12.07.2006

The Growing Artist - Part Eight

The other night I was watching "My Name is Earl" and Parker stopped me to say, "Daddy, this movie is about Randy, and that one's name is called Earl." At first I thought is was impressive that he understood the character structure of the show, but then I realized that he was deep into character analysis. He understood that at the root of Earl's character was a desire for redemption and at the root of Randy's character was the need to be accepted. I was stunned, and then I looked and he was crying. I thought he was moved by the strong relationship of these brothers portrayed by these actors until he said, "I hear in Hollywood that the best actors can cry on demand."