Film/TV:
One Day, 2024: One Day is a miniseries based on the novel (2009) and movie (2011) of the same name, both written by author David Nicholls. Starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod, this show tells the story of protagonists Emma and Dexter. We follow them on the same day over the course of twenty years after they meet at university graduation and spend the night together. Both touching and heartbreaking, One Day is a must watch for hopeless romantics like myself. It provides a refreshing take on the romance genre by portraying a slow-burn love story that will keep you hooked until the very end. You can now stream One Day on Netflix.
Killers of the Flower Moon, 2023: Written, directed, and produced by the prolific Martin Scorsese (and others), Killers of the Flower Moon portrays the horrific Osage Indian murders that occurred during the 1920’s. When oil is discovered on Osage Land, a string of murders ensues until an FBI agent travels to Oklahoma to investigate and bring closure to the community. I was daunted to go into watching this film due to the lengthy run time and intense subject matter, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. First of all, Scorsese can do no wrong, and second, the casting sold me. Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert DeNiro deliver truly captivating performances that sell such an important story that has been hidden away in history. With critical acclaim, Killers of the Flower Moon has been nominated for a slew of awards, including Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Additionally, Gladstone has made history by being the first Native American nominated for Best Actress. I gave this film 4.5 out of 5 stars on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/anatress/). You can now stream Killers of the Flower Moon on Apple TV.
Music:Â
There’s too much to write about individually, but here is an accumulation of music that I’ve been listening to this February! Recently, I’ve found myself in quite a folksy era, turning to artists like Sierra Ferrell, the Crowe Boys, and many others across other genres. There is a ton of new music coming out soon that I’ve been patiently waiting for, such as Lizzy McAlpine’s upcoming album Older, so stay tuned for more recommendations coming next month.
Dodie (Live at NPR’s Tiny Desk), 2023
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Older (Single) by Lizzy McAlpine, 2024
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Where Did I Go Wrong by Crowe Boys, 2024
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Fox Hunt by Sierra Ferrell, 2024
Creators:
@lifelikecharlie: Charlie is a songwriter based in Spain who has gained the majority of his followers through TikTok. He shares silly videos with his dog, Nala, and their daily adventures, along with posting some of his very own songs. Seeing Nala on my for you page always brings an immediate smile to my face, and I’m sure she will do the same for you if you’re an animal lover. Go check him out for some truly joyful content!
Podcasts:
Obsessed with Brooke Averick, 2024: Co-host of Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast Brooke Averick has recently started her own show titled Obsessed in association with TMG Studios. In weekly episodes, often with special guests, Brooke discusses her current and all-time fixations and ranks them into various tiers of obsession. Averick blesses listeners with her brutal honesty and shares thoughts that we all have but may be too afraid to say out loud.
Guest Film Spotlight - Chris Masciarelli
Hey! I’m Chris Masciarelli, and I’m a self-made cinephile! I co-host a podcast about movies called Snubs, where we talk about movies snubbed by the Oscars (available wherever you get your podcasts), and I simply love movies. Good ones, bad ones, okay ones—I love them all. I go out of my way to try and watch a movie every day, and I love it! I’m currently wrapping up a Steve Carrell binge, with a Jeff Goldblum binge coming up next!
Last 5 Watched Films:
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022, Kyle Balda) - 70% Tomatometer, 89% Audience Score
Irresistible (2020, Jon Stewart) - 40% Tomatometer, 61% Audience Score
The Amityville Horror (2005, Andrew Douglas) - 24% Tomatometer, 52% Audience Score
Office Space (1999, Mike Judge) - 81% Tomatometer, 93% Audience Score
Monsters, Inc. (2001, Pete Docter) - 96% Tomatometer, 93% Audience Score
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987, John Hughes) - 92% Tomatometer, 87% Audience Score
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Frank Capra) - 94% Tomatometer, 95% Audience Score
When Harry Met Sally… (1989, Rob Reiner) - 91% Tomatometer, 89% Audience Score
Toy Story (1995, John Lasseter) - 100% Tomatometer, 92% Audience Score
Ocean’s 11 (2001, Steven Soderbergh) - 83% Tomatometer, 80% Audience Score