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Steps:

1. Reflect on a movie that inspired you in some way. Why did it inspire you? Why do you connect to it?
2. Find a favorite clip from that movie online.
3. Post the clip in the appropriate column according to your last name.
4. Write 3-5 sentences explaining why this clip resonates with you.

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This movie is extremely nostalgic for me and it is also amazingly done, it is a modern fable and fantasy. This clip marks the beginning of Ofelia's morbid and painful journey. The moody and dark setting serves as a foreshadowing of the adventure that follows. I also like this scene because I admire Ofelia's fearlessness in the face of this scary humanoid faun. He tells her the 3 tasks she needs to do and she is not frightened, and she doesn't reject his invitation.

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Ofelia accepted the task assigned by the faun in the labyrinth

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This movie moved me from the first day I watched it because it leaves us leaves with a huge message about how we should never stop pursuing our dreams. Even though we may encounter huge obstacles, there is always a positive side to what may seem like our darkest moments. I connected this to my personal life since I believe I sometimes come across obstacles that I can't find a way out, but at the end there is always a path to the good outlook. This clip impacted me because Anna Sophia (the main character) enters into a breakdown where she doesn't understand how God would have wanted her to lose an arm. She emphasizes how her perspective on life has completely change and at times we tend to change our vision regarding our situations. I loved this clip because even though at times it can be hard to see things clearly, it all depends on our perspective.

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Soul Surfer #7 Movie CLIP - Perspective (2011) HD

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This movie would have to be one of the most inspiring movies I’ve seen, due to its message of determination to reach your goals and how loving yourself is beyond important. With starting at rock bottom, P.T. Barnum grows into a small boy with dreams into a successful man who helped others that felt out of place feel comfortable in their own skin. The song and scene that resonated with me the most was the song “This is Me” because of its meaning to accept yourself, flaws and all! What I enjoy a lot about this scene is the change in scenery and how all the characters walk together really creates a dramatic effect and gets the point across that they are united and supportive friends that love their differences. Also, the shift in tone and the build up to the main scene where they are all singing together creates an effective and powerful way to really pull in the watcher and really listen and take in the message of the song.

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The Greatest Showman | This Is Me (Official Lyric Video)

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This movie teaches us so much about the importance of culture, family, and love. This Rom-Com is like any other since we are able to learn more about the Asian heritage through their remarkable food scenes, exceptional shots of just the city alone, and seeing certain tradition each family carry. Through the movie’s message of fighting for the ones you love in your life, it also tells the audience to show value within yourself and to know your own worth. One of my favorite scenes from the movie is when they first arrive to Singapore and they stop at one of the most popular street food places. Here they are able to show the importance that food has in the Asian culture.

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Rachel and Young explore Chinatown, Singapore |Crazy Rich Asians Movie 2018|

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When I first watched the Matrix when I was little, I didn’t really understand it but as I grew older and rewatched it, I began to realize the beauty of it. It inspired me because I found the idea of the world that the main character Neo was living in a simulation but always felt as if something was wrong. I connected to it because I loved how Neo’s character developed by the help of his mentor Morpheus. I found it intriguing how one can discover oneself by just “freeing their mind” as Morpheus said in the movie. Overall, I chose this clip because this is when Neo starts to discover everything with the help of Morpheus. There is a part where Morpheus mentions that the people who are still in the Matrix are not ready to be unplugged out of it and I related that to the real world how a lot of people choose to live their lives through social media and I was once living my life like that as well. Therefore, I relate to the Matrix because I found it so awesome that Neo is going beyond the set “rules” of the simulation that he lives in and to go beyond his limitations that has been ingrained in his brain for all of his life. I think that everyone has their own limitations that are just mental blocks and we can surpass them if we believe :)

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The woman in the red dress | The Matrix [Open Matte]

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This film never fails to move me. The storytelling is conveyed in the most magnificent way through the use of beautiful music, artistry, and direction. The story of Mia and Sebastian is timeless, two young lovers who become separated due to the trials of life. They go about their lives without each other, pursuing their individual dreams. One day, Mia and her husband stumble upon Sebastian's club that he and Mia had spoken about so long ago, and she comes to find out he has given the club the name "Seb's" which she came up with. The two are overcome with emotion at the sight of one another, the feelings of the past rushing back to them. The final scene of the film beautifully captures the feeling of longing for what could have been. Sebastian begins and ends by playing the song titled "Mia and Sebastian's Theme" and through music, the story of what Mia and Sebastian could have been if everything worked out, is told. This movie takes the route of not giving the happy ending, a rare occurrence in romance movies. I find myself moved at Mia and Sebastian's relationship and how beautifully their story is portrayed on screen.

