One Month Hiatus

A Moving Story Scope will be on hiatus from September 26 through October 17 since I am moving into my first house! I'll likely start blogging again once everything is in place. Look forward to a few thrillers just in time for Halloween:

Purple Noon


Cape Fear


Blue Velvet

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I've Loved You So Long

I've Loved You So Long (Mike Leigh, 2008)

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Rating: Q=6, P=5 / Average OJ

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Sisters, Coping, Grief, Complex Relationships, Adjustment

An understated beauty. Kristin Scott Thomas is remarkable in her portrayal of a grieving woman so tormented with guilt and loss that she does not feel she deserves happiness or love. A very important film about love, patience, and acceptance.

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Kon-Tiki

Kon-Tiki (Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg, 2012)

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Rating: Q=8, P=7 / Obsession

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Exploration, Anthropology, Survival, Pioneers, Sailing

So inspiring. I watched this film and barely moved the whole time. Thor Heyerdahl was a legendary explorer, yes, but what made him especially great was his determination and strength of character. Kon-Tiki revisits the incredible journey he and his friends/crew made across the Pacific. The moments of doubt, the sights and sounds, the will-power, the patience, and trust. Great film.

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The House

The House (Joo-Young Ban, 2010)

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Rating: Q=5, P=5 / Average OJ

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Animation, Korean, Economy, Class, Spirits, Philosophical

An interesting film with some important messages. I've always believed that there is an essence to every place- every bit of land, every building, every home. It is a real shame when we take place for granted. I hope to live to see the US culture really building things to last and taking pride in preservation again.

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