Your analysis of the Oscar nominations and "missed" nominations are so true Ivan.
I wish Hard Truths was there.....but it isn't.
Your "Sounder" analysis is also spot on! Your writing of that scene actually brought it to life in my head. What a beautiful write-up, your words trigger the imagination.
Man, I wish you were in a published weekly paper, they don't have too many writers like you amongst their staff anymore.
Keep it up Ivan! You are at the top and going higher!
Steven, I'm overwhelmed by your kind words. Not sure I'm worthy of them. I'm pleased the "Sounder" reference worked for you. I'm not sure how many people remember that remarkable movie. It quickly leaped to my mind, so I wanted to let readers know. Glad I helped you re-imagine that stunning scene. It's a classic. I share your regret about the omission of "Hard Truths" in the Oscar race. Extremely frustrating.
Thanks so much. I knew it was a reach, since a lot of people may not have seen or remember "Sounder". But Tyson's was an indelible performance, and Torres' sits beautifully alongside it. Two wives enduring a wronged husband's absence. That's powerful.
Your analysis of the Oscar nominations and "missed" nominations are so true Ivan.
I wish Hard Truths was there.....but it isn't.
Your "Sounder" analysis is also spot on! Your writing of that scene actually brought it to life in my head. What a beautiful write-up, your words trigger the imagination.
Man, I wish you were in a published weekly paper, they don't have too many writers like you amongst their staff anymore.
Keep it up Ivan! You are at the top and going higher!
Steven, I'm overwhelmed by your kind words. Not sure I'm worthy of them. I'm pleased the "Sounder" reference worked for you. I'm not sure how many people remember that remarkable movie. It quickly leaped to my mind, so I wanted to let readers know. Glad I helped you re-imagine that stunning scene. It's a classic. I share your regret about the omission of "Hard Truths" in the Oscar race. Extremely frustrating.
Iván, another fantastic review! Love the way you use the Cicely Tyson role and film’s story for comparison.
Thanks so much. I knew it was a reach, since a lot of people may not have seen or remember "Sounder". But Tyson's was an indelible performance, and Torres' sits beautifully alongside it. Two wives enduring a wronged husband's absence. That's powerful.