Worth the Watch - April
Welcome to “Worth the Watch”. We skipped March because of Lent, but we thought we would return with some good films for you. Hope you enjoy! and Happy Easter!
Blue Bayou (2021)
Antonio LeBlanc is a Korean adoptee raised in a small town in the Louisiana bayou. He's married to the love of his life, Kathy, and raising his beloved stepdaughter, Jessie. Struggling to make a better life for his family, he must soon confront the ghosts of his past after learning that he could be deported from the only country he's ever called home.
Very well crafted movie. Beautifully acted. Deep.
Streaming on YouTube, GooglePlay Movies and Apple TV
Ghostbusters: afterlife (2021)
If you want something just for entertainment purposes that does not tax the brain, then this film will do the job!
If you were a fan of Ghostbusters as a child, you’ll enjoy this.
Synopsis: When a single mother and her two children move to a new town, they soon discover they have a connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Streaming on YouTube, GooglePlay Movies and Apple TV
The Adam’s Project
Ryan Reynolds saved this film really. It’s an interesting story but the Disney effect of “we’re all going on an adventure” can leave you somewhat blasé about it all. Still, it’s witty and engaging enough to be enjoyable.
The synopsis says it all really: After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self for a mission to save the future.
Streaming on Netflix.
The Tragedy of MacBeth (2021)
If you are looking for something deep and meaningful, Shakespeare is the best and to boot, this rendition of his play has great cast with the likes of Denzel Washington, Brendan Gleeson, and son on.
Streaming on Apple TV
Ed Sheeran Documentary (2018)
'Songwriter' is an intimate and personal look into the writing process of one of the world’s biggest artists. It details the creation of Sheeran’s third studio album ‘÷’ and gives authentic insight into his life.
Really good. Alternatively there is a very good documentary available to watch on YouTube which is equally interesting - see link here.
Streaming on Apple TV.
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman (2022)
This is a docuseries about a Conman in the UK. Rather than delve into spoilers because honestly, it’s still very current, it’s an amazing insight into the slow and subtle way someone can manipulate others. If it was a film, you probably wouldn’t believe it could happen, but given that it’s true, it’s a fascinating watch! In parts, not the faint-hearted.
Streaming on Netflix.
Footnote to Netflix’s ongoing Crime Documentaries, that get creepier and creepier.
While many of these documentaries are fascinating and addictive, they are not truly uplifting for the soul. Entertainment can lead to the true, the good and the beautiful. It can feed your mind with great ideals and insights into the lives of others. In many ways, crime documentaries are the opposite to this. They feed a certain morbid curiosity that we all have. So do be careful with your heart, soul and mind - it needs healthy nourishment to raise your sights and lead you to greatness!
To read a great blog post from Lauren about this, click here.