to all the boys i’ve loved before – i'll apple your turnover

emilieblunt:

“I’m here to praise a moment that I believe has been slept on: when Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) takes Lara Jean’s scrunchie out because he thinks she looks pretty with her hair down, insists on taking a photo to prove it to her, and then looks at the photo he took and gives a fond, snuffly “Aw!”. [It] takes place early in the fake relationship the two have agreed to pursue […] But that doesn’t mean he has to be dismissive or unkind to his partner in deception. And he’s not! Even in this private moment, when there’s no reason to perform interest in her, he’s just out here making Lara Jean feel pretty and lovable. It’s wild how confusing it feels to see a boy in a teen movie being so tender with a girl without the clear and immediate goal of getting in her pants. There’s no brusqueness or dickishness; he doesn’t deride her youthful style or become exasperated that he has to deal with her naiveté about the party scene. Instead, he’s warm and earnest. The “aw” is an affectionate little sound that says “we’re technically faking this, but I genuinely think you’re wonderful and I’m happy being around you.” Boys who genuinely like and respect girls are maybe a thing that we should portray and valorize more.“

— Let’s Talk About Peter Kavinsky And That Scrunchie Scene (insp. | huffpost)

benswhishaw:

You are impossible.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) dir. Susan Johnson

deanwinchesters:

#congratulations, you played yourselves

sethsgecko:

#when your fake boyfriend and your dad are getting along really well and you don’t know how to handle the situation

peraltas-jake:

I’m in love with you Lara Jean. Only you.
“Peter will love Lara Jean with all his heart, always.”

peraltas-jake:

every character i love ★ peter kavinsky (to all the boys i’ve loved before)
“whatever spell you just tried to cast on me, it didn’t work, so i think you need to go back to hogwarts.”

funfilmsonly:

You know what I like most about To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before? The fact that, despite her letters getting out, it didn’t become a public embarrassment fiasco that so many YA narratives center around. The boys knew, but then, that’s it? The popular girls don’t tease her. The boys don’t even really make it into a Thing. What so easily could have been a public isolation opportunity, instead gets turned into a vehicle to push her towards more people. Towards new experiences. Not embarrassment, but engagement.

cassiesullivan:

I think I see the difference now, between loving someone from afar and loving someone up close. When you see them up close, you see the real them, but they also get to see the real you. And Peter does. He sees me, and I see him.

dianasofthemyscira:

So, if I went all the way across town to get you something that you like, then that means…
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) dir. Susan Johnson

sonagiie:

Update: From Jenny Han’s Opinion piece on New York Times