Chasing Amy is my favorite of the Kevin Smith movies, and it really helped me through some tough times. Seeing a love like Holden and Alyssa had makes me feel like maybe love could exist. Banky’s pure, innocent, unnoticed love of Holden is so beautiful. Even though none of it works out in the end, I was still left with a sense of hope. When my best friend told me I had to choose between her and my boyfriend, this movie helped me. Alyssa’s monologue about the true nature of love and the limits of nature helped me come to grips with my own sexuality. Chasing Amy really helped me learn things about myself and the world that I will keep with me forever.