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// Hello June!~: The Week of Hot Docs 2020

Stepping into June with a week of our Hot Docs Festival online, to be enjoyed from the soothing comforts of home. We're looking forward to both new films and past (previously missed) for some evening relaxation. So far, these three (after the jump) have topped our must-watch list. And are we the last ones to have watch this fast-paced true story? Loved it this past weekend. Have a peaceful week everyone. xo

// Can You... Guess That Movie?

Tobin (Denzel Washington) and Matt (Ryan Reynolds) are unexpectedly on-the-run...

Tobin: "She know what you do for a living?

            The girl on the phone.

           It was a girl, wasn't it?

          Maybe it was a guy.

      I don't know

            I don't judge." :)

 

Our movies (many loved repeats included), and other adult 'cinematics' continue to entertain us on the daily. And while many of us will veer towards the more lighthearted comedies and romance to help with balancing anxieties, there's lots to be said with the understated funnies embedded within our loved dramas, thrillers, and even spooks. As we get our heads into these stories on screen, they have a way of tucking our minds into the moment. Can you guess these favourites from their savvy lines? I've linked the movie within the line itself. Think it out, make a guess, and then check your guess. Hint: There are no cowboy movies in this line-up...

// Hello February!~: Looking Forward To...

Homeland - Season 8... If you've been hooked since Season 1, she certainly needs no introduction. Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) and Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin) return for the eighth and final (as of right now, but...:)) of Homeland. Considering I had to actually re-start the first five minutes of Season 1, three times, and over a four week period (covering my eyes too, and peeking through little between-the-fingers cracks that third time) being a pretty rough start to any series, new or otherwise, one would wonder as to what made you try again...

// Three Lovely Things

On this our beautiful no-blues Monday after a longer and very well-rested in clean air weekend (anymore and I'd probably be in a coma :)) thanks to our amazing family Doc, here are three lovelies from the wild (in some shape or form) I'm currently loving... First up, The Lion King Official Teaser Trailer from Walt Disney Studios which opens in theatres next year (July 19th), is out and I literally ran from the kitchen, hands wet from washing dishes when I heard the beautiful soundtrack beginnings on the tele a few days ago. The faraway music and precious animals take my breath away each and every time. More things to look forward to in 2019. :) And more lovelies after the jump...

// Monolith (2016) - The Movie

Speaking of movies... and there are a lot of new ones being featured this month on regular rotation-- have you seen the thriller Monolith (2016)? It tells the story of a young mother, Sandra (well-played by Katrina Bowden), who is determined to save her 2-year-old son when they get into an unexpected accident, while travelling in the latest technologically advanced, and 'safest' car built in the world. They are soon stranded in the middle of an unknown dessert, stressed with another crisis. The potential personal parameters revealed in the beginning, gave this movie more credit. Last month, we started seeing the short previews every now and again and were intrigued. We watched it over our holiday weekend and thought it made a bold and honest statement regarding being wise with our advancements with technology. We're not against the growing developments at all (we bathe in its luxurious comforts each and every day), but do believe that we need to be more mindful and astute with savvy alternatives as technology remains man-made, which speaks for itself right there. See the short trailer below...