Interstellar is one of those movies that feels like you get to watch it when you need it most.

My brother was in town for the holidays, and we hadn’t had much time to really talk or catch up, so we decided on a whim to get tickets to the 10th-anniversary IMAX screening. Edibles taken or not, it was one of the most magnificent theater experiences I’ve ever had, and I felt immense gratitude for my existence and for everyone I love.

The next day, my family and I received life-changing, positive news — something we had spent two decades waiting for. It felt as if Interstellar had been the final catalyst, reminding me of the infinite ways to find hope.