DVD/Streaming Reviews

New Releases Feature Animated Documentary Foreign Special Interest Television
The Diplomat Directed by Debora Cahn An eight-part series revealing the multiple challenges faced by a woman ambassador. Peace
A Good Person Directed by Zach Braff Touching story about three people who are able to face addiction and grief through their kindnesses to each other. Kindness
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse Directed by Charlie Mackesy, Peter Baynton A delightful adventure story about four new friends sharing their wisdom about life, challenges, and home. Kindness
The Elephant Whisperers Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves Up-close and personal portrait of an indigenous couple in India who tutor us in the spiritual art of caregiving to animals. Nurturing
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp A heartwarming, hilarious, poignant, and life-affirming story about a mystical shell. Enthusiasm
A House Made of Splinters Directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont A documentary filmed inside a special orphanage in the Ukraine where the children express both sorrow and hope. Compassion
EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski A travelogue starring a donkey who experiences the good, the bad, and the beautiful in our world Reverence
The Territory Directed by Alex Pritz A documentary revealing how indigenous peoples are trying to protect their land -- and the whole Brazilian rainforest -- from the invasion of nonnative farmers and illegal settlers. Reverence
The Duke Directed by Roger Michell A true story about a elder who steals a painting in order to help others, demonstrating the philosophy of ubuntu. Kindness
Good Night Oppy Directed by Ryan White A remarkably touching documentary about twin robots exploring Mars who became like family to people on Earth. Questing
After Yang Directed by Kogonada A slow-moving nudge to savor the complexities and connections of life. Attention
White Noise Directed by Noah Baumbach An unforgettable movie about family, disasters, consumerism, addiction, and finding meaning in surprising places. Love
Nothing Compares Directed by Kathryn Ferguson A bold documentary about a prophetic singer and songwriter. Justice
Neptune Frost Directed by Saul Williams, Anisia Uzeyman A mind-bending trip through a world both like and unlike our own. Connections
Living Directed by Oliver Hermanus A well-crafted story about a bureaucrat's spiritual transformation in the face of death. Transformation
Nope Directed by Jordan Peele A sci-fi horror flick that raises some interesting questions about why aliens might come to Earth and what for. Shadow
Empire of Light Directed by Sam Mendes A tribute to how kindness creates friendships and how movies can be transformative. Kindness
Kangaroo Valley Directed by Kylie Stott A fascinating documentary that probably will answer all the questions you have about kangaroos. Reverence
Call Jane Directed by Phyllis Nagy An intimate account of a historical reproductive justice revolution. Justice
Hit the Road Directed by Panah Panahi A delightful and deep exploration of Iranian politics through an intimate family lens. Love
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