I really wanted to deconstruct the book, extract characters, moments, themes and even individual lines of prose, and reassemble them into something new.
But the boy in his latest Tumblr post follows the intimate-human-moments theme in his work, and uses the GIF medium perfectly.
For Shimizu life is a continuous series of transitional moments, a theme most perfectly expressed in "Mr. Thank You" as the driver travels along his route, stopping to pick up or drop off passengers, or to exchange pleasantries with the regulars he comes across along the way.
And the score is sparely used and very effective: at key moments, the theme overwhelms the action and transports Malik from a man going about his furtive business to a person taking charge of his destiny.
Here are a few key moments or themes from the 90-minute session, which was moderated by PBS Newshour's Jim Lehrer.
The movie has tender, compelling moments, with themes of romance and sex and of finding life's meaning through loss and change.
It doesn't: "Wish I Was Here" is littered with moments and themes that seem to make overt reference to "Garden State".
" All a toast needs to get going is one little anecdote, moment, or theme to get you up and running.
I have a minor Western theme at the moment, subject to change.
Ever since a 1988 seminar at which seven invited experts from Bordeaux shared vineyard and cellar wisdom with the Long Island wine industry at a formative moment, Bordelais themes have significantly influenced East End winegrowing.
Ever since a 1988 seminar and field trips at which seven invited experts from Bordeaux shared vineyard and cellar wisdom with the Long Island wine industry at a formative moment, Bordelais themes have significantly influenced East End winegrowing.
