“A post-movie dance: [You walk out of the theatre. You stretch. You toss your popcorn in the trash bin and wonder if it’s recycling. You pretend to be a slow walker on your way to the exit so you don’t appear too close to the stranger in front of you. You walk to the bathroom. You wait in line. You piss. You hold your fart. You come out. You walk to the parking garage. You walk back to the theatre because you forgot to validate your ticket. You come back to your car. You leave the garage. You get a phone call from mom and talk to her. Then you turn on the radio in traffic. Then you come home and respond to e-mails and go back to sleep. And soon, a movie has died.]” ArtMemoriesSadnessTheatreCinemaFilmmakingMoviesThe Goodbye SongMovie TheatersThe Theatre Book:The Goodbye Song Source: The Goodbye Song
“Even though Ma was mad, it was totally worth it. 'Sometimes I forget how far back we go,' Amira says. 'I think I literally forgot,' I say, and Amira laughs. The sound tickles in my ear, and I realize how close we’re sitting. If I turn slightly, my knees will knock into hers.” RomanceSummerEnemies To LoversWlwSummer RomanceMovie Theaters Book:If We Were a Movie Source: If We Were a Movie
“Do you think if I hadn’t moved, you wouldn’t have ended up hating me?' Amira asks, catching me off guard. 'I don’t hate you,' I say automatically. 'Maybe not anymore,' Amira says. 'But you made it perfectly clear you wanted nothing to do with me the moment we started at North, and I never understood why.' 'I told you why,' I say, defensive. 'It wasn’t personal. I just didn’t think being friends with you would be conducive to me reaching my goals.' Amira shakes her head and pushes to standing. 'Rochelle, how could I not take that personally?' 'I—' 'Just forget it,' Amira says, waving a hand. 'I don’t know why I even brought it up. I should go.' “Amira . . .' I falter, unsure what I want to say, but Amira doesn’t wait for me to figure it out. 'I’ll see you at work,' she says, and then she’s gone.” RomanceSummerEnemies To LoversWlwSummer RomanceMovie Theaters Book:If We Were a Movie Source: If We Were a Movie