I just watched these two movies:
1. Atonement
2. Magnolia
and they reminded me of:
3. Crash
The thing that threaded them together for me, is that there are characters in each:
...whose sin/infraction is repulsive
...whose character is further revealed, and it gives understanding about them and how they may have come to do the terrible thing
...who are given (or seek out - in A.) an opportunity to redeem the act. And they take it.
Now I know that true redemption is only possible through the finished work of Jesus on the cross...
but this kind of repentance is so beautiful.
About Me
- kiki
- Luctor et emergo means "I struggle and emerge"......a long time ago, this woman told us all to be open about our need, real about our struggles...."Struggle is a sign of life-" she shrugged when she said it, as if reminding us of something we should already know...you know, the whole don't-crack-open-a-cocoon-to-help-the-fragile-emerging-butterfly-because-the-very-work-it-takes-to-open-the-cocoon-is-what-makes-him-strong-enough-to-fly idea.
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i used to believe that I was wasting my time when i watched movies. I still believe that is true for some movies.
But learning to watch films critically has really impacted me. I especially appreciate hearing about your analysis/connections to these movies. Thanks for reminding me that I'm not the only one.
i'm excited for our yet-to-be-planned (sometime in the near future) dinner. Love you!
and i miss the awesome bible verses on sundays.
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