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AFTER THE WEDDING – Review by Diane Carson

August 19, 2019August 25, 2019 Diane Carson 0 Comments after the wedding, bart freundlich, julianne moore, michelle williams, motw, Movie of the Week, susanne bier

With today’s omnipresent information, shadow lives can be discovered and made public, and some decisions merit reconsideration. There are astonishing inequities between rich and poor in the U.S. and India, or almost anywhere in the U.S. But there’s a delicacy needed to presenting ideas for consideration, less can be more. Here the inequity is cast aside as the plot device it is, and the degree of Theresa’s stridency as an abusive boss telegraphs the lack of complexity with added misogyny.

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MOVIE OF THE WEEK August 23, 2019: AFTER THE WEDDING

August 18, 2019December 21, 2019 Jennifer Merin 0 Comments after the wedding, bart freundlich, Cate Marquis, julianne moore, leslie combemale, liz whittemore, loren king, Marilyn Ferdinand., maryann johanson, michelle williams, motw, Movie of the Week, nell minow, nikki baughan, Pam Grady, sandie angulo chen, Sheila Roberts, susan wlosczcyna, susanne bier

Boasting powerful star performances by Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore and a story with big, emotional twists, Bart Freundlich’s “After the Wedding” is a gender-swapped remake of Susanne Bier’s same-named 2006 Danish drama. It’s a thought-provoking look at life choices, legacy, and motherhood that will stick with you after the credits roll.

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AFTER THE WEDDING – Review by Erica Abeel

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 Erica Abeel 0 Comments after the wedding, bart freundlich, julianne moore, michelle williams, susanne bier

In remakes of foreign films American directors sometimes copy the source almost to the letter. Other times they update their own version to reflect current issues. In After the Wedding Bart Freundlich and his team make the worthy effort of tweaking the original to bring women to the forefront. But much of the original’s savor is lost in translation.

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AFTER THE WEDDING – Review by Elizabeth Whittemore

August 12, 2019August 17, 2019 Liz Whittemore 0 Comments after the wedding, bart freundlich, julianne moore, michelle williams, motw, Movie of the Week

Secrets only lead to heartbreak. After The Wedding is a stunning gender-swap remake putting the focus on mothers. A spotlight is shown upon the choices a woman makes in both career and as a caretaker. This film has a beautiful commentary on generational relationships as well as the steps we take to maintain image and peace. The cast is truly phenomenal and the cinematography breathtaking. After The Wedding is a relatable story from every angle. The path of our lives cannot be controlled no matter how hard we try.