# Why The Dish Is My Ultimate Feelgood Movie

A Guardian critic reflects on why the Australian film The Dish, which recounts how Parkes Observatory helped broadcast the Apollo 11 moon landing, remains a personal favorite. The piece highlights the movie’s warmth, gentle humor, and celebration of modest, collective achievement. It matters as a cultural appreciation of how small stories can provide lasting comfort.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/10/the-dish-sam-neill-feelgood-movie) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:40 GMT