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M IS S O U RI’ S B ES T K EP T SEC RE T S T Y LE + B E AU T Y EC O - F RI EN D LY AC T IVE WE AR LI F E + C U LTU R E H OW D O ES YO U R G ARD EN G R OW?

LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2021 PUBLISHER

Kelley Lamm | kelley.lamm@lifestylepubs.com Gordon Montgomery gordon.montgomery@lifestylepubs.com

Nature & Beauty

Margo Cooper | margo.cooper@lifestylepubs.com

APRIL BRINGS US CLOSER TO NATURE AND WITH IT GREENER GRASS,

Rachel Chrisman

BUDDING SPRING FLOWERS, AND WONDERFUL WARMER TEMPERATURES.

L AYO UT DESIGNER

ACCO UNT MANAGER

AD DESIGNER

Emily Lisenbee

It also brings beauty to our annual Eco issue.

An eco-friendly lifestyle means living a life that is environmentally friendly where everyone works toward protecting and conserving nature and polluting less… by recycling as much as possible and conserving water and fuel, thus reducing the carbon footprint.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Julie Brown Patton, Kathleen Kaiser, Judy Peters, Victoria Babu, Linda Jarrett CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Meg Frederick, Gordon Montgomery, Jeff Brockmeyer, Hayley Hyer

That can also mean designing landscaping to your home and including a sustainable garden and plenty of trees. You can find tips for that on page 24.

And what better way to enjoy spring than to take a road trip to Echo Bluffs State Park near Eminence? Read all about this Ozarks treasure on page 14. While you’re there, look for the local herds of beautiful wild horses.

Closer to home, be sure to check out one of the newest additions to The Streets of St. Charles…Napoli III, for some Southern Italian fare like no other. We’re just

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

elated that Kye Pietoso finally made it to St. Charles with the opening of his

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

family’s third Napoli restaurant.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

An eco-friendly lifestyle means driving less and walking or bicycling more, and eco-

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

friendly active wear so get out and enjoy the fresh spring air at the numerous parks

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and trails in St. Charles and St. Louis County. And when you’re ready for a rest, we hope you enjoy relaxing with this issue of Chesterfield Lifestyle.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 14 Missouri's Best Kept Secret Get Away From It All at Echo Bluffs State Park For An Unforgettable Experience

20 Eco-Friendly Yoga Activewear Company's Gear Stands For Noble 'Saving The Earth' Cause

24 How Does Your Garden Grow?

Your garden can not only be beautiful but can make a positive impact on our planet

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30 Restaurateurs Pietoso's Trio New Napoli III Italian Restaurant Opens In St. Charles County

24 DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10

Around Town

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Road Trip

20 Trend Setter 24 Locally Owned 30 Hot Spot 34 Page Turners 37 DIY 42 Lifestyle Calendar 45 Realty Report 46 Back Stage

GOOD TIMES 1.

Ever Witnessed An Octopus Gender Reveal?

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station recently mourned the natural death of Giant Pacific Octopus, Fluffy. To welcome a new octopus, biologists hosted a gender reveal at the St. Louis Wheel through a light-show with pink/blue color themes before showcasing the one. It was the first time the Wheel show was performed for an animal. Met new Loki yet?

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1. Loki | 2. Fluffy

Ascension Catholic Students Back To School In Chesterfield "Gator" students in kindergarten through eighth grade are back busily addressing homework and community service projects at Ascension Catholic School, a Chesterfield-based co-educational elementary facility founded in 1941. The school is affiliated with the Catholic Education Office of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Photos courtesy of Ascension.

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SAFETY TOWN IN CHESTERFIELD RETURNS IN 2021 Safety Town is a nationally recognized preschool safety program that teaches 4 to 6 year-olds about a variety of safety issues, including 911/police, fire safety, animal safety, bicycle safety, water safety, school bus safety, playground safety and stranger danger. The program includes classroom activities, as well as hands-on activities both out-

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side and in the miniature Safety Town city. It is hosted and staffed by the Chesterfield Police Department.

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The program is conducted for six different, two-week sessions: + Session 1: June 7-18 (10 a.m. to noon) + Session 2: June 7-18 (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) + Session 3: June 21 to July 2 (10 a.m.

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TEACHERS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE More than 100 educators were acknowledged through Emerson's 31st annual Excellence in Teaching Awards program, which recognizes classroom instructors as selected by their schools' administrators.

