If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when compassion meets storytelling, PBS and Independent Lens have your answer. The…
Browsing: MOVIE NIGHT
Welcome to movie night with The Sober Curator! No need for booze or drugs, we’ve got your entertainment cravings covered. This corner of our site is dedicated to recommending movies and documentaries that are sure to captivate, inspire, and entertain. So, grab some popcorn, whip up your favorite mocktail, and indulge in your go-to sweet treats as you cozy up for a cinematic treat.
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If a Netflix marathon is more your speed, check out THE MINDFUL BINGE for a list of TV series that get our sober seal of approval!
“Mood swings, mood swings, mood swings.” That opening lyrics sets the tone — or should I say vibration — for…
After watching the Charlie Sheen documentary, I was left with one question: “Will the real Charlie Sheen please stand up?”…
Let’s be honest: this one feels exactly like what it is—a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. If you’re into the…
“Once you can laugh at yourself, that’s when true healing can begin.” Brent Ogburn doesn’t present it as a mantra…
I just finished the 5-hour Billy Joel documentary, “And So it Goes.” I’m left with the sadness of what a…
“Bob and the Monster” is an award-winning documentary that charts the wild, heartbreaking and ultimately redemptive journey of Bob Forrest,…
“Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” is a moving portrait of recovery that avoids Hollywood clichés. Director Gus…
I’m a total horror junkie. I’ve got an annual Shudder subscription, and in my apartment there’s a framed scratch-off poster…
When filmmaker Benjamin Flaherty set out to document the world of addiction recovery, he didn’t expect to uncover a billion-dollar…
The movie kicks off with Mark Twain’s sly observation: “I’ve suffered a great deal of pain in my life, most…
Released in 2000, Eminem’s “Stan” became more than a hit — it became an integral part of the cultural lexicon.…
Grab your dad, your cousin Ricky, and definitely alert your big brother who still quotes Billy Madison every Thanksgiving—because Happy…
Sobriety isn’t just about the moment you quit—it’s about what happens after. This is the ethos behind the Sober Curator Podcast,…
There’s something profoundly refreshing about a love story that doesn’t rely on alcohol to fuel its passion or create its…
Join Edmonds College Merchants of Hope, in partnership with the Snohomish County Recovery Coalition (SCRC) and the King County Recovery…
There’s an undeniable hook to The Way Back: Ben Affleck, fresh off a highly publicized battle with alcoholism, steps into…
There’s always been a whimsical desire within me to craft a Peeps Diorama. If there existed a DIY wishlist, this…
Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 is a gripping legal thriller that dives deep into themes of addiction, secrecy, and moral reckoning.…
When a movie grips you with emotionally raw performances, brutal honesty about mental health challenges, and the complicated beauty of…
When I first heard about Anora, I wasn’t sure what to expect. A modern-day Cinderella story set in the bustle…
In a world that never seems to stop spinning, our minds often mirror the frenetic pace. Amy Liz-Harrison, host of…
At first glance, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is an odd title for a film, and it might give…
I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news about Matthew Perry’s passing. I was sitting in an…
From the very first frame, drenched in rhinestones and bathed in neon light, The Last Showgirl grabs you by the…
When it comes to movies about addiction and recovery, I’m always looking for stories that go beyond the typical rock-bottom…
Goodrich shines as a poignant, heartfelt comedy that captures the beauty and absurdity of life’s unexpected detours. Written and directed…
Darren Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream is not a film—it’s a visceral experience, a plunge into the suffocating abyss of…
The Crime of the Century is a gripping two-part HBO documentary directed by Alex Gibney that delves deep into the…
“Substance,” starring Demi Moore, is a cinematic exploration that beckons our attention to the intricate and often harrowing journey of…