Tag Archives: Alice Munro

Away from Her by director Sarah Polley

Of all the films made about the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's, Polley's ranks as one of the most graceful -- and honest
Posted on July 10, 2015 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

 “Away from Her” (2006) is a rare film about Alzheimer’s disease, and in my opinion, one of the best. As a film adaptation of the talented Alice Munro’s short story, “The Bear Came Over the Mountain,” Sarah Polley’s film already … Continue reading →

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“Gravel” by Alice Munro

Alice Munro's "Gravel" is both heartbreaking and consolatory
Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Last week I examined a short story by O. Henry, and this week, I’m looking at a story by a famous recipient of the O. Henry Award: Alice Munro. “Gravel” is a tale told from the perspective of a narrator … Continue reading →

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