The program exists to honor teachers for their accomplishments and dedication to students and the teaching profession. It began in St. Louis in 1989.

Among this year's local teacher recipients

were

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Farrar,

Marquette High, and Karen Rosewell, Living Water Academy.

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HONORING THREE DECADES OF POLICE WORK Chesterfield Police Department's records clerk Marlene Jennings is celebrating 30 years with the department.

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department running efficiently and effectively. Her colleagues indicate she's the person that others look to for guidance, and has always supported “her” officers without hesitation.

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ST. LUKE’S COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC RELOCATES TO CHESTERFIELD MALL St. Luke’s Hospital officials at press

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time had planned to relocate the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic from its campus to the upper level of Chesterfield Mall near Macy’s by early- to mid-April.

While vaccination demand continues to outpace supply, the larger space at Chesterfield Mall offers more flexibility for St. Luke’s to increase its vaccination capacity and better serve the community as vaccine supply increases over time.

Vaccine doses are administered by appointment only to individuals on St. Luke’s waiting list in the populations currently eligible to receive the vaccine

Services available include in-office, virtual, and curbside appointments

in Missouri. St. Luke’s spokespersons indicate the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is unable to accommodate walk-in requests. If an individual is not in a population currently eligible to receive the vaccine, they still are encouraged to pre-register. When they become eligible to receive the vaccine, St. Luke’s will send them an appointment invitation via email if the vaccine clinic has

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Missouri's Best Kept Secret

Echo Bluff Lodge

“I f you’re a n outdoor enthusiast, th is is def i n itely the place to be.”

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SIDERED THE BEST-KEPT SECRET IN THE OZARKS. Missouri State Parks officials bought the property in 2013,

The Timbuktu Campground has 60 full-service sites for recreational vehicles and 22 walk-ins for tent campers.

and under the direction of Gov. Jay Nixon, Echo Bluffs State Park

Steps away from the lodge is Sinking Creek, which is a

was born. The 330-acre park has more than four miles of hiking

stream perfect for wading and relaxing, but deep enough in

and mountain biking trails. The Current River Trail adds another

spots for swimming and snorkeling. Float trips are available

eight miles, with the adjacent 64,000-acre Roger Pryor Pioneer

from nearby outfitters, and guests can experience Sinking

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A herd of wild horses roams the lands surrounding the Current and Jack’s Fork Rivers, and lucky visitors get chances to see them.

“We’re out in the middle of nowhere, and if you want a nice facility with the amenities of the city, this is the place to come and unwind,” says Stefan Mendes, general manager for Guest Services, Inc., who manages the park.

“If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, this is definitely the place to be,” adds Jo Small, sales manager who handles weddings, family reunions and corporate events.

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“IT’S VITAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE LANDSCAPING FOR THE DESIGN TO FIT THE LIFESTYLE OF THE HOMEOWNER.” M&P LANDSCAPING HAS PROVIDED THE ST. LOUIS AREA

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mercial or residential landscaping project.

tated? Is it shady or sunny? What is the soil like? These are just a few

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questions of the many that need to be answered before designing.”

M&P’s next step is to determine plant choice--again, taking into

“It’s vital for the success of the landscaping for the design to fit the

consideration the site conditions and the way the homeowners will

lifestyle of the homeowner. For example, you might not want to plant

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“MORE AND MORE, PEOPLE ARE REQUESTING VEGETABLE GARDENS, FRUIT TREES AND OTHER EDIBLE PLANTS BE PART OF THEIR LANDSCAPE.”

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MULCHING: creates low-maintenance, healthy gardens; prevents soil drying out, suppresses weeds, moderates soil temperature, adds nutrients, prevents erosion.

different tastes in the foods they wish to grow,” says Teresa.

Food produced in a sustainable garden is rich in both nutrients and taste. And, sustainable gardening aims at gardening in an eco-friendly way. It’s about giving back to Mother Nature by using organic growing methods that use less chemicals and “greener” alternatives when gardening, reducing its impact on the environment.

M&P landscapers say they try to incorporate as many water conservation and soil preparation practices as possible into garden designs. One way to do that is with the use of plants that are native to the region. It’s easier to grow and sustain these plants because they’re already suited to

WATERING: slowly soak root area with hose at least 3 times/ week (trees 15 minutes, shrubs 5 minutes); move mulch away from plants to check soil moisture and adjust watering accordingly.

the local rainfall, soil and climate. Industry experts confirm native plants require less effort and less water to maintain and grow. Also, growing native plants aid in the preservation of regional birds and insects by providing food and shelter for them.

