Birth, Rebirth and Afterbirth
I found out how I can get Nicole back. But Tom Cruise has to die first. But then, I am assuming that Nicole really loved Tom a great deal in the first place. And I am also assuming that she believes in reincarnation. And I am also assuming that I can take on the visage of a 10 year old boy.
Sorry, I just watched Birth for the first time this week. Directed by the same guy that did Sexy Beast, but let me tell you, it's no Sexy Beast. I hadn't watched it up till now. Primarily because it's something that Nicole had done before we started dating. But since I am on that break up binge, I had put it in my Blockbuster queue (no smart comments on my weakness for such crass commercialism - I'm growing) when it came out on dvd.
For those of you who are wondering - No, it didn't make me fall in love with her all over again. Don't be ridiculous. It was interesting though. But you have to buy the premise that her dead husband could have come back as a 10 year old boy, and that she would eventually believe it to be the truth and struggle, with difficulty, trying to figure out how she can make that one work. Of course, I don't believe in reincarnation, but that didn't stop me from finding the movie, and, of course, Nicole's performance, compelling. She's incredible, isn't she?
Now I wont give you any spoilers. I'll let you see the film for yourself. But I have to point out just one scene that really causes you to stretch yourself. Because honestly, if you don't buy this one, you might as well not even watch the thing. Nicole is taking a bath and in walks this 10 year old boy - Sean. (But remember, it's supposed to be her dead husband). He proceeds to take off his clothes and join Nicole in the bathtub. They're both naked. (But don't worry - they don't show anything) She asks, "what are you doing?" His reply? Simple. He says, "I'm looking at my wife." If that is legitimate enough for you - go ahead and make a rental. You'll thank me. Personally, I went there with her. I went there with them all. Cheering for true love to win out in the end. For Nicole to find a way to make it work with the 10 year old.
Now sure, there are a few stretches of unbelievability in this film. When you're dealing with such subject matter, there is bound to be. But even a discriminating movie viewer and writer like myself is sometimes willing to sacrifice a few outright lies for the sake of the story. Doesn't mean I am not a proponent of truth.
Okay, I just like Nicole. I am babbling. She can do no wrong. My roommate wanted to talk about how there was not even a small amount of truth in the entire movie. She's just jealous she didn't come up with the story herself.
Well, all of that to say this: I leave the windy city today to start an adventure for the next 2 to 3 months. Trying to rediscover myself and all of that junk. First to spend 10 days with my daughter (9 years old and I am sure she is not any dead person's wife) and catch up on some much needed "us" time. Maybe spend a little time with Automatic. I am sure he will have some wisdom to divulge. Then it's off to Tennessee to do some Shakespeare and other theatre type stuff. We'll see if I can still memorize lines at the ripe old age of 37.
I guess I'm still a work in progress...no worries. I just hope I learn something from all of this. When I come back to Chicago, from all my travels, I hope that I'll be completely refreshed. Ready to start again. Ready for rebirth. Ready to see what God is going to allow to happen next.
I do know that everything will be okay in the end. And if it is not okay, then it is definitely not the end.
Sorry, I just watched Birth for the first time this week. Directed by the same guy that did Sexy Beast, but let me tell you, it's no Sexy Beast. I hadn't watched it up till now. Primarily because it's something that Nicole had done before we started dating. But since I am on that break up binge, I had put it in my Blockbuster queue (no smart comments on my weakness for such crass commercialism - I'm growing) when it came out on dvd.
For those of you who are wondering - No, it didn't make me fall in love with her all over again. Don't be ridiculous. It was interesting though. But you have to buy the premise that her dead husband could have come back as a 10 year old boy, and that she would eventually believe it to be the truth and struggle, with difficulty, trying to figure out how she can make that one work. Of course, I don't believe in reincarnation, but that didn't stop me from finding the movie, and, of course, Nicole's performance, compelling. She's incredible, isn't she?
Now I wont give you any spoilers. I'll let you see the film for yourself. But I have to point out just one scene that really causes you to stretch yourself. Because honestly, if you don't buy this one, you might as well not even watch the thing. Nicole is taking a bath and in walks this 10 year old boy - Sean. (But remember, it's supposed to be her dead husband). He proceeds to take off his clothes and join Nicole in the bathtub. They're both naked. (But don't worry - they don't show anything) She asks, "what are you doing?" His reply? Simple. He says, "I'm looking at my wife." If that is legitimate enough for you - go ahead and make a rental. You'll thank me. Personally, I went there with her. I went there with them all. Cheering for true love to win out in the end. For Nicole to find a way to make it work with the 10 year old.
Now sure, there are a few stretches of unbelievability in this film. When you're dealing with such subject matter, there is bound to be. But even a discriminating movie viewer and writer like myself is sometimes willing to sacrifice a few outright lies for the sake of the story. Doesn't mean I am not a proponent of truth.
Okay, I just like Nicole. I am babbling. She can do no wrong. My roommate wanted to talk about how there was not even a small amount of truth in the entire movie. She's just jealous she didn't come up with the story herself.
Well, all of that to say this: I leave the windy city today to start an adventure for the next 2 to 3 months. Trying to rediscover myself and all of that junk. First to spend 10 days with my daughter (9 years old and I am sure she is not any dead person's wife) and catch up on some much needed "us" time. Maybe spend a little time with Automatic. I am sure he will have some wisdom to divulge. Then it's off to Tennessee to do some Shakespeare and other theatre type stuff. We'll see if I can still memorize lines at the ripe old age of 37.
I guess I'm still a work in progress...no worries. I just hope I learn something from all of this. When I come back to Chicago, from all my travels, I hope that I'll be completely refreshed. Ready to start again. Ready for rebirth. Ready to see what God is going to allow to happen next.
I do know that everything will be okay in the end. And if it is not okay, then it is definitely not the end.
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