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La La Land (2016) - Epilogue - most moving ending - [full video 1080p]

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Little Women has been one of my favorite stories since I was in elementary school. Its common themes of friendship, loss, and self discovery have all taught me very valuable lessons that I have carried with me throughout my personal journey. This scene specifically from the 2019 film resonated with me. As Beth is dying, she slowly discovers that God’s will is not in her hands. While it is difficult to admit to herself and to her sister that she will not be alive much longer, she has learned to accept it and approach every day with a positive outlook. I personally struggle when I feel as if everything is not going my way or my world is crumbling, which is why I was very moved and inspired by this scene.

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Beth knows she’s dying (HD) - Little Women

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This film has inspired me in many ways on the cinematic route. As I have a passion for video producing, editing , and directing, this cinematic film moved me in many ways from the moment I started watching it. It contains a broad series of clever cinematography, acting, and the concept all together has inspired me and opened my eyes when thinking of the type of films I want to create while studying a film major. The movie was recorded as continuous uncut shots that were connected to give the feeling of one long take. The dramatic and intensity of the sound effects, the chosen music, and the eerie vibe all aided in collaboration for giving this movie the melancholy vibe it portrays, yet so powerful that resonates with you. I thought this movie was such an astonishing perspective on World War 1 and it not only educates the audience on this terrible time in history but it keeps you engaged and wanting to know more about what happened. Personally, I do not connect to this movie because I have no family members who fought during WW1 but I connect to it from the eye of filmer, and how every aspect of this movie moved me in any way, shape, or form possible.

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1917 (2019) - Battlefield Run Scene (8/10) | Movieclips

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When coming to reflect upon films that have inspired me, a clip from the Disney movie Moana stood out to me. After endangering her life on her voyage to retrieve the heart of Te Fiti and save her people, the protagonist Moana not only finds the relic but also herself. Throughout her journey she learns how to find happiness in what sparks her interests and not that of her family. Through all her hard work and experience she finds independence and great skill. In this scene the audience is able to see all of her efforts pay off as she restores their sacred land and  finds her true self.

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Restoring the Heart of Te Fiti - Moana Movie Scene

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After watching this movie, I felt a sense of inspiration that I had not felt before. This movie is a true story about the unrecognized women that helped get John Glenn to space. Not only were they women, but the were African American women. They were met by many setbacks, criticism, racism, and sexism. Yet, they were determined to show their knowledge and worthiness to work alongside all the white men working in NASA at the time. One woman in particular, Katherine Johnson, was determined to show her knowledge and helpfulness, and was even acknowledged for being more hardworking than many of the men working there already. In the clip below, Katherine stands up for herself and demands that she be given the same opportunities in her job as the men. She explains that to do her work effectively she will need to be in the briefing to listen to the advancements. After watching this it inspired me to stand up for myself and make my place known, even if their are people who want to suppress it.

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Hidden Figures | "You Are The Boss" Clip [HD] | 20th Century FOX

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As someone of a similar background to Pocahontas, I really connected with Pocahontas's character and her carefree personality. I remember thinking about how Pocahontas was one of the only Disney princesses that I could related to growing up since I am a person of color. Pocahontas felt a love for nature and her surroundings and prevented others from harming the things she loved. In the song, Colors of the Wind, she explained to John Smith the importance of the natural landscape, revealing to him that she, as an indigenous person, is not this inferior being with "savage" characteristics. Rather, she is a human who cares for the Earth and the animals and plants that live on it. This movie really inspired me to embrace my own personal identity and express what I believe is the right thing to do despite the challenges or hardships that I may endure.

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Pocahontas | Colors of the Wind | Disney Sing-Along

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One of the most inspiring movies that I have ever watched has been Wonder because of the incredible message it has about not blending in when you were born to stand out. Auggie, the main character, shows so much strength and courage in the film which resonated with me to the point where I understood that being your true unique self in a world where society wants you to "fit in" shows a big amount of self acceptance and authenticity. Although I have never gone through the things Auggie has at the start of high school and even sometimes at this point in my life I find it hard to share my true self in fear of getting judged.

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Being a lover of anything Disney, Mulan has remained one of my all time favorite films. My biggest takeaways from Mulan's story is to embrace your own identity, defy what society expects, and to present your true self to the world. Through the themes of honor, family, and respect that this film has presented, I have learned the important aspects of my own personal life.This scene from the 2020 film resonated with me the most. This powerful scene marks the moment that Mulan agrees to take her father's place in the Imperial Army and receives her very own sword. Mulan has brought honor to not only her family but also her village. Through her perseverance and loyalty, Mulan went against society's norms to join the military and honor her country. Even though she impersonates a man during part of her journey, in the end she honors herself as she fearlessly reveals her true identity.

