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Have You Seen the Movie, 'United Flight 93?' Impressions?
Comments (18)I finally saw it, late last night. I felt a knot in my gut get tighter and tighter as the scenes passed and the drama of desperation accumulated. But other than that, the movie did not cause any intense or unusual emotional disturbance in me. I thought it was exceptionally, commendably well done. DW even went with me, and for once, we both came through about identically, emotionally. DW was offended because it seemed to her like the military characters were singled out for put-downs. It looked to her like there was an imbalance of portrayal of the military folks, compared to the other responders, as the least intelligent, most disorganized and otherwise most inept. I didn't take it that way, although I understand why she would. But really, the attacks were not something anyone was well-rehearsed in responding to. (Who's all set to execute plans to respond to an earthquake in Chicago? Or a bee swarm in a shopping mall, for that matter?) There probably would have been unnecessary shootdowns if the President's orders had been passed. That's the kind of thing that happens simply because of the "fog of war," absent any blood lust, overreaction, or insubordination. I thought the commanders' declining to pass the shootdown orders was as brave and admirable an action as the passengers' revolt. I guess I brought that up because I'm familiar with air-to-air scenarios. For irony in personal experience, just this past week I watched The Godfather Part III on DVD. Weird movie, but I suppose it was a way to bring some kind of closure to the first two parts. Anyway, one very good line in it was: "Don't hate your enemies; it clouds your judgment." I think United 93's most clever quality was its portrayal in a way that did not strive to focus viewers' empathy toward either hijackers, or passengers, or other responders, or other less involved characters. Portrayal with any hint of "partisanship" would have disserved the public and cheapened the movie. The media are already far too full of historical portrayals that stoke already existing hatreds (and create new ones), such that too many people are fighting the war we are in with clouded judgment. It's one thing for combatants to adopt, or reject, one another's strategies, tactics, methods, ideas or styles. But it's self-defeating to the warrior who lets propaganda affect how he "feels about" his enemy. I ached after the movie, not because of it, but because there aren't more like it, especially covering the current war....See MoreOur trip across the pond
Comments (23)Rosewitch, England was definitely one of my favorite places I have ever visited. My folks took me there when I was 14, and I remember bits and pieces the Crown jewels, walking amongst the Stonehenge stones (roped off now, vandalism), Stratford upon Avon. Time for me to take my own 14YO. Im trying to think how I can get over there for a whole summer, LOL. Dlynn, I could have worked so much more. I didnt really look at night time stuff and there was loads to do. Greece: cant help you, but shoot Yasou a line, she went a few years ago. LOL Annie! Teresa, well go together. I wanted to explore more cooking and food shops/stores but didnt get to. Terri, here is more a link to Pictures of England, a website pointed out to me by Denise. I started it on Bourton on the Water, where we stayed for a few days. Thanks Sharon, I was actually thinking how can I even come close to posting her quality of travel guides, I dont do the pictures she does LOL. We might have sat at the same table in the Cheshire Cheeses dining room! Sawdust still there, but we didnt make it to the cellar. I missed a lot of the British Museum. It has changed.check out the new atrium. I couldnt keep up with DH and DS16. Afternoons, when I planned museums, I crashed. Next time! Pam, lots of people did more than we did per day! Theater every night, more attractions, I cant imagine. Gina heh heh yeah I need another vacation like a hole in my head. Speaking of whichDH has another week off in August. Nooooooooo! Kathleen, DH says he took an average of 200 pictures a day. Yup. Me, I just buy the post cards or Google the images, same thing (DARFC from the photo bugs here) Cathy, thanks for giving me the War and Peace moniker heh heh. Next time I go with CF friends! LindaC, I know. Im still exhausted. Speaking of the V&A, did you know there was a Dale Chihuly chandelier in the entrance room?...See MoreAirline to begin weighing passengers.
Comments (46)I have never heard or read, here or elsewhere this topic has been discussed, anybody acting like touching an obese person is gross (like sharing an armrest). Does anybody think it's catching? Sharing an arm rest is fine. Not being able to use the arm rest at all because the person next to you is using the whole thing, is a different matter. I totally agree that one of the main problems is the seating widths and leg space on planes. They are not designed for most people and certainly not for comfort. A few months or a year back, I read an article about the Washington State Ferry System and how they were in the process of changing their passenger occupancy limits due to the fact that people are much bigger now than when the ferries were built and, thus, capacity needs to be reduced. I think planes have done the opposite and are cramming more people in. More people fly these days because flights are cheaper. if you compare fares to income, flying is much more affordable today than it was 40-50 years ago. The reduced fares are, in part, due to more seats being squeezed into the plane. The more flyers, the lower the cost. To be honest, I love to fly in spite of all of this because flights take me to fun and interesting places. I usually find myself falling asleep on planes because I have so much to do to get ready to go that I'm usually exhausted by the time I board and I want to rest up so I can hit the ground running and then, when I'm on my way back, I'm exhausted from playing and exploring. I guess, as a society, we need to ask ourselves if we're willing to pay more for larger seats and more leg room or if we want the deals so we can travel more. When it comes down to it, for me, I'll take the deals....See MoreMovie Recommendations
Comments (20)Ruby, when she told me about a scene with the stove and how it alarmed her, she was making plans in her head to replace her daughters. An hour after the show the order was placed. It arrives tomorrow. She told me not to see the movie, too sad. I'm a very visual oriented person and I have trouble watching something that will stay in my mind forever so I just avoid them. On the other hand, I will see LaLa Land this week....See More- 9 years ago
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