Leaving Normal & Favorite Blog
Leaving Normal:
I liked the film, Leaving Normal, because it was a film about wanting more out of life, the importance of friendship, overcoming the ups and downs of life and the role the road plays in all of this. I felt that the movie was uplifting and a good reminder of how the road can be a positive adventure rather than just an escape route. My favorite scene in the movie was at the end when Maryanne, Darlene and the two boys are at the dinner table saying their thanks and blessings, when the camera pans out on their finished house. This scene takes all of the ups and downs throughout the movie and ties them into something positive. The finished house shows the women’s' strong friendship, dreams accomplished and a positive outlook on what is to come. Overall, this film was a good example of how "leaving normal," by hitting the road, can be a wonderful way to get away from the bad stuff yet still accomplish dreams.
Thelma & Louise:
My favorite movie of the semester was Thelma & Louise. To me, this is the quintessential female road film. It includes all of the terms, associations and ideals. The bond between these women also makes the viewer connect with the film, which makes it more interesting. The film also shows how hitting the road can really change peoples' lives, causing one to question how they look at their life adventures. Overall, this film is a great example of a female road film and it shows how strong friendship can be.I also like how this film says, "stick it to the man!" It's time the women stand up for their wants, needs, desires!