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Watching this movie was an eye opener. The many messages behind every scene reflects on life itself and how we can learn from it. I have enjoyed the many times I’ve seen it and always something new to take in. “ruin is a gift and ruin is the road to transformation” this quote has greatly impacted and spoken to me which was said in the movie. I knew that it had to do with something in general, about life and how change and growth happens when your at your lowest point sometimes. As it has always been said when you are at you weakest point you are at your strongest and the only way is up. By falling into ruin you are reflecting and transforming into something better.

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Eat Pray Love (2010) - Ruin is a Gift Scene (3/10) | Movieclips

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This may be very silly or childish of me but one movie that left an impact on me was the Croods. When it came out in 2013, I was not interested in it. I assumed it was a silly movie and while my sister and dad went to watch it, my mom and I painted pottery. When my family walked out of the theater, my suspicions were seemingly confirmed. It was not until 2020, did I give the movie a chance. Then I loved it. It nearly brought me to tears. It told a story of accepting change and growing to love all that comes into your life. It told stories of family and friendship and even if I wasn’t the intended audience, I enjoyed the message that it gave of embracing the future, even when it’s new and scary.

This clip is at the end of the movie and shows the period of growth that the father, Grug, has come into. He accepts that he cannot shelter his children from the real world and that new ideas are not bad. This character growth, although for children, is a good example to me of how to embrace the new chapter of life that I’ll be embarking on very soon and to not fear the changes that will come into my life, but be ready to grow with them and become the person I’m meant to be.

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The Croods (2013) - A Tearful Goodbye (9/10) | Movieclips

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This movie is about Jack and his Ma having to live in a 10 by 10-foot room their entire life until Jack manages to escape.  This room is Jacks's entire universe and he knows nothing else. This movie resonated with me because it helped me realize to appreciate the little things in life, just how Jack appreciates the toaster, the chair, and all the little things he has in his room it is important to be grateful for everything we are blessed with. Seeing Jack's first perspective of our outside world made me realize how there are so many moving parts in our day-to-day lives and we don't always take the time to reflect on what is happening. Specifically, the clip I chose was powerful to me because it shows how there are so many "places" in our world and we all have a different perspective of seeing our own reality and our own world (Don't know why there is a clip of bugs at the end of the video; ignore )

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With the character depth, film score, and the combination of science, discovery, and powerful relationships, Interstellar quickly became one of my favorite movies. My favorite clip is at the end, where the protagonist, Cooper, is in an infinite, interdimensional library, observing his daughter Murph’s memories and all the moments he missed while out on a space expedition. Although confused at first, he realizes that he is meant to act as a messenger, communicating valuable information that is needed to save humanity to his daughter. What really resonates with me is that the means of communicating this message and assuring that Murph receives it is through love, a force that transcends all dimensions, even space and time, and something that Cooper was confident in enough to place the fate of humanity in. This emotional scene shows how their trust and bond could stand the test of hardship, time, and even space. I felt the sense of grief and loss associated with the years Cooper did not get to spend with his family, and it brought up something that is constantly on my mind: how we are constrained by time and the power in just a few moments, seconds that could mean everything to someone and nothing to another. Also, the father-daughter bond shown helped me connect more to the film because it reminds me of my own relationship with my dad and how powerful a parent’s connection to their children is.

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Interstellar - The Watch and Closing Tesseract Full Scene

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This is really my favorite movie, I feel like I resonate with the main character, Coraline, a lot. I feel like wanting to explore and escape form life is something we all want to do from time to time. In the end, this movie really just showed me a message about how we should be thankful for what we have because on her journey to escape the real world and her life she ends up putting herself in a lot of danger which makes her realize how blessed she actually is.

This clip resonates with me because it is when Coraline realizes she messed up big time. This clip from the movie is one I use to be terrified of but now I just feel the adrenaline rush along with Coraline. I like the final show of strength Coraline has at the end too.

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Coraline - 2009 , Movie clip : Coraline vs other mother

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After watching movie with the iconic actor Al Pacino, the message it leaves the person who watches this movie is inspiring. This scene where Colonel Slade (a blind man retired the from the army) talks in behalf of Charlie in a school hearing, Charlie a boy who is on a scholarship in the institution. They held a school hearing because they where going to expel Charlie for a prank he was not involved in. It was very inspiring because Colonel Slade talks about the integrity of Charlie after spending a weekend talking care of Colonel Slade as a job to get money to see his family soon. This scene was so powerful because Charlie a a good and honorable boy with courage and integrity "The stuff leaders should be made of", Colonel Slade came to his defense because he wouldn't say who did the prank because he is a respectable boy. I connected to this scene as I did it for my final for Speech & Debate class and the drive and inspiration of the meaning of holding integrity to questions Charlie's character makes me think of being a woman of heart, faith, courage, excellence, respect, with integrity.

