Red! Larry had this sick bottle of wine . . .

The color red is such an essential element in Shelter. It often serves as the key to the movie's design, its dialogue and its deepest meanings.

. . . quick surf sess(ion)

Contrary to the stereotype about simply "hanging ten", there is a deeply rooted spiritual, psychological and historical element to surfing.

Perhaps Master underestimates student.

Perhaps, that is the understatement of the entire film! Shaun's agreement to take Zach up on a simple offer to go surfing sets a series of events into motion that blew their minds and captured their hearts.

. . . Of the week!

So often we spend our time trying to find a love that lasts. Unfortunately, we largely forget to ask ourselves how we truly will respond when it finally knocks on the door of our hearts. Will we embrace love with open arms or, out of fear, run the other way?

No one ever looks at that.

Too many of our greatest talents are either hidden or ignored.

My life is not like that!

Though life is not always what we want it to be, it is always what we allow it to become.

Little kids are supposed to be spoiled.

Soooo true!