Watching The Brutalist makes me think how immigrants who have moved (or will move) to The USA with unimaginable trauma end up (or will end up) unintentionally passing that trauma down to future generations—especially if the sanctuary country treats them in an undignified manner. 

There’s a whole lot to unpack in this movie and I appreciate how many of the interesting things that get you ruminating are implied rather than explicitly spelled out. 

I should have watched this in 70mm while in Toronto as my hometown only has this screening on one lieMAX screen and in standard format elsewhere.

"Sorry to Bother You" is a clever satire with great acting and stunning camerawork. Definitely an impressive directorial debut by Boots Riley.

Over the past couple of years, I have become a huge fan of Lakeith Stanfield and I'm glad to see him taking on some leading roles. This guy is super talented. Oh, and if you haven't seen Atlanta yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. Lakeith's supporting character, Darius, is hilarious!

The Lives of Others has aged well. It's still just as relevant in 2021 as it was when it was made--if not more so. After all, in the digital age, surveillance is pretty much everywhere. However, it is a million times scarier when utilized by a totalitarian state.

Incredible acting all around--though Ulrich Mühe's nuanced performance stands out in particular.