August 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert for this week's Talking Pictures. They talk about “Ezra,” directed by Tony Goldwyn and starring Bobby Cannavale as Max Brandl, explores the life of a stand-up comic grappling with a recent divorce and the challenges of raising his autistic son, Ezra. Featuring Robert De Niro as Max’s father and Rose Byrne as his ex-wife, the film is notable for its authentic representation, with William Fitzgerald, an actor on the autism spectrum, portraying Ezra. The movie delves into themes of love and acceptance, emphasizing Ezra as a challenge rather than a danger.