Movies That Make You Think — Part 14



Four very different stories, but all with that “hangs in your head afterward” quality — ambition, pressure, systems, and consequences.

Molly’s Game (Netflix)

A sharp true‑story crime ride about high‑stakes poker, power, and how fast “exclusive” becomes dangerous.



F1: The Movie (Apple TV)

A slick racing drama about a veteran’s last shot, a young hotshot, and the brutal math of speed + teamwork.



The Accountant (Prime Video)

A surprisingly cold‑blooded action thriller where the protagonist’s “skillset” is equal parts spreadsheets and violence.



Worth (Netflix)

A sober drama about the impossible problem of assigning a dollar value to loss — and the politics around it.





Kat Abughazaleh Interview (6 Months Later)

A great interview with Kat Abughazaleh — worth watching if you want a candid update and a clear sense of how she thinks. You also get a sense of how innovative this campaign is, and the genius behind it.

If you missed it, here’s my endorsement:

Endorsement: Kat Abughazaleh for Congress (IL‑09)


Charity Spotlight - Safe Horizon

Safe Horizon

Quick spotlight on a group that provides real, practical support to survivors — and does it at serious scale.


What is Safe Horizon?

Safe Horizon is a nonprofit that helps people impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, stalking, trafficking, and other forms of harm. Their work spans crisis help, advocacy, and longer‑term services — centered on what survivors need and choose.


Why I like recommending them

  • Direct + concrete. Real services and advocacy, not just awareness.
  • Survivor-centered. Help without judgment; support that respects agency.

How to support

Charity Spotlight - Food Bank For New York City

Food Bank For New York City

Quick spotlight on a group that’s been a lifeline for New Yorkers facing hunger for decades.


What is Food Bank For New York City?

Food Bank For New York City is the city’s largest hunger relief organization, moving food through a network of hundreds of pantries and community partners across all five boroughs and pairing it with nutrition education and financial empowerment programs.


Why I like recommending them

  • Local and high‑impact. Directly serves New Yorkers where they live, shop, and learn.
  • More than a meal. Food plus tools — budgeting help, benefits access, and education.

How to support