But I’m just about a moonlight mile on down the road.
Last night, I watched one of my favorite movies, Moonlight Mile, again (no, it isn’t my one of my favorites JUST because Jake is in it; but that doesn’t hurt). James told me to pick something slow that he could fall asleep to, and I knew this would do the trick for him. But for me, as I sat there watching it again, I realized how sometimes a thought, a feeling, an expression, or even, a song, can challenge you to really feel something. You can watch what people go through in their lives, and see how something can shake you so hard to the core, that you can’t figure out which direction to head in next. Life can come to a stand still in an instant, for whatever reason, and you might not be able to figure out how to get it moving again.
I love this movie, mainly because it teaches you about honesty, relationships, understanding, compassion, and finding the courage to do what’s right; even if it doesn’t feel like the right thing to do. I don’t know if you have seen this movie, and I don’t know if you care, but definitely check it out if you haven’t; you are bound to find something in it you like. It is definitely about something unforeseen that can shatter a life, and helps you to understand what different people might do in that situation.
It honestly gives me hope that I can get moving again.
Sidenote: We also tried to watch Wasabi Tuna, and let me just pose this question; why in the hell aren’t there more good gay movies out there? We couldn’t even make it through 10 minutes of this “comedy”. I am starved for good gay cinema that depicts gay people in real life; will no one hear my cry?
[photo from iheartjakemedia.com]
Listen:
Rolling Stones – Moonlight Mile
Van Morrison – I’ll Be Your Lover Too
Elton John – Razor Face
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