ESSIE SPEAKS OF DESPERATION

Not the most fun topic in the world you might say. Then again, where would the cinema sector be today if it had to focus only on things that were "fun"? Desperation is one of the most human emotions, we all feel it at some point in our lives and it's good to talk about it. Especially when there are films that speak so eloquently and beautifully.
Desperation may come in many different forms. We may be struck down by a major catastrophe, a natural disaster or a mishap in our family perhaps. Or we may just happen to take a couple of wrong turns and end up in a dark place where the only way out is taking a deep breath and charging through somewhere even darker... At that moment we raise our heads to the sky and search for the strength to keep us going. Luckily, the human spirit is an extraordinary thing so usually we do carry on, for better or for worse. Because, again perhaps luckilly, one thing and one thing only is guaranteed in this life. Change. And the odds are things will change for the better some time soon.
The films this week are by no means easy watching guys and dolls, but then again, not everything in life does come easy. And I can promise you that you will feel emotional after watching these two. But you will not regret it.

happy viewing,
Essie