Let’s start with a little bit of explanation. I guess that most of you are unfamiliar with the word “aspie”. It’s shorthand for Asperger’s Syndrome, which is a neurological disorder. Nowadays, Asperger’s is no longer…
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Autism
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Rain Man was first released in December of 1988. To say people were more ignorant about autism back then would be a vast understatement. In fact, I doubt this film would be made today —…
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At some point in time we’ve all seen a stereotype of autism on TV series like The Big Bang Theory and Bones. It’s the trope of the socially awkward, slightly (or very) obsessive compulsive character…
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The next spotlight on an independent project gives you a look into an up and coming filmmaker, Thomas Griffiths, as he attempts to better learn the ins and outs of his brother’s autism. In his film, Autism:…
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The following review of The Accountant will be spoiler-free. Background The Accountant is directed by Gavin O’Connor and stars Ben Affleck in the title role along with J.K. Simmons, John Bernthal, and Anna Kendrick among…