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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds
A young adult novel about street violence that explores whether revenge can ease the pain of loss
I SWEAR SOMETIMES it feels like God be flashing photos of his children, awkward, amazing, tucked in his wallet for the world to see. But the world don’t wanna see no kids, and God ain’t no pushy parent so he … Continue reading
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“The Father,” written and directed by Florian Zeller
Anthony Hopkins portrays a man grappling with dementia in a devastating film
While Anthony Hopkins’ performance in “The Father” won the 83-year-old his second Oscar for best actor in April 2021, it’s not an easy one to watch. Written and directed by French novelist and playwright Florian Zeller, “The Father” explores one … Continue reading
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“Pieces of a Woman” directed by Kornél Mundroczó
The 2021 Netflix film is a searingly honest portrait of child loss
“Pieces of a Woman” is a movie on Netflix about a young couple who lose a baby in childbirth, and the aftermath of their grief. While the title suggests a story that centers on Martha, the mother, the film is … Continue reading
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WandaVision by Marvel Studios
Disney’s first post-Endgame spinoff explores the emotional depth of love and loss like nothing the MCU has seen before
“WandaVision” is … weird. Well, as weird as a media powerhouse like Disney has been willing to get with its cash-cow of Marvel films and series thus far. The departure from the superhero norm the House of Mouse itself created … Continue reading
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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” directed by Martin McDonagh
A mother's grief, rage and regret after the death of her daughter
“Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri” is a crime drama film directed by Martin McDonagh. It premiered in 2017 and won many awards, including two Oscars, which Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell took home for their acting. The American Film … Continue reading
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“Starfish,” written and directed by Bill Clark
A family grapples with the demands of caregiving and the fallout of serious illness
The 2016 film “Starfish,” written and directed by Bill Clark, is a heartbreaking look at the impact of serious illness on one small family in the East Midlands of England. Based on the true story of Tom Ray and his … Continue reading
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