Katy Perry's song "Hot N Cold" is about a volatile relationship. It reminds me of the dual-layer, ultra-complicated, love/hate relationship between Joe Fox, played by Tom Hanks, and Kathleen Kelly played by Meg Ryan.
In Cyber-space, 'NY152' and 'Shopgirl' have an internet relationship in which they are growing increasingly fond of each other. Online, they share their deepest thoughts and feelings with one another on a daily basis. We as the audience get to observe, however, how their internet relationship influences their real life.
As they go through their days in Manhattan, they remember various details they’ve read in each other’s emails. As a result, they try new things; NY152 is reading Pride and Prejudice, her favorite novel, while Shopgirl stops by a Starbucks to pick up a six-decision cup of coffee, as is his custom. Meanwhile, the audience watches in anticipation as they unknowingly pass each other in various locations, on the street, and in the supermarket.
In the tangible world, they also have a face-to-face relationship that starts out with quite a spark. Joe is out for the day with two children; his much-younger half-brother Matt, and his aunt-child Annabel. He brings them into her bookstore to hear The Story Lady -- Kathleen Kelly. When Joe and Kathleen meet, it is very apparent that they are attracted to one another.
She is relieved to learn the children are his relatives, rather than his own children, because that detail leads to the information she really wants – that he is unattached. His interest in her is obvious in the way he listens with rapt attention as she chats with the children, and shows them her daisy-embroidered handkerchief. He is so fascinated with her he decides to hide from her the fact that he is Joe Fox of Fox Books – the big company that is about to drive her out of business – so that she will not instantly hate him.
But, of course, the real-life relationship that started out with such a promising spark soon goes up in flames when Kathleen discovers who he really is. Soon it is characterized by fierce business competition and a mutual disdain.
Meanwhile, their online connection continues to heat up until they finally agree to meet in person. Joe arrives and discovers that Shopgirl and Kathleen Kelly, are one and the same. However, she remains completely unaware that NY152, her virtual love interest, is the person she now hates: Joe Fox, a man she sees as a ruthless businessman who is poised to ruin her business and destroy her life. This juxtaposition provides some interesting dramatic tension.
As the story unfolds and we witness the choices Joe makes, it becomes clear to us that Joe Fox has integrity, is compassionate, and conducts himself like a true gentleman.
More importantly, he uniquely reveals three Christ-like behaviors:
In Cyber-space, 'NY152' and 'Shopgirl' have an internet relationship in which they are growing increasingly fond of each other. Online, they share their deepest thoughts and feelings with one another on a daily basis. We as the audience get to observe, however, how their internet relationship influences their real life.
As they go through their days in Manhattan, they remember various details they’ve read in each other’s emails. As a result, they try new things; NY152 is reading Pride and Prejudice, her favorite novel, while Shopgirl stops by a Starbucks to pick up a six-decision cup of coffee, as is his custom. Meanwhile, the audience watches in anticipation as they unknowingly pass each other in various locations, on the street, and in the supermarket.
In the tangible world, they also have a face-to-face relationship that starts out with quite a spark. Joe is out for the day with two children; his much-younger half-brother Matt, and his aunt-child Annabel. He brings them into her bookstore to hear The Story Lady -- Kathleen Kelly. When Joe and Kathleen meet, it is very apparent that they are attracted to one another.
She is relieved to learn the children are his relatives, rather than his own children, because that detail leads to the information she really wants – that he is unattached. His interest in her is obvious in the way he listens with rapt attention as she chats with the children, and shows them her daisy-embroidered handkerchief. He is so fascinated with her he decides to hide from her the fact that he is Joe Fox of Fox Books – the big company that is about to drive her out of business – so that she will not instantly hate him.
But, of course, the real-life relationship that started out with such a promising spark soon goes up in flames when Kathleen discovers who he really is. Soon it is characterized by fierce business competition and a mutual disdain.
Meanwhile, their online connection continues to heat up until they finally agree to meet in person. Joe arrives and discovers that Shopgirl and Kathleen Kelly, are one and the same. However, she remains completely unaware that NY152, her virtual love interest, is the person she now hates: Joe Fox, a man she sees as a ruthless businessman who is poised to ruin her business and destroy her life. This juxtaposition provides some interesting dramatic tension.
As the story unfolds and we witness the choices Joe makes, it becomes clear to us that Joe Fox has integrity, is compassionate, and conducts himself like a true gentleman.
More importantly, he uniquely reveals three Christ-like behaviors:
• He pursues her with the written word.
• He is closer than she thinks.
• He gives her courage.
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I love how Darilyn can like Beth Moore take some information and give us a real picture of what is happening very clearly. You see and understand the meaning as never before.
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