David & Huey express differing but nonetheless admiring views of Paris, Texas (1984) & all there is to unpack within the film. How good writing & natural dialogue are often is a result of knowing your characters well before you even start writing. Assuming the audience is smarter than the characters, rather than the other way around. The emotional maturity of knowing when to walk away from an escalating situation, rather than give-in to unproductive emotions. What it means for a child's psychology when they feel abandoned by a parent. What it means to know you're "not ready." What it means to consider yourself an optimist even as society is very clearly falling apart. The difference between being nice or polite verses actual kindness. The pratfalls of color correction in photography & cinematography. The delayed gratification of gradually getting around to watching venerated classics you know you'll probably enjoy but haven't seen yet. And much, much more!