Instead of using chemical herbicides, one can use organic methods to control weeds and pests.

Many believe that certain beneficial insects are nature’s perfect way of controlling pests without using harmful chemicals. These insects eat caterpillars, mites, aphids and other bugs that consume plants, and they’re harmless to pets and people. Ladybugs, for example, are not only cute and considered to

PLANTING TREES: helps store carbon from the atmosphere into the soil; also helps cool home down in the summer.

be good luck, but they also love eating aphids.

M&P Landscaping can advise on all of these, and more, sustainable gardening techniques, so gardens can be beautiful while also conserving resources and actually making positive impacts on our planet.

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HOT SPOT

RESTAURATEURS PIETOSO'S TRIO

NEW NAPOLI III ITALIAN RESTAURANT OPENS IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY

A NEWLY OPENED SISTER RESTAURANT OF FAMED CAFÉ NAPOLI IN CLAYTON AND NAPOLI 2 IN TOWN AND COUNTRY GAVE THE PIETOSO FAMILY THEIR VERY OWN ‘BIG THREE.’ Napoli III at 1450 Beale in the Streets of St. Charles development now serves Southern Italian fare from both dried and house-made la pästə.

Kye Pietoso summarizes the new menu as “fresh seafood, prime steaks, handmade

pasta

and

everyone’s

favorite traditional dishes.” Appetizers include arancini, eggplant parmesan, calamari,

beef

carpaccio,

toasted

ravioli, as well as veal and beef meatballs. Five salads are available, featuring one with fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella and balsamic glaze. Chicken and veal dishes are served three ways and in two portion sizes, he adds.

Salmon, scallops, sea bass and shrimp-lobster scampi lead the seafood offerings. Three steak options include special sauces’ options.

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NAPOLI III ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF NAPOLI III

& GORDON MONTGOMERY

AMBIANCE

Gold spirals, pendant globes, black drums and a dramatic gold ribbon chandelier surround diners. The

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An outside sidewalk patio adds another 18 seats.

BRUNCH Napoli III's brunches on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. were immediately popular. Ask about their Pink Rose Latte.

SUPERB SERVICE With a wine list showcasing 100 selections, customers have raved about the well-paced and tailored service. For private dining of meetings or social occasions, call 636.757.3418 for availability.

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Victoria's Book 01 Club

The Glass Hotel, by Emily St. John Mandel, is the fifth

novel by the Canadian writer, who takes readers on a journey of two separate events that expose the collapse of an international Ponzi scheme and follow the mysterious disappearance of a woman from a ship at sea. Emily’s last

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book, Station Eleven (2014), now is broadly acknowledged as an eerie oracle of the coronavirus crisis, where the writer prophetically imagined a world ravaged by a hyper-lethal form of swine flu. A handful of quietly placed clues suggest that The Glass Hotel exists in the same universe as Station Eleven, in a time before the outbreak.

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LIBRARY, PAPERBACK AND DIGITAL VERSIONS HAVE THEIR PLACE, TOO. They’re easier to carry and lighter on the pocketbook. Here are two best-selling books now out in paperback, audio or digital.

The Girl With The Louding Voice, by Abi Daré, is the fictional story of a Nigerian teen girl named Adunni, who grows up in a rural village and dreams of getting an education so she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself. The novel opens on the morning her father informs 1. Author Emily St. John Mandel's latest book is now in paperback and digital release 2. Abi Daré’s debut novel is a story about heartbreak and perseverance

her that to support the family, she’s to become the local taxi driver’s third wife. The feisty, smart-talking Adunni’s resulting determination to stay in school and become a teacher sets her on a collision course with the rest of her village, where girls’ lives are defined by marriage.

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GET INSPIRED EAT + DRINK SHOP LOCAL City Lifestyle YOUR DIGITAL DESTINATION FOR LOCAL LIVING

DIY

Benefits of a

chemical-free home

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO TURN YOUR HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL-FREE? It's not as hard as you might think!

We hear a lot about the dangers of chemical ingredients, but it's easy to ignore all of the warnings and keep using our favorite products.

When you don't know of a better alternative, it's just what you do!

However, all of those ingredients add up and can make a big difference in your health, as well as the health of your family and pets.

The products that are most important to swap out depend on your lifestyle and what you use the most.

