#DailyStream weekly roundup
The #DailyStream is a once-per-day, single-movie-only streaming recommendation that appears both at my Substack and Patreon, and in truncated forms across my social media. They are free for everyone.
Winter on Fire Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom
Olga movie review: coming out swinging for Ukraine
Poignant, pointed drama about a teenage Ukrainian gymnast fuses the personal and the political in a portrait of the spirit of Ukraine that is now being tested in the worst way. Incredibly affecting.
a documentary about Ukraine that Putin probably should have watched
If you need a bit of background on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia this week, the Netflix documentary Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom is absolutely essential and unmissable.
my predictions for Oscars 2016 (88th Academy Awards for 2015’s films)
Now updated with all the winners…
Where Are the Women? Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom
There are many women, all with their own authority, among the large ensemble of interviewees: activists, art critics, musicians, doctors, and others.
Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom documentary review: Occupy Kiev
This is what a revolution in the 21st century looks like. Spoiler: The power of ridicule when Facebook journalists are watching is vast.
