Sorry for the sudden deluge (heh) of The Shape of Water posts! I really enjoyed the movie and need to indulge a bit. :p
Anything potentially spoilery going forward will be tagged TSOW spoilers, and I’ll try to remember to tag until February-ish since the release dates are getting so drawn out.
Guillermo is such an inspiration to me right now, honestly. Unapologetic and earnest and honest: “this is what moves me, these beautiful images speak to my heart on a deep level, this subject matter is worthy of my highest artistry.”
I love monster romance more than anything else, but I get embarrassed by how very much I love it. I don’t trust my ability to make people understand it or see it the way I do. I downplay its impact on me.
The goal is to get to a place where you trust in what moves you, what you find beautiful, as much and as shamelessly as Guillermo does. To trust in your ability to communicate the way it makes you feel. To make deeply personal projects. He is my hero.
A few days ago, I was in dismay upon learning that my theater (or any alternative theater options in my area) wouldn’t be showing The Shape of Water on December 8.
However,
I recently discovered something. I looked up the official website for the movie and came across this
You’ll notice that the December 8 release date is only for specific cities followed by additional cities on the 15th. But what I want everyone to notice is the nationwide release on December 22. So, if you were like me and dismayed that your local theater did not list Shape of Water as the release for this upcoming weekend, there may still be hope. We can save our distresses for the 22nd, which by that date will hopefully have a more definitive answer as to whether or not the general public will have access viewing this film.
To reiterate: December 8 is the limited release for selected cities. The nationwide release is scheduled for December 22.
If you know someone that’s interested in seeing this movie, but doesn’t live in the listed cities above, please show them this post. And if there are any inaccuracies present here or new information comes out that discredits this post, please add to it so that people will be aware. I encourage all information that may help people to see The Shape of Water to be shared.
I know this is a highly anticipated film for many, myself included, and I just want to make sure that we are all aware of this release schedule so as to plan accordingly. And for anyone who lives in an area that will be showing this movie either tomorrow or next week, I sincerely hope you give this movie a chance.
Thank you for reading.
I want to add: if your city is not on this list, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not showing! There are at least 3 theatres in the Denver area that started showing it by December 8, so be sure to check before you resign yourself to having to wait!
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