Thursday, September 13, 2007

Quick Flicks for the week of 9/9/2007



Away From Her By Polley, Sarah
View Windows Media-formatted PreviewFiona and Grant are an Ontario couple who have been married for over 40 years. During the twilight of their years, Grant is forced to face the fact that Fiona's 'forgetfulness' actually is Alzheimer's. After Fiona wanders away and is found, the decision is made for her to go into a nursing home. For the first time in their relationship, they are forced to undergo a separation since this is the nursing home 'no-vistors,' first 30 days policy of a patient's stay. When Grant visits Fiona after the orientation period, he is devastated to find out that not only has she seemingly forgotten him, but she has transferred her affections to another man. As the distance between husband and wife grows, Grant must draw upon his love for Fiona to perform an act of self-sacrifice in order to ensure her happiness.

Jam by Serling, Jan. On a rural mountain highway, a group of strangers have an accident that will change each of their lives. Each group of travelers confront their fears while exploring family, friends, and their futures. Love, death, sex, and other truths are revealed when lives collide.