Thursday, August 11, 2011

Sci-Fi Wisdom of the Week



"John Connor gave me a picture of you once. I didn't know why at the time. It was very old - torn, faded. You were young like you are now. You seemed just a little sad. I used to always wonder what you were thinking at that moment. I memorized every line, every curve. I came across time for you Sarah. I love you; I always have."

 - The Terminator (1984)
(full review coming tomorrow, as the Cameron Curriculum continues...)

3 comments:

  1. Sweet! Can't wait! Looking forward to it!

    Gordon Long

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  2. That moment in the film exemplified the kind of emotional power Cameron could inject into his films. It's a very vulnerable moment- very moving.

    I can hear Michael Bien saying those words. Very tender.

    Cheers,
    sff

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  3. Hello, my friends!

    Hope you enjoy the Terminator review, PDXWiz, I've got it posted now.

    And SFF: You are so right about the kind of emotional power Cameron brings to a narrative. Very tender, very sweet, no doubt about it.

    All my best to you both,
    JKM

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