justine

i wonder if louisa may alcott would be ecstatic to see how her novel has reached many young women, even through its countless adaptations that are very telling of the relevance it continues to share with girlhood in its many contexts. just like how in the end, alcott had to give jo a partner to make it a happy ending, we women in a society are nowhere near true equality and autonomy as human beings yet but we still haven’t forgotten to fight for it all these years. i think the context of what many consider to be a happy ending for jo will change from person to person, but they’re all very valid. jo did not need friedrich or laurie to be happy, but true freedom is to be happy nonetheless.

“stay cool, and i can’t wait to be you” i accidentally deleted my paragraph UGH FUCK. anyways even if i’m 24 which is twice my age at eighth grade i think i’m going to be more excited to be myself even if that means knowing i’ll also be cringing at myself. and i wish riley a very burn in hell

i loved this film actually. i had so many questions and then suddenly i didnt need them answered. that’s how you love bad movies and i don’t think we need to dive in to the technicalities all the time. bad screenwriting. terrible pacing. great lighting. i don’t really care. i don’t know why but i think it’s important to love “bad” movies.