kayc Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I just watched this...although it is several years old, I had never seen it. It's about a man who loses his wife of 42 years. The things he discovers after her death...to the reconciling of it all, a journey of self-discovery. His story is not like mine and George's, for we had a great marriage and neither of us took each other for granted, we showed love to each other and had great communication. But in most marriages, there are some secrets, maybe big, maybe small, but we discover some of those private things after our spouse's death. And we deal with it. This movie had humor, it had poignant parts, it may evoke some tears, but I think it was well done. We discover, if we do not realize before, that we miss our spouse so very much and they are irreplaceable. And we have to rediscover or invent ourselves. Somehow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I agree with you, Kay ~ I loved this film, and I think when chosen carefully and intentionally, movies can be a very useful tool for all of us. About Schmidt is listed among several others I've categorized here: Grief Observed: Using Movies to Move through Grief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queeniemary Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Kay and Marty, I too loved this film, which I saw several years ago. Think I will get it and watch it again. I remember it being a great movie then, but that was before my life changed forever. I think I would watch it now from a much different perspective. Kay, thanks for reminding me about it. Mary (Queeniemary) in Arkansas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltC Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Try this link - http://www.youtube.c...h?v=BXBBWX4GR-w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Marty - I would add "A Single Man" to this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsha Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thank you, Kay - I'll look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbeachbum Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 WaltC, Beautiful and touching. Thank you for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I agree with you, Mary, about watching About Schmidt again. I saw it a long time ago also and it touched me then. Time to see if Netflix has it and watch it through new eyes. Thanks for the video reminder of the movie, WaltC. I know it also depicts very real feelings that all of us here have experienced and are experiencing. Peace, Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwaynecg Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Dear Kay, I remember watching that movie with Pauline, years ago. It was a great movie, and now you can almost see yourself like a mirror of what we all battle everyday, and how today it still relates to our own travels through, grief, and the start of this new but different life, that we all are faced with on this place. God Bless, my Dear friend, Kay, I thank you for the memory of happy times in our life. Dwayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queeniemary Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Mary, yep Netflix has it, I put it on my instant Q for the TV. My friends Tom and Dana (both have lost spouses) will be here Friday nite for chili, and a little sitting by the chiminea outside. Think we might watch it. Mary (Queeniemary) in Arkansas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfh Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks, Mary. I will put it in my queue also. I remember the loneliness of that movie...awgh...so real now. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (Marsha, we've just added A Single Man to the list ~ thank you for the suggestion. I agree ~ it's a great movie!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'll have to look for "A Single Man"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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