How to Have a Good Day, Caroline Webb
This is a fascinating look that weaves psychology and neuroscience together, to examine what makes us think, feel, and behave as we do. I have started, and abandoned, a fair few books from this genre, but this is both palatable and illuminating. It has helped me organise my head, and my time, better, which is no mean feat.
All of us strangers (Prime or Sky)
The impossibly beautiful Andrew Scott effortlessly leads this somewhat dark, somewhat sad, but extremely touching film. The theme, as I interpreted it, is loneliness, love, and our desire for connection. Captured through a sensitive and empathic lens it somehow leaves you feeling “held”. Kudos to director Andrew Haigh
Anatomy of a Fall (Amazon Prime or Sky)
Wow! This is one of the best films I’ve ever seen, based on the sublime quality of acting. Another amazing leading lady, Sandra Hüller, is stunning in the role of a writer, wife and mother, who becomes a suspect in her husband’s sudden death. Essentially a court room drama, the characters are so well cast and believable that I may as well have been in the court room. A fidget-free two and a half hours for me. Unheard of.
Push, (Pharoache Monch)
Need a little backup? This is an uplifting reminder about meeting life’s challenges, standing firm in your power. Also, a reminder that everybody wobbles, and everybody needs supporting at times. Choose solid friends and nurture the relationships.