i don't know how to be anybody but myself. this gets said a lot, but i don't really think about it enough. even when i try my hardest to "put myself in their shoes," it's still myself i'm putting in their shoes. and i am my family, my home, my friends, the experiences i've had, my beliefs and values: i am a distinct pair of eyes looking at the world.
i went to see a great movie at the IC this weekend. (i'm sorry that i always seem to want to review flicks on my blogo since i'm not a critical viewer really.) the movie is called "departures" and it's lovely. (i can't figure out/don't want to take the time to figure out how to make the whole video show, so watch the trailer here.)
i have opinions about western burial/funeral practices. i generally find funeral homes tacky and funeral directors insincere. so i was incredibly touched by this alternative, and the film's recognition of our attachment to bodies despite whatever beliefs we have regarding what is to come. we need easing into absence. lives reconfigure slowly.
4 comments:
This movie is available on Instant Play through Netflix, which means, I will be watching it soon. I have opinions about how bodies are prepared and funerals too. I often try to think of ways around the current status quo.
Love the title of this post.
don't stop reviewing!
this is not the first time i have had a fun IC flashback thanks to your recommendations (and netflix watch instantly ;)
i know, please don't stop reviewing. i feel like all the cool movies i watch these days comes from this blog.
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