As a writer, I’ve always been drawn to stories where the ordinary brushes up against the extraordinary. The kind where a shy boy might find himself at the center of a cosmic council, or a lonely girl might stumble upon a secret portal to another world. These aren’t just fantasy tropes — they’re modern fables about identity, belonging, and courage. Pixar’s Elio fits perfectly into this tradition, offering a surprisingly tender and reflective tale amid its interstellar spectacle.