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Wow... I... I don't know where to start....
This was a beautiful film. I can't think of any other way to say it. James Mangold has written a story that was incredibly moving and well thought out. There was a very clear direction to be taken for The Wolverine's final film, and he nailed it on the head.
This movie hit extremely close to home for me. This story of a generational gap between Father, Son, and Child is something that's not commonly addressed in everyday film or TV, even more so in the Superhero Genre.
I'm absolutely floored by how well this movie respected it's predecessors, while still maintaining a sense of individuality. LOGAN was the perfect way to finally end the X-Men saga that started with Jackman and Stewart so long ago. In a way, this whole film was comprised of many little things that interconnected and left plenty of room for story, with little to no need for unnecessary exposition. I'm really proud at how intelligent the audience was expected to be.
Something that really struck a chord with me though, was the dynamic developed among Charles, Logan, and Laura. Particularly how strong the desire Xaiver has to teach Laura about the beauties of the world, and wanting to provide a positive outlook on life, while simultaneously having a pessimistic father figure like Logan. I see myself in X23's position. In fact I see myself in all three of these characters, which is a rarity for me. I understood the confusions that X23 had about civility and manners and why things are the way things are. I felt pain and depression for Charles, just wanting what's best for the people around him because of his own past mistakes and pains. I especially felt empathy for Logan. Being the only one (barely) capable to keep the “family” together. Having a sort of weight bared down from the past wrongs in his life, while struggling to find peace.
Which inevitably he does.
Or that's how I'd like to see it.
It's strange. Because it's a sad ending... but it's a happy one too. There's a sense of accomplishment and pride, making it through this journey with him. Like... it's been seventeen years since we first met this guy (for me anyway), and we've gone though all these hardships with him, the good (X2, DOFP) and the bad (Origins, X3, etc). And Logan's finally found a belonging and purpose. He loved.... and I think he finally saw that.
Part of me is glad that it's over. Part of me is somber for what's to come and what has been.
I don't know if that was the goal for this film but that's what I walked away with.
I'm also really proud at how well this handled people struggling with PTSD, Suicide, and Mental Illness. LOGAN particularly shows us that despite our failings and our minds breaking down as we get older, there's always someone (even if it's only just one person) standing there willing to hold out a hand.
Charles burial was very moving for me. People deal with grief in many different ways, and Hugh Jackman held an incredible performance showing how a person struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder would handle a loss. They go down fighting. They're angry and scared and they don't want to admit their pain.
My own father has had episodes like this. ...I've had episodes like this.
And speaking from experience, having someone to care for you after event's like this is hard. Excepting help from people who care about you is really really hard....
And I know that even though this is just a movie, it gives me a sense of outward perspective on times like this in my own life. It's a good slap in the face like “Hey! Stop it! Your life isn't nearly as bad as Wolverine's!”
In a way, I needed a movie like this.
There's been a lot of talk about how this R rating was gonna hurt the film. I feel that the intelligence and depth at it's core needed a rating like this. I don't think this film could've held the same kind of impact that it did. You couldn't have moments like Logan's episode be as raw as they were without the cursing, so to speak.
Additionally there wasn't the need for hand-holding or overbearing narratives. You couldn't get the film you did if you constantly had to remind the audience that they're in The Future or have to show flashbacks to the Weapon X Program in the 80's. You could have a single line of dialogue for a plot point and be done with it. Anything else additionally can be used in an art form or an emotional/story derivative, which is exactly what happened! It was perfect!
Hell, the mere concept that you can create a dialogue heavy, three act, genre breaking, piece of art blows my mind!
And it was under the 20th Century Fox Banner?! Crazy! :P
I mean, what more is there to say? The cinematography was fantastic! The setting of midwestern farmlands and North Dakota forests, and the colors! Oh man what a great rustic palette!
The story was perfect for a concept like this. A bit on the nose at times, but the motivation was very clear cut and gave plenty of opportunity to expand on character. It was like reading a book, and I loved it! It wasn't some “blue light into the sky” BS, it was a real story! With real characters and real settings and just... wow! :)
I'm speechless!
James Mangold, you will forever have my heart.
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Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. A candid shot denied by her very quick reaction to my lens but a great example of the majority reaction that I get. Sure there have been a handful of very negative responses in my time shooting street, but for the most part I get reactions like this. If you shoot respectfully it can make someone's day - wishing you all a fantastic weekend my Flickr friends!
With life's up's and down's, I'm just trying to stay positive!
Lighting:
580EX II @ 1/1 in 45" Orb softbox camera left on mural
430EX II @ 1/1 in 28" softbox 5 feet above camera and subject
580EX II @ 1/2 through snoot camera right behind subject 3 o'clock
This mural is painted in multiple colors to give it a glowing neon effect. Artist's name to come...
Day 136/365
It's been Jacaranda time in Brisbane for the last few weeks and they are really getting into their stride. I think they often do better in dry conditions which we have at the moment. What does rain look like?
This car was getting a light dusting of purple petals on Rainbow Street (perhaps an appropriate name), Shorncliffe.
We have had one of those forgettable weeks when everything we touched turned to colours other than gold but I am hoping to finish off the series about our August driving holiday in the southern half of Queensland over the next week or so. And wonderful news in Melbourne and Victoria, after a hard battle which has stretched everyone to breaking point to stop the spread of a nasty COVID-19 second wave, light at the end of the tunnel. Not total freedom yet, but some positive steps and success.
It's harder these days but staying positive will help you stay resilient. Resilience is essential to getting through these hard times. Think of something positive before you fall asleep, it will help you stay strong.
Aardvark Presents Positive Potatoes
Positive Potatoes
The potatoes are back with a new vibe, new theme, and some new reminders to us all.
2023 is here and so is a time when we should affirm with ourselves that we're okay, we're coping and we can get through whatever life hands out to us.
Our journeys ahead might be tough but these cute mesh pets are a hug-able and holdable way to remind yourself, your friends or that stranger staring wondering 'What the hell is that in your hand?' that we can all be Spudtacular and shine.
Believe in yourself!
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Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom.
The flags do not carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space.
Make positive change, join in local school meetings open to the public, get involved with local government, vote...vote again.
ODC Our Daily Challenge: Good (Positive) Vibrations
what I learnt today: PMA = Positive Mental Attitude
Therapy went very well today and the progress was quite impressive!! Georgia was able to walk twice today with a walker and things are definitely on the plus side!! The morning walk went well but I was really impressed when she almost made it all the way back to her room from therapy before becoming tired!! Pretty good for someone who was not able to sit up on the edge of her bed five days ago!! Thanks again to each and every one of you for your prayers and kind thoughts!! Have a great and blessed week!!! Peace!
Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron
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Negative Lab Pro v3.0.2 | Color Model: Frontier | Pre-Sat: 3 | Tone Profile: LAB - Standard | WB: Auto-Neutral | LUT: Frontier
This image of complementary colors is made for We're Here! as they look for Positive/Negative Space.