What I have been watching ...
I am always looking for recommendations of what to watch; just like when friends share a good book they have enjoyed reading.
At our house, like most likely everyone in Victoria, our time at home has dramatically increased … along with our TV viewing. So I am going to share with you what I have been watching - hoping that you might enjoy it too.
The Letdown - Netflix
If you are new to parenting, or even just remember those days, then you will enjoy a great laugh at the main character Audrey’s struggle to adjust. It is filled with humour for all those moments you don’t know to expect. Alison Bell has written from her experience and is so genuinely funny. She is also the main character and is perfect.
Reprisal - SBS on Demand
A violent but oh so stylish story of revenge. This one had me hooked!
Little Fires Everywhere - Prime
A screen adaptation of the novel by Celeste Ng into a mini series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. Like many people I read this book and found it engaging. The cast do the characters justice as the story addresses class and racial divides in America. Also what defines a family.
Parasite - Stan
This Oscar Award winning film is such a great one to watch. We talked about it together for days afterwards. The disparity of wealth, how characters reacted and why, the humour and the great direction by the film maker.
War Of The Worlds - SBS on Demand
An Anglo-French reworking of the classic H.G. Wells story. It is a great TV series. It follows several groups of survivors after the alien attack. Like the “Walking Dead” series it is filled with suspense.
I Am Not Your Negro - SBS on Demand and Stan
Raoul Peck’s amazing documentary exploring the thoughts of James Baldwin as he shares his unfinished novel about the murders of three important figures in the Black rights movement - Malcom X, Martin Luther King and Medgar Evers. It is a powerful film that is beautifully narrated. Relevant viewing for everyone. I was moved by the eloquence of James Baldwin. He was a playright, novelist, poet and activist. I will read his work and learn more about his fight to educate us after seeing this film.
Happy viewing!