If your little ones are eating food right off of the counter, you might consider the ingredients from the cleaner you just used to wipe it down and start by switching to a natural method.

ARTICLE BY HAYLEY HYER

If you have sensitive skin, you might start by taking inventory of your beauty and personal care products to see what you can replace.

To get you started, here are three DIY products that you can make yourself for your chemical-free home.

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DIY Scented Body Moisturizer Just like a new candle can brighten your day, a shimmery scented lotion can make you feel like a queen. The only problem is all of the artificial fragrances, alcohols, dyes, and other chemicals that your skin is absorbing from that bottle.

There are some cleaner options such as unscented lotions, but that's a lot less fun. This DIY moisturizer allowed you to customize your own scent while still treating your skin the best you can.

The key ingredient? Olive oil! Yes, any bottle of olive oil from your kitchen works. Pour some in a smaller bottle and add several drops of your favorite essential oils.

Olive oil is super hydrating, feels great, and will make you question why you ever used lotion in the first place. Plus it's safe for your whole body. Just be mindful of the essential oils you choose. Some types—such as peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oils—cause a cooling effect and can feel uncomfortable if it gets on your face or other sensitive areas.

DIY Counter Cleaner: Safe for Granite + Marble!

You probably know that vinegar is a great natural cleaner for most surfaces.

Unfortunately, it can be pretty damaging to delicate countertops made from granite or marble. Here's a DIY cleaning spray that's safe for any type of counters you have!

Ingredients + Rubbing alcohol + Dish soap

+ Essential Oils + Water

Directions In a plastic or glass spray bottle, mix one part alcohol with one part water. Add several drops of dish soap and whichever essential oils you would like to add for your desired scent.

Shake it up each time you use it as the ingredients will tend to separate. Although it's natural and safe, still avoid spraying directly on your skin as the alcohol and dish soap can dry you out.

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DIY Laundry Scent Enhancer If you have ever added those popular scent beads to your load of laundry before, you know how lovely it is to pull your amazingly scented clothes out of the dryer.

The funny thing about a product like that is it truly has no purpose other than adding a good smell, but it does add lots of chemicals to your daily life!

There's a safer and more beneficial way to make your clothes smell heavenly. Try this DIY scent enhancer with your next load of laundry and put it to the test.

Ingredients 3 parts Epsom Salt + 1 part Baking Soda + Essential Oils

Directions Mix your ingredients together in a jar or canister and scoop about ¼ cup directly into the washer basin before adding the clothes—just like you would with scented beads. Continue with your laundry like normal.

Learn More

While these three recipes give you a great start, that's definitely not all you can do to kick the chemicals out of your home. For more information on starting a chemical-free household, you can browse online resources such as ChemFreeCom.com or find a social media group to join with like-minded people who have some experience from their own trial and error. If you get overwhelmed, remember that you don't have to get rid of all chemicals in one day. Every swap you make is something to celebrate!

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3 CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLOSSOM BOLT & SPROUT SPRINT 161 Long Road, Chesterfield

APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

The 4th Annual Blossom Bolt and Sprout Sprint features 5K and 10K out

and back courses. The Chamber also hosts a half-mile Children's Fun Run

for ages 10 and under. The event is sponsored by Orange Theory

Fitness and Bayer CropScience.

Event benefits Maryville University's Walker Scottish Rite Clinic. For questions or to register, contact nora@ chesterfieldmochamber.com or call 636.532.3399.

15 "ALMOST, MAINE" SPRING PLAY Marquette High School

Synopsis: "On a cold, clear, moonless night in winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the starfilled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways." Play to be held nightly April 15-17.

17 INTRO TO FISHING Central Park

This free class is for children 5 to 12 years years old. Kids will learn basics, such as how to tie a hook on the line, add bobbers and perform proper casting techniques. Fishing poles will be provided, but participants can bring their own. Some fishing time included. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children. Register at

Chesterfield.MO.US/Intro-to-

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LIVE. SHOP. WORK. DINE.

SPRING CLEANING SALE AT FAUST PARK

Faust Historic Village, Chesterfield

Clean out the garage, empty the basement and raise some extra cash.

Vendors must reserve their space in advance by calling 314.615.8328.

While it's free admission to shop, the fees for sellers are $20 per uncovered space or $30 for covered space.

