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Ann Marie Jakubowski

Ann Marie Jakubowski is a writer and a PhD candidate in English at Washington University in St. Louis. Follow her on Twitter @AMJakubowski

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Rooney Mara stars as Ona, Claire Foy as Salome, Judith Ivey as Agata, Sheila McCarthy as Greta, Michelle McLeod as Mejal and Jessie Buckley as Mariche in "Women Talking" (Michael Gibson/Orion Pictures)

After abuse,”Women Talking” challenges the misuse and metamorphosis of forgiveness

Ann Marie Jakubowski
Alison Oliver as Frances in "Conversations With Friends" (Enda Bowe/Hulu)

“Conversations with Friends” challenges us to rethink the desirability of the woman in pain

Ann Marie Jakubowski