Oh well. First Reformed is still perfect.
Although, my husband pointed out what I also noticed, which is that Schrader's male protagonists always find "salvation" by hooking up with much younger girls, all the while dismissing a woman their own age who shares their common interests (both times played by the same actress, Victoria Hill).
Whatever, it's been this 'salvation through helping a young girl' trope since Taxi Driver. Let the man have his themes, I say. Though I don't…
Figured I'd at least leave a few words for my favorite movie.
For now I'll just say this. I may get gracefully teary-eyed during some movies. Very occassionaly, a silent tear or two will run down my cheek. There are only two movies that have ever made me bawl. The end of Fire Walk With Me when Laura is finally united with her angel in death, and one of the Honey I Shrunk the Kids movies when an ant gives…
I am so grateful to have new Lynch content like this in 2020. My cup runneth over.
