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Rectify: Always There (2013)
Better Than "Breaking Bad" (which I loved)
This is one of the TV best series I have ever watched. I have seen some good ones lately--even a few great ones (House of Cards, Spiral, Mad Men) however Rectify takes the biggest prize--for its excellent story, genius acting, great directing, beautiful cinematography, and powerful (and clever) writing. I love ensemble casts and the cast of Rectify is put together with great integrity--the acting and character chemistry is sheer magic!
Kudos to everyone who had a part in this excellent series that explores the very difficult subject of long term incarceration and a politicized judicial system. Aden Young is superb as Daniel Holden! You won't be disappointed.
Curitiba: It's Possible (2008)
Lerner is a Modern Day Hero - He took a bad city & made it great!
Jamie Lerner is a modern day hero and visionary who made things happen and fast in a city that was once avoided, now relished by visitors and inhabitants alike. He made miracles happen! Proves anyone can make positive urban changes in a very short time with little or NO budget! He is one of the coolest people on the planet! He solved the transportation problem with a streamlined bus system, he solved the annual flooding problem by creating a network of parks, he solved many other urban problems by enlisting energetic and enthusiastic experts in their fields. The city went from ugly to lovely in just a few decades. This documentary, along with others about Jamie Lerner and the city of Curitiba, Brazil is a MUST SEE for urban planners, mayors, and governors around the world. It is a joy to see that things can change in urban settings and to create win/win situations for both the wealthy and the poor.
The Guardian (2001)
BEST SHOW EVER on television.
I have never wanted to watch more than a few episodes of anything on TV-- The Guardian is my one exception...I watched all three seasons of The Guardian this summer (on Netflix). The Guardian is simply a superb show on many levels. The writing is forceful, believable, and basically brilliant. Kudos to the writers for excellent dialog and story lines! The casting and acting too was excellent...I loved each and every character. They are interesting, complex, sometimes confused, but always believable. My highest praise for the actors! I will miss them and the characters they portrayed with great skill and consistency. All the rest was great as well--including the sets, the music (perfect!)the editing, and the ending. Bravo for a fantastic show to all who were involved--I truly can't imagine a better show than The Guardian. I miss it already!