http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#7b01b2d0-2a12-4f50-8e9a-13599164b471 hehe I though it was just one of my strange quirks until I read an article, that INFJ's tend to connect with role models. http://infjorinfp.com/docs/RoleModeling.htm That "connecting" thing just happens to me all the time. Sometimes it produces quite a strong bond that stays with me for years - I carry that character inside my head as if some sort of "hero" for me to look up to :) Strangely enough I most often connect with female characters though I myself am male. It might be related, that it's more socially acceptable for girls to display extraverted feelings on the screen. And it's hard to describe that actual feeling - it's something like ... "beeing in sync" with him / her The movie characters that I can totally identify myself with are: - Amelie (seems to be a favorite in this tribe) :) - Scarlett Johansson from "Lost in Translation" - Franka Potente from "Run Lola Run" and "Princess and Warrior" - Jim Carrey from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" And some anime characters: - Yoko from "12 Kingdoms" - Urumi from "GTO" - she's in my avatar - Megumi from "Cheeky angel" - Akira and Alicia from "ARIA" Mon, 11 May 2009 21:45:05 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#7b01b2d0-2a12-4f50-8e9a-13599164b471 Tamagochi 2009-05-11T21:45:05Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#61915aa6-be7b-4e35-9762-6a356066712a hi, i just joined this group. i'm a fellow infj. some characters i've connected with: amelie todd in dead poet's society lena in sisterhood of the traveling pants Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:49:09 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#61915aa6-be7b-4e35-9762-6a356066712a jane 2009-03-02T05:49:09Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#5e8dfb6e-4ffc-4629-a75e-5cfcea9e9e18 make mine ewan macgregor in "big fish", amelie, i think...the red headed girl from "the craft", jennifer aniston in "the good girl", the wife in "i like it like that" (the title is misleading haha it's actually quite innocent). loads more tho. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:52:50 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#5e8dfb6e-4ffc-4629-a75e-5cfcea9e9e18 VickZ 2009-02-24T01:52:50Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#52462c76-bf61-4575-a375-c7603d81e9b5 I was relating to a lot of characters as I read through these, lol. A lot of empaths connect with Deanna Troy from Startreck. I definitely see a connection there. Also, when I was a kid I felt drawn to Isis, Bionic Woman and my all time favorite, Linda Carter's Wonder Woman. I think what I liked about all of them is that they were kind of alien in the world but respectful and powerful in it with a focus of lightening the burden for humanity. Kind of, in the world but not of the world. I learned I could be strong and powerful and feminine. I knew they were just characters but with poor role models around me I had no problem putting them all together to create a role model for myself. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:38:57 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#52462c76-bf61-4575-a375-c7603d81e9b5 Michelle 2009-02-24T01:38:57Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#b9925c38-c5c3-49c9-bb75-e25f2f581dee sorry about this, it's quite a rant. : ) Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:11:20 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#b9925c38-c5c3-49c9-bb75-e25f2f581dee VickZ 2009-02-24T01:11:20Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#2ebabff2-7b1f-4440-a2ed-a6a00e5678b4 it's almost like you're treated worse for being a part of something like that but not being it yourself. they're angrier at you because you approve or support it/them, whatever the type of underdog. i like to consider myself openminded and liberal but it just isn't working for me for some reason. i know what you mean about getting cynical, every time i promise myself not to get involved in problems that aren't mine i forget my personal promise or get guilty then...jump in and eventually pay the price. it's so tiring. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:08:53 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#2ebabff2-7b1f-4440-a2ed-a6a00e5678b4 VickZ 2009-02-24T01:08:53Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#30a8dea7-430a-405b-9d99-2eb4a16a63bb yeah i agree with the underdog thing. my initial natural reaction is to always side with them, but im becoming more cynical about that now. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:11:07 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#30a8dea7-430a-405b-9d99-2eb4a16a63bb Stephen 2009-02-23T23:11:07Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#0d6009a4-b106-4ba9-90ff-62429815af1e identifying with the underdogs costs a person in the end. it's best sometimes not to go there or you get trampled on. >>fresh from my most recent hardhitting stint of alligning myself with them!<< Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:43:50 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#0d6009a4-b106-4ba9-90ff-62429815af1e VickZ 2009-02-23T22:43:50Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#f2474bd3-ae53-4901-978b-571e3a2aea37 Definitely identified with T.E. Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia as played by Peter O'Toole. one of my favourite movies of all-time I really like the character because he's such a misfit. He's more at home in a foreign culture (I feel like that when I go to European countries and I'm not European)...an idealist, identifies with the underdogs, sort of a self-depricating character but he's also really ambitous (wants to change world history) very INFJ and to top it off he's a writer too Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:37:26 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#f2474bd3-ae53-4901-978b-571e3a2aea37 Stephen 2009-02-23T22:37:26Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#8da9a507-136d-4e90-96a6-3ddcfebfade8 Amelie! Totally. