made a lasting impression! These are not currently out, most are from years ago, but that's the fun of randomly choosing films from Roku, Tubi, Netflix, Amazon Prime, or whatever platform you watch your films on.
Although going to the theatre has been a simple pleasure for as long as I can remember, it's not possible and so curling up and watching a variety of movies, eating tasty snacks and being with good company (currently my only company; my husband - due to covid lockdown measures) is bringing us a lot of happiness.
Friendship, love, acceptance and isolation are just some of the themes that are set in motion in Paper Man. Jeff Daniels plays a distraught writer with an imaginary friend, whose marriage is on the verge of collapsing. Biking into town, an unlikely bond develops with Emma Stone's character, who has a secret of her own.
Although we thought this would be far more humourous, as the trailer has Ryan Reynolds in a superhero costume throwing out a lot of funny quips, it was more introspective and melancholy than imagined, but in such a beautiful way.
Slowly, we get to see the characters unravel piece by piece and there is a lot of bravery in those scenes. I think that's the charm of the movie itself, the vulnerability and the ability to truly examine one's heart.
Welcome to California, where there is always an abundance of kale in your fridge and you can't wait to talk about your reverse osmosis water system!
The Overnight is really something else! What starts out as an innocent pizza party for two couples and their kids, turns into a wacky, crazy night, full of strange revelations. Adam Schwartzman just takes the cake for weird humour yet his charisma is contagious. It's really bizarre overall and pushes a lot of boundaries, which I think for some may be appealing and others, repulsive. So you'll have to judge for yourself.
*Note, this is DEFINITELY an adult movie, so read the film rating on the beginning trailer.
A very honest look of what growing up can feel like. Girl Flu is a coming-of-age story in one sense, but one that also delves into a mother's journey, who is probably just as clueless in her own life, as she is raising a teenage daughter. Plenty of tears and laughter on subjects that are often silenced. Great performances all around, especially Jade Pettyjohn.
Continuing the adventures of our random movie choices, we weren't sure if Unleashed would be turned off after a few minutes due to a weird concept of animals turning into humans based on astrological predictions. It could have been a complete disaster, but it wasn't.
Kate Micucci lights up the screen being her quirky self and there is something very surprisingly special and heart-warming about "cat" Justin Chatwin and "dog" Steve Howey. Also, the physical comedy is really well done.
A sweet little off-beat romantic comedy full of pawsibilities.
We channeled into Eddie Murphy who played a totally different character in the movie; Mr. Church.
Despite its obvious flaws, the film shows such a meaningful look into what it means to be part of something bigger than oneself. There is a lot of humanity in this movie, a lot of tears yet many smiles.
It had an excellent cast and I loved Eddie Murphy ditching his comedy and playing a more serious role. Although critics have panned his work in this and other dramatic roles, especially one I really loved called A Thousand Words, my personal thoughts remain unchanged.
The most beautiful friendships happen when you least expect them to.
💜Send me a message or comment below on what you've been watching this month!
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