Yesterday the hubs and firstborn and I went to see the movie that lots of people are talking about, have seen, or have yet to see. We have been impressed with the complete loyalty and cooperation of the network of fans, who have been tight-lipped about not only the ending but about plot points.
One of the shared experiences of movie-going (or, movie-staying-in-and-streaming) is to talk about it with others who have seen that same movie. In this instance, virtually all of the people who have seen the movie have found one another and found places to discuss it without spilling any information on social media or in person that would give something away. We want everyone to experience it - and then we want to talk about it with them.
When in conversation with other fans, people have been prefacing conversation with, "Have you seen it?" and proceeding accordingly. They are being solicitous with one another. And when one person who has seen it meets another who has seen it, their enthusiasm is unbounded. When one person who has seen it meets another who has not seen it, the one who has seen it is evangelical.
Yep, eager to share the good news, the eu- (good) -angelion (message, news). [The eu- has become -ev along the way].
I know of a person who has chosen to be introduced to the cinematic universe. The movie now playing is #22 in this cinematic universe. My friend had someone invite her to get to know this universe. Along the way, she is receiving support and encouragement as she absorbs and talks about what she has seen in each movie. She has found a small community to listen as she shares her thoughts and feelings; to understand and talk about the complexities; to talk through developments; and to promise that not only is there more to come, but also that what is to come is the best.
There will be weeping and laughter. There will be moments that seem horribly dark and also there will be epiphanies. And those who have seen, those who have witnessed, will seek one another out and find one another. and talk about and relive moments, and what characters said, and the pain and joy, and the redemptive completion of this movie that provides a sense of what the prophet Jeremiah said the Lord promised: "A future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:11).
Go and tell. Share the good news. Let your joy be unbounded.
"relive moments"
ReplyDeleteAmen.