#whats eating gilbert grape

[midnightcowb0ys]

pages from nicole dollanganger’s scrap book from college

[21deppstreet]

My favorite actors birthday omg !

I worked on this for 12 hours, I was lucky they had Sweeney Todd on the plane, so I celebrated by watching that and drawing this 😭 I wanted SO BADLYY to finish it before his birthday ended, and I finished it 2 min after 💀 anyways I actually like how this turned out, even if I had to cut a lot of characters out !

So many of them mean sm to me...

I relate to Edward sm because lonely socially awkward artist who everyone ostracized because he was a little too weird 🤞

In high school I carried around this emotional support little Edward Scissorhands, he swung from my necklace… some kid knocked him down and his FINGER FELL OFF! Well now both of his hands are missing.

Enjoy this...! Who came out your favorite?

[dearsholmes]

Autism movie/show deep dive and my very general thoughts on them!

(everyones different these are my own opinions as an autistic woman please watch for yourself and share any additional thoughts you have on them!)

Music (2021)

Enough said.... had to get this one over with 0/10

Adam (2009)

I found most of these movies to be outdated BUT I actually really appreciate Hugh Dancy's recreation of an autistic character (those who know him as Will in Hannibal would probably also agree). Even though originally I wasn't a fan of the ending I came to appreciate it that he wasn't 'saved' by romance and that it proved he was able to be independent and had great character growth while still respecting himself and his passions. I think it offered a decent insight to the different aspects of autistic joy, passion, while still including the difficult aspects with socializing, navigating relationships, grief, and meltdowns but now being overshadowed by them or 'becoming a problem'. However, I do love space so that could've also been responsible for my love for this movie. 8/10

Heartbreak High (2022)

I absolutely love Chloé Hayden who is autistic herself so her character in the show feels real and more relatable. Pretty much what I said about 'Adam' but to an extreme I think the script and character interactions are such a fantastic and understandable demonstration of what being an autistic women is like (granted everyones experience is different). Cannot wait for the next season! This show is such a great modern day representation and not based in stereotypes like others are 10/10

Big Bang Theory (2007)

I will never not defend this show - I know people tend to hate this because Sheldon is heavily stereotypical but I find him incredibly relatable as I do fall into a lot of these stereotypes myself. Once again everyones experiences are different so I don't understand why people write this show off completely. Love it 10/10

Atypical (2017)

Unfortunately I don't have much to say about this show in regards to his autism because the constant inconsistencies during scenes deserve their own post and were too distracting to focus on anything else. Another thing that upset me about this is that the show is meant to take place in Connecticut yet they filmed in one of the most recognizable aquariums in the west coast. This show probably could've been good if it was just made better/had quality control. The only thing I remember liking was the pros and cons list because I also do that. 4/10

Mozart and the Whale (2005)

I'm going to preface this one specifically that I know everyone's autism presents differently but I almost found her... offensive? I think this is because it was made in 2005 and is just outdated but I felt like a lot of the characters especially hers were more caricatures than characters. Sheldon being stereotypical is one thing but this felt kind of insulting? I'm having a hard time putting it into words. There were moments I liked though - it was a weird back and forth. 5/10

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

Other than the mistreatment/beating/abuse I actually am pretty fond of this movie. Once again, outdated. But almost... endearing in a way (minus the mistreatment once again). I hope anyone who has seen it will understand what I feel. I did find the love interest annoying but that is unrelated to this post yet I felt the need to warn you all, I don't like her. 7.5/10

My Name is Khan (2010)

I watched this movie six years ago in school before my diagnosis and I didn't even remember or realize he was autistic but I do remember having generally positive thoughts on this movie ?/10 (someone let me know if its worth a rewatch.

