The Banshees of Inisherin and the Book of John.

 Off the coast of Ireland-1923.

In the Banshees of Inisherin, Colin Farrell  gives a career capping performance  (and he’s only 46.) I’ve been thinking that Austin Butler (ELVIS) was a lock for best actor Oscar, but now it’s a toss up.  Costar Brendan Gleeson, can always be counted on to give solid work - it seems some people are just born to be on the stage. (Gleeson’s scenes in the confessional booth are exceptional..)Without being a spoiler the movie revolves around two men that are lifelong friends one day - but not the next..( No other actor, except possibly deCaprio can steeple their eyebrows like Farrell..You can watch his heart breaking on his face..)

You soon recognize that the film is about choices- how we all make them, and invariably some of these choices will be tragic ones..Banshees is…Different..It’s not for everyone, but it’s very powerful..

( When a film makes me say out loud “Oh.No” it’s got me..)

At one point you’ll wonder, like I did, is it going to be an eye for an eye? You will laugh and you’ll probably cry..

Town Constable - “Old Man McGill stabbed his wife six times last night..”

Ms. Reardon - “And did she die, Pater?”

Constable - “Aye, she died..He didn’t stab her with a spoon..”

You realize that true friendship brings happiness, but it also brings blood and pain, and that is the cost for caring, but what is the cost of living without it?

You find yourself hoping that friendship can transcend and overcome any barrier in it’s way - now go watch the movie..

Streaming on HBO MAX - Satisfaction guaranteed or price of admission free. (6 Kleenex..)

“For each man kills the thing he loves, the coward with a kiss -the brave man with a sword..”

Ballad of Reading Gaol.     Oscar Wilde

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“Whiskey bottles, brand new cars-

oak tree you’re in my way.”    Lynyrd Skynyrd

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The Wedding Party             The book of John

2:2-3 And Jesus was called to the wedding party in Cana, Galilee, where his mother was.

2:5  And his mother said unto the servants,”Whatever he tells you to do - do it.”

2:7  Jesus said unto them, “Fill the water pots with water.” And they did so, to the brim..

2:8  And then Jesus told them, “ Now draw out some and take it to the Governor of the wedding feast.” And so they did..

2:9  And when the ruler of the feast tasted the water - made wine, he knew not how it could have happened..( But the servants knew!) The Governor called for the bridegroom..

2:10  And said unto him - “Everyone serves the good stuff at the beginning of any feast, then when all the guests are well drunk, you switch it out with the cheap stuff..But YOU have kept serving the good wine!”

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1 John 2:15-17    For if a man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him..For everything in the world- the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the lust of pride comes not from the Father, but from the world..The world and all it’s desires will pass away, but whosoever does the will of God shall live forever..

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Moon River wider than a mile, I’m crossing you in style someday.

Oh dream maker, you heartbreaker, wherever you’re going, I’m going your way.

Two drifters off to see the world, there’s such a lot of world to see.

We’re after the same rainbow’s end, waiting round the bend, my huckleberry friend,

Moon River - and me.

Andy Williams

JBS Blackheart            Thank you friend-reader