DVDs

I love buying DVDs, in fact, it has become a side of myself that i need to 'watch' a little. For this reason, i always love a good DVD freebie, something that seems to be prevalent in the Sunday newspapers at the moment.

This weeks offer was 'A River Runs Through It', directed by Robert Redford. It is the story of two fly-fishing sons of a Presbyterian minister, one of whom is well educated, the other who is wild and rebellious, who grow up in rural Montana. When i got my copy this week i was elated as it is a film i would have bought at some point anyway, having seen it and enjoyed it a few times before.

Last night, when i got in, i didn't wait to put the film on and get lost in the gentle flow of life by the river. What makes the film so memorable (and magical in my opinion), is the natural beauty it depicts and the way it manages to communicate a deep sense of spirituality and connection to the landscape in which it is set. As the title suggests, the (Blackfoot) river really does flow through not only the home of our heroes but also their hearts and souls. A priceless legacy from their father. The film ends on a less joyous note but for the most part it is satisfyingly relaxing.

Too often these days, films thrust us into dark, noisy worlds of violence and despair. 'A River Runs Through It' is more akin to taking a walk in the sun. By saying this i am not in anyway suggesting that i only watch 'gentle' films. I have my macabre side like everyone and probably enjoy dark films more so than most women i know. It's just that sometimes you need a bit of quiet.
It's a bit like opting to watch 'Countdown' at 4 a.m, when on every other channel there is some cop show.