Tel Aviv on Fire, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, + 2 limited tv series,

In Tel Aviv on Fire a Palestinian man becomes a writer of a tv show and befriends an Israeli border guard officer.  If you're exhausted with the age-old, seemingly endless Israeli-Palestinian conflict, check out this film for some good comedy relief.  It's worth it.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette.  The engaging and outrageous Bernadette is played to perfection by Cate Blanchett and is so magnetizing that I immediately went out and bought the book of the same name.  The book is better and funnier, but the compelling story of this infuriating, yet charming and uncharming, curmudgeon is impossible to resist either way.
Unbelievable (limited tv series) is based on the extensive investigation of a serial rapist.  This 8 episode series showing on Netflix rises to the must-see list due primarily to the talents of the three main characters played by Merritt Weaver, Toni Collette and Kaitlyn Dever.  The casting (including so many exceptional smaller parts) and the editing and directing, also, make this series an obvious candidate for post season awards.
Spy (limited tv series) has Sacha Baron Cohen playing a real-life Israeli secret agent in this gripping series.  This is Cohen as you've never seen him.  He slips right into this ever frightening role, leaving behind any semblance of the outrageous comedian we thought he was for so long.

Space

An old friend left after a good visit
I called him later
and asked where he was
he said on the train going through Martinez
I said I was in the park looking at the sky

Pavarotti and Late Night

Pavarotti is a documentary of this incredible opera singer, but it shows so much more.  He had a magnetic personality and a genuine warmth.  He seemed to connect with everyone he met.
Late Show features Emma Thompson, as a fading late night host, and Mindy Kaling, as recent hire on her writing staff.  Kaling also wrote the script for this engaging film. 

Nureyev and Christo

What do these two artists have in common?  Well, there are documentaries about each one currently playing  in theaters.  The films are both compelling and should not be missed.  Nureyev is essentially a compilation of footage of this extraordinary dancer, who is frequently referred to a the best male dancer ever.  The movie includes many life scenes and dance scenes, including ones with Margot Fonteyn.
Walking on Water shows Christo, uncensored, at work on his project, The Floating Piers, completed in 2016 in a lake in Northern Italy.  It's the latest one of his large scale installations.  There is a joyful feeling about this, as there is with so many others he has done.  As planned, it was taken down after 2 weeks.

Broadchurch

Broadchurch is a British TV series that is most compelling.  It's basically about the killing of a young boy in the coastal town of Broadchurch, England.  Heading the cast are 2 police detectives, magnificantly played by Olivia Coleman and David Tennant.  The cast is large with many very strong performances.  Be prepared for the unexpected ups and downs and episodes that are the equivalent of page-turners of a good book.

Never Look Away & Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration

Never Look Away is a thoroughly engaging story loosely based on the German artist, Gerhard Richter.  A lengthly film, over 3 hours, with the time going by before you know it.  The life of this young artist is shown to be filled with doubt, and paintings that he frequently changes or erases.  In the midst of his early life he falls in love and a captivating love story ensues.  All the while this talented artist is painting, which is shown in close-ups of the works while in progress.  It's the best such depiction I have ever seen on film.
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration is,  of course, Joni Mitchell and this is a tv movie of her 75th birthday concert, which occured in Los Angeles in November, 2018.  There are many highly acclaimed musicians appearing who are singing mostly her songs.  What a party! An extraordinary highlight, and there are many, is Seal's rendition of Both Sides Now.

BFRinSF

The best fucking restaurant in San Francisco is Heirloom Cafe.
We've been there many times and we've been to a lot of restaurants in our great city.
This one stands out.  Well sourced foods, perfectly prepared, great variety and extraordinary wine, all reasonably priced.
Outstanding staff, always attentive, helpful and never overbearing. 
A part-time cook-owner, although sometimes preppy, keeps it together. ****