Searching for Bobby Fischer (Innocent Moves)

If you are looking for a sweet little film to pass through your weekend faster then go ahead and waste some time on this one.  It's not a strong film but it's also far from being a bad film as well so although I don't highly recommend it I also wouldn't tell you not to watch it.  Yeah, I sound ambivalent because that's how I feel about it.

Searching for Bobby Fischer on Netflix 

Her Name Is Sabine (Elle S'Appelle Sabine)

This is a really touching documentary on the love between sisters through much apparent frustrations.

I was constantly in awe of the patience that both sisters had with one another although one is the one suffering from autism.  In the earlier footage of Sabine in her younger years it is hardly noticeable that she had any issues.  It isn't until she is much older and after having been institutionalized that her condition is obvious, although I only can only say this from a viewers perspective with only limited information.

What happened while she was sent away?  Without giving too much away, it sounds like Sabine's sister and family already have some ideas of what has happened and it must be causing so much confusion and regret.

I like films that make me think and this is a very emotional yet thought provoking film.  It is one full of courage and love and I highly recommend it, although it is not a feel good movie so be forewarned.

Her Name Is Sabine on Netflix

Waste Land

Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores”—self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker (DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND, BLINDSIGHT and COUNTDOWN TO ZERO) and co-directors João Jardim and Karen Harley have great access to the entire process and, in the end, offer stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.
source: wastelandmovie.com


Are you looking for inspiration to be creative?  I find it incredible that there is so much brilliance in this world and it comes from such unexpected places.  What starts out in a huge piles of garbage turns into world class beauty and life changing moments of time for this community shaped and inspired by artist, Vik Muniz. 
I once knew a person who collected trash from the streets of San Francisco insisting that he was going to create art with it and it was not until much later that when I saw his presentations that I was able to see his perspective and open-ness in his vision.  I regularly remember those days I thank him for sharing those experiences with me.


I sincerely do admire such a gift, probably because I so severely lack in it.  I humbly bow down to the artists of our world and I thank you for recognizing the potential of everything and creating beauty for us to marvel in.


Waste Land on Netflix 

Strictly Background

Did you ever wonder about the background actors in films? Not so much? Well, just in case you have here is an inside look at the lives of a handful of "extras".

It's pretty entertaining and I want to pay more attention to background actors now. It was actually kind of inspiring and for a second I contemplated trying it myself. But then I thought...nah. I don't think I could handle the rejection.

Go background actors! I salute you!

Strictly Background on Netflix

City of Life and Death (Nanjing! Nanjing!)

Well done! I was so engaged and found it to be a fascinating way to share the history of Nanking and what happened to the people there.

It felt so realistic and lots of it almost felt like "found footage meets Steven Spielberg."

If you don't know about the history of Nanking and you have any interest than I would highly recommend starting with this one. There are lots of books about the history but not too many films.

Not for the faint-hearted and brace yourself for some gut wrenching scenes.

City of Life and Death on Netflix