To: Theodore R.
And for simple souls like me, "Sea Biscuit" was a movie that could "lift one's soul". But then, it is rare that I go to a movie other than Friday Evenings. And my purpose is just to sit in the dark theatre and try to smooth out the rough edges and recover from the week.
I can tolerate the simple-minded comedy from time to time just for the escape it provides. At 7:30 PM on Friday, the stress has normally not receded enough to conciously examine the writing,directing, acting.
My view of most movie makers and performers is such that I don't think of them as creating works of art. I don't examine their symbolism and subtle messages...if, by chance they really exist.
But enough of that. I do appreciate the column for referring to Ayn Rand, who wrote the REAL "Best novel of the 20th Century".
To: Theodore R.
All LOR films have been outstanding.
My family also enjoyed "Gods and Generals."
We plan to see "Miracle," opening this week. It has received several excellent reviews.
3 posted on
02/06/2004 4:56:45 AM PST by
Dante3
To: Theodore R.
He told a cracking good story about the conflict between good and evil. But probably nowhere near as good as Bram Stoker's "Dracula," which, incidentally, I'm weary of hearing described as an allegory about sex.
To: Theodore R.
Radio...
9 posted on
02/06/2004 5:54:30 AM PST by
grumple
(I'm too old to worry about whether or not I'm a pain in your ass...)
To: Theodore R.
I saw Open Range and I liked that movie.
11 posted on
02/06/2004 6:51:22 AM PST by
KevinDavis
(Let the meek inherit the Earth, the rest of us will explore the stars!)
To: Theodore R.
Go see Big Fish.
To: Theodore R.
Rent "Searching for Bobby Fisher".
14 posted on
02/06/2004 7:10:03 AM PST by
Shooter 2.5
(Don't punch holes in the lifeboat)
To: Theodore R.
15 posted on
02/06/2004 7:13:01 AM PST by
KantianBurke
(Principles, not blind loyalty)
To: Theodore R.
wasted $10 renting these (imho) 
19 posted on
02/06/2004 7:24:42 AM PST by
evets
(tagline malfunction)
To: Theodore R.
I saw Open Range and it was really enjoyable. Someone else rented it and I was really reluctant to sit down and watch this but they paid the money so I watched it. I said, "why did you rent that movie?" "Western movie with Kevin Costner? It looks and sounds boring." Anyway it took me a while, but I made myself watch it and was very pleasantly suprised.
To: Theodore R.
"The Gods Must Be Crazy, I and II" is now available from Amazon on DVD. Check out the customer reviews. Enough said.
For those who like slightly bent indie music, "Popeye" is now on DVD. I'm no longer much of a Robin Williams fan, but this is a lot of fun for me. I love the music. Not for all tastes, though.
If you are wondering about "Miracle" check out the current issue of Sports Illustrated.
23 posted on
02/06/2004 7:45:12 AM PST by
js1138
To: Theodore R.
I disliked "Open Range" and decided that it was not well directed by its star. The gun fight was OK, but the rest of it dragged on and on. The Ring trilogy was excellent, "Master and Commander" was non-stop boring. The only movie that was not the usual Hollywood garbage recently is "The Big Fish." It was enjoyable.
"There are lots of people with garbage cans for souls in Hollywood" is exactly right. I have known many such souls, but most are now in the dump, burning away.
To: Theodore R.
Did someone say Lord Of The Rings?
Time for a Legolas picture......Mmmmmmm!
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson
