May 30 2020
Team TLC Movie Night – My choice: “The Imitation Game”
I say, “Enlightening, heartbreaking. I keep wanting to use the word unbelievable. But, unfortunately, it is believable. Horribly despicable how this man was treated. Wonderful acting.”
Thomas says, “It was good.”
Lillian sat this one out.
June 5 2020
Extra movie night for me: “Just Mercy”
Powerful true story. My heart hurts and I’m sobbing. Not having read the book by Bryan Stevenson or knowing the story, I assumed the events of this movie were from the 60’s or 70’s. I heard a radio interview with Mr. Stevenson a couple of months ago, but I missed the timeline for the events.
I’m ashamed I did not know the horrors that were happening while I grew up and lived in the state next door, Mississippi … most likely happening there too.
When I said goodbye to the Deep South in 1989, and all my family, I knew in my heart I had to leave. I just didn’t consciously know why. Sometimes one has to shake ones world up, to wake up. Thank you Bryan Stevenson for your bravery and courage.
Please see the post I wrote on my personal blog in regards to Black Lives Matter and BIPOC …
February 20 2020:
Extra movie night for me: “The Farewell”
Touching story of the cultural differences when a family member has a terminal diagnosis. Based on a true lie.
May 23 2020
Team TLC movie Night – Lillian’s choice: “Onward”
Lillian says, “Good, like the background music, and like the moral of the story.”
I say, “Didn’t think I’d like it, but … I did! Especially, that badass mom! Plus, magic. Can’t go wrong.”
Extra movie night for me: “Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School”
Lovely movie with an outstanding cast. Really enjoyed it.
May 17 2020
Extra movie night for me – “Mao’s Last Dancer”
Based on the true story of Li Cunxin, his journey from a poor childhood in rural China to becoming a world-class ballet dancer. The struggles, sacrifices, triumphs, love, and exile.
Heart breaking, inspiring, beautiful. Glad I watched it.
May 9 2020
Team TLC Movie Night – My choice: “Ant-Man and the Wasp”
I say, “Love the humor in this one. We only have 3 left before we’re finished. This has been a fun movie watching adventure with Thomas!”
Thomas says, “It was good.”
Lillian sat this one out.
May 2 2020
Team TLC Movie Night – Lillian’s choice: “The Little Mermaid Live!”
Lillian says, “Good, musical, and my two favorite characters are the two Ariels (Auli’i Cravalho and Jodi Benson).”
I say, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this. I’ll be okay if it doesn’t happen again. I did like two of the songs, ‘Under the Sea’ and ‘Les Poissons’.”
Thomas sat this one out.
April 18 2020
Movie night for me …. no one wanted to watch this with me – “The Bookshop”
How horrible people can be, how lovely people can be. How true that one is never alone when surrounded by books
April 16 2020
Thomas and I had an extra movie night last night. He has never seen this one. It’s been many years since I’ve seen it. I enjoyed watching it with him. He thought it was okay.
