Page 2 November 30, 2017
Film Review
Rapturous Call Me By Your Name
Is a Sunshine-Soaked Love Story
By Morgan Rojas
for www.cinemacy.com
“Is it better to speak, or to die?” These
are the words Mrs. Pearlman reads aloud
to her son, Elio (Timothée Chalamet) and
her husband from the love story about a
prince who doesn’t know whether or not to
express his love to the princess–the love of
his life–or not. Lounging about in the living
room of their 17th Century vacation villa in
Northern Italy, the Pearlman family takes in
the endless summer afternoon of 1983. The
prince’s quandary is the same one felt by young
Elio when exchange student Oliver (Armie
Hammer) comes to stay with the family in
Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, Call Me By
Your Name–a beautiful film of discovery and
pure love, and one of the best films of the year.
The summer will be a transformational
one for the intelligent, but still boyish 17-yearold
Elio, who spends his afternoons studying
classical piano sheet music and reading novels.
His academic parents may have been able to
culture him on the finer things in life regarding
art and history. However, Elio finds himself
inexperienced when it comes to understanding
his feelings and own sexuality. It is only when
his father’s 24-year-old American intern, Oliver,
arrives at their family’s home to study for the
summer that Elio is awakened to the feelings
of pure love and desire for the very first time.
Call Me By Your Name (much like our
previously reviewed film, Thelma) explores the
theme of finding one’s voice and navigating
through the messiness of being in love against
the backdrop of coming to understand one’s
sexual desires. It plays like a beautifully
orchestrated dance. The patient, measured
pace allows the audience to experience all
of the visceral and sensual moments the film
has to offer: the bite into a plump apricot, the
sound of trickling water, the warmth of the
Italian sun, and an alarmingly welcomed first
touch on a shoulder all convey the feelings
of sensuality that first love can awaken us
to in life.
These are the things that director Luca
Guadagnino evokes so vividly in creating
an endless summer with an amazing visual
language (much as he did in his previous film,
2015’s A Bigger Splash). In a technical sense,
Guadagnino understands how to transition
between these moments to allow the film to
breathe effortlessly into the next as scenes are
woven together with cross-dissolves and fades
rather than harsh cuts. Adding to the film’s
overall tone is the original music from singersongwriter
Sufjan Stevens, whose whispered,
confessional lyrics against the quiet staccato
of melodic piano keys perfectly capture and
heighten the optimism of discovery in the film.
Based on the 2007 novel from André Aciman
of the same name, Call Me By Your Name was
quickly regarded as a modern classic on
first love. Although mainly celebrated in the
LGBTQ community for its subject matter, it
has since been embraced universally for its
portrayal of the joy and heartache that comes
from first love that transcends gender or
sexuality. The film has also been nominated
for six Independent Spirit Awards, including
Best Feature, Best Actor and Best Supporting
Actor--and if that is any indication, there will
likely be many awards tied to this film in
the months to come. Call Me By Your Name
is rated R for sexual content, nudity and
some language. 132 minutes. Now playing
at ArcLight Hollywood and The Landmark. •
Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer in Call Me By Your Name. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.
Know Thrombosis:
Tips to Prevent Deadly Blood Clots
(BPT) - When you think of potentially deadly
health issues, do you think of a blood clot?
According to a recent U.S. survey, only 7 percent
of people say they are concerned about blood
clots, known by the medical term thrombosis.
However, what they might not know is one
in four people worldwide die from conditions
caused by thrombosis, making it a leading cause
of global death and disability.
So, what is thrombosis?
• Thrombosis is the formation of potentially
deadly blood clots in the artery (arterial
thrombosis) or vein (venous thrombosis).
• When a blood clot forms in the deep veins
of the leg, it is known as deep vein thrombosis
(DVT).
• If a blood clot travels in the circulation and
lodges in the lungs, it is known as a pulmonary
embolism (PE).
• Together, DVT and PE are known as
venous thromboembolism (VTE), a dangerous
and potentially deadly medical condition. DVT
+ PE = VTE.
“Thrombosis is a significant public health
issue about which many people are unfortunately
unaware,” says Dr. Gary Raskob, Ph.D., dean of
the College of Public Health at the University
of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and
chairman of the World Thrombosis Day Steering
Committee. “Understanding the risk factors for
thrombosis and if you are at risk, as well as the
signs and symptoms, is knowledge that could
save your life.”
Some signs and symptoms of DVT include
pain or tenderness in the calf and/or thigh;
swelling of the leg, foot and/or ankle; redness
and/or noticeable discoloration; and warmth.
People with PE often experience shortness
of breath, rapid breathing, chest pain (which
may be worse during deep breath), rapid
heart rate, lightheadedness and/or fainting.
Risk factors for VTE include hospitalization,
surgery, cancer, prolonged immobility, family
history, estrogen-containing medications and
pregnancy or recent birth. Given that up to
60 percent of VTE cases occur during or after
hospitalization, it’s important to ask your doctor
for a risk assessment anytime you are admitted
to the hospital.
“Knowing the facts about thrombosis can
save your life,” says Mike Albanese, a comedian
living with AFib, a common type of irregular
heartbeat, or arrhythmia, which can lead to
the formation of a deadly blood clot. “As a
comedian, I try to use my shows as a platform
to educate others about thrombosis, which can be
preventable when you know what to look for.”
VTE-related events cause more deaths each
year in the U.S. and Europe than breast cancer,
AIDS and motor vehicle crashes combined.
That’s why the International Society on
Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) created
a global movement called World Thrombosis
Day on Oct. 13 to increase awareness of this
often-overlooked condition.
When it comes to thrombosis, knowing the
signs, symptoms and risk factors can help you
keep life flowing.
For more information about thrombosis, visit
worldthrombosisday.org. •
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