Episode 49: Manchester by the Sea

This week on Remainders, we discuss the 2016 film Manchester By
the Sea. A story of grief, depression, trauma and confronting the
past, Kenneth Lonergan directs a movie that manages to deal with
these difficult themes while also showing the imperfections in
life and the awkward, sometimes funny moments in between. A case
of realism with a touch of levity, Casey Affleck plays Lee, a man
who upon losing his brother must step into the parental role for
his nephew, played by Lucas Hedges. Both give incredible
performances and let’s the audience feel for their characters as
they are exposed and vulnerable in times of death.


Other topics include best performances by Casey Affleck and
Michelle Williams, Darren’s upcoming Punk Rock & Paintbrushes
at When We Were Young festival, recent and upcoming live shows,
the month of Friday the 13th marathons, and Elvis in the movies.


Songs of the Week


See See Rider by LaVern Baker


Shake Some Action by the Flamin’ Groovies


All songs on the Remainders Jukebox Playlist





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