THE FATHER – Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for his heartbreaking portrayal of an elderly man sinking into the dark abyss of dementia. His performance is brilliant. Olivia Colman is equally superb as his daughter. I had to be in the right frame of mind to finally watch this film because I knew it was going to be a depressing trip into the void we all fear. It did not disappoint. This piece is a brutally honest, gut wrenching depiction of a world where we no longer know ourselves or our surroundings and the folks in it. If you are up for the ride, it is well worth your time. Cheers! No boyfriends or girlfriends.