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Loved Episode 3
8 August 2022
I enjoyed this series - I laughed out loud! The roundtables at the end are so important, and I love the awareness it's bringing to this budding industry. The places that Dom visits in episode 3 are stunning! I especially loved the sound bath part and the cannabis and yoga segment. Seeing cannabis in a holistic light is beautiful.
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Jack and Anna (2019)
10/10
Beautiful Story and Cinematography
3 April 2020
This was a beautiful story and had great cinematography. It is a period piece about two women who were hiding their same sex marriage in America in the 1900's. In this short film, there's a lot to think about.
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10/10
It makes you want to be a better person
30 December 2019
I didn't expect to cry when I saw this, but I was so touched. I had seen episodes of Mr. Rogers as a kid and didn't know that his mission was to help kids deal with their emotions in a positive way. I think that's so important. It's important to have emotions and know how to deal with them. I was so blown away how just the simple act of continuously being nice to someone and caring about someone can change them. What a movie to pay attention to.
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It's a Miracle (1998–2004)
10/10
Richard Thomas is a Legend
30 December 2019
Richard Thomas brings comfort and joy. I really appreciate him as the host of It's a Miracle. I love how this series gives you inspiration and uplifting stories. Wish they would make more.
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10/10
What a wonderful world
30 December 2019
I really enjoyed this series because it shows beautiful beaches and places but it's called Green Paradise because they show locals help preserve places where tourists visit. I think eco-tourism is an important topic to explore because we want these beautiful places to be here for years to come.
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My Classic Car (1997– )
10/10
Great cars and a lot of information!
30 December 2019
I love how this series shows off unique, classic cars and how Dennis Gage talks about cars. It's truly for people who have a love for cars. Highly recommend :)
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8/10
It's weird but it's beautiful
4 December 2019
I first saw this film over 10 years ago, but I recently rewatched it. It was weird, like I remember, but it really makes you think about relationships especially if it's better to have loved or lost or never to have loved before.
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Frozen II (2019)
10/10
Still good
4 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Usually with squeals, I'm skeptical, but I definitely thought Disney did a great job with this one. I laughed so hard at the Samantha line and the recap was perfect. When they play charades, it was also a cute moment. I liked that this movie had it's own story and had a cute moment of romance. I do feel sad for Elsa - that she doesn't have anyone but it's also nice to see a Disney film where a princess can have a great life and not have to fall in love.
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Joker (I) (2019)
7/10
Definitely different
4 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I bought into the hype and saw this film in theaters. I thought it was well filmed and at times painful to watch - especially when he laughs. I liked how it gave The Joker his own story and led into Batman at the end. I definitely did think back to Heath Ledger's performance, which was extraordinary, but this Joker was good in his own right.
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10/10
Great Comedy
4 December 2019
I haven't had this much fun at a movie theater in awhile. My friend and I went to see this and I couldn't stop laughing in some parts - maybe because I've ran a marathon and I felt a lot of the things Brittany did as she was training. I loved the character development and the production in this film.
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10/10
A Classic
4 December 2019
This is a great story (obviously there's been a few remakes).
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10/10
The Evolution of Film Festivals
4 December 2019
This film made me want to go to a film festival. I loved learning about how Coachella and Lollapalooza evolved and about the people who go to film festivals. Love the energy!
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Hustlers (2019)
10/10
Not what I was expecting
4 December 2019
I really enjoyed this film because it had great story telling and amazing production value. I love how the story was told - with the main actress being interviewed for an article. I loved the idea of friendship and family and a real sense of what it was like to be in this situation. It was funny and it was also scary.
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10/10
A Twist on the Classic Story of Moses
4 December 2019
It's fun to see classic stories have a modern approach. Crystal Barnes, the director, was clever in her comparisons to Moses story. The Law of Moises take place in Cairo, Egypt, for instance. It's a light hearted film with great acting from Aaron Fotheringham (Glee) and Nic Caruccio.
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Olympia (I) (2018)
10/10
A Different Coming of Age Story
4 December 2019
This is one of my favorite Chicago films for the drone shots of downtown Chicago alone. I was curious about this film after Nina Metz reviewed it in The Chicago Tribune. I really related to not knowing where you are at in adulthood because regular milestones like marriage and buying a home doesn't apply, and even career wise, there's an entrepreneurial spirit and changing careers so instead of a lateral view, there's all sorts of roads in people's careers. I love how perfectly McKenzie Chinn (the writer and star) captured this.
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10/10
Loved the creativity
4 December 2019
What we do and learn in school is important, but this film showed me that it's also important what kids do after school. I loved the first hand look into this After School Matters improv program and how it helped youth in Chicago. Get ready to be inspired.
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10/10
A Movie That Leaves You With A Lot of Questions
4 December 2019
I didn't know what I was getting myself into with The View From Tall. At first look, I thought it was about someone getting bullied for their height. As the story unfolds, it had me recounting my high school years and thinking through if age is just a number and what role do adults play in "kids" lives. Excellent acting by Amanda Drinkall and Michael Patrick Thornton.
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Skippers (2018)
10/10
Laughed Out Loud
4 December 2019
Within the first 10 minutes of Skippers I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Skippers takes place in a small town with a lot of quirky characters, and by the end you're left with a lot of relatable people and a lot of heart. I agree with Reel Chicago, it's hard to decide what to take seriously and what to laugh at. The director, Aaron Wetheimer, really did a great job picking out the set and the location in Michigan. He made me want to go back and visit.
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