Tag Archives: film

GO WATCH Everything Everywhere All At Once NOW!!

Posted on December 17, 2022 by nomadoftheuniverse

To begin with, I’ll only say GO WATCH THIS FILM IMMEDIATELY (I watched it on Prime in the UK). Below I continue with my thoughts.

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Surfing the big waves of Nazaré (and our fears) 🏄🏻‍♀️

Posted on November 16, 2022 by nomadoftheuniverse

Nazaré has been on my radar a lot lately. It is a fishing village in Portugal with the world’s highest waves where surfing world records get made and beaten. As someone who is not a great swimmer, is afraid of … Continue reading →

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Mission: JOY

Posted on December 4, 2021 by nomadoftheuniverse

Have you seen this adorable film about Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu’s friendship? It’s like watching two spiritual grandpas, good friends, finally meet 🤩 If like me you have no idea what to watch during holiday break, this one might … Continue reading →

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“My soul drifts light upon a sea of trees” — a film about a Zen priest helping depressed, suicidal people.

Posted on May 23, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

After losing two friends and an uncle to suicide, Zen priest Ittetsu Nemoto made it his life’s mission to support those struggling with depression and suicidal behavior. My Soul Drifts Light upon a Sea of Trees follows three of the … Continue reading →

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“Fantastic Fungi”: a documentary about mushrooms 🍄

Posted on April 11, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

Paul Stamets, the biggest world’s mushroom enthusiast 😊 fascinates me. His passion for mushrooms and fungi is awe inspiring. He already has a Ted talk that has been viewed more than 6 million times and now there is a documentary … Continue reading →

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⚠️ “Becoming Nobody” with Ram Dass is finally streaming in the UK (and worldwide) 🙏

Posted on April 7, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I consider Ram Dass to be my guru. He has been one of my most important spiritual mentors. His teachings led me to psilocybin, further study of Buddhism and radically changed how I see myself, other people and reality, and … Continue reading →

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Ram Dass, Going Home

Posted on May 12, 2018 by nomadoftheuniverse

This short documentary is a meditation on life, death, what is important and what next from one of the most famous spiritual teachers of our time. Fascinating. I loved the Seeta Ram mantra being chanted mid film.

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To speak or to die? Call Me By Your Name

Posted on April 7, 2018 by nomadoftheuniverse

Warning. This review contains spoilers.  It is one of those stories – it blows your mind. You watch and rewatch it trying to grasp that fleeting feeling that they managed to express so well through casting (Armie Hammer’s later controversy … Continue reading →

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‘Hello, my name is Doris’ is not what you think it is. Must see for love addicts #happiness

Posted on February 25, 2017 by nomadoftheuniverse

What attracted me to this movie was Max Greenfield the idea, I thought it would be a bubbly romcom about a delusional, yet adorable, old lady with lots of laughs and aww moments. A bit like Happy Go Lucky or … Continue reading →

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If Werner Herzog wrote a birthday card…

Posted on March 27, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

As you may know, I love film. One of my favourite directors is Werner Herzog. He happens to be one of the favourite directors of a good friend of mine, whose birthday it was recently. Inspired by his lovely partner, … Continue reading →

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