"One does not go to see them act: one goes to watch them be. One does not go to see Humphrey Bogart, as Sam Spade: one goes to see Sam Spade, as Humphrey Bogart." - Baldwin's perspective reflects on the emotional resonance between the actor and the character, suggesting viewers seek a deeper connection beyond mere performance.
"The film, meanwhile, unfurls at the languid, gentle pace established in its opening moments. Homes demolished. Yellow hard hats dotting the eyeline. Xavier eating mango with his hands on a brief work break." - This description emphasizes the slow, contemplative nature of the film, contrasting destruction with moments of simple, human experience.
"Behind mountains are mountains.... Xavier is watching gentrification pick apart his second home like a vulture gorging on a carcass. Little Haiti isn’t dead, but it's changing. Rapidly." - The metaphor captures the relentless nature of change as Xavier navigates the complexities of identity and belonging in a transforming neighborhood.
"The verdant expanse of the yard, with palm trees, octopus trees, live oaks, interrupted by the machinery of demolition." - This imagery highlights the clash between nature and urban development, symbolizing the tension of progress and preservation in community.
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