Stand by Me

I almost feel as if I miss this film. As if it's living and breathing. I've known it since I was a boy and still I feel like I can't grasp onto it for the life of me. It's rare a film that is so grounded can feel, truly, larger than life. When I was younger I remember hearing how River Phoenix died not long after this movie came out. In a way it felt as if it added depth to something as flat as a TV screen. It made it mean more, even for a little kid like me. And more than that, it made it invincible. I think sometimes it's a reminder of what this film stands for, it never lasts forever, but would it mean as much if it did?