But the recent flood of articles, editorials, and blogs about Trump's manifest unfitness for office has seemed to nudge them

"I think I was at an age where mortality was not always clear to me."

I read the reviews of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and many were downright brutal. But, I've learned not to trust the critics and their often bitter -- sometimes jaded -- view of life and films. I've also learned critics will misstate the facts about films they dislike.

I may sound like I'm gushing when I write that meeting the wise, striking Dev Patel and listening to a talk with the handsome, funny Jake Gyllenhaal were the highlights of this year's Dubai International Film Festival for me. And make no mistake, I am.

Members of the cast and crew talk about their memories of making the iconic film.

Watch a classic scene from the film re-created by two senior citizen men.

"Was it the best film of the year? I don’t think so."

And all the other things you still want to know about the film.

Fast forward to that smoky, lazy evening, and my father was about to watch his first gay movie with his very gay son. We had circled the issue like branches floating by on creek water. Now, apparently, was our time to dive in.