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:13:10 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#8da9a507-136d-4e90-96a6-3ddcfebfade8 Samantha 2008-05-19T17:13:10Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#9cf7b019-1950-44e2-9c6c-edb22107406a I've always had the necessity of identifying myself or looking for qualities not only in movies and tv shows but also with all the people i know :P So i guess it's the "i want to have the best of the best qualities" complex but I'm fine with that ;) The best one I've found yet is: Kyle MacLachlan in Twin Peaks (Series and movie) as Special Agent Dale B. Cooper; i just couldn't believe how alike we seem to think and act. The way he gets information with his feelings, dreams and how bizarre his life can get; lets just say i thought i was somewhat crazy. I also love the way he addresses everyone and just looks at the bright side; always learning while teaching. Guess the Detective career could fit me somehow ;D Sun, 18 May 2008 20:50:41 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#9cf7b019-1950-44e2-9c6c-edb22107406a Marco 2008-05-18T20:50:41Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#a9c4eb57-6740-403e-a2fa-6a7226b0cf74 I'd have to say for the longest time as a kid, I idolized the cartoon mouse Mrs. Brisby from "The Secret of Nimh". When I say idolized, I mean I ran around the house like a mouse. I wore the cape she had and even cut a hole in it and made it look raggedly like she did. For whatever reason, I thought she was the bravest, kindest and most courageous character I'd ever seen on screen. And very humble and lady-like, too. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:58:35 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#a9c4eb57-6740-403e-a2fa-6a7226b0cf74 gina 2008-05-09T10:58:35Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#17d5c581-d080-4754-b607-006bd17d8705 I loved "Little Voice". That movie was great. I liked Ewan McGregor's character and his infatuation with his lost pigeon. And my favorite part, oddly enough, is with Michael Caine getting drunk and singing, "Over the Rainbow, Ladies and Gents. Over the F***** Rainbow!" Fri, 09 May 2008 10:54:36 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#17d5c581-d080-4754-b607-006bd17d8705 gina 2008-05-09T10:54:36Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#20ac828b-9001-4517-87a6-ed0faf9fddc2 Maybe this is a weird combination of characters, but here are the three I've identified with the most: Amelie Ewan MacGregor in Moulin Rouge Russell Crowe in the Gladiator Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:17:31 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#20ac828b-9001-4517-87a6-ed0faf9fddc2 daleth 2008-03-30T21:17:31Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#efe47591-897e-4c8a-bb38-a5b7a6f031b5 This isn't a movie, but I identify strongly with Olivia Benson from Law & Order: SVU. Her struggle with a lack of supporting family, and with the balance of remaining compassionate for the victims but still protecting them and gaining justice is really compelling to me. I think the writers do a great job with well-rounded characters on this show. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:40:19 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#efe47591-897e-4c8a-bb38-a5b7a6f031b5 Rachel 2008-01-17T01:40:19Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#5fd47402-0805-4253-92ba-7227c7e27551 I think I find SuperBad so funny because I was just like Evan, the lanky blonde hair character, in highschool. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:46:22 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#5fd47402-0805-4253-92ba-7227c7e27551 Steve 2008-01-16T12:46:22Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#da34a0db-8ef5-4e4a-b974-4f484e1d4afd This will sound really sad, but in my early twenties I couldn't stop watching two movies: Clean and Sober (the Michael Keaton character) and The Lost Weekend (the Ray Milland character). I'm not an alchoholic, but I connected with the characters' plight, i think largely because it was a time where I was very unsure of myself, and many of my character flaws were getting the best of me at the time. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:29:50 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#da34a0db-8ef5-4e4a-b974-4f484e1d4afd Shawn 2007-11-27T03:29:50Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#6df02d10-dd90-4d49-a18c-48c0233fa904 Something resonated emotionally with me and the character of LV in the film, Little Voice. It's a great little film. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147004/ I'm sure there are others ... but that was the first one that popped into my head. Great question! Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:01:29 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#6df02d10-dd90-4d49-a18c-48c0233fa904 Heather 2007-11-27T03:01:29Z http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#d2beb776-17ab-4d45-8daf-03fc90c95859 I'm new to the tribe so please forgive me if this subject has already been discussed, or if this question is off-topic for INFJ's. My question is: Has anyone fallen for a character in a movie? By 'fallen' I mean connected or identified either emotionally, or on some other non-trivial level (like love), with the character's persona, plight, situation, needs etc. The distinction between lust and something approximating a love interest gets blurry when the movie industry – with its focus on youth and beauty – wraps characters up in beautiful packages. If you've experienced this kind of non-physical connection with a movie character, what was the movie, and who was the character and how did you feel connected? ~don Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:56:10 GMT http://infj.tribe.net/thread/de0ed16c-c886-40e6-a27c-b5a5bde5dd65#d2beb776-17ab-4d45-8daf-03fc90c95859 $item.owner.firstName 2007-11-27T02:56:10Z