Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas is a slow, burning film that works its way inside you. Like so many of my favorites, it’s a film of contradictions. It deals with wanting to close relational gaps while actively building bridges. It’s a film about wandering, traveling highways with no real destination, perpetually lost despite knowing where to be found. It’s melancholic, desolate, and full of so much heart. I love this! I’ve been lucky to see so many great films this year and I’m glad I picked this one up. It’s one of those that quietly layers on itself, really stunning work. Has a few moments with some of the best shots I’ve ever seen. It really captures the idea of sojourning through an empty purgatory. All of the conflict stems from within and not from without, riveting dynamics on display, it’s an emotional stunner. Highly recommend the 4K conversion of this, every frame was a painting.