Movies
Some of My Best Friends Have Been Movies
Finding connection on the silver screen
I was meandering through my mid-afternoon doldrums the other day when I suddenly felt a warm injection of life and joy. Browsing YouTube, I came across some clips from a movie I hadn’t watched in a while: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
If you’ve never seen it, it’s a silly, whimsical film from the 1980s about a teenager who plays hooky from school. He spends the day living in the moment while pursuing fantastical pleasures like driving a classic sports car and dancing in a parade.
I watched the clips feeling like I’d been reunited with a long-lost friend.
I wasn’t just reminded of the joy and entertainment found in the movie. I was reminded of how bonded I felt to the movie itself: to Ferris, who reminded me of buddies I had as a teenager; to his friends and other fun characters; to their wonderful, exciting experiences.
It was a pleasant discovery. The film had become part of me in a way I’d never realized before.
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