The Mule
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The Mrs and I are off until next year! This has always been a chance to catch up on some movies. Went and saw this one. Very good movie!.
For me, Clint is the complete package, from the early year westerns to his directing skill later in his years. And, of course, his view of our great country!
For me, Clint is the complete package, from the early year westerns to his directing skill later in his years. And, of course, his view of our great country!
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Looks good i will see it over the Xmas break. I have 11 days off as well
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Looks good i will see it over the Xmas break. I have 11 days off as well
Cool. And, the Mrs loved it too! Score a point for Verb tonight!
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Yeah, thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Kinda cool to see his real life Daughter playing the role of his Daughter in the movie.
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Yeah, thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Kinda cool to see his real life Daughter playing the role of his Daughter in the movie.
Wait his daughter played his daughter? Gosh how many years of acting school did that take?
tongue in cheek folks
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Can't wait to see it. I'm so sick of all the fantasy movies out. Gran Torino was the bomb for me!
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Gran Torino on a great movie I watch it every time it comes one of my movie channels.
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Loved gran Torino @pitdogg2! I use it in one of my courses when we talk about difference views on war and non violence. Many students argue that a person cannot respond nonviolently to violence; it’s just not realistic. The ending leaves them speechless. Many just sit there staring silently in my living room when the lights come up and seriously rethink their views after seeing it. Million dollar baby was also excellent and is a great way to discuss women’s changing roles and of course suicide and euthanasia.
While I personally don’t agree with the man’s politics, I don’t let that distract from the fact that he makes some incredibly thought-provoking, complex and just gripping movies. Nothing but respect for his skills!
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Gran Torino one great movie I watch it every time it comes on one of my movie channels.
fixed it dang i was still asleep this morning....
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Loved Gran Torino, could relate to that movie on many levels. Got zero nominations too. Looking forward to seeing the Mule. Clint is what in his mid 80's now ? The man is a genius directing, but choosing women in his private life.....kind of a dope. Still love the guy though.HT SYSTEM-
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88 yrs old Tony.
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I saw the beginning of "The Eiger Sanction" last night and I thought about his looks in that compared to his looks in his latest " The Mule" movie. I too wondered how old he is getting. I didn't know he was 88 now.
It's amazing how we can get to mars but can't stop the aging our bodies and faces must take. I still feel every day we wake up is still better than the alternative.
Million Dollar Baby WAS a great movie, I agree.
The Man with no name Trilogy is a marathon weekend watch sometimes when it is shown that way. I love the music and facial close-ups in those. The ricocheting bullet sounds too.
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I hear ya.
It's like waking up and asking "what doesn't hurt? scenario.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
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The Man with no name Trilogy is a marathon weekend watch sometimes when it is shown that way. I love the music and facial close-ups in those. The ricocheting bullet sounds too.
Are you speaking of the old Terrence Hill/Budd Spencer spaghetti westerns ? Those were awesome if some of you are not acquainted with those 2 guys.
Clint has his own "man with no name" mantra in some of his movies, but he isn't the only one.HT SYSTEM-
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Gran Torino and Million Dollar Baby were outstanding. I have been a huge fan of Clint for the longest time. Based on what I have seen via the previews...Im really worried this one may suck.
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no we lost a long time ago.
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The Man with no name Trilogy is a marathon weekend watch sometimes when it is shown that way. I love the music and facial close-ups in those. The ricocheting bullet sounds too.
Are you speaking of the old Terrence Hill/Budd Spencer spaghetti westerns ? Those were awesome if some of you are not acquainted with those 2 guys.
Clint has his own "man with no name" mantra in some of his movies, but he isn't the only one.
I was commenting on this Trilogy.
I'll have to web search your recommendations.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
recoveryone wrote: »Rooftop69, you hold classes in your home? and I'm not talking about bible study.
Just once a semester I have a movie night where I cook dinner for the class and screen a movie related to course materials. Then they write a reflection essay tying the movie to course readings and class discussion.
Gran Torino is so great because it relates concretely to war, immigration, the great migration, religious views on violence, race and inner city violence, the vice of anger, neighbor love, and more.Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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I have a lot of respect for teachers that put forth that extra effort to make learning fun or to come up with a way to make learning easier than just reading out of a text book. It was very easy for me to determine which of my teachers were there to collect a paycheck and which were there because they enjoyed teaching. I was lucky to have a handful of teachers that were true standouts. In college I took a group of classes that were meant to make you a better supervisor in the workplace. I think it was called a certificate in basic supervision. Sounds like something for babysitters. One class was called Production Supervision and the teacher was a lifelong employee at Ford Motor Company before he became a teacher late in life. In every class, after he'd finish teaching out of the book, he's give examples of how that day's lessons were implemented into the way things were done at Ford Motor Company and he'd give examples from his experience there. It made learning so much easier. He even took us on a tour at the plant at the end of the semester, which I missed because I had to work. My college calculus teacher was the same way. He'd give examples of how what we were learning could be used in the real world. I'm still friends with him to this day, although I never seem to find a way to use calculus. We'd always jokingly go back and forth during class...recoveryone wrote: »Rooftop69, you hold classes in your home? and I'm not talking about bible study.
Just once a semester I have a movie night where I cook dinner for the class and screen a movie related to course materials. Then they write a reflection essay tying the movie to course readings and class discussion.
Gran Torino is so great because it relates concretely to war, immigration, the great migration, religious views on violence, race and inner city violence, the vice of anger, neighbor love, and more.
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College calculus included finding a perimeter???
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It was Indiana calculus!
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Loved Gran Torino, could relate to that movie on many levels. Got zero nominations too. Looking forward to seeing the Mule. Clint is what in his mid 80's now ? The man is a genius directing, but choosing women in his private life.....kind of a dope. Still love the guy though.
I could relate on so many levels too, one of my favorite movies. If we all had a neighbor like Walt the world would be a much better place. -
I need to watch Gran Torino again.
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Loved Gran Torino, could relate to that movie on many levels. Got zero nominations too. Looking forward to seeing the Mule. Clint is what in his mid 80's now ? The man is a genius directing, but choosing women in his private life.....kind of a dope. Still love the guy though.
I could relate on so many levels too, one of my favorite movies. If we all had a neighbor like Walt the world would be a much better place.
Yep....reminded me so much of myself at times, and other times growing up. That movie covered the gamut, between generations. One of his best efforts in my book.
You had so many messages,
Dealing with grief and past demons
Kids and grandkids who still didn't understand the parents/grandparent
The plight of immigrants
Influence of gangs
Preconceived notions
Love and mentoring
appreciation for hard work, quality work, and American made.
Generosity and helping your neighbor
Standing up to evil where it exists
Sacrifice
The role of Church
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Saw it, while I thought it was good. There was a couple of plot holes which I thought were pretty glaring.Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
