An Unfinished Life is rich with diversity of relational contexts and emotional perspectives. In its exploration of forgiveness and responsibility, one central conflict is echoed and reflected in multiple …more »»
Film Talks opened in: 2010
An Unfinished Life (2005)
(After viewing)
by Randy Heffner — March 6, 2010
After watching An Unfinished life, and seeing played out before me its multi-faceted exploration of blaming and forgiveness, I hope I am more senstive to my own hidden issues of blaming. Blaming so insidiously takes root …more »»
Up (2009)
(Before viewing)
by Randy Heffner — February 20, 2010
Charming, fun, and rich, Up takes us on an eventful animated ride watching the late-in-life transformation of Carl Fredricksen. Although the questions explored by the film are not particularly deep, Up’s creative coup …more »»
Up in the Air (2009)
(Before viewing)
by Randy Heffner — February 18, 2010
What if your job had you on the road 322 days a year…traveling alone? What if you spent most of those days firing people? Starting with this bleak relational backdrop, Up in the Air explores hope, stability, …more »»
Winter’s Bone (2010)
(Before viewing)
by Randy Heffner — November 14, 2010
The opening of Winter’s Bone is exquisitely crafted to draw us slowly in from the lightness of country children playing on a trampoline to the core tension of the story. The contrast lends great effect …more »»
