251 of 1001 Movies: The Dead (1987)

There are two reasons to watch this movie, and neither apply to me. If you're a huge John Huston fan, or if you're a fan of the James Joyce short story included in his collection The Dubliners. I've seen some good Huston films, but I wouldn't call myself a fan, and I've only read one Joyce story and it wasn't something that really caught me. So I didn't have a lot really going for me, but for those who enjoy these types of  movies that have a lot of obscure character analysis then this might be one to watch.

Summary: Gretta and Gabriel Conroy area attending a Christmas party that in a way will be an epiphany for them. The dinner is put on by Gabriel's aunts who fill the evening with dancing and singing. Also an array of interesting characters show up including Mr. Brown, Freddy, and an array of other people Aunt Kate and Julia though are the focus of the party though as the guests respect them. There is something brewing though between Gretta and Gabriel that begins to reveal the rockiness of their marriage throughout the evening though.