tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post602265467338472363..comments2023-07-02T13:42:30.904-07:00Comments on Reel Focus: Movies reflect human needs: DreamsTrudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-29576999747590001712021-08-05T16:50:18.152-07:002021-08-05T16:50:18.152-07:00Yep. We lived in the Nashville area for about 2 1/...Yep. We lived in the Nashville area for about 2 1/2 years and then moved to Morristown and lived there for 13 years. I miss Tennessee. It felt like home to me.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-51192385401417360452021-08-05T15:53:19.195-07:002021-08-05T15:53:19.195-07:00How cool, I didn't know that you once lived no...How cool, I didn't know that you once lived not too far from me. What a small world we live in! :)Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-2803059710126388782021-05-09T20:53:17.531-07:002021-05-09T20:53:17.531-07:00Lagaan is one of my favorite films! I love the mus...Lagaan is one of my favorite films! I love the music and dancing, and just the whole story.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779183231776072253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-9403674060658424122021-05-08T06:37:53.525-07:002021-05-08T06:37:53.525-07:00"...a film appreciation club meeting" I ..."...a film appreciation club meeting" I love that! <br /><br />Thanks for recommending Lagaan. I found it on Netflix and added it to my watch list! Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-72650443042424627872021-05-08T02:35:15.669-07:002021-05-08T02:35:15.669-07:00Reading your posts and the comments afterwards fee...Reading your posts and the comments afterwards feels like popping into a film appreciation club meeting:)<br />I love it.<br />Lagaan, an Indian film comes to mind. It's set in pre-independence India. A group of villagers dream to beat the British sahib and his team at a game of cricket. The result will decide if the unfair taxes levied on them will have to be paid or pardoned. It's a stunning film.Artihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455186909681790185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-76728562990753641472021-04-30T11:37:39.484-07:002021-04-30T11:37:39.484-07:00That is awesome! I've acted on stage, but for ...That is awesome! I've acted on stage, but for some reason I haven't branched out to acting in film (other than a background extra), yet.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-13116146692210203182021-04-30T10:51:39.876-07:002021-04-30T10:51:39.876-07:00My friend is essentially a character actor who has...My friend is essentially a character actor who has appeared in numerous films since 1989 including <i>Hillbilly Elegy</i>, <i>Selma</i>, and many others. Often he's been cast as a sheriff or some redneck character. He apparently has a good agent because he lives in East Tennessee but manages to work pretty regularly.<br /><br />Looking up his role on IMDB I see that in <i>October Sky</i> he did have a few lines and he is listed in the cast.<br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-11413837476826005362021-04-30T10:15:39.300-07:002021-04-30T10:15:39.300-07:00Your friend might have been what they call a "...Your friend might have been what they call a "featured extra" if he was visually prominent. Featured extras get paid more than us "background extras" who blend into, well, the background. <br /><br />Inception was such an interesting movie. I've never seen the Tucker movie though. I'm adding that to my want to watch list. Thanks!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-60544774707144651582021-04-30T10:02:50.038-07:002021-04-30T10:02:50.038-07:00Great choices! Greatest Showman has become one of...Great choices! <i>Greatest Showman</i> has become one of my favorite movies. A friend of mine from Tennessee had a visually prominent part in <i>October Sky</i>. I don't think he had any lines in the film, but you couldn't miss his face in certain scenes.<br /><br />When I saw the title of your post the first thing that came to my mind was <i>Inception</i>. Different kind of dreams, but it is literally about dreams.<br /><br />Another film about big dreamers and one that actually states it in the title is <i>Tucker: A Man and His Dreams</i>. It's been decades since I've seen this film, but I recall being kind of inspired by it.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-80520280918883625002021-04-07T13:27:56.263-07:002021-04-07T13:27:56.263-07:00Oh wow... thanks for sharing your experiences with...Oh wow... thanks for sharing your experiences with October Sky! I didn't realize it was filmed near Knoxville. I lived near there (in Morristown) during that time, but didn't hear about it! Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-57986587609561365092021-04-07T09:52:20.480-07:002021-04-07T09:52:20.480-07:00Trudy,
