Sunday, May 8, 2011

wild horses

today i watched the Misfits and it made me so sad.  i'm so lonely today.  i think i've been all shut up in my house too much, not talking to anyone.  the misfits makes me sad because i think Gay (Gable) is right, that there's no way to not be a killer in this world.  and i think Marilyn's right, that that's horrible.  and what are you supposed to do with that.  every time i watch the movie i get a different angle on it.  Marilyn hated it because Miller left out all the things about her he didn't like, like that she could be a monstrous bitch.  and she wanted to be seen for what she actually was.  and loved for what she actually was.  this time, watching the movie, i was so, so mad at Gay, for convincing her that she could trust him.  it gave me that awful sick feeling.  she looked sort of tired and fragile and at her limit, this time.  and it was like watching a horror movie where you know what's behind the door and you're like, don't open it, don't open it, but you know she's going to.  one thing i'd never really noticed before--I think it's because i usually don't quite watch the end scenes, they're so rough--the one thing i noticed this time was that Clift letting the horses go was like, this senseless act, but it righted the world.  it made it bearable.  that someone would do something so useless out of love.  i love love love marilyn monroe. 

3 comments:

I AM May 8, 2011 at 8:49 PM  

Uggh, this story makes my heart ache. I think it's not as senseless as it could be. It might be senseless in the 'what difference does it make ultimately?' sense, but it did have an effect. Even that small effect was worth it. And, as you said, it righted the world.

I love reading your thoughts. I love you. xoxo

cara May 15, 2011 at 8:40 PM  

oh, i've seen this colleen! this is the only movie i've ever seen with marilyn monroe, and when i was done watching it, i couldn't believe how much i liked her! i really loved her in this, and i remember how surprised i was at what she seemed like to me. it wasn't what i pictured at all from just seeing photos of her. she seemed so fragile, but kind of strong...just real i guess.

and i loved the part where the guy let the horses go..

i didn't know the background of this film.

i love the way you write. :)

cara May 16, 2011 at 8:56 PM  
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