This reminds me of my favorite Thanksgiving movie, which I stumbled across on cable 20 years ago, "Pieces of April". It was a small indy film, and I didn't see it again for years, but at some point it picked up a cult following, so now it is readily accessible. It is one of those things that I love to revisit, as it has different meaning to me at different stages in my life.
It definitely embraces the spirit of giving up on expectations in order to appreciate what the day brings, flaws out.
Maureen, this was really excellent and I really really appreciate it. It's unbelievably timely with what's going on in my family right now with my three kids and US politics in general. Thank you so much!!
Thanks Maureen. My sentiments exactly. My favorite movie about that Is Jodie Foster's 'Home for the Holidays'(1995), as Robert Downey JR, Anne Bancroft, Holly Hunter and Geraldine Chaplin gather for the traditional meal. So many truisms. FWIW, my family groans every year when I bring out the DVD
Thank you for the mind-blowing education about our nation's foundation. It all makes sense now. It all makes sense. Did not know that until today
Right?!? All of a sudden why expect anything else 🤦🏻♀️
This reminds me of my favorite Thanksgiving movie, which I stumbled across on cable 20 years ago, "Pieces of April". It was a small indy film, and I didn't see it again for years, but at some point it picked up a cult following, so now it is readily accessible. It is one of those things that I love to revisit, as it has different meaning to me at different stages in my life.
It definitely embraces the spirit of giving up on expectations in order to appreciate what the day brings, flaws out.
I’ve never heard of it - I’ll have to watch it 🙏🏻
There are some hilarious (and novel) turkey cooking/disaster scenes to leaven the family drama themes.
It also has a great cast: Patricia Clarkson, Katie Holmes, Oliver Platt...
Directed by Peter Hedges
Maureen, this was really excellent and I really really appreciate it. It's unbelievably timely with what's going on in my family right now with my three kids and US politics in general. Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome - have a lovely holiday Bruce!
Thanks Maureen. My sentiments exactly. My favorite movie about that Is Jodie Foster's 'Home for the Holidays'(1995), as Robert Downey JR, Anne Bancroft, Holly Hunter and Geraldine Chaplin gather for the traditional meal. So many truisms. FWIW, my family groans every year when I bring out the DVD
What a great cast - will have to torture my family with it this year - LOL. Have a good holiday!