Alright, alright, let’s talk about them movies, the ones like that “Fruitvale Station” picture. You know, the ones that make you think, the ones that make you feel like you’re right there with them folks on the screen.
What’s “Fruitvale Station” all about anyway? Well, it’s this movie about a young fella, Oscar Grant his name was. Poor boy just living his life, trying to do right, and then bam! Something terrible happens. It’s one of them stories that sticks with ya, you know? Makes you hug your own young’uns a little tighter.
- It shows you what happened to this Oscar on his last day.
- It makes you see how things ain’t always fair.
- And it makes you think about how things could be different, maybe.
Now, if you liked “Fruitvale Station,” you might be lookin’ for other movies that hit you the same way. Movies that feel real, movies about regular folks facing tough times. Movies that make you say, “Well, I’ll be darned.”
So, what other movies are like that? Well, there’s a bunch, if you know where to look. Some folks like them superhero movies, all flashy and loud. But me? I like the ones about people, about life, you know?
I heard tell of a movie called “DOPE” on that Netflix thing. Now, I ain’t seen it myself, but they say it’s good, like “Fruitvale.” Maybe it ain’t exactly the same story, but it gets you thinkin’, gets you feelin’. And that’s what matters, ain’t it?
Then there’s this older movie, “Do the Right Thing.” Heard it’s got a similar message to “Fruitvale.” About folks tryin’ to get by, about things not always being fair. Sounds like somethin’ worth watchin’ to me.
Why do we like these kinds of movies anyway? I reckon it’s because they’re honest. They don’t sugarcoat things. They show you the good, the bad, and the ugly. And they make you think about the world around you, about how we treat each other.
Movies like “Fruitvale Station” ain’t always easy to watch. They can be sad, they can be angryin’, they can even break your heart a little. But they’re important, you see? They remind us that life ain’t always a picnic, and that we gotta look out for each other.
Where do you find these movies? Well, now, that’s the tricky part, ain’t it? These days, there’s so many places to watch movies, it’s enough to make your head spin. You got your Netflix, your Amazon, your iTunes… all them fancy things. And then there’s them websites, like that “Filmaffinity” one, where folks talk about movies and tell you which ones are good.
Me? I just ask around. I talk to my friends, my neighbors, the folks at the church. “Seen any good movies lately?” I ask ’em. And that’s how I find ’em, the ones that really stick with ya.
So, what makes a movie like “Fruitvale Station” so special? I think it’s the way they tell their stories. They don’t just show you what happened, they make you feel it. They make you care about the characters, like they’re your own family. And they make you think about things long after the movie is over.
And let me tell ya, that Ryan Coogler fella, the one who made “Fruitvale Station,” he’s a smart one. He knows how to tell a story, that’s for sure. He makes you feel like you’re right there with Oscar, living his life, feeling his pain. And that ain’t easy to do, let me tell ya.
If you’re lookin’ for movies that will stay with you, movies that will make you think and feel, then you gotta check out movies like “Fruitvale Station.” They ain’t always the most popular movies, but they’re the ones that matter. They’re the ones that remind us what it means to be human. They are the ones that show you life ain’t just black and white, there’s a whole lotta gray in between.
So next time you’re lookin’ for somethin’ to watch, don’t just settle for the same old stuff. Try somethin’ different. Try somethin’ real. Try a movie like “Fruitvale Station.” You might just be surprised at what you find.
And remember, these movies ain’t just entertainment, they’re a way to understand the world a little better. They’re a way to see things from someone else’s shoes. And that’s somethin’ we could all use a little more of these days. So go on, find yourself a good movie, and let it open your eyes and your heart. You might even learn a thing or two.
Now, I ain’t no movie expert, but I know what I like. And I like movies that tell it like it is. Movies that make me think, movies that make me feel. And if you’re like me, then you’ll like movies like “Fruitvale Station” too. So go on, give ‘em a try. You won’t regret it. And that’s all I gotta say about that.
