Just to get the ball rolling ...

[true-enough.livejournal.com]

Hello and welcome to The Shelter Diner - named after the busy Pacific Diner that Zach works at. It's my hope that people who have enjoyed the movie will come here to discuss it and share their art and enthusiasm. Here's a minor example of how things can go but, please consider it only a starting point:



When I watch Zach skateboarding at the beginning of the film I can't help but smile over the thought that at that point he has no idea whatsoever how profoundly his life is going to change. There is this amazing journey in the works even as he is just trying to get through the day.


I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Comments

[poppyhoney-67.livejournal.com]

Oh wow I've just found this site! Someone left a comment on my lj about it, as I've just been waxing lyrical about it as I cant seem to think of much else since watching this film a couple of weeks ago! This is so cool, I love this film SOOOO much....and I loved your first comment, about the opening scene (which is just INCREDIBLE by the way), and how Zach has no way to know his life is going to change forever pretty soon.

And er, thats it from me for now, unless of course you want a 20,000 word essay on why I love this film.

[true-enough.livejournal.com]

Just from the previews, this film had me hooked and then when I was finally able to see it ... well, let's just say that I haven't gotten much else done. The characters, actors and story are so amazing and so accessible. Who can't relate to family ties and work and love not arriving the way you imagined it? It's very much a universal story told very intimately. I love it so ...

I think Shelter was made for multiple viewings since the first scene with Zach skating home is all the more meaningful after you see where he ends up. He is such a boy at the beginning - despite all of his responsibilities - and we get to see him grow into this loving, creative, vibrant man. When Shaun asks him, "What changed?" and he answers, "I did" it's no small truth.

I'm so glad you found this site and are enjoying it. That's exactly what I was hoping for! As for your 20,000 word essay on why you love this film: Bring it on! ::big grin::