tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post3631863448360494653..comments2023-04-29T09:45:12.248-04:00Comments on Bear Swamp Reflections: Monday Movie MeMe--Don't Know Much About HistorySusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-36386604704316560562010-01-02T09:46:50.795-05:002010-01-02T09:46:50.795-05:00I always recommend to watch because it is so very ...I always recommend to watch because it is so very important. Great choices.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.makemysite.in" rel="nofollow"> Make website india </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-60846394651054105522009-12-31T09:15:56.498-05:002009-12-31T09:15:56.498-05:00Wow, Vanessa! I didn't know you had blood spor...Wow, <b>Vanessa</b>! I didn't know you had blood sport in you!! :D<br /><br />It's been a long time since I saw The Longest Day and I forgot about that scene. I'll have to watch it again.<br /><br />I'm impressed! That's quite a roster for a young'un such as yourself!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-25521077827217075452009-12-31T07:54:41.197-05:002009-12-31T07:54:41.197-05:00I am proud to say that I have seen all of the movi...I am proud to say that I have seen all of the movies on your list and wholeheartedly agree except for two things: #1)The scene in The Longest Day in the dark with the soldier crying "Striker! Striker!" just stresses me out to no end; and my husband refuses to watch The Bridge Over the River Kwai with me again because the first (and only) time I watched it with him I started screaming "KILL HIM! KILL HIM!" at the television when Alec Guiness' character goes to save "his" bridge. Sorry Obi-Wan. I didn't mean it. I just got caught up. :)VVaNeSsAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529786151548794992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-18463102065099300202009-12-30T14:24:41.209-05:002009-12-30T14:24:41.209-05:00Ruthie, yes, our last "popular" war by a...<b>Ruthie</b>, yes, our last "popular" war by any measure. I've known quite a few veterans of that war, and few of them do want to reminisce about their experiences. The only person I knew who wanted to was my H.S. American History teacher. He and his twin brother fought in the same unit and when he (my teacher) received a head injury and was unconscious on the battlefield, his twin carried him for several miles to safety and medical care. Naturally he considered his brother a hero and he loved to tell us why we should honor all the heroes of that war. He spent a lot of time teaching about WWII and I guess that helped spark my great interest in it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-28233449007145893132009-12-30T07:14:40.401-05:002009-12-30T07:14:40.401-05:00Liam Neeson is extraordinary, and Ralph Fiennes te...Liam Neeson is extraordinary, and Ralph Fiennes terrifying in that movie. <br /><br />I don't think I could watch Saving Private Ryan again, so I get David's point. It is just so realistic.<br /><br />Don's uncle fought in WWII and has never talked about his experiences. He can't. He was a bombadier and must have had some harrowing times. I don't think we've done justice to the terrors of that war. Movies so often glorified it and its causes. Maybe it's the last war we'll "admire"? But those who fought it didn't admire it, I think.<br /><br />Yes, WWII movies are fascinating, and you picked some goodies.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-43503250163100410762009-12-30T06:10:40.076-05:002009-12-30T06:10:40.076-05:00Stacy, great movies never lose what made them grea...<b>Stacy</b>, great movies never lose what made them great! Glad you enjoyed them!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-74177919590238984792009-12-30T06:09:20.950-05:002009-12-30T06:09:20.950-05:00Kaye, that's really cool! I'll definitely ...<b>Kaye</b>, that's really cool! I'll definitely check it out, thanks!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-52646174997901706312009-12-30T06:08:36.946-05:002009-12-30T06:08:36.946-05:00Dorothy, I understand your reluctance to watch it,...<b>Dorothy</b>, I understand your reluctance to watch it, but through all the despair that was the Holocaust, it is uplifting that there were people like this who did try to save others while risking their own lives.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-5101486630877130862009-12-29T22:41:09.711-05:002009-12-29T22:41:09.711-05:00LOVED Bridge in the River Kwai and Schindler's...LOVED Bridge in the River Kwai and Schindler's List!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-87271647477654236302009-12-29T09:08:05.888-05:002009-12-29T09:08:05.888-05:00Susan,
