This is a still from the last scene of Days of Heaven (1978).
Much has been lost—a brother, a home, a boyfriend or two—but there’s something so optimistic about these hair ribbons.
Much has been lost—a brother, a home, a boyfriend or two—but there’s something so optimistic about these hair ribbons.
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Ah yes. The year I graduated from college. Terence Malik? I am not looking this up on Google first...ah, I missed the C. It's Malick. But Sam in those days.
my first association, when I saw this clip here along with the word "ribbons" was of Lucinda Williams' "Lonely Girls" with its gorgeously spare lyrics: "Pretty hairdos, pretty hairdos worn by lonely girls" . . .
And I know, I know, these girls are together, so not so lonely, but still, that was my first flash so I'll pass it along. . .
"Days of Heaven" that was a lifetime ago. If I remember correctly I loved the movie even though it got panned.
How have I never seen this movie? That's shameful.
This is one of Terence Malicks seminal films (Badlands another) and do you know what I'd never spotted those ribbons until now...
LPC--I *know*--Sam was (is) so beautiful!!
materfamilias-- LW is one of my favorite artists. Love "Blue."
Belle--Might you be confusing it with "Heaven's Gate"? This film was critically acclaimed . . .
WendyB--Do rent; it's a stunning, and quiet film.
MDS: For some crazy reason, I haven't seen "Badlands" yet (I know, I know: young Sissy and Martin!), but also admire Malick's "Thin Red Line." I adore the costumes and steampunk effects in this "Days of Heaven" (that motorcycle with wicker backet!). And those innocent bows break my heart, especially the white one on that forever-jilted girl.
That is a beautiful still. I love that movie, and as others already have said, I never noticed the ribbons until now. Weird!
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