Movies, Boston 1976

Editor: This compelling photograph by John Goodman, simply titled "Movies, Boston," feels so cinematic itself. The bright "MOVIES" sign casts such long shadows. What symbols jump out to you? Curator: The shadows are indeed potent. They evoke a sense of mystery, even unease. The movie theater itself, illuminated against the dark, becomes a beacon, a symbol of shared experience and escapism. Consider also how the anonymity of the figures contributes to this feeling. Editor: Anonymity... like they represent anyone. Curator: Precisely. They become archetypes, figures drawn to the collective dream space that cinema offers. What do we collectively seek in movies? Editor: Maybe a common narrative. Curator: Or perhaps to reflect or resolve inner struggles through shared symbolic language. It certainly gives me a lot to think about. Editor: Me too. The shadows really tell more than one story.