Today was a dreary, rainy day. The kind of day that puts me in the mood for fall. So as a little teaser I did
one of my favorite things, I put on a pot of tea, pulled my knitting out, and watched a classic British film. The movie I chose is titled Brief Encounter starring Trevor Howard. They don't make movies like this today. It honors marriage and fidelity. I've watched it many times over the years and it always makes me long for the days when movies exhibited people with true character. Remember when the leading man had principles and put his lover above his own desires? I know those days don't exist anymore, but who says we can't bring them back?
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The old films are the best but I've never been too sure of Brief Encounter. It is uneasy watching for me, as I wish for both of them to go home to their marriage partners and stop playing with fire. I do love the old films though, the manners, the lovely clothes, etc. They don't make them like that any more.
ReplyDeleteTina, you are so kind to post. Yes, I agree about the movie. I wish they had just left well enough alone. I guess for me the appeal is that even though they allowed themselves to form an emotional tie, which of course was wrong, in the end they listened to their consciences and did the right thing. So rare today even in the Christian community. Today it is all about what makes each individual happy. Our consciences are seared.
ReplyDeleteYes, so true. And at least with films like this, you know they will be safe to watch!
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