[Rhetorical pi2]

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".

[mbynack]

We just watched "Second Hand Lion" on Tuesday night and the whole family loved it. I agree with you about Sea biscuit. It was one of the better movies of the year.

[EuroFrog]

If you havent already watched it, see Secondhand Lions. Its one for all ages.

[Ditter]

We enjoyed Seabiscuit as well. Also Secondhand Lions was fun, lighthearted & had a message of love. The LOTR were OK if you were a LOTR fan. We have taken our grandchildren to see all of them. I pray that there will not be another one, I don't think we could take it.

[Captain Peter Blood]

In my opinion "Seabiscuit" had way too much social commentary in it with the voice over by David McCullough.
None of that was really neccessary, it spoiled the movie for me. I want watch that movie again.