Oh, this is good. The rearguard line was hilarious. The next time they read from Isaiah 58 in Mass and I'm there and there's an audible snicker in the audience and Father Chandler asks why, I'm gonna blame you though. ;)
1. Favorite war movie: That's a toughie, as I haven't seen all that many. Midway's a good one. I have seen Casablanca, but that might not count.
Loved this. The guy staying behind seems the obvious hero, even a bit cliche with his bravado. But then the ending wherein his empty pride is ultimately useless…. Brutal.
1. Probably Master and Commander
2. Yes. Got a degree in history, taught for bit. Still study it constantly.
This was great! A lot of draw and impact in very few words!
1. Saving Private Ryan
2. I love WW2 era history
3. Yes, it was a really well done film. Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins did a great job bringing that era to life. It’s definitely less of a story and more about an immersive experience but in no way does that really diminish the film when I say that.
Many of my favorite movies have a war as the backdrop of the film. For instance, Lawrence of Arabia and Dr. Zhivargo. I love historical movies and books. Historical fiction is probably my favorite genre. And yes I did see 1917 a very moving film.
First comment.
I loved this! Great little cautionary tale about pride and sensibility, at least how I read it!
Well done. It made me want to read more of the story and vivid enough to place me there.
Oh, this is good. The rearguard line was hilarious. The next time they read from Isaiah 58 in Mass and I'm there and there's an audible snicker in the audience and Father Chandler asks why, I'm gonna blame you though. ;)
1. Favorite war movie: That's a toughie, as I haven't seen all that many. Midway's a good one. I have seen Casablanca, but that might not count.
2. YES. Very much so.
3. I haven't, but I really want to.
Loved this. The guy staying behind seems the obvious hero, even a bit cliche with his bravado. But then the ending wherein his empty pride is ultimately useless…. Brutal.
1. Probably Master and Commander
2. Yes. Got a degree in history, taught for bit. Still study it constantly.
3. Yes, once. I thought it a very strong film.
Sry to spam a second comment but what’s the premise for a Crunch? Time limit?
AND THEN WHAT!?
1. I's say I'm between The Pianist and Saving Private Ryan.
2. I do enjoy studying history.
3. I haven't watched 1917 but I want to.
This was great! A lot of draw and impact in very few words!
1. Saving Private Ryan
2. I love WW2 era history
3. Yes, it was a really well done film. Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins did a great job bringing that era to life. It’s definitely less of a story and more about an immersive experience but in no way does that really diminish the film when I say that.
I decided to write something for this Crunch. Check it out. Thoughts welcome, as always!
https://open.substack.com/pub/ericfalden/p/a-small-story-a-small-update?r=3ecd72&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Many of my favorite movies have a war as the backdrop of the film. For instance, Lawrence of Arabia and Dr. Zhivargo. I love historical movies and books. Historical fiction is probably my favorite genre. And yes I did see 1917 a very moving film.