Pieces of April
What, you might rightly ask, qualifies me, a man, to write about movies featuring mothers and daughters? Well, first of all, I am the father of six daughters so I know how complex the relationship between mothers and daughters can be. It’s tough to catch their nuisances on film, so here are my favorite mother and daughter films.
I like watching artists grow in their craft. Katie Holmes has come a long way. Even if the film is just OK, she usually delivers. I first saw the young actress in Wonder Boys in a small part, playing a misguided college student. She worked her signature smile well.
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Here are a few movies about Thanksgiving and the dysfunctional family—both how we survive them and how they inspire us.
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