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Scent of a Woman | "I'll Show You Out of Order!"

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This movie is very inspiring to me because even after Rudy was denied 3 times from Notre Dame he never gave up until he was accepted. He attended Holy Cross for 2 years and felt as if his time was running out. Once he was accepted he went to football tryouts and hoped to make the team as a "walk on". The whole point of this movie is that "in this lifetime you don't have to nothing to nobody, EXCEPT YOURSELF." The speech is very inspirational because when you give your all, you can look back on it with peace of mind. You should always be proud of the accomplishments you make in life. You have to keep moving forward and never look back.

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Rudy (4/8) Movie CLIP - Fortune's Truth (1993) HD

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Rocky Balboa is a film that inspired me because of the message that it puts out and the way that it represents hard work. The speech that Sylvester Stallone plays in his role is very inspiring and eye opening. It has showed me that we are never alone, that many people feel the same way and there is nothing wrong with getting knocked to our feet, we just have to be willing to get back up. It is one of those films that leaves viewers thinking and helps us find ways on how we could improve in our own lives. This scene gave me a different type of motivation, one that I know I could follow for the rest of my life, and some good advice that I could give to someone who is not at their best.

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HD - Rocky Balboa (2006) - inspirational speech

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This movie is one of my favorite movies because it left me thinking about life. I watched this movie during Christmas break and I felt in love with it. I'm not really into watching sci-fi movies but this movie was really interesting. This movie inspired me because it left me thinking about the importance of time. My favorite scene is at the end when Cooper, the main character reunites with his daughter Murph. I connected with this part because it's about hope and how Murph never lost faith that his father was coming back. I loved this part because I believe that if you never loose faith, you will be able to accomplish anything. This movie was definitely inspirational because it left me with a beautiful message about life.

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Inside out has been one of my favroite films of all time. One of my favorite lessons from this film is that feeling sad is okay! This might be such a simple message, but the film made me realize how we as humans worry so much about living a life full of happiness and perfection. In the movie, Joy didn't allow Riley (the main character) to feel sad and only wanted her to be happy. Joy tried so hard to make Riley happy about every moment in her life which didn't allow her to feel sad at all. In the last scene we see how Riley is very sad and the emotion Sadness is able to bring back all the good memories and allows her to feel happy again.

I resonate to this film because whenever I experience tinges of sadness I am able to appreciate joy, which is one of the main messages in this movie. Well being isn't just about chasing happiness. Overall, this film does a very good job on portraying a humans overall emotions and shows us how trying to live a perfect life doesn't always lead up to something good.

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Inside Out - Sadness Saves Riley - Ending Scene (HD)

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There are plenty of movies that have inspired me in many ways but Ratatouille was the one that most resonated with me.

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There are plenty of movies that have inspired me in many ways but Ratatouille was the one that most resonated with me. Remy, the main character, is a rat who has a dream and a passion of becoming of chef. No one would ever believe a rat could cook which is why it is such an inspirational movie. The movie delivers a message of determination and believing in yourself.

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The movie Pay it Forward is one of my favorite movies and has inspired me in some many ways. How a young boy wants to make the world a better place by helping others. I can connect with this since I have volunteered many times in Make-A-Wish Tijuana and I always realize that when we truly help others by heart, at the end the ones who end up receiving are us. Here is my favorite clip of the movie which is when the teacher gives out the assignment and all the students complain since they think it is really hard and dumb to do. We always believe that we need to help others by doing something big for them but we can help others by doing really small actions which can have a more powerful meaning. We can all help to change the world by doing small acts of helping one another.

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This movie perfectly encapsulates the ups and downs of adolescence. I read the book before the film was released, and I think they perfectly compliment eachother. A key motif of the film is finding yourself and basking in new found freedom. This scene specifically emirates pure joy. I was in middle school when I watched this scene and it became my idea of high school. The care free nature of the dance routine and connection between the characters still gives me goosebumps.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1/11) Movie CLIP - Come On Eileen (2012) HD

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13 Going on 30 is one of my favorite movies and has inspired me to live in the moment.  This movie is about a girl named Jenna who wishes to be an adult. On her birthday she makes a wish, and once she was 30 she did not like it. The movie has a message of living in the present and simply making memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime.

