I have a difficult time understanding why this movie has such a major impact on me.
Maybe it's the haunting narration or stunning cinematography. Maybe it's my personal attachment to Sam Shepard... or maybe it's just one of those things that I'll never be able to really explain.
All I know is this movie has a deeply profound impact on my soul, and I feel like a brand new person every time I watch it.
Whenever I'm feeling down I remember that I'm just a bastard from a basket and then I feel better.
Shrek is ruined for me ever since I tried to watch it on either acid or mushrooms (can't remember which) and I overanalyzed literally every. single. plot point.
I was seriously freaking out about stupid shit like "who was feeding Fiona while she was locked in the tower?!" and "what is Donkey's backstory... why is he all by himself?! Is he a wanted criminal on the run? Or maybe he was exiled for shaming his family!"
I was very sus…
I saw this in 70mm at the historic Castro Theater in SF tonight and it was most insane cinematic experience I've had in my entire life.
I honestly don't think I'll ever be able to watch this on a small screen ever again, but especially not on my pathetic 10+ year old Panasonic TV.
10/10
