" Sometimes I truly fear that I... am losing my mind. And if I did it... it would be like flying blind."
-Howard Hughes
The Aviator
2004
I heard once that a true test of a man is to give him fame and see how he responds. I heard once that the true test of ones mentality is to push their boundaries until the broke can't become more broken.
The Aviator was, and is one of those films that pushes the boundaries of the "sky's the limit" philosophy. We reach for the sky, and dream in the clouds. However, building that dream, and soaring through the clouds, is the eternity in which Howard Hughes propelled, through as an astonishing character in American history.
A director, an aviator, a man intrigued with passion, and a man glutton by soul searching for desire; Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed this icon in a eclectic, creative, intriguing and mature way. He was the brain that thought ahead, and the critic that couldn't conform to status quo. Leo's performance as Howard Hughes was remarkable; it was out of this world.
As we look into our daily lives and the competitive nature of who've we surrounded ourselves with; we seek answers in the sky above on various occasions.
Will my astrology predict my mood,? Will the clouds clear and make it a sunshiny day? Will I know how to feel when the dreams become reality and the reality surpasses the dream? Is it really written in the stars?
The Aviator offered up a look into history and perception of power, influence and inspiration. Howard Hughes, a fascinating individual in all certainty, was just like all of us; human. His soul searching to find his place in the world gave audience a chance to reflect on their own "sky's the limit" philosophy. I fathom a few pondering thoughts here...
1st:
When told that we are allowed to chase our dreams; are we really telling ourselves that without dreams we are not searching?
2nd:
Can the true test of someones capacity be correlated with the true test of someones passion?
I take into consideration that not only are we individually built to co-exist; we are individually built to make some sort of difference. Whether large or small, insignificant or indifferent, challenged or non-challenged; a person can only be given the opportunity when given the right tools. Tools like money, power, hierarchy.
Howard Hughes was fascinated with commercial-passenger travel and he ends up purchasing the majority interest in Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA). He fancies the likes of Katharine Hepburn and Ava Gardner. He becomes troubled in his own skin, and withdrawn from existence.
I don't know about you, but, if am going to embark on a dream I want a co-pilot. Especially if I am shooting for the stars, because no one wants to fly without company.
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Comments
It was a cool movie. He lived a very interesting life. Pilot, director, inventor, aviator, billionaire, paranoid.
I love how you reminded me of Howard Hughes paranoia... that was exactly what I was trying to touch on.. Thanks!!
I think it's true that Howard was out on there on his own even before it became painfully apparent. Untethered, say, for the man who could fly anything...
Maybe it raises a question, too, about our ability in the whole to share community...
Love what you're doing here! Excellent! Julie
Thanks,