There are some great films surfacing now after a drought of the pandemic years. Here are some that we think you will enjoy!

FAther Stu (2022)

Father Stu is based on the true-life story of boxer-turned-priest, Father Stuart Long, whose journey from self-destruction to redemption inspired countless people along the way.
Here is a Audience Review from Rotten Tomatoes which we thought portrayed well the film’s intention:

I can see why many of the critics panned this movie as they tend to do with so many films with themes that involve God… unless, of course, it's an anti-God film. Having said that, the film's message about a man discovering the value and merit of trials and suffering in his life makes this movie a 5-star. Wahlberg gave his typical good performance while Mel Gibson, in a supporting role, was a standout. Whether one philosophically or religiously agrees with the main character at the end of the film or not (btw--I'm not Catholic), the film asks each viewer to make the same analysis of the meaning of suffering, trials and when bad things happen in our own lives, whether our decisions were partly to blame (or, as several of the characters were by their own choices, wholly to blame) or whether we are victims of circumstance be it parents, auto accidents, etc. Though it's not a heart-pounding, thrill ride, Father Stu is a meaningful and inspiring 2-hour watch.
YouTube. GooglePlay. Apple TV

Till (2022)

Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was brutally lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. In Mamie's poignant journey of grief turned to action, we see the universal power of a mother's ability to change the world.

Currently in Theatres

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)

In partnership with the House of Dior, this film tells the story of a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. After she works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris which will change not only her own outlook, but the very future of the House of Dior.

A very endearing film with a lovely message.

YouTube. GooglePlay

The Outfit (2022)

A gripping and masterful thriller in which an expert tailor (Academy Award winner Mark Rylance) must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.

This film is like a theatre piece set almost exclusively in one room. Given the strength of such a powerful cast, the script and set, it brings you along seamlessly through the story leaving you pinned to your seat. The story unfolds brilliantly.

Note: As with many mobsters movies, there is violence in parts that for some viewers may be hard to see.

YouTube

Thirteen Lives (2022)

Thirteen Lives recounts the incredible true story of the tremendous global effort to rescue a Thai soccer team who become trapped in the Tham Luang cave during an unexpected rainstorm. Faced with insurmountable odds, a team of the world's most skilled and experienced divers -- uniquely able to navigate the maze of flooded, narrow cave tunnels -- join with Thai forces and more than 10,000 volunteers to attempt a harrowing rescue of the twelve boys and their coach.

Excellent watch.

Amazon Prime Video

The Redeem Team (2022)

The Redeem Team is a documentary that tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team's quest for gold at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 following the previous team's shocking performance four years earlier in Athens.

If you have watched The Last Dance and enjoyed it, you’ll enjoy this documentary.

Netflix

Worth the Watch - November