The quiet impact of the ending of Monster's Ball
I still think about the ending of Monster's Ball every time I see a bowl of chocolate ice cream, which is a weirdly heavy association for a simple dessert. It's one of those movies that doesn't just end; it sort of exhales, leaving you sitting there in the dark wondering if you're supposed to feel relieved or incredibly uneasy. Released back in 2001, the film earned Halle Berry a historic Oscar, and while the "big" scenes usually get all the attention, it's that final, quiet moment on the porch that really sticks with people. ...