Harold and Maude
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2024 7:10 pm
This darkly comedic film tells the story of Harold (Bud Cort), a young man obsessed with death who repeatedly stages fake suicides to get attention. His life changes when he meets Maude (Ruth Gordon), a free-spirited 79-year-old woman who lives life to the fullest, embracing each day as her last. Together, they develop an unlikely romantic relationship, challenging societal norms about age, love, and the meaning of life. Director Hal Ashby’s film explores themes of life, death, and the importance of living authentically, no matter one's age. It’s a quirky, heartwarming story about rejecting conventionality and finding joy in the unexpected.