KAT’S THOUGHTS: I very rarely reblog anything, but I thought this one was extremely important for writers and other creative folk to remember. I’ve felt this burn-out coming on myself with way too many things going on in my life, and the ubiquitous social media only adds to that strain. Cate Russell-Cole hits the nail on the head with her post, so please be sure to Like or favorite her post as well! And now for some relaxation…
I recently watched Steven Spielberg’s Titanic for the first time in over a decade. My first experience was less than stellar; I remember liking the visuals, the cinematography, the effects, the music. But I loathed all of the characters. This time around, the visuals remain stunning, breath-taking, well-worthy of all the Academy Awards this movie received. The sinking of the ship itself remains powerful, heartbreaking, and utterly chilling.
Yet I still don’t like the main characters, Jack and Rose. I understood them better, understood their choices, their positions, and empathized more than I did when I was ten. But I still didn’t really like them. Or maybe it isn’t a matter of “liking.” They would be fine as acquaintances. But I didn’t…connect with them, not on any meaningful level that persisted past the end credits.
Why?
