During a visit to San Antonio in late 2001, I joined my friends, Monica and Debbie, in one of our favorite rituals – going to a movie. The two avid movie fans suggested a film that was newly released at that time. Ever game for new experiences, I agreed to the selection, which starred Judi Dench and Kate Winslet (two of my favorite actresses).
Yet as the movie’s plot unfolded in that darkened theater, I had a feeling of trepidation in viewing what my future might hold. The movie was Iris,...
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