March 29, 2020 – Local Hero (1983) Criterion Channel
This was a favorite back in the day, I am pleased to say that it still holds up. This is a charming, meandering tale of a Houston businessman who comes to make his fortune in a small Scottish town but instead finds a meaningful life. Directed by Bill Forsyth (Gregory’s Girl and the great underrated Comfort and Joy) and starring Peter Reigert, Burt Lancaster and a ton of great, unknown Scottish actors. This was a very pleasant way to spend a quarantined Sunday afternoon.