natalie

There are days when I get in the mood for a certain movie; days where you get a hot-n-ready and curl up on the couch with no care in the world. Last Friday was a "Garden State" day. So, my roommate and I quickly drove to little Caesar's and got a piping hot pizza, hoping to get back fast enough for our cheese to still be melty (I know, that is not a word, but it seems necessary). We did get back fast enough, thankfully. And oh my, was it heavenly (the pizza, that is).

"Garden State". I love this movie a little bit more each time I watch it. talking about parasocial relationships this week in class made me realize that I may have a similar relationship with Sam, Natalie Portman's character. Immediately I get sucked into the movie when her quirky character sits in a doctor's office with the biggest headphones I have ever seen on her head. How can you not love that sight?

As time goes on, Sam continues to be a quirky, lovable, innocent character; yet, she has seen heartache and experienced the world in her own ways. And that, that is what I identify with. I don't spend my days dreaming about Natalie Portman in "Garden State", but I do connect with the character when she is on the screen.

When the movie was over that Friday night, my roommate and I just sat on the couch with full stomachs and stared into space, hypnotized.