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Noseeums has all the qualities that make horror films so impactful. The combination of visually beautiful landscaping, jump scares, supernatural, realism and complex characters makes this film an absolute must watch. Maybe you enjoy thrillers that involve suspenseful, unexplainable occurrences, like how a lake house can be the cause behind extreme nightmares and visions of things only the protagonist can see. If that is the case, this film will appeal to you. But maybe you are also someone who sees horror in the real, and with that, Raven DeShay Carter has you covered. Everything from the script to the casting allows you to feel uncomfortable, not just with the spooky, but with the understanding that there is the possibility that these events occur, to a minor degree, to everyone, and that is something hard to cover, but so well done. The audience empathizes with Ember, not just when she hits her breaking point, but when we slowly realize her friends don’t have the best intentions. Aleigha Burt plays a protagonist that we root for, but also may see ourselves in, and I find that many recent horror films focus more on the fantastical and less on what makes movies attractive in the first place. On the other hand, Tabby Getsy plays the perfect antagonist. Demanding, entitled, and all the qualities that make you want to throw your popcorn at the T.V., which is a type of anger that only special actors can make the audience feel. Overall, I would recommend this film to anyone looking for a good scare, but also those who see the horror in real life potential.

Groundswell, a film where Josh and Rebecca Tickell take the audience on a global trip to discover movements being taken in different countries towards regenerative agriculture. It was a personal journey… couldn’t be more thrilled to be included. The audience gets a glimpse into parts of the world many of us haven’t had the pleasure to see ourselves, such as Colombia, Kenya, Australia, and Brazil, and from that, we see how much climate change has hindered that beauty. The camera treats us like a crew member, and we get to see everyday people around the world who are working day in and day out, using regenerative practices, to take their homes and make it healthy again. Woody Harrelson returns to continue his fun and lighthearted narration, and Demi Moore thrusts us into her story with her engaging introduction overlapped with beautiful, animated visuals. This combination makes for a really beautiful and self-enlightening film that I would recommend to everyone.

From crop health to human health, the film “Common Ground”, second movie out of the trilogy by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, takes viewers beyond the how of regenerative farming to the why. This documentary is anything but a repeat of its predecessor. Audiences went from understanding the solutions to climate change and regenerative farming’s importance for our health, to now, seeing the real mental implications industrial farming has on families in the business. Learning about the corporate greed that took over the farming industry is vital in understanding why regenerative farming is so important. The connection between giant corporations, such as the one that produces Round Up, and their connection to farmer’s debt and declining mental health is not commonly talked about, but very concerning. Discussing hard topics in such an informational way only proves the Tickell’s commitment to this growing movement. This film demands more than change. It demands sympathy for farmers and unity in aiding to the regenerative movement. If not for your own health, then for the ranchers and our planet.

Most documentaries, especially when dealing with important topics like climate change, leave viewers feeling like a very tiny spec in a world demanding change. Generally, people are told that big technological advances or marching to the country’s capital and enforcing legislation is all that can solve the crisis we are living in. Yet, that very concept has been dismantled entirely by the powerful message of this one film. Directors Josh and Rebecca Tickell make it very clear that audiences are not unable to do anything, nor do they have to live in fear that they will be here to see the day when the Earth turns to dust. Woody Harrelson narrates viewers through the realistic solutions everyday people can participate in. It means something to watch a documentary and think to yourself, “you know what, I actually can do something about it”. That feeling is hard to invoke, yet the Tickell’s nailed it. From simply typing in their website to supporting farmers prioritizing regenerative farming, anyone can make a difference, no matter where you stand today.