Smile,Laugh,Cry,Just don't call it Quits

Smile,Laugh,Cry,Just don't call it Quits

Probably one of my favorite scenes of the Titanic. Girl meets guy on ship, secret ecapades are made on said ship, External conflict threatens their relationship, their Love survives but the couple doesn't. I LOVED this movie as a child and it was probably my first tearjerker. James Cameron hit it big.

Now he hit it big again with Avatar. I'm totally reiterating what people have been saying about it but it was good. The effects were great, the characters and creatures were awesome. The plot was pretty good although some parts were a tiny bit predictable. Nevertheless, I got teary eyed at the part where all hell broke loose. I couldn't help but be reminded of unfortunate events. American/World Imperialism, anyone? The natives are looked upon as "savages" and humans are trying to force their language/customs on them while stealing away their natural resources. Although the movie would be offensive to indigenous people, I agree with a friend who said the movie or rather, movie director, is trying to convey a message. It's never okay for people to invade and destroy others.


Anyway,like I said, aesthetically it was gorgeous. From a fashion viewpoint, I loved the minimal wardrobe of the natives.There was an obvious tribal influence with that and the language (African,Asian,Native American peoples?) I'm visually inspired now- I want to recreate some of it! I'm also more tempted to sretch my ears now,too. Oh, the influence...