1. Rolling reels: the Criterion Closet hits the road.

The Criterion Mobile Closet is a traveling installation that brings the beloved experience of the Criterion Collection’s iconic “Closet Picks” to cities across the US. Housed inside a van, the Mobile Closet allows film lovers to step inside, explore a curated library of over 1,000 titles, and even record their own personalized “Closet Picks” video (you must check out your favorite actors/filmakerrs etc in the closet). I love the celebration of the physical experience of picking out films, something many of us Blockbuster fiends miss very much. I think it’s making a comeback, and I love my DVD player as much as ever.

In case you’re interested, my 3 criterion picks are: When We Were Kings (Leon Gast), one of the most cinematic, captivating, and powerful documentaries ever made. The Thing Blue Line (Errol Morris) is one of the first documentaries to have a significant influence on an exoneration. Lastly, Minding The Gap (Bing Liu), “a powerfully cathartic portrait of fledgling lives forged in trauma and fighting to break free.”

2. Still riding the magic at 93.

Reading about Bob Gurr, at 93, still touring, sharing stories, and lighting up rooms, reminded me why I believe that getting older doesn’t mean slowing down; it means doubling down on what you love. Gurr, who helped design some of Disneyland’s most iconic attractions, isn’t just resting on a legendary career; he’s still out there inspiring people, fueled by the same creativity and curiosity that launched him decades ago. It’s clear: when you genuinely love what you do, there’s no expiration date on your passion.

It’s a reminder that if you stay connected to what moves you, you’ll never want to stop. Work becomes less about a finish line and more about a lifelong adventure, and honestly, that’s exactly the kind of future I’m chasing, too.

3. How a tomato plant becomes a movement.

I’ve been growing vegetables outside two of my friends’ apartments in LA for the past few years, so when I discovered Crop Swap LA, it felt inspiring to say the least. Founded by Jamiah Hargins, Crop Swap LA is flipping the script on how we think about food and community, turning front yards and empty spaces into microfarms that feed neighborhoods and bring people together. It’s not just about fresh produce (though that’s a huge win); it’s about using what we already have to build something better and more connected.

What I love most is how Crop Swap LA shows that real change doesn’t always start with massive systems; sometimes it starts with a shovel, some seeds, and a little rebellion. Seeing the way they’re empowering communities through creativity and action is exactly the kind of energy that inspires me in my own work. Plus, it’s proof that a few tomato plants can turn into a full-blown movement if you let them.

Bonus curious thing: Dawn is teaming up with GoFundMe.

I’m (Shachar here) thrilled to be partnering with the team at GoFundMe on a new project that feels meaningful in all the right ways: generous, human, and built to last. This is exactly the kind of work I started Dawn for.