I saw these two amazing movies over the holiday. The storytelling of both is crafted elegance. It raises my aspirations in many ways:
* to keep hope
* to keep persevering despite pain and resistance
* and to rejoice in providence
Quotes from http://www.imdb.com:
Lord Charles Fox: When people speak of great men, they think of men like Napoleon - men of violence. Rarely do they think of peaceful men. But contrast the reception they will receive when they return home from their battles. Napoleon will arrive in pomp and in power, a man who's achieved the very summit of earthly ambition. And yet his dreams will be haunted by the oppressions of war. William Wilberforce, however, will return to his family, lay his head on his pillow and remember: the slave trade is no more.
Jamal Malik: Maybe it's written.
Here is to peaceful men and women, who act for compassion and change.
6 comments:
I HEART SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.
I could go on and on and ON about all the reasons why I love it and why it's brilliant.
I hope it sweeeeeps the Oscars this Sunday. :)
Hi,
I'm new to your blog. I just saw Slumdog $$$ the other night and found incredible and I left feeling inspired by the human spirit and its ability to endure.
I was interested to learn though how many people found it to be the most depressing movie and left feeling "drawn out."
Anyway, I've been enjoying your blog and thought I'd say hi and also that I'll be cheering for Slumdog at the Oscars. I hope it sweeps everything!
best,
Kelli
I have yet to see either film.
Here's to people and stories - films and fiction, truth and life - which inspire others.
*waves to Kelli* Thanks for reading!
I, too, have high hopes with Erin and Kelli for it sweeping the Oscars.
And LW, YOU MUST SEE THEM!
I loved both of these movies. *Cheers* too!
Hey! I was online desperately searching for poetry appropriate for my 3dr grade program and I spotted your name on a link to a website. Hello old friend!
katherine khandjian
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