Completely off topic, but your boat metaphor reminded me: our family watched the 2023 movie "Boys in the Boat." I highly recommend it. I know many may be weary given it was released within the last year and given that it was directed by George Clooney of all people, but it is the dramatization of the 1936 University of Washington crew team's journey to the Olympics. Honestly - not a single woke message in the whole thing. Just straight up inspirational story telling.
As we walked out of the theater when we watched it the first time, a complete stranger to my hubby & me, gushