Recently, I was talking to someone about who I thought were the best child actors when I was also a child. Two that really stood out to me were Elijah Wood and Joseph Mazello, and one film those two were in together was called Radio Flyer. Then I was reminded about the uniqueness of this film. Instead of reviewing the film, I wanted to have an open discussion about the ending. It deals with a tough issue; child abuse. What I’ve noticed is the way that the film ends is interpreted many different ways, and the filmmakers never came forward to say what was right and wrong. I’m interested in hearing everyone’s opinions on it. How did you interpret the ending? Obviously spoiler alerts will follow.. For those of you who haven’t seen the film, the basic premise is this: Two young boys, Mikey (Wood) and Bobby (Mazello) move in with their single mother and her boyfriend, who refers to himself as ‘The King’. It doesn’t take long for The King to start physically abusing ...
Wow, what a great turnout Brittani. I'm looking fwd to checking out all of the entries.
ReplyDeleteThanks! That surprised me as well. I was bracing myself for 1-2 entries. lol
DeleteSo glad you had an awesome turn out! It was deserved. This was a fun blogathon. Can't wait for you next one!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteLovely turn out! This was a lot of fun to do and what a great idea for a blogathon!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had fun! I had fun reading everyone's.
DeleteI just posted my entry. Sorry I'm late!
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No worries, got you added!
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ReplyDeleteWell done, on your first blogathon, Brittani (I hope I'm not mistaken, I guess I saw you saying that somewhere).
It was, yes!
DeleteAwesome! So glad it went well. I love all the entries I've read so far, and I'm checking the others out now. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you! There's so many good picks.
DeleteCan't wait to see all entries! All of them have magnificent designs and picks.
ReplyDeleteYes, so many put so much hard work into it. Puts my original post to shame. lol
DeleteSweet post! What an excellent turn out! Zomboobies for everyone!
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DeleteIs it too late to join in? I wrote my entry here: http://mikescinema.blogspot.com/2014/06/my-first-blogathon-favorite-movie.html
ReplyDeleteIt's my first attempt at a blogathon, I've seen many bloggers post them in the past that it finally intrigued me to finally try it.
I'll get you added in here!
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ReplyDeleteIf you want to add me in...thanks! (my comment above might make more sense)
Got you in there, thank you!
DeleteGlad to see such a great turn out. This was a fantastic blogathon. Hope you do another soon! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteIt is a great blogpost, Brittani. I have subscribed you for more future posts. My blog on movies - http://www.ratemovieshere.com
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