Cinephile No. 505 “Boulevard”

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Written By Nathan Box

If "Boulevard" is the last note of Robin Williams' film career, I can't think of a better way to end his song. He brilliantly plays a 60 year old man who is married to a woman, but is finally coming to terms with his sexual identity. Beginning innocently enough, he purchases time with a male prostitute, not for sex, but for companionship. Over the course of the movie, the relationship progresses as our lead becomes more comfortable with who he really is. As he does, he begins to fall through on responsibilities and his relationship crumbles. When the credits roll, a powerful lesson is born; “Be true to yourself.” Robin’s life and this film are a testament to this fundamental ideal.

 

Thanks for entering my world,

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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