In the ancient world, people placed heavy stones
on the graves of the dead so
their souls would not wander and inflict the living.
I always thought this was simply
the practice of superstitious and primitive people.
But I was about to learn that
the dead can hover
on the edge of our vision
with the density and luminosity of mist,
and their claim on the earth can be
as legitimate and tenacious as our own.
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- this is one of my favorite quotes from this film which is set in southern louisiana, a place near and dear to my own heart - and but one of several issues that it forces the viewer to contemplate -
- this is one of my favorite quotes from this film which is set in southern louisiana, a place near and dear to my own heart - and but one of several issues that it forces the viewer to contemplate -
7 comments:
More for my bookshelf!
My son was in this movie and I went with him to a few of the movie shoots. It was filmed all around here, so I am very familiar with it. Have a splendid Sunday, cher!
Headed for Netflix now! If it has Tommy Lee and Marguerite's son - well I'm not going to miss it.
I'm going to have to look for this film...love the quote. And the rock idea. Also read of your recent sighting experience over at the MacGregor's place...totally freaking amazing.
Have a wonderful Sunday.
love and hugs....
I love movie and book suggestions. Gonna check it out too. Thanks! Happy Valentine's Day Gypsy love!
My husband loves Burke's Dave Robicheaux character. He liked the film allot too.
and the dead certainly do hover...
as least some do.
Tommy Lee Jones? I am THERE! Sigh.He only gets better with age. What is it about a man who isn't traditionally handsome or who doesn't have beautiful features, but whose 'energy surround' is so compelling and magnetic that you want to crawl inside his skin? I get that sense from TLJ. The man, not the actor. But I MUST see this film for its content, as well.
Can't wait.
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