I've read all of Mary Stewart's no...Susan,<br /><br />I've read all of Mary Stewart's novels about King Arthur. Did you know that there is a Mary Stewart fan blog? I follow it. They have interesting things about the author and her works.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-26683904726852427402009-12-29T07:53:09.856-05:002009-12-29T07:53:09.856-05:00That's a great list of movies, I've still ...That's a great list of movies, I've still not been able to see Schindler's list there is so much injustice in this world.<br /><br />Dorothy from grammology<br />grammology.comDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181570769074774554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-83632783977318319782009-12-29T07:07:33.016-05:002009-12-29T07:07:33.016-05:00You're welcome, ds! Just doing my civic duty! ...You're welcome, <b>ds</b>! Just doing my civic duty! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-72540704797618043832009-12-29T07:06:27.311-05:002009-12-29T07:06:27.311-05:00Cali Girl, the only one I haven't seen on your...<b>Cali Girl</b>, the only one I haven't seen on your list is A Guy Named Joe. They Were Expendable was very good. I think I only saw it one time, so I don't remember much about it.<br /><br />From Here to Eternity and Casablanca, of course, are wonderful examples. I love them both.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-17421133140941066072009-12-29T06:59:37.248-05:002009-12-29T06:59:37.248-05:00Ha! Molly, that's funny! I guess it could seem...Ha! <b>Molly</b>, that's funny! I guess it could seem that way if you didn't know. :)<br /><br />That was quite an introduction to HD! It was even more impressive seeing it on the big screen with all the surround sound coming at you. Talk about feeling like you were right in the middle of the action! Gruesome action at that.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-2521905950500142382009-12-29T06:56:51.920-05:002009-12-29T06:56:51.920-05:00Thank you, Cindy! I'll be right over with the ...Thank you, <b>Cindy</b>! I'll be right over with the popcorn and hot chocolate! You guys would be fun to watch with...I can just imagine the critiquing at the end! Or during, if it's boring! :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-59773867279524958292009-12-29T06:55:06.827-05:002009-12-29T06:55:06.827-05:00Wanda, I agree with you on Sophie's Choice. Th...<b>Wanda</b>, I agree with you on Sophie's Choice. There were so many heartbreaking stories that came out of that war.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-24089468599329972332009-12-29T06:37:55.446-05:002009-12-29T06:37:55.446-05:00Kaye, thank you. I really submerged myself in WWII...<b>Kaye</b>, thank you. I really submerged myself in WWII history when I was in high school. Of course, it had been less than 25 years since the war ended at that time and I had several teachers who had been in the war and went to college on the G.I. Bill, so it was still pretty fresh for them.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-51039028736680290272009-12-29T06:34:09.605-05:002009-12-29T06:34:09.605-05:00Kathleen, I can remember sitting in that movie the...<b>Kathleen</b>, I can remember sitting in that movie theater and just being blown away by the power of the emotions running through me.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-18149854602186530812009-12-29T06:31:43.384-05:002009-12-29T06:31:43.384-05:00Gal, I quite agree with you. It still moves me tha...<b>Gal</b>, I quite agree with you. It still moves me that this little girl was so full of life and expectations and to have them snuffed out before she had a chance to realize them...it is heartbreaking.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-23052895850293287662009-12-29T06:28:51.039-05:002009-12-29T06:28:51.039-05:00Deborah, I'm so glad that your dad survived th...<b>Deborah</b>, I'm so glad that your dad survived that awful war to come home with exciting stories for his children. I hadn't heard of The Dam Busters...I'll look it up.<br /><br />We're big fans of The Great Escape and Steve McQueen around here! I loved James Garner, too. Donald Pleasance must have been a favorite of John Sturges, the producer/director. He was also in Sturges' last film, The Eagle Has Landed. <br /><br />Happy New Year and I hope your journey is pleasant. Be safe.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-81921820410897137412009-12-29T06:17:59.627-05:002009-12-29T06:17:59.627-05:00Thank you, Stevie, you have good taste in movies.Thank you, <b>Stevie</b>, you have good taste in movies.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-71767556149865305212009-12-28T23:37:14.036-05:002009-12-28T23:37:14.036-05:00Nothing to apologize for, Susan. This is an excell...Nothing to apologize for, Susan. This is an excellent list, and a reminder of several wonderful and important movies I have yet to see. Thank you.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-16764109178148495522009-12-28T23:18:31.527-05:002009-12-28T23:18:31.527-05:00I think I was pretty into WWII as a kid so my refe...I think I was pretty into WWII as a kid so my references are older. One of my favorites was "They Were Expendable". Also loved "A Guy Named Joe", "Bridge On the River Kwai" and "From Here to Eternity". Oh, and let's not forget the most romantic of all WWII films, "Casablanca".California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-86879494590893482272009-12-28T22:46:24.993-05:002009-12-28T22:46:24.993-05:00I completely agree with Saving Private Ryan and th...I completely agree with Saving Private Ryan and the brutal realism in the opening sequences. That happened to be the first thing I ever saw in HD.<br /><br />As for Tora Tora Tora - I always thought it was some cheesy musical!!! Now that you've pointed out what it really is I am much more interested in checking it out :0)The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4587634783902486718.post-40027678495608335972009-12-28T21:20:22.473-05:002009-12-28T21:20:22.473-05:00you can come hang out at our house anytime! It see...you can come hang out at our house anytime! It seems like we watch movies every evening while the weather is cold. So many good ones here!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15199328139152042955noreply@blogger.com