Malcolm and Marie: The Moral Philosophies of Loving

“You know, you are the neediest man I have ever dated.”

— Marie

A few months ago, I bumped into Malcolm & Marie, a movie about misogyny, love, hate, passion, compassion, authenticity, mystery, racism, and the rollercoaster that go on in a relationship. I followed the screenplay and the characters, their emotions and the arguments, their logic and reasons, their romance, and how they communicate their feelings. For about two hours, Malcolm & Marie in a world of their own showed us the many shades of love that exist. It is the shouting and ranting, the tears and expressions of love entangled with insults all at once; the rage, the anger, the confusion, and the arguments that envelopes the two as they portray what goes on in many relationships. But beyond the brawl and emotionally abusive relationship lies valuable lessons: what I otherwise choose to call ‘the moral philosophies of loving.’

There are three key things, amongst the many I want to share as special highlights from the movie.

Recognition & Acknowledgement

Malcolm comes home from premiering his movie as a director with rounds of applause from his audience and dances to James Brown while he sips on whisky. Then there’s Marie, his girlfriend making him mac’ and cheese. He dances…