“I love you…but you don’t know what you’re talking about.”
My favorite line from Moonrise Kingdom.
Children at play in an adult world where the massive dysfunction of the adults they belong to forces them to seek refuge beyond the confines of a broken home, both of which are the case for Sam and Suzy. Neither belong and are drawn to each other like magnets through all the shattered glass. Suzy clutches her “stories” (one of the few possessions she thought to pack when they decide to run away together) and reads them aloud as if she is reading their own story to the world. As they venture further off the island, they assemble an idyllic life that neither one of them has ever known before. Suzy’s “super power” is connected to her binoculars and it’s through them that we can see just how these two see the world. It’s seen in such a remarkable way. Sam and Suzy play house in the wilderness and build themselves greater normalcy than they could ever receive back home. The world casts them off as “emotionally distraught,” but when they meet, these two kindred spirits will never have to be alone again. They finally understand what it is to belong, to fit.
Another line of the movie I just loved was shared when they discover that the dog has been shot by an arrow amidst the brawl between the “beige lunatics,” (the movies version of boy scouts), and Sam and Suzy. Suzy asks Sam, “was he a good dog?” to that, Sam responds “who’s to say…” Who’s to say anything in this crazy world? Sam, in all his wisdom of just 12 years, realizes this. To Suzy, he fiercely clutches on. Despite their young age, there is a permeating and authentic love that resonates between the two.
I loved the innocence of this movie so much. In a world where there is such unevenness and brokenness, this movie was a cool drink of water.
I highly recommend it, especially after a spectacular meal.
Salmon canapé
Calamari fritti
Greens with overnight tomatoes
Wild salmon with jasmine rice
Dark chocolate mousse cake
and to finish off the night,
…a beautiful rainbow
Beautiful things to watch, eat on a plate, and see in the sky….
Love,
Your Squishy Monster
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I love the dog quote! Wonderful rainbow pics
As my niece Kimberly would say and I quote( I LOVE LOVE!)
God is LOVE. I feel GOD created us to love one another Angie.There are many kinds of love. Still looking for THE LOVE( WIFE) of my life and not giving up! AHHHHHH, LOVE! Oh the food looks so wonderful, delightful, delicious and so Angie , SA Angie.
Have a LOVELY day!
LOVE.
Les.
All kinds of loveliness here
This movie sounds really nice my friend
I’ve never heard of this movie before. Will have to check it out. The food just looks beyond scrumptious.
This movie really made me smile…the doggie part was sad
How cute!! That’s a lovely thought to share, Les!! =D
It’s a great one! Thanks =D
Definitely a good one to check out.
Thanks girl!!
Thank you, Suzie =D Susie is my middle name =D
I really wanted to see that movie but every time I tried, it was sold out! Love that quote. And dark chocolate mousse cake…swoon.
I love this post!! Especially the rainbow at the end
im so curious about this movie now…what age group is it for? It looks very interesting!
Cool! Already a few things in common, I love it!
Oo tha book sounds so interesting! Thanks for the intro to the new read
The Salmon was really great. I’m rooting for a K-town to come here =D
niiice
I highly recommend it. It’s pg-13 and would be great for your little girls =D
Thank you, Miriam =D
I love that word…swoon
Hope you get to see it soon, it’s great =D