The Sax Man

What I liked:

• It's a great little film about a part of Cleveland.
• It sheds light on a person that most people literally just walk by. 
• There are some great shots of Cleveland.
  

Dom Hemingway

What I liked:

• It's a wild and crazy ride.
• Jude Law doesn't hold back.
• Richard E. Grant is fantastic.  Hands down, my favorite part (no pun intended).
• Emilia Clarke!
• The set design is fun and well done.

To Be Takei

What I liked:

• George Takei has had an interesting life...more so than I even knew.
• I liked the way that they weaved together the stories of his past and present.
• It shed light on a part of history that I did not know much about, if anything: Japanese American internment.
• It's funny and heartbreaking.
• They talk about Takei's success on Facebook.
• It talks about his advocacy for gay rights.

Belle

What I liked:

• It has a strong cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Reid, Tom Felton, Sarah Gadon, Matthew Goode, James Norton, Miranda Richardson, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson and Penelope Wilton.
• It was based on a true story.

Antarctica: A Year on Ice

What I liked:

• It's an interesting story.  Who would want to live on Antarctica in the winter, without the sun, and with no way out?
• The cinematography is amazing.
• The interviews are interesting.  You get a real feel for who these people are.
• It makes you grateful for some of the little things: fresh produce, sunlight, the seasons, and grass beneath your feet.

Happiness

What I liked:

• The film had potential.
• The idea behind it is interesting.
• The cinematography was beautiful.
  

Slingshot

What I liked:

• This is a very interesting documentary, not only on the importance of clean water for the entire world but it also about Dean Kamen, the inventor of the segway, the importance of science in kids lives, and the significance of women in the engineering field.
• Coca-Cola is trying to give back.
• It stresses that even in America, our water is not the best and will get worse.

Bluebird

What I liked:

• Amazing cast: Amy Morton, John Slattery, Louisa Krause, Emily Meade, Margo Martindale, and Adam Driver.
• The acting was fantastic.

The Human Experiment

What I liked:

• This film is a must see.  It talks about the dangers of toxins in our bodies in a way that you can understand and is not too overwhelming.  
• There are great stories from all different types of people.
• The website has lots of easy suggestions on how to get rid of toxins in our everyday life.

Monk with a Camera

http://www.traileraddict.com/monk-with-a-camera/trailer 


 What I liked:

• It's a fascinating story.  
• It has great pictures and film from the past to help understand Nicholas Vreeland's journey and choices.
• There are appearances by The Dalai Lama and Richard Gere.
• The animation is really good.

Grantham & Rose

What I liked:

• It's great to see Marla Gibbs still acting and looking great! #227
• Tessa Thompson was good. 

Le Week-end

What I liked:

• Lindsay Duncan and Jim Broadbent play a realistic couple.
• Jeff Goldblum!
• The characters are delightful and flawed.  
• The story is funny and sad.  

Life's A Breeze

What I liked:

• Fionnula Flanagan was wonderful.
• Kelly Thornton was great and shows real talent for such a young age.
• It's a cute story.
• If this little town has that much garbage in it's landfills, how much do you think your city has?

The Congress

What I liked:

• The first half of this film is a futuristic and harsh look at the realities of Hollywood.  It makes film studios look bad, particularly Paramount.  
• Kudos to Robin Wright for taking this role that challenges the system.
• It co-stars Harvey Keitel, Paul Giamatti, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Danny Huston, and Sami Gayle.
• Jon Hamm's voice.
• "Tom Cruise"
• The second half of this film is a futuristic and harsh look at society.
• The animation is very good.  You can tell that they were having fun with it by the images that they show.   

Mood Indigo

What I liked:

• This may be one of the most visually creative films that I have ever seen.  Nothing is "normal" in this film.  
• Romain Duris and Audrey Tautou are charming.
• Omar Sy has an infectious smile.
• It also stars Gad Elmaleh, Aissa Maiga, and Charlotte Le Bon.

Beyond the Walls

What I liked:

• It is an interesting topic.  What do murals stand for?  What is the story behind them?  How much thought and planning goes into making one?
• They showed different murals and stories from all over the world.

Waltz for Monica

What I liked:

• It's based on the life on the world famous Swedish jazz singer, Monica Zetterlund.
• Edda Magnason, who plays Monica, is stunning.  She looks like a combination of Julianne Hough and Alice Eve.  She is also a fantastic singer.
• The music was wonderful.
• Hair, makeup, and costumes were lovely.

G-Dog

Who is G-Dog? from Freida Mock on Vimeo.

What I liked:

• Father Gregory Boyle (G-Dog) is inspiring.  What he has done to help people find an alternative to gang life is amazing.  Watch this documentary.  Read is book.  Get something to eat at Homegirl Cafe.  Volunteer.  Do something!

Unfinished Song

What I liked:

• Terence Stamp plays a lovable grouchy old man.
• It also stars Vanessa Redgrave, Gemma Arterton, and Christopher Eccleston.
• It's Glee club for senior citizens.
• The music is entertaining.

Magic Camp

What I liked:

• It is an intriguing look at a one week Magic Camp for kids.
• Each featured kid has an interesting story and magic act to share.
• It has great graphics in the opening credits.