Period films make me gleeful


The newest adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre isn't being released until March, but I'm even now looking forward to seeing it. As far back as I can remember period piece films and those especially based on literary works have always, always, always made me happy. I started watching these types of films at an early age via PBS and its weekly Masterpiece Theater productions. Most of the films were done by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)to which I grew a regard for. This along with my Mom's adoration for period films led to an inevitable affection for these films filled with corsets, horseback riding, and the occasional sword fight. 

Since deciding to leave my career in education and seeking out my dream of working in films in some way I've pondered multiple times, "How is this to all come together?" The answer to that question is still, "I don't know." I do know that I have decided to venture into very unfamiliar territory, and one in which the road is a very competitive and crowded at that. It has also been what seems like one crisis after another along the way. But I do believe that God puts inside each one of us certain desires or interests and we eventually have to go with them. If someone who was always interested in the human body and how it works didn't eventually pursue medicine they may not fulfill their purpose here on earth. I know some people may think that working in the realm of film making isn't something that is significant to making the world a better place, but I do. I have a very strong sense that I will do something that will be great and will impact the world in some way. As to what it is, it is yet to be determined. I know that I sometimes feel like all that I've gone through is preparing me for a flight to great heights and shall be a reminder how God can make something beautiful out of ashes. So for now, as I go through the valley I'm in, I will continue to have faith like that of a child untarnished and pure. I will continue to believe in my soul that the best is yet to come, that my life will find and work in fulfilling the purposed role for me, and I will make a difference in this world. 


Listening to the Original Television Soundtrack for 
The Virgin Queen



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