Broadchurch

Broadchurch (2013)is an ITV British television series Starring David Tennant (of Dr. Who fame) and Olivia Colman.  It is a detective show that covers the story of a small town faced with the murder of a young boy.  The season covers the stories of the detectives (Tennant and Colman), the family and the residents of the small, closely knit seaside community.  The acting is powerful and the stories evolve deeper and deeper as each persons life comes under scrutiny.  Broadchurch is not the typical British detective series that I have become quite familiar with.  It stands out in a unique way not unlike the series Luther has, though not as dark.  I watched the entire season in three days and was pleased to see that a second season is currently being filmed.

What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come (1998) is a movie about life after death staring Robin Williams.  Most discussions and representations of life after death in movies is polarized and stereotypical.  In this movie the discussion goes beyond those characterized in the former movies.  The exploration digs deep into what is real and what is not, what is heaven and what is hell, how our actions can also be our realities.  This is Robin Williams at his best.  In this more serious role he covers the emotions of a person that is just beginning to understand what life after death really is.  The cinematography is spectacular and enhances the story line most effectively.  It won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.