There must be hundreds of movies based on books. Finding one that reflects the writing life is a little trickier. Movies, if they are good can be inspirational and spark creativity. Growing up, I spent many Saturday afternoons at the movies and they fired up my imagination. They allow you to imagine personas and observe facets of life and human nature that you might not get to observe on your own. But movies can also reflect an aspect of your life that you may not have been able to name. In some ways, movies can bear witness for us.
It is interesting to see how someone else interprets a life story. Try to view movies as catalyst for creativity. Explore how the story unfolds, where it works and how it doesn’t.
Shakespeare is long gone yet his work still has life and breath in it. We might not ever know how we have influenced someone and how that effect can trickle down through the years. To view a film from that perspective makes the movie more worthwhile. We might certainly rethink how we treat each other knowing what affect our choices might have in the future.
To view some spiritually literate movies, visit Spirituality and Health. The website provides some nice reviews on both movies and books.
© 2008 Sandra Lee Schubert www.writing-for-life.com