Porcelain War, The Room Next Door, One of Them Days

Movie 1: Porcelain War

This is a fascinating documentary about a defiant group of people still making beautiful porcelain amongst the horror and ruins of the war in Ukraine. The small figurines represent much more than art. Their continuing courage, love of country and steadfast belief in what they are doing is very inspiring. In Ukranian with English subtitles.

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Movie 2: The Room Next Door

This is acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar’s first English language film. And what a gem it is. Julianne Moore is an author who reconnects with a friend, Tilda Swinton, dying of cancer. This is a beautiful film centered around female friendship. The colors, buildings, cinematography are all gorgeous. The acting and directing are wonderful.

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Movie 3: One of Them Days

This female buddy comedy is a whole lotta fun. Two roommates rush around LA trying to find rent money before they become homeless. This movie could have become mundane and insulting. But instead, it is very funny, with good messages, and equally good acting. KeKe Palmer is a delight.

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3 thoughts on “Porcelain War, The Room Next Door, One of Them Days”

  1. Hi John and Jim.

    hope your trip went well. I have negativity news. This month I went in for a procedure to locate a mass in my bladder system. Until the results come back my doctor assumes the mass is cancer. this would mean more operations, chemo or just watching. Hope you two are doing well. Your friendship is very important to me.

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