A good story can overwhelm your emotions. It can make you burst out in laughter or make you tremble in fear. A good story can make you shed tears of sorrow or make you shed tears of joy. All the story needs is a connection, a thin single thread that ties you to it.
I found that connection in my new favorite movie, Big Fish. Simply put, Big Fish is beautiful. Every aspect of this film is perfect. The acting is superb. The photography and colors throughout the movie are breathtaking. And the story, well the story is beautiful.
As I watched the movie I was reminded of my grandfather, who was such a great story teller. While he didn't color his stories quite as much as Edward Bloom, he always seemed a little larger than life. This connection was so severe and profound that by the end of the movie I was moved to tears.
If you haven't seen Big Fish yet than you are probably thinking "wow, HC is turning into a real woman, I wonder if all the pink has gone to his head?" However, if you have seen this movie I am sure you at least recognize its brilliance and beauty.
The whole story telling aspect of Big Fish got my mind churning and I think I have a pretty good idea for a new RPG. It has been a long while since I developed one, and I know that if I create this one it will have to be done correctly. Hopefully I will have something concrete in the next day or so.
