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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt: Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us -
Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief: How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love -
Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival: Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone
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Tag Archives: Film
“The Seventh Seal” by Ingmar Bergman
A poetic classic film for contemplating death and mortality
I would like to begin this post by saying that I do NOT recommend “The Seventh Seal” to anyone who is grieving, nor those coping with the impending loss/current illness of a loved one.
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged cinema, classic cinema, Film, Ingmar Bergman, Movies, The meaning of life?, The Seventh Seal
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The Hidden Humanity Within “Gates of Heaven” by Errol Morris
A look at the animal burial industry reveals how humans view love, loss and death
When Roger Ebert names your documentary one of the top ten best films ever made, you know you’ve done something right. Errol Morris received such a distinction for his 1978 classic, “Gates of Heaven.” Although the film is now almost … Continue reading
The Death of Film Critic Roger Ebert
A Life Dedicated to Loving Movies
Today’s headlining story of The Chicago Sun Times truly marks the end of an era: the death of beloved film critic Roger Ebert at the age of 70. Earlier in the week, on his blog, Ebert had professed to struggling with … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Cancer, Chicago Sun-Times, Death, Ebert, Ebert & Roeper, Film, Film criticism, Film Reviews, Gene Siskel, Illinois, Movies, Richard Roeper, Roger Ebert, Siskel & Ebert
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Have You Considered What to Read Before you Die?
A book about 1001 movies to see before you die nicely highlights the greatest moments of the Boomer generation
According to my earliest memory when considering my own death, albeit far in the future, I was still a child at the time. I had no fear of the possibility of dying and assumed I’d go in a most natural … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing Suzette
Tagged 1001 Movies to See Before You Die, Classic Film, Film, Filmmaking, I am Cuba, Psycho, Soy Cuba, The Big Chill
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Erwin Olaf: Grief
Stylish fine art photography images give new expression to grief, loss, and longing
Erwin Olaf: Grief Photographer and filmmaker Erwin Olaf is known in the art world for his flawless style, a combination of art, fashion, and care that portrays the deepest emotions with the simplest images. In his 2007 collection, Grief, Olaf … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Design, Erwin Olaf, Film, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Photographer
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Beyond Goodbye – Coping After the Loss of a Loved One
A filmmaker and photographer offers a space for others to grieve and heal after his son's death.
In January 2011, Joshua Amos Harris Edmonds was killed in a road traffic accident in Vietnam. He was 22 and on the trip of a lifetime traveling across South East Asia. His parents created Beyond Goodbye — a book, website, … Continue reading
