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The Circus (1928)
I sighed so hard my soul ached after watching this.
I relate with the Tramp in this film more so than any of the other Chaplin movies I've seen. For example "The Kid" had a very universal connection to anyone who's ever lost a child. But I am a 24 year old single male so I can relate a lot more to the bitter beauty of this films ending.
Its too beautiful to have a happy ending. The Tramp sitting alone watching his lover ride away knowing shes better off without him. Its too controlled to be a tragedy. I've notice that in several Chaplin films. The Tramp operates on his terms like hes Chuck Norris or something. For example when the ringleader attacked his daughter in front of The Tramp he couldn't stand the sight of it so he went with his gut and pummeled his own boss.
Also in this flick The Tramp stays employed for a large portion of the film. It focuses less on his vagrancy than City Lights, The Kid and Modern Times. It struck my attention when he offered $5 to the circus worker to wire him up for the tightrope walk. I can sort of relate to that in that I have been employed for a long time, but mostly for companies run by clowns.
My soul actually left my body and returned a haunted ghost as I witnessed The Tramp's imagination leave his physical body to beat down Rex. Reality overlapped with Fantasy. Insidious contempt pours out of him yet he knows that the girl will be safer married to Rex than running away with The Tramp. Was it because hes insecure? No I think not.
I think the reason he didn't run away with her is because he loved her as much as a mother loves her child. In his world there is no running water, food, shelter, warmth, glamour or prestige. He can't imagine her living without all of those things. It would sicken him too much.
But I think part of The Tramp's components is that he could work in a factory or even practice law or medicine if he truly wanted to. However he is more of a Kwai Chang Caine type. Wandering the lands. Living the journey. I believe The Tramp attained enlightenment as he arranged the girl he loved to disappear into the horizon. Life is his meditation and he just disconnected from all of life's illusions as if they where but leaves slowly floating away down a calm river leaving The Tramp empty, ready to be filled again.
South Park: You're Getting Old (2011)
Surprisingly deep episode. I seriously related to Stan's character.
What a great episode. I was 12 when South Park first came out. I was totally hyped about it months before it finally premiered. I've been using IMDb for what feels like 10 years.
This is my first review!
I could not believe the ending. This episode contains elements that have never been in a South Park episode before...
It almost reminds me of when The Simpsons used to have scenarios you could actually relate to. This episode deals with some of the most depressing social situations that a scary amount of people go through every day.
Probably the first time I've ever been shocked by this show. Because it was so unexpected.
I actually planned on watching the episode right before bedtime. Instead I ended up staying up late chatting about it. Blah what a loser!