Dreams give us hope. I'll never stop ...Trudy,<br /><br />Dreams give us hope. I'll never stop dreaming! I'm glad to see you included "October Sky" in your line up. Homer Hickam, the author of The Rocket Boys which became "October Sky" grew up in the same county that we did in southern WV. He's several years older than us and the school he attended was our high school's rival. I read the book many years after getting an autographed copy for my late FIL. The film was actually made just outside of Knoxville in small town called Oliver Springs. The movie debuted in town. What's so funny is DH heard of the debut and went by after work to see if he could spot any stars. He stood near a man talking to someone who he learned later was Homer Hickam. lol <br /><br />If you haven’t already, I invite you to check out my Looney Tunes A-Z <a href="https://curiousasacathy.com/daffy-duck/" rel="nofollow">Daffy Duck</a> Art Sketch. Join the fun at your leisure. Happy A2Zing, my friend!<br />Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-2906714292681433232021-04-06T15:06:24.669-07:002021-04-06T15:06:24.669-07:00Oh... the suspense...!Oh... the suspense...!Edward Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637587378401967338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-67440459942678354162021-04-06T07:29:32.496-07:002021-04-06T07:29:32.496-07:00I loooove the Secret Life of Walter Mitty! I almos...I loooove the Secret Life of Walter Mitty! I almost listed it for Dreams, but saved it for a topic I'll cover later in the month. Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-45915185981349908332021-04-06T07:22:45.264-07:002021-04-06T07:22:45.264-07:00The opening scene in The Greatest Showman gives me...The opening scene in The Greatest Showman gives me chills. Such powerful music!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-20134943578347898032021-04-06T07:20:30.095-07:002021-04-06T07:20:30.095-07:00Agreed! I like feeling inspired and hopeful after ...Agreed! I like feeling inspired and hopeful after watching such movies.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-48661085219212744592021-04-06T04:16:35.080-07:002021-04-06T04:16:35.080-07:00As I know you're keen on family-friendly films...As I know you're keen on family-friendly films, I'd recommend The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) as a "Dream" film.<br /><br />- Ed, <a href="https://reviews.wizzardss.com/2021/04/the-dawn-of-netta-1912.html" rel="nofollow">wizzardSS Reviews</a>Edward Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637587378401967338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-67254579790366283632021-04-05T23:03:28.088-07:002021-04-05T23:03:28.088-07:00I love Hugh Jackmann - that made The Greatest Show...I love Hugh Jackmann - that made The Greatest Showman more special to me. Besides Les Miserables this is one musical I enjoyed a lot. Chapters From My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07905577212056834284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-52099196206930509992021-04-05T20:48:42.542-07:002021-04-05T20:48:42.542-07:00I love movies with this theme. They're always ...I love movies with this theme. They're always so inspirational. <a href="http://www.weekendsinmaine.com" rel="nofollow">Weekends In Maine</a>Weekends in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137035578512456633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-7417798505565627682021-04-05T19:41:19.451-07:002021-04-05T19:41:19.451-07:00That sounds like a wonderful movie! I looked it up...That sounds like a wonderful movie! I looked it up and discovered our local library has the DVD so I added it to my list of items to check out. Thank you!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-42777809800672800632021-04-05T17:09:18.536-07:002021-04-05T17:09:18.536-07:00My sister steered me to the film "Temple Gran...My sister steered me to the film "Temple Grandin." It is based on the true story of this woman who has autism, and yet goes after her dreams and becomes quite successful in her chosen field. Inspiring film.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779183231776072253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-2114173754305541932021-04-05T16:33:05.935-07:002021-04-05T16:33:05.935-07:00I get carried away with my movie lists. :-) Hopefu...I get carried away with my movie lists. :-) Hopefully you will find some you enjoy!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-68232383613865424112021-04-05T14:28:54.251-07:002021-04-05T14:28:54.251-07:00So many movies about living dreams, and it's g...So many movies about living dreams, and it's good. I know some of your list, but not all of them. I'm pining this post for later ;)Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-6294366570298651772021-04-05T12:54:51.611-07:002021-04-05T12:54:51.611-07:00Me too... I get inspired watching movies about peo...Me too... I get inspired watching movies about people who accomplish their dreams.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-45255545282951748192021-04-05T12:52:42.522-07:002021-04-05T12:52:42.522-07:00Your comment tickled me and I literally laughed ou...Your comment tickled me and I literally laughed out loud! Thanks, Iain! Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220008586703373188.post-79528617109975878822021-04-05T12:45:10.160-07:002021-04-05T12:45:10.160-07:00I had never heard of that film, so I had to look i...I had never heard of that film, so I had to look it up on IMDb. Thanks for adding it!Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783836223461464801noreply@blogger.com