The Everyday Pen

Directed by: John Lee Hancock In The Blind Side , we meet Michael Oher, a teen who was homeless until he became a part of a loving Tuohy family who helped him become an football player and realize the true meaning of having a family. What I liked the most about the movie is not the character of Michael but the family that took him in so easily. Such a brave act from Leigh Ann, such silent support from Sean, and Collins and SJ treating Michael like their own brother, especially SJ who always calls him “Big Brother” at school. The movie wonderfully demonstrates how trust, love, protection, and humanity can transform the life of a person. Sometimes, all one needs is somebody who trusts him and opens the door which seemed impossible for him to enter. The Blind Side taught me one thing: not all issues can be resolved with help of kindness, but it can completely transform the life of a person.

Original title: Omohide poro poro Directed by: Isao Takahata Some movies are just have to fun to watch. Others are kind of stick with you without making a big deal about it. Only Yesterday is definitely one of those. I really liked how slow and relaxed it felt, and how it finds meaning in everyday stuff. I loved the farming scenes, the gradual color changes, the school play, the family's first experience of eating pineapple, and the small emotions of first love. One moment that stuck with me really was when the boy didn’t shake Taeko’s hand. Nothing big happened, but that quiet moment said so much. It also left me thinking about how there’s no use stressing over missed chances. There’s always another opportunity ahead if you just keep going forward. By the time it ended, I wasn’t overwhelmed or anything. I just felt calm. And honestly, that’s sometimes exactly what you want from a movie. If you enjoy quiet, reflective films that find beauty in ordinary moments, Only Yesterday is ...