NIMONA

Tonight was Oscar Nominees movie night.

First up was "Live Action Short Film" The After (2023) directed by Misan Harriman. This film is the right length. Any longer and it would have lost its punch. A meditation on loss and grief. This one is a must see. Streaming on Netflix.

 
Next up was "Animated Feature Film" Nimona (2023) directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane. I had no idea what this would entail. It's a mix of mythology and monsters. But it's really a challenge to our current culture and the notion of conformity, or lack thereof. And it's about inclusivity (at the greatest end of the spectrum) and tolerance (at the least). And about the walls we build, literally and metaphorically. And about breaking down walls. And love. I will definitely be seeing this again. It was very well done. Streaming on Netflix.