Francine Prose
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Ted Swenson is a struggling author who teaches writing at a small liberal arts college. He is discontent in his marriage to Sherrie, drinks too much, dislikes his colleagues and is uninspired by his students. That is until the charming student, Angela, shows up in class. Ted begins focusing on nurturing her career, but it's only time before lines are crossed and it becomes unclear whether Ted is predator or prey and Angela is victim or victimizer....
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Nancy Savoca's star-studded indie gem Household Saints is a chronicle of a spirited Italian American New York family that perfectly balances humor, tragedy, and pathos. Joseph Santangelo is a butcher with a wicked sense of humor who 'wins' his wife Catherine in a pinochle game. Over the protests of his mother who talks to ghosts and makes deals with saints, Joseph marries Catherine. When the old lady dies, her spirit is channeled into her granddaughter...
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A cynical college professor takes a keen interest in a talented young writing student. When lines are crossed, it becomes unclear who is the victim and who is the victimizer.