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This movie is one of my all time favorites. It is one that I can never get tired of watching and have watched multiple times. Each time I watch this movie it serves a reminder that I should make the best out of my life. It reminds me and inspires me to live life to the fullest and not dwell on the bad things. The bad does not last forever, however, it is up to me to change the bad into to good. Down below obtains the clip with my favorite and iconic quote from the movie. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around in a while, you could miss it". This quote is self explanatory but it heavy resonates with me. It reminds me to stop and take a breath. Cherish each moment that is presented to me. To make the best of my life and appreciate where I am. It opened my eyes to the perspective of living life to the fullest for we only have one. To make the best of it.

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The movie Freedom Writers, based on a true story, has significantly impacted me ever since I first watched it. This movie taught me that even if you are a minority in America in poor living conditions, you can still thrive and be who you want to be. In Long Beach, California, the teacher Mrs. Erin Gruell starts to teach English at Woodrow Wilson Highschool, which she soon realizes is harder than it seems due to the students being very problematic. Everybody in class is in little groups based on their race, like Latinos, African Americans, and Asians not caring to learn. The school is full of chaos and gunshots. At the end of the movie, the students realize that even though they have been through so much due to their living conditions, being in gangs, and hating the opposite races, they all form one big family because they go through the same circumstances. They are now eager to learn and to get out of their toxic environment full of violence.
I connected with this movie because, as a minority in America, we are viewed as people who cannot succeed, as shown in the film. The only person that believed in these students was Mrs. Erin Gruell. Even though I have not passed through the same hardships as many characters in this movie, I can still relate. The clip I chose is when Alejandro reads an entry of his diary talking about the circumstances he is facing, but stating that with his teacher and new friends' help, he is confident he will surpass this with the hope they have all given him. This clip resonates with me because it made me realize how even though you can come from nothing and struggle to find the motivation to succeed, there are always people there for you who will guide you to greatness. You can do anything you set your mind to.

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Freedom Writers (4/9) Movie CLIP - I Am Home (2007) HD

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This is probably one of my all time favorite movies. It is an incredible, beautiful movie that is written, directed, and shot beautifully, and incredibly inspiring. I recently watched Her again(for probably the 50th time if I'm being honest), because its a great comfort movie, and as I was watching it I realized that this scene really spoke to me as I went through something big that made me feel the same was as Theodore did. Absolutely heartbroken and feeling like my world was crashing down around me, I turned to one of my closest friends for comfort and she told me basically the same thing Theodore was thinking. That this is the most you will ever feel and you'll never feel like this about anyone ever again. That you'll only feel lesser versions of what you felt then. What Samantha says to Theo really helped me realize that that is okay, and everything I'm feeling is okay, I can still feel happiness, excitement, and love for other people, even though it feels like I can't.

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When I first watched this movie I did not understand why everybody liked it, as I grew up and watched it again, it became one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie inspired me to always be appreciate life an do everything we want to, like Gump did, as he suffered as a kid and he was able to overcome that, he lived many different stages of his life to the absolute fullest and that is very inspiring. I connected to this movie because I always seem to want to live my life to its fullest and I do but sometimes I forget to enjoy the moment and I believe that Gump had that process through his life form living it to enjoying it. This clip resonates with me because he is enjoying even the little things in life he is talking about them and appreciating them. His sense of humor towards others is something I aspire to be, always nice to others. Forrest Gump lived a full and very well lived life and through this film we can see just that.

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Forrest Gump Movie CLIP - First Pair of Shoes (1994) HD

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When I was little, I adored princess movies, and I still have a soft spot for them. Mulan left me with a different message and feeling that differentiates itself from the other various princess movies. Mulan breaks stereotypes and shows power that women have within. Mulan embraces her own identity and doesn't live to fulfill societies expectations.

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When I was little, I adored princess movies, and I still have a soft spot for them. Mulan left me with a different message and feeling that differentiates itself from the other various princess movies. Mulan breaks stereotypes and shows power that women have within. Mulan embraces her own identity and doesn't live to fulfill societies  expectations.

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For the longest time, this movie has been one of my absolute favorites.  While watching it recently, I came to find that this was much more than just an underdog story.  Mr. Miyagi teaches Daniel so many karate lessons that also apply to life. One of the most inspirational lessons, in my opinion, is the lesson of balance. Mr. Miyagi explains that everything must be balanced to excel at karate and live a good life.  Along with this, he infers that there is no way to cheat to balance. One must fully devote themself to find true balance and happiness.