A Brilliant Young Mind (2014) ((also called X+Y))

There is a lot of downtime in this movie so it can be kind of boring but it is honestly one of my comfort/go to movies. Of course its the whole "autistics are math geniuses" thing but the movie itself I think is sweet. It shows his diagnosis, he loses his father, he has almost a fill in father who coaches his math, his mother is really supportive of him but not in a savior kind of way, he experiences going out of the country for a competition, struggles with socializing/overwhelm, romantic interests, and there is another character who is autistic and his struggles are also shown in a relatable way, nothings (in my opinion) is annoyingly over exaggerated like it sometimes can be in movies. 9/10

The Good Doctor (2017)

I never actually finished the show because the person I was watching it with kept making fun of me by relating myself to him. Since then I also haven't seen much of a positive reaction from other people either but please let me know your thoughts on it! ?/10

The Imitation Game (2014)

Alan Turing himself was autistic and so even though it's not a main focus of this movie I still wanted to include it because I love this movie! 9/10

Sherlock Holmes (timeless)

I have to also through him in here, obviously some versions are more autistic coded than others but I'm going to generally say all of them are great autistic representation <3 10/10

Not Dead Yet (2023)

Like in Heartbreak High, Rick Glassman an autistic actor plays an autistic character and I think its another great modern day representation. It obviously isn't the main focus but they honestly do a pretty good job being educational in regard to social situations/difficulties and explain it in a way that people can learn from. 10/10

Bones (2005)

I honestly can't remember if they ever say it but Temperance is 100% autistic and I think this is a very endearing show. Since its not the main focus I don't have much to say other than sharing my recommendation 9/10

Criminal Minds (2005)

I mean... enough said. I love Reid with my whole heart. He is very much the 'autistic genius' again but you can't not love Reid! 10/10

Community (2009)

Abed. Another one that doesn't really need much to be said about it. Abed is great 10/10

Dr Who (timeless) ((quite literally and figuratively))

Now this could be considered a reach or projection but Dr Who... autistic! simple as that 10/10

House (2004)

I had to just throw this one in at the end because its really just another version of 'Holmes' and 'Watson' now as 'House' and 'Wilson'. Sherlock, previously said as autistic means House is also autistic 10/10

[sillylandmagic]

even though Hes played by a non intellectually disabled actor. I Do find arnie from whats eating gilbert grape very good intellectual disability representation. i feel seen in him and His behaviors more than any other character.

[azudiary]

Johnny deep redhead changed my life

[heyyyitsmegia]

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

[misswqrld]

My biggest crushes ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[werefated-topretend]

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

[raurquiz]

#happybirthday @JulietteLewis #juliettelewis #actress #MyStepmotherIsanAlien #NationalLampoonsChristmasVacation #CapeFear #HusbandsandWives #Kalifornia #WhatsEatingGilbertGrape #NaturalBornKillers #StrangeDays #FromDuskTillDawn #HystericalBlindness #StarskyandHutch #WhipIt #Ma

[rogers-attic]

ARNIE?!???

[squ1dn3yr0se]

“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” is like my 4th(?) favorite movie

Insta: @b1g_m0nk3y

[leonardosbitch]

It sad my bby leo didn’t win an award for this he’s a sexy actor

[21deppstreet]

added more lil dudes :> 🩷🩷🩷

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Who came out your favorite? :3

[havithreatendub4]

#Amoy #artist #art #WEGG #Whats Eating Gilbert Grape #letter to mama from Johnny #letter

[chasemisprintedlies]

[coopermorrow]

My Masterlist Of Masterlists

Since I have so many masterlists for so many different things I decided to make it easier to find them and put them all in one area.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY MASTERLIST

SLASHERS/HORROR CHARACTERS MASTERLIST

BTS MASTERLIST

JACKASS MASTERLIST

MARVEL/AVENGERS MASTERLIST

IT MASTERLIST

WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE? MASTERLIST

HARRY POTTER MASTERLIST

IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA MASTERLIST

THE LAST OF US (Show) MASTERLIST

WEDNESDAY MASTERLIST

MISCELLANEOUS MASTERLIST