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This is just a post to share my love for this movie. There’s no real purpose behind it. It’s one of my all-time favourite movies. It’s definitely my favourite romance/life movie ever.
A scene that forever haunts me in the best and worst ways is usually referred to as “Am I Ugly?”. The emotion in this movie (and this scene in particular) is so raw and true. I only hope to be able to create a piece of art that can tap into one’s heart like this one.
It’s the kind of movie that stumbles its way into my mind from time to time. The type that you want to watch again but you don’t. To feel the flinching of your heart.
It baffles me at times how strange us humans can be. We often purposefully strive for emotionally painful experiences in the search of meaning. Isn’t that part of the reason why we watch depressing movies or songs? Or read powerful but sad books?
Have you seen this movie before? What is a movie and/or scene that forever haunts you in both a beautiful and heart-breaking way?
– Ermisenda Alvarez
Here is a clip to my favourite scene down below. No spoilers, just a beautiful piece that I’m sure many people can appreciate.
Clementine: Joely?
Joel: Yeah, Tangerine?
Clementine: Am I ugly?
Joel: Nuh-uh.
Clementine: When I was a kid, I thought I was. I can’t believe I’m crying already… Sometimes I think people don’t understand how lonely it is to be a kid; like you don’t matter. So I’m eight, and I have these toys. These dolls. My favorite is the ugly girl doll who I call Clementine, and I keep yelling at her, “You can’t be ugly! Be pretty!” It’s weird, like if I can transform her, I would magically change too.”
Joel: [kissing Clementine] You’re pretty.
Clementine: Joely, don’t ever leave me.
Joel: You’re pretty… you’re pretty… pretty…
P.S. When I’ve visited movie rental places (haven’t done that in a while!) this movie is always in the comedy section. Whaaa? Have they NOT watched the movie? Just because it has Jim Carrey in it, doesn’t mean it’s a comedy. He did a great job at the serious role.
Ermilia 
I must watch this. š
You must! š
(Eliabeth replying) Pay it Forward is my go-to cry your eyes out movie.
That was a good movie.
Yay, it wasn’t just me who thought it was good.
Hey, Ermisenda. I sent you a mail and didn’t get any reply. Have you seen it? Please, check it out. I’m excited about your upcoming post. š
Hey Simi. So sorry about that. I remember reading the emailing and going ‘Yep, awesome I’ll do this soon.’ Between university, internet life, and laziness, it got lost in my inbox. Thank you for leaving this comment. I just sent back the interview! š Let me know what you think.
It’s awesome. Got those two pics. You don’t have to send me anymore. I’m going to do your post soon. š
The post is here: http://bookwormsimi.wordpress.com/20: 13/10/14/chitchat-with-the-cover-designer-ermisenda-alvarez/. š
Thanks for that Simi. You’re great. š You’re quick like a cat!
Only in case of interviews. In case of reviews, I’m more like tortoise I think. š¦
Reviews take a lot of time. Don’t be too hard on yourself. š
Something weird is happening with me for last few months. I’ve lost interest in reading books especially ebooks and I don’t know why. I can only manage 2-3 pages of short reads. And I’ve done something I never thought I’ll ever do in my entire life. I’m re-reading my paperback collection and buying paperbacks to read. š¦
I am really inconsistent with my reading. Don’t feel bad. I read the most books when I’m travelling, especially on airplanes. At home, I rarely read paperbacks or ebooks. That’s why I have audiobooks in the car so I can keep reading somewhat. I also get frustrated with myself but at the same time, I just out of this world books for it to hold my attention. Reading fevers come and go. You’ll get back into the swing of things eventually. Don’t stress. š
I just wish I return to my old self soon. I’ve so many pending reviews and I simply want to vanish. š¦
You will return. Don’t take up so many reviews. Authors will understand. If you push yourself and read when you don’t want to, you’ll only be less likely to read. Read when you want to. Keep it positive rather than an obligation. š
You’re multi-talented I must say, Ermisenda. I can never think of even doing anything else if I was a student. The Guilty Syndrome. Your time-management capability is really awesome. I wish I was a born-genius! š
Aw. Thank you. My brain is scattered. It likes doing many things. That’s not always a good thing. I never know what I should focus on and follow for something like a job. I definitely don’t have it all figured out.
Are you a student?
I forgot to share your post that day, Ermisenda. I’m so sorry for that. I just remembered today and have shared it both on Twitter and Facebook few hours ago. š
No worries. š Thanks!
You’re welcome! š
Yes, I learned the hard way that I can’t force myself to read and write when I’m not in the mood and No, I’m not a student anymore. I finished my studies long back though my parents want me to read more. The student in me got lost somewhere I think. š
At least you were being practical when you mentioned in the interview that you would like to have job security. I think deep down every person wants a job which comes with financial security. Otherwise, it’ll be very hard to survive in this competitive world. š
Yeah. I like being honest. I know that while I don’t think money is everything, money is important. I want to always travel. I want to have a nice house, to own a car, and be able to help my family financially if they need. I hope I can have a job I do enjoy though. I think I will. But my love is definitely in writing (at the moment, remember, my brain changes its hobbies too often. :P)
What did you study? Are you working now? Feel free to not answer the questions. I’m just curious. You seem like such an awesome person.
My parents forced me to read something Science related whereas I was interested in English. It’s a very common thing in India. We are financially dependent on our parents till we get a job after receiving our degrees. So, naturally we have to listen to them. I can’t blame them also. They want us to have a good future. š
Fair enough. My parents are Spanish islands and they came from poorer villages. They wanted me and my two sisters to study medicine/law/etc in Australia. One of my sisters is doing law. I did psychology. I don’t know what the youngest will do. I know if I told them I was doing writing alone or graphic design alone as a proper career, they’d be very upset and have a big talk. While I think it’s good to have supportive parents, they are just people who know how hard life is without real money and without a proper job. They are looking out for us in their own way. Which is understandable. Psychology is very scientific, so we have another thing in common! Cool. š They also never wanted us to leave the house until we got married/had proper jobs. š I’m not out of home yet but my younger sister got out. I like saving money!
Glad to know about you and your family. š
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