Here we are again

It was another weird year. These are the things that helped pass the time—and inspire.

Words

Stealing Home — probably my favorite of the year; deserving of its many awards

Enemy of All Mankind

The Ploughmen — Kim Zupan’s 2014 debut novel now reportedly being adapted for film by Ed Harris

Wax Pack

Brothers on Three — story of the Arlee Warriors

Chris Jones on Twitter — fabulous writer and storyteller who often breaks up the noise on social media with ridiculous tales

Screen

King Richard

The Harder They Fall

Summer of Soul

Cruella — all about the soundtrack (also my first time back in a theater, with the kids)

The Power of the Dog — all about the scenery (and the ending)

Pele

Val

(Note: I have some catching up to do. Lots of stuff out now that I want to see.)

Streaming

Reservation Dogs — my favorite of the year

MAID — second favorite; Margaret Qualley is a star and Stephanie Land’s story is important

Inside

The Beatles: Get Back

Untold: Crimes & Penalties — bizarre real-life Sopranos-like drama involving minor league hockey

Mare of Easttown