Signs

I still vividly remember the moments of my life where I gained autonomy and decided to watch movies. I didn’t get dragged by my family or happen to catch a rerun on tv. No, I told my family I wanted to watch something and they needed to help me achieve that goal. Sometimes it meant giving me $5 to go to half price and buy 5 VHS’s. In the case of Signs, we already owned that one.  I dragged my skiddish older sister to watch this with me late at night and I was terrified the whole time. She was too which I think really heightened up the feeling. Yet, I couldn’t help but think that if my family and I were ever out into this situation I knew they could protect me. I had faith and trust in my siblings but mostly love.  Turns out that love never goes away, you may think you’re older and feelings taper out and aren’t intense. But one day you’ll put on Signs to show your fiancé for the first time and you’re overwhelmed with how much love you have for your siblings no matter how silly they are and ever were.  Also this movie actually might be as good as the 6th sense or better, maybe I’m emotionally biased but man does this hold up. So refreshing to see someone use a camera to shoot things interesting and dynamically.