Belated Theater Thursday
Another piece that was originally posted yesterday, only to disappear into the maw of Blogger.
I found this set of Theater Thursday questions at Big Stupid Tommy's.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day With that in mind, this weeks questions are all about movies involving the subject of war.
1) Which war movie is your favorite? (Nothing about war could be considered a 'favorite', but ya get my meaning.)
Despite the movie's flaws, I'd have to go with Saving Private Ryan, for providing me with a vivid glimpse of the kind of sights my maternal grandfather likely whitnessed in Europe c. 1945, but never really spoke in any detail. He preferred to talk about the women in Paris, to my grandmother's dismay and my delight. Band of Brothers is not exactly a movie, but it's also a favorite for the reasons stated above.
Breaker Morant is a gem of movie, while Michael Collins is to be commended for a largely unsentimental look at an overly romanticized conflict. Hell is for Heroes might be my favorite Steve McQueen flick
2) What movie about war do you consider to be 'unwatchable', poorly done, or of poor taste?
While I had my criticisms of Gods and Generals I wouldn't call it 'unwatchable'. Offhand I can't think of a war movie that outright detested, though many (hello Windtalkers) have disappointed.
3) Which actor/actress gave the best performance as a soldier? What movie?
Sam Elliot in We Were Soldiers. Sam Elliot is solid. I think it's his voice.
Tom Sizemore in Saving Private Ryan.
I found this set of Theater Thursday questions at Big Stupid Tommy's.
Tomorrow is Veterans Day With that in mind, this weeks questions are all about movies involving the subject of war.
1) Which war movie is your favorite? (Nothing about war could be considered a 'favorite', but ya get my meaning.)
Despite the movie's flaws, I'd have to go with Saving Private Ryan, for providing me with a vivid glimpse of the kind of sights my maternal grandfather likely whitnessed in Europe c. 1945, but never really spoke in any detail. He preferred to talk about the women in Paris, to my grandmother's dismay and my delight. Band of Brothers is not exactly a movie, but it's also a favorite for the reasons stated above.
Breaker Morant is a gem of movie, while Michael Collins is to be commended for a largely unsentimental look at an overly romanticized conflict. Hell is for Heroes might be my favorite Steve McQueen flick
2) What movie about war do you consider to be 'unwatchable', poorly done, or of poor taste?
While I had my criticisms of Gods and Generals I wouldn't call it 'unwatchable'. Offhand I can't think of a war movie that outright detested, though many (hello Windtalkers) have disappointed.
3) Which actor/actress gave the best performance as a soldier? What movie?
Sam Elliot in We Were Soldiers. Sam Elliot is solid. I think it's his voice.
Tom Sizemore in Saving Private Ryan.
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