It’s not “Taken” with wolves or “He Fought a Zoo.” It’s a mostly masterful meditation on mourning and the value of dying in the company of that which calms us. Continue reading
Tag Archives: grief
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Life, Above All
An odd structure choice hurts this powerful South African drama about a young girl searching for answers. Continue reading
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The Other Woman
“The Other Woman” is an uplifting story of how a person deals with grief and shows that the love of the people around us can help us heal. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Queen
“The Queen” — Stephen Frears’ tragicomic look at British royalty — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
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Charlie St. Cloud
This may have been a good movie at one point, but now it’s just baby food. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Moonlight Mile
“Moonlight Mile” — a drama about the confusion surrounding a sudden death — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Messenger
“The Messenger” — a draining drama about death, but not a numbing one — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Lars and the Real Girl
“Lars and the Real Girl” — a tender drama about a man and his doll — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: In America
“In America” — a commanding blend of the mythical and the real — continues Nick Rogers’ daily, alphabetical look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Fountain
“The Fountain” — Darren Aronofsky’s sensual, somber, soulful, awe-inspiring work of art — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading