Tag Archives: Movies about death

“We Are All Going to Die” by Stefan Hunt

A fantastical look at what it looks like to face our fear of death
Posted on June 28, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

In 2017, Stefan Hunt was facing an existential crisis. A filmmaker with an enviable career that allowed him to travel all over the world, he was beset by anxiety, questioning the meaning of everything in his life, from his relationships … Continue reading →

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“Defending Your Life” by Albert Brooks

A cult comedy classic explores the meaning of life with a dose of dark humor and fantasy
Posted on January 25, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In the arena of films exploring death and dying, I’m taking a look back at 1991, the year that gave us “Defending Your Life,” a high-concept romantic comedy written, directed, and starring the brilliant Albert Brooks. Brooks plays Daniel Miller, … Continue reading →

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“The Queen” by Stephen Frears

The inside story of Princess Diana's death
Posted on January 26, 2018 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The movie “The Queen,” released in 2006, follows the aftermath of Princess Diana’s death in a car crash. While much of the UK is plunged into mourning, Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) remains unaffected by the loss. She had not … Continue reading →

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“The Bucket List” by Rob Reiner

The comedic buddy film challenges us to think about terminal illness and life itself
Posted on September 8, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“The Bucket List” is not only a comedic buddy movie, but also a unique and thought-provoking look at terminal illness. Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson share the screen as the film’s protagonists, Carter Chambers and Edward Cole. The two characters’ … Continue reading →

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