The film machine has every desire to make meaningful connections. It tries to be spontaneous, articulate, demonstrative and appreciative. However, a lack of immediate response can lead to outbursts of temper, jealousy, sarcasm, pettiness, resentment, and lying. It knows that there is a more sensible approach but shows reticence to follow it. The question remains whether its reluctance stems from an effort to avoid conflict or whether, to evade disharmony, it tries to conceal its better qualities, just as boys are taught to hide their tears.