Thursday, 1 October 2015

Body image issues : A take on movie "Book of life"








These are the characters from the movie "book of life ".
The girl has a stick instead of a stomach, huge chest in comparison and eyes that cover >20% of her face.
Is she suffering from anorexia ?
The guys have a square face, huge chest (around 5 times the girl's) and stick legs.




I loved the movie. The message to write your own  future and follow your passion was embedded nicely.  I could see that youngsters will subconsciously remember the message. I was reminded to be true to myself , embrace whatever unique talent was showered upon me.

I loved the movie enough to pinpoint that the same kids suffer body image issues due to these characters. Their subconscious perceives it as the new norm, with pop stars already pushing them in the wrong direction.

Next time one of you designs characters for an animated movie , remember this image.


Anorexia is a SERIOUS disorder, let's not contribute to it


Enough of the bashing, let's talk about the heart winning  character of the movie

Presenting :
THE CANDLE MAKER !


And yes, talk about animal rights !



Did I miss any learning?

Naruto

I have watched only the  100 episodes, here are the reasons which kept me coming back



Some quotes I liked:

Those who have the least skill complain the most

Why do you pretend to be the hero of the tragedy when all you do is cry about it.

To know what is right and choose to ignore it is the act of a coward.
There’s no meaning to a flower unless it blooms.

What he said to you is exactly what he says to himself over and over again.

 Even if you must sacrifice what you really want to do,
Will your smile be true?






CHARACTERS :


Haku


He was a guy. I love how the writers created the confusion. They might be trying to imply  that some things matter more than gender-- they are the identity, its the purity at heart, the dreams, the passion to help. 
They portrait that belongingness is something even the cruellest of humans want :)

Getting rid of fear with pain.



The similarity between Naruto and Gara







SOME FAVORITE SCENES


Wounds of the heart



Funny ones :

Talk about being ambitious :



That's a strong and important message :P








When he sees Tsunade crushing boulders


"She is strong and scary"




And the cute scene with Tsunade




If you have followed the series, you know what happens next :')