A GHOST STORY – aptly named and misleading at the same time, this piece is not what the title suggests. It’s not a ghost story, it’s a ghost’s story. One which poignantly asks us to consider the meaning of life and death. At times achingly slow, and yet somehow appropriately paced, I was often thinking, “I get it, let’s get on with it,” especially in the beginning scenes that seemed to be dealing honestly with issues in real time. I was tempted to turn it off, but resisted because I wanted to understand the message of the film. The longer I watched it, the more I wanted the meaning revealed and the more it eluded me. That is until the group scene where many of the questions we all have about life and death where pondered. I began to see the bigger picture (and actually agree with much of it) as the story delved into the heartbreaking emotions of grief and loneliness. I still don’t completely understand some of what transpired, including the ending, although I have a general idea. But the film has stuck with me for several days now as I’ve mulled it over. That in itself speaks volumes. I’ve also learned in the time since that it won critical acclaim in 2017 and an award at Sundance. That doesn’t necessarily count for anything, but I think in this case it might. I’m glad I watched it, even if I’m left confused about some details within it. A toast! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.