Page 2 February 11, 2021 Entertainment Olivia Cooke and Jack O’Connell Fall In and Out of Love–And Consciousness–in Little Fish By Morgan Rojas for cinemacy.com While Little Fish is, at its heart, a sci-fi romance, its central story of a devastating virus causing irreversible damage to its affected has become less “science fiction” and more accurately the bizarre reality in which we live. Based on the short story by Aja Gabel, Little Fish–directed by Chad Hartigan–is a sensitive and thought-provoking independent film that sparks nostalgia for simpler times. Little Fish is a story about falling in love and falling out of consciousness, of waking up one morning and not recognizing the love of your life. Newlyweds Emma (Olivia Cooke) and Jude (Jack O’Connell) have a steady relationship–a true “us against the world” outlook–but even their bond isn’t immune to the newly discovered virus causing catastrophic symptoms. NIA (also known as Neuro-Inflammatory Affliction) is a wicked virus that attacks the brain and causes permanent memory loss. Some lose it all at once, others fade slowly. And Jude, regrettably, is fading away slowly. Without a cure and complete memory loss inevitable, Emma and Jude take it upon themselves to recreate the moments from their love story in the hopes of prolonging his conscious mind. Cue the polaroids with notes written on the back, daily walks around the neighborhood, and tattooing a little fish on their feet–symbolic of their deeply felt love for each other–all serving as Emma’s ways of recording everything she can to cherish the present moment. Much like Jude’s slow progression towards the unfamiliar, Little Fish feels like a slow and somber drip of passing time. It’s heavy and heartbreaking, matching the grim outlook of our protagonist. However, Olivia Cooke and Jack O’Connell give passionate performances that allow us to connect. Set to a sweeping score by composer Keegan Dewitt, Little Fish embraces its dark undertones. Even the title alone has an ironic ring to it, as it’s commonly believed that fish have a memory span of 30 seconds, their forgetfulness being their weakness. As we’re all still in the thick of fighting through the emotional hardships of our collective COVID pandemic, Little Fish holds up a mirror and asks how we can better remember the moments that are important to us. It’s not possible to put time in a bottle, but we all have those moments that were so special, you wish you could relive them again and again (for most of us, that moment is anytime pre-March 2020). Little Fish, now available On Demand and at Cinelounge Drive-In Hollywood, encourages us to treat memories as sacred gifts because life without memory is no life at all. • Film Review Little Fish, courtesy IFC Films. Morgan Rojas Your Neighborhood Therapist Dear Neighborhood Therapist, I am experiencing a high level of anxiety that I think is partly connected to my job, and maybe of course everything else that is happening in the world right now. Are there specific tools that I should use in order not to feel so terrible? – Fix Me Please, El Segundo Dear Fix Me Please, This is one of the most frequent requests I receive, and I fear that I often disappoint people with my answer, which is this: it is likely to be no more helpful for me to suggest tools to manage anxiety than it would be for you to research it yourself. Read some articles and watch some videos, and see what works for you. I know that is not a satisfying answer, but unfortunately the self-help industry has trained us to believe that the problems of life all have “solutions” if we just “work on ourselves.” But what would happen if I, a trained professional and supposed “expert,” were to recommend some tools and coping mechanisms that didn’t work for you? I suspect it would only make the anxiety seem worse, with a feeling of, “I’m not even capable of helping myself, or maybe I’m beyond help.” You might feel bad, but you’d be in good company: “tools” do not work for everyone! Many do not find meditation, mindfulness practices, positive self-talk or any other kind of self-help very helpful at all. Self-help is an industry. It is designed to separate you from your money. Self help gurus tell you their methods should work (and thus implying that it’s your fault they do not) is far more profitable than saying, “Buy this book. 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Over half of the survey respondents (56%) reported that their finances have been negatively affected, with 58% of those families using their savings more than expected, 43% putting off big purchases and 29% leaning on credit cards. Financial setbacks like job loss have caused many families to seek alternatives to help pay for college costs. While you’re planning for your child’s education, it’s important to figure these additional costs into your overall financial picture. Paying for college is not just about tuition, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for additional expenses - and know your options for reducing those costs or covering them. 1) Room and Board Paying for a dorm room and meal plan is a big part of student expenses. For freshman year, some schools don’t allow students to live off-campus. Make sure to find out the rules for schools your son or daughter is applying to and discuss your family’s preferences. Some students may choose to live offcampus and rent an apartment. 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