ambivalence

It was a mix of ambivalence, grievance and concern.

When ambivalence — the mental conflict of having mixed feelings — becomes too uncomfortable, people often cope by polarizing their attitudes on unrelated topics.

A European sequence drags on and on, overstaying its welcome, but it also underscores Louisa’s divided self as well as Choi’s deep ambivalence about status and privilege.

There are three threads in the film — the story of Pee-wee, the story of Paul and the meta thread about his relationship with me and his ambivalence about being the subject.

But ahead of the high-profile commemoration on Wednesday, reactions to the celebration on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City ranged from enthusiasm to ambivalence.