21 VIRTUAL STORY TIME

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park

Join an online reading of the book Frog on a Log? by authors Kes Gray and Jim Field. Peppered with catchy rhymes, this fun, educational read-aloud story helps teach phonics and shows young readers (aged 3 to 5 years) that every animal has a special place to sit in life. Call 636.458.3813 for details.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER SERIES - RECYCLING EFFECTIVELY AND RIGHT

Monthly yoga, market, concerts and more!

Streets of St. Charles is your destination for boutique shopping, amazing restaurants, entertainment & events!

Central Park

This free, 1-hour session will be hosted at the West pavilion for all ages. A Republic Services, Inc. representative

will

speak

about all things recycling, including new rules and what items can truly be recycled. Republic Services is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal; they operate in 42 states. Reservations required at 636.812.9500 or olderadults@ chesterfield.mo.us.

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Observe art unfold at events (times vary) hosted by local businesses and

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galleries. More than 100 artists are anticipated to attend, scattered about

Defiance, New Melle and Augusta to

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REALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Brandywine

$175,000

$168,000

96%

15

2

2

White Plains

$269,000

$285,000

106%

4

4

3

Meadowbrook Farm

$275,000

$285,000

104%

4

3

3

Forest Ridge Manor

$294,900

$297,000

101%

36

3

3

Biddy Morris Estate

$299,000

$299,000

100%

1

2

2

White Gate Farms Estates

$369,500

$374,500

101%

52

4

2.5

Greenfield Village

$390,000

$376,000

96%

48

4

2.5

Woodfield

$430,000

$430,000

100%

0

2

3

Greenfield Village

$399,900

$431,000

108%

6

4

2.5

Mansions at Spyglass Summit

$530,000

$495,000

93%

107

3

3.5

Claymont Woods

$499,900

$525,000

105%

3

4

3.5

Picardy

$550,000

$542,000

99%

38

3

3.5

Brookhill Estates

$649,900

$665,500

102%

3

4

2.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from February 1 - February 28, 2021. Source: MLS system.

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BACK STAGE RATED PG-13 - 1 HR. 37 MINS. - STARRING ANTHONY HOPKINS AND OLIVIA COLMAN

ARTICLE KATHLEEN KAISER

5 STAR REVIEW O F TH E FATH E R AS NONE OF US ARE ESCAPING OUR OWN EVOLUTION

TOWARD

THE

TWILIGHT

YEARS—WHETHER WE WANT TO FACE THIS REALIZATION OR NOT--WE HOPE AND PRAY THAT DEMENTIA WON’T CREEP IN, ROBBING US OF THE LIFE WE ONCE KNEW. Welcome to the heart-wrenching premise behind director and writer Florian Zeller’s latest creation: The Father.

As we meet Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), he’s struggling to understand why his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman) is always hovering, as he’s perfectly fine, living alone in his exquisite flat in the heart of London.

Torn on what to do, because her father’s mental state seems to be diminishing quickly over a few

Center: Anthony Hopkins as Anthony in THE FATHER. Photo by Sean Gleason.

Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.

months, Anne attempts to bring in an aide to assist her father with his daily routine. Enamored initially by his new aide Laura (Imogen Poots), Anthony seems

This film literally draws you into the insanity of dementia,

to be pleased with having a fresh face with whom

and how it starts to rob elderly of any sense of reality, forcing

to converse. But just as quickly as his excitement

them to live in a constant state of confusion, with no means of

for this new arrangement began, it meets with its

escape. Brilliantly acted by Academy award winner Anthony

demise. Anthony is sure that Anne and Laura both

Hopkins, whose performance definitely warrants all the acco-

have ulterior motives, and just want to get rid of him.

lades it received throughout this year’s awards season. Olivia

As Anne struggles with what’s the best thing to

Colman also gives an exceptional performance within her role

do for her father and his safety in his present state

as the daughter, who painfully must decide what’s the best

of mind, she, too, comes to the realization that nei-

course of action to care for her father, as best she can. When

ther she, nor her father, are equipped to face all the

you add in the wonderful performances by Imogen Poots and

uncertainties that lie ahead.

Mark Gatiss as well, The Father becomes one of the most

Mentally captivating throughout, Florian brings this very painful scenario of real life to a pinnacle in

exceptional films of the year, totally warranting taking the time to view it on streaming services immediately.

moviemaking, as viewers find themselves as confused as the characters on screen--as to what is real--or what’s actually happening in the dementia-filled mind of The Father.

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