Hamnet is not loud. It’s not dramatic in the traditional sense.

It doesn’t beg for attention — it lingers.

In this episode, I’m talking about the quiet devastation at the heart of Hamnet, the story of the young son of William Shakespeare and the grief that would eventually echo through one of the greatest plays ever written.

This film lives in atmosphere — in candlelight, in breath, in the unbearable stillness of loss. It’s less concerned with plot and more concerned with feeling. With memory. With the way grief reshapes a family from the inside out.

The performances are restrained but powerful, and the cinematography feels almost tactile — like you could reach through the screen and feel the texture of the world they inhabit.

This isn’t a movie that entertains in a traditional way.

It’s a movie that asks you to sit with it.

So how many forks did I give it?

You’ll have to listen.

🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About

Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.

Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:

Is this movie actually worth your time?

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