First Friday

<p>WINNER of the Independent Press Award. Agnes Anne O’Neil 28 and still living at home mounts a five point plan of escape from her ultra Catholic parents. Thwarted by bad memories of a high school attack by the guy who became her brother-in-law she is plagued by a stutter an unfortunate nose and low self-esteem. Nevertheless her brother-in law is besotted. He now claims he married the wrong sister. Ignoring Bruno’s advances and his fixation with her virginity Agnes prays to the Virgin Mary for guidance and strength and bravely works toward her goals. But after each part of her plan is enacted and she becomes better looking the harassment gets worse. And when she begins to date a nice Jewish accountant her parents explode and lecherous Bruno can’t control his jealousy. We applaud Agnes’ transformation but can it happen fast enough to save her from her scheming brother-in-law?</p>