Jennifer Horgan: How come Hollywood kills off mothers so fathers can shine?
The underlying message in these films is that while the death of the mother is tough, it makes you stronger. It is anti-socialist messaging at its most manipulative
Emily Blunt, left, and John Krasinski pose with the character 'Blue' at the premiere of If in New York. (Picture: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Jennifer Horgan is a teacher, poet and columnist living in Cork City. Her areas of interest include justice, arts and culture, gender equality and care.
What is summer without another family film that starts with the death of a mother?
If is a likeable adventure about rediscovering imaginary friends, written and directed by the similarly likeable John Krasinski. It’s far from perfect but it’s got some highlights — like one commanding performance from Cork’s own Fiona Shaw.
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