Okay, so I’m sitting here doing a little late night work and watching the good old TV in the background. For those just tuning in, I have this strange need for background noise, etc. when I work or study. If it’s too quiet, I lose my ability to concentrate. Weird, huh?
So, I’m watching All the Right Moves. Remember that one with Tom Cruise, Lea Thompson and Craig T. Nelson? I cannot tell you how many times I’ve seen this movie, without noticing a particular scene. Anyone else notice the nudy nooky scene between Tom and Lea? Honestly, I don’t remember seeing it before. Then again, I usually just have it running in the background.
Anyway, I don’t really know what else to say, except that I think Lea Thompson looked better younger than older. And this isn’t the usual aging thing. She just never looked like she grew up over the years, except in her face. Hmm… And then there’s Tom. Again, I think the dude looked better when he was younger than he does now. When he was a kid, his head seemed to be proportionate with his body. But these days, he just looks kind of goofy. I’m talking about his parts in Top Gun and in War of the Worlds.
Well, I wish I could write about more. I’ve got a lot on my mind as one of my friends is really hurting and it sucks. I had some other things in mind to discuss, but when this type of stuff happens, I’d rather hold off until things perhaps change.
I’m kind of funny that way, I suppose. I can do my analytical work and get lost in it, which I need to do anyway. But my creative side tends to get blocked fairly easily, which is why you’re left with such a dull post from me. Sorry about that. I wish I could give you more.
And for my friend, it will get better. I’m sure you may not see how or when. But I’ve been there. Sometimes things have to get really bad before they get better.
Isn’t this what happened to Cruise’s character in the movie? Things were humming along okay, then hit the skids. They got pretty dark for a while. But when things turned around for him, they went better than before.
Perhaps all life isn’t like a movie. But I’m a believer that God brings things into our lives for a reason, including pain and trials. We don’t have to understand it and it’s not even necessary for us to beleive in all of this for it to be real. I happen to believe it is and I’ve seen the outcome.
I have seen where my life was and was heading. I see the kind of man I once was. And now I look at how I am today and where I am going. Don’t think any of that was brought on by all sorts of good things going on. It came as the result of being torn down to utter wreckage.
For now, let’s just go ahead and accept a simple movie lesson. It may not explain everything. But keep your hope. And to my friend, keep your hope. You have friends pulling for you.
-Mike
28/08/2006 at 9:14 am Permalink
You probably have never noticed that scene because you usually watch it on regular T.V. and not a movie channel.
That was a nice post. I hope your friend works things out too.
28/08/2006 at 10:47 am Permalink
You are such a movie freak, LOL. I will have to keep you in mind if I ever have movie questions.
And I’m sure I have seen this movie…but don’t really remember it. I think the only movie I ever liked Lea in was Some Kind of Wonderful.
And I do unfortunately agree that sometimes things need to hit rock bottom, get really bad before they can get better. It’s just that most times rock bottom is pretty sucky.
You, are an amazing and caring friend. It’s appreciated. Really.
28/08/2006 at 1:06 pm Permalink
chelle: Thanks Hon. And you’re probably right. It’s like when Pretty Woman came on a little bit ago. I totally didn’t remember all the language in it. Oops!
ee: I did like her in that movie. But she was actually normal in this one. She did a good job.
And rock bottom is pretty sucky. Yep. I wish it were not so often the case.
29/08/2006 at 9:30 am Permalink
Finding Jesus in “All the Right Moves”…Hmmmmm, reminds me of when I found a way to compare “Dirty Little Secrets” (All American Rejects) with Bonhoeffer:).
I have found in my “journey of faith” (a phrase I don’t like a bit, but I’ve yet to come up with anything better), when I am at the end of my rope, when the night seems darkest, when there are absolutely no answers nor any ability to “fix” whatever’s going on, THEN I can hear and see and sense God MOST clearly. In my utter weakness and desperation, He is strong and sufficient. But I don’t seem to “believe” that until I absolutely HAVE to.
Stubborn fool, I guess.
29/08/2006 at 7:46 pm Permalink
I can understand and relate you what you are saying about not being able to concentrate when you have something upsetting on your mind. I pray things work out for your friend.
29/08/2006 at 8:13 pm Permalink
Robin: LOL! I didn’t think I was trying to find Jesus in it.
As a general rule, I don’t try to Christianize things. I was simply trying to point out an observation in the movie about the nookie scene, which I had never noticed before.
While writing on it, I got to thinking about my friend, which got me to think about Cruise’s struggle. That’s all.
And for my walk, I usually have to hit absolutely bottom and feel crushed before I see significant answers to prayer at times.
I don’t think that means you’re stubborn or a fool. Just so you know.
Lori: Thanks Lori. She could use it. It’s getting more complicated and trying for her. But I’m confident she’ll be fine.
30/08/2006 at 1:00 pm Permalink
Where’s my new post Mike? You need a subject? Ok…
Um.
Hmm.
Your subject is “your most embarrassing moment.” Now go!
31/08/2006 at 6:43 am Permalink
Tink, I can always count on you
Okay. I’ll work on your topic. Gee, thanks for that… I think