movies have mirrored our moods and myths since the century began. They have taken on some of the work of religion.

Growing old is not a thing to watch. It cannot be forgiven in others. Alone, it can be borne. Even indulged.

Love, like alcoholism, comes to a point of no return.

Trauma reflected upon in tranquility can produce morally stunning insights - literary light! It can also produce maudlin rubbish.

Love is all there's time for.

Hope is a dream deferred.

it takes a lot of rehearsal to become yourself.