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Watched this film a decade ago as a kid but it's been on my mind so much recently, one of those films that makes you think and questions your outlook of life, makes you think to live in the now and enjoy the moment and forget about all the problems that are out of your hands
Apr 18, 2025
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There's tons of movies that I think are a must-see (Tampopo, Roman Holiday, Moonlight, Amelie etc.) and trying to recommend any made me realise how much I love watching films... but I'd start with this one. It's about Living, with a capital T, and it's got plot, beautiful scenery etc. I also think it's a straightforward way to see what films do versus documentaries or other visual media.
I first saw it as a bored volunteer at a film festival, killing time between two other movies I really wanted to see instead hahaha go in with zero expectations.
May 1, 2024
Ok, itโs about a Tokyo toilet cleaner. And he barely speaks. But bear with me.
Itโs a film that is luminous with beauty from a director nearing the end of his life (Wim Wenders is in his eighties.) And it says so much about what is important in life, and what isnโt โฆ
Relinquishing complication, I think, is the key. Plus the quietness of simplicity. And the ability to cleave to a simple life - if you possibly can. And having the courage to be singular; to not care what others think of you (the ultimate freedom.)
Lessons, lessons, all the life lessons. I still think about the gift of this film, months after I was immersed in it.
I left the cinema โฆ cleansed.
Feb 17, 2025
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when I feel shit, these movies pull me out of the abyss without fail and remind me that (1) life is beautiful and meaningful; (2) we can surprise ourselves and do big scary things even if we don't feel like we can; (3) the world is so big and full of wonder and kindness, if we just pay attention; (4) your life is your life, and it will unfold in strange and wonderful ways
Oct 23, 2024
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Superman (Clark Kent), in the sense that I believe no matter what you have to try your best to help others, even if all I'm capable of giving is a smile to a stranger I have this thought process in my head that I have no idea what another person is going through, a simple smile may be the one good thing they have that day and if I'm capable of giving that then I must.
I would also say Star-Lord (Peter quill) as music is my life, I love obscure songs, I love having a soundtrack to my life, I love living in song
Martin Q Blank (main character in the film Grosse Point Blank) his sarcastic personality is something I feel I truly relate to
Apr 18, 2025
Mar 29, 2025
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It's ok to griev, it's ok to be hurting and it's ok to simply not be ok.
Take the time to process, allow yourself to feel what you need to feel, take the steps to better yourself and to grow, we can learn from everything we experience, the harder and more challenging the experience the more we can learn and use to live a healthier and more positive life
Apr 18, 2025