The Salt of the Earth

This documentary about the photographic career of Sebastião Salgado is extremely well done. Salgado's earlier photographs, particularly of the sufferings in Africa, are disturbing and devastating to view. I can't imagine the emotional pain he went through to capture those images of the dead and dying. On the other hand, his photographs of the beauty of the Earth for his Genesis project are awe-inspiring and full of life. It's remarkable how one man could capture so much beauty and pain in the course of his life. A very moving film. 5/5

The Salt of the Earth on Netflix

He Named Me Malala

What a wonderful and inspiring film this is! It's a beautiful story told extremely well, very touching and moving. Go Malala! 4/5

He Named Me Malala on Netflix

Particle Fever

This documentary about the Higgs boson is equal parts exciting & terrifying. It's a brave new world indeed. 4/5

Particle Fever on Netflix

Tim's Vermeer

OH WOW. This movie should be required viewing for all lovers of art. I'd say that was theory proved! 5/5

Tim's Vermeer on Netflix

Room 237

Some of the theories in this "documentary" are wildly fascinating, some vaguely interesting, & the rest hogwash. 3/5

Room 237 on Netflix

Post Tenebras Lux

This dreamy drama is Malick-esque but more coherent & less irritating. The ending got wacky but still lovely. 3/5

Post Tenebras Lux on Netflix

Cloud Atlas

This picture is just magnificent - I was mesmerized by every frame of it. Marvelous acting & a beautiful story. 5/5

Cloud Atlas on Netflix

Pina

This is a monumental achievement in directing & cinematography - beautiful & lush & dynamically danced and shot. Amazing. 5/5

Pina on Netflix