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Films of Endearment : A Mother, a Son and the Iconic Films That Defined Us by Koresky, Michael, 1979- author is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Films of Endearment : A Mother, a Son and the Iconic Films That Defined Us about?

A Poignant Memoir Of Family, Grief And Resilience About A Young Man, His Dynamic Mother And The Ô80s Movies They Shared Together Michael Koresky's Most Formative Memories Were Simple Ones. A Movie Rental. A Bowl Of Popcorn. And A Few Shared Hours With His Mother. Through The Films They Watched Together, He Gained Insight Into His Mother's Perspective And The Values She Hoped To Instill. Decades Later And Now A Successful Film Critic, Koresky Set Out On A Journey With His Mother To Discover More About Their Shared Cinematic Past. They Rewatched Ten Films, One From Every Year Of The Ô80s, Each Featuring Women In Leading Roles. Films Like 9 To 5, Terms Of Endearment, The Color Purple And Working Girl Played A Powerful Role In Michael's Developing Consciousness As A Gay Man And Helped Solidify An Unspoken Bond Between Mother And Son. Blending Memoir, Film Criticism And Cultural History, Films Of Endearment Is A Reappraisal Of The Most Important And Popular Female-driven Films Of The Era, A Profound Meditation On Loss And Resilience, And A Celebration Of The Special Bond Between Mothers And Their Sons.

Author

Koresky, Michael, 1979- author

Publisher

Torstar Corporation / Harlequin Enterprises Limited

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9781335773791

Rating

4.5 / 5 (30 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14