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"Janet Planet" is a film directed by Annie Baker that explores the unique relationship between a single mother, Janet, and her 11-year-old daughter, Lacy, in rural Western Massachusetts. The film delves into the question of whether individuation leads to death and the complexities of the mother-daughter bond. Baker's stage background shines through in the quiet and often humorous dialogue, making the film a meditation on love and growing up. The film is praised for its excellent acting and cinematography. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "Til Death: Queering marriage and dating with grief," explores the author's personal experience as a queer individual navigating marriage, widowhood, and dating. The author reflects on their initial reluctance to marry due to the historical exclusion of queer people from marriage, but ultimately decides to marry for practical reasons. They discuss the challenges they faced in terms of societal recognition and support for their marriage, as well as the complexities of navigating dating after their spouse's death. The author also explores the evolving landscape of dating apps and terminology within the queer community. Ultimately, the author expresses a sense of resilience and the belief that they can navigate widowhood in their own unique way. [Extracted from the article]