***Secretariat...The Sarah Palin Story***

Startdate: 1010.10

[The Wizard]

Notes from the film: Based on the Novel "Secretariat: The Making of a Champion" By William Nack, "Secretariat" chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery -- with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovic)-- manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time.

[The Wizard]

The whole time I was in the theater I kept seeing Sarah Palin on the screen......a brave woman facing the arrogance of others, and winning in the end.

[hampdenkid]

Well, now we know why the real reason the libs hate this film so much.

[The Wizard]

well put, indeed....

[ponygirl]

Just got back from seeing this movie. I used to ride/train Thoroughbred ex-racers, so this movie was right up my alley. I just loved it. Although, I must say, some of the horses used in those scenes were absolutely puny compared to the real Secretariat. He was a massive, muscular beast - 16.2 hands. There was a reason they called him Big Red! That one with the scrawny little neck that they showed loading into the Derby gate couldn't hold a candle to the real thing - he looked about 15 hands high. But still an excellent movie.

Diane Lane is still gorgeous. I had read last year that she retired from films, but here she is. Maybe this was her last movie? And I really enjoy John Malkovich... he was superb in that role.

A great family movie. The only cussing was in French.

[Patrick1]

It is an improvement that Palin is compared to a horse than Ronald Reagan.

[narses]

John Malkovich is a conservative too!

[The Wizard]

he was so great in this, a very different character....and funny....and deep at the same time.....there is scene at the end before the big race when his face is full screen....very powerful in the simplest way....

[The Wizard]

(this comment is for the others here not you)...what kind of mind could think I was comparing her to the horse....

[Canedawg]

Extra credit reading.

:)

[JLAGRAYFOX]

Have just seen this wonderful film. Anyone who loves freedom, individual choice, hard work, determination, focus, overcoming hardship, strong willed women and...a truly American success story will love and adore this film. The actors and acting is outstanding across the board. One of the great films of the year!!! All folks who love freedom, America and the individual should take the time to see this magnificent film!!!

[LibFreeUSA]

--"It is an improvement that Palin is compared to a horse than Ronald Reagan."

I believe that Sarah was compared Secretariat's owner, Penny Chenery:

...Penny Chenery, the woman who believed in her horse and her own God given instincts, and whom this story is based on, will show you the stuff Sarah is made of>

I remember watching Secretariat win all three Triple Crown races. There never was, and there never will be, a horse like Secretariat.

[dforest]

Oh please. You are obsessed.

[goseminoles]

“.what kind of mind could think I was comparing her to the horse..”

Was gonna comment but Ill keep my mouth shut..

[rabidralph]

I look forward to seeing it. There’s something about horse movies. Sea Biscuit is one of my favorite films of all time.

[FreedomGuru]

You see Palin in everything. Seek help.

[Chode]

[lone star annie]

I saw the movie Saturday and loved it! If we patronize uplifting films like this one maybe hollyweird will make more of them!

I loved Big Red. He was the greatest. This movie had nothing to do with politics and I am glad.

[The Wizard]

thanks for the photo

[republicangel]

Actually there was a little politics in it. The war protestors and the bit about the inheritance taxes. I did like the movie a bunch. Want to see it again.