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"Her ways were free, and it seemed to me, the sunshine walked beside her."
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Vast of Night (indie film #5) in Independent Film 2020
I’m catching up on my indie films for the year. Might even shovel out the $12 for a feature film to watch at home. Thinking of one called Clementine, a queer love story to celebrate Pride. Amazon...
Blow the Man Down (indie film #4) in Independent Film 2020
Era of the online new release. This one is on amazon prime. Fun film that is reminiscent of Fargo and with twists like Knives Out. If you liked either of these, please check this one out! I is a ...
Heartbreak contained in Random Thoughts
Five years ago i was on the island of Santorini, Greece. Some years before that, it was Oaxaca. I loved both. Today i have a beautiful, happy baby one week away from being 4 months old. I just do...
investigation in Random Thoughts
ive been waiting to have a moment to write. most of my moments, when i don’t have the baby in had, is performing necessities to keep life going- laundry, dishes, showering, etc. my resilience has...
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (indie film #3) in Independent Film 2020
I purchased tickets to see this film the night i ended up giving birth to my little River, but saw it on Hulu last week. Beautiful and worth another watch.
Knives Out (indie film #2) in Independent Film 2020
Again, with this film, I’m not sure it is actually an indie film- Rian Johnson is a fairly well-known director since that Star Wars movie. But, he did start out as an indie filmmaker (and beloved...
Marriage Story (indie film #1) in Independent Film 2020
I’ve enjoyed films by this director for many years now. Marriage Story is one of his best (granted, i haven’t seen everything) There are reasons this one was up for the Oscars. I don’t know if it...
Little Women (indie film #11) in Independent Film 2019
Love Greta Gerwig! What a wonderful film. Still didn’t make it to 12 films in 2019 and wonder if i will in 2020, since I am 9 months pregnant!
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (indie film #10) in Independent Film 2019
I actually don’t know if this is an indie or a wide release film. I definitely saw it in a cozy second run theater for $5! Heart warming, no one left this theater without depositing a few tears. ...
Parasite (indie film #9) in Independent Film 2019
I’ve seen many films by this Korean director- Bong Joon Ho, all of them good. This one is one of the most highly rated films of the year. It’s black comedy at its best, taking weird turns you cou...
Ad Astra (indie film #8) in Independent Film 2019
I’m catching up on some of the movies i’ve seen lately. It’s month 11, almost 12, and i’m only at 9 movies this year. Gorgeous soundtrack. stunning cinematography. I highly recommend it. My ne...
Complicated in Random Thoughts
I’ve had a complicated relationship with one of my partners, L, for quite a while. We first realized our attraction to one another almost a year ago, after a few summer dates between busy schedu...
The Last Black Man in San Francisco (indie film #7) in Independent Film 2019
Along with Her Smell, this is favorite so far in 2019. The music was phenomenal, the story magical (in its own way, not like magical realism), and i love the city of San Francisco. It was wonder...
Booksmart (indie film #6) in Independent Film 2019
Whip smart and hilarious! Highly recommended!
Her Smell (indie film #4) in Independent Film 2019
Best movie I’ve seen this year. Elizabeth Moss is amazing
Words in Random Thoughts
I need to put words to what’s going on. I am thinking perhaps it will be in letter style, but unsent. For now, images. Haunted words, it seems You whispered to me, so close as we lay in bed, “We ...
Transit (indie film #3) in Independent Film 2019
This was a wonderful film: The poster said something like “Casablanca with a Kafka twist”
Minding the Gap (indie film #2) in Independent Film 2019
I am putting this in as indie film #2 because i can’t remember the first one i saw… wait, i remember! It was The Favorite! Ok, that’s up next. Minding the Gap was one of my favorite film podcaste...
The Favourite (indie film #1) in Independent Film 2019
Oooooh, if you love weird and quirky, you may like this Yorgos Lanthimos film (also known for The Lobster, which i really enjoyed)
With a quickness in Random Thoughts
Many years ago when Opendiary was in it’s original existence, i had an OD friend who used this phrase (with a quickness) and i loooooved it. I really appreciate a good turn of phrase. A highschoo...
Investigating automatic assumptions in Random Thoughts
and recurring stories (those pesky ways that life seems to play out all the time, you know when you tell yourself, this always happens) Another week of school left. Yikes. Generally there are thr...
Mantram in Random Thoughts
May I be safe and free from harm May I be at ease in the mind and comfortable in the body May I live in peace May I investigate automatic assumptions and recurring stories May adverse experiences...
Leave No Trace (indie film #9) in Independent Film- 2018
In 2018 i watched quite a few indie films that were based in and around the PNW, this is one of them. The beginning of the film is actually set and filmed in a part here in Portland. I loooooved ...
8th Grade- (indie Film #8) in Independent Film- 2018
Well, at some point i stopped writing about what i saw. The end of my last school year was so stressful that i looked for and found a new teaching job with a different district. Here i am, many m...
Four years/not nearly enough in Random Thoughts
Looks like on this day, four years in a row i am posting an entry. 2018 has brought a lot of activity in my life, but not a lot of writing. In the past that meant i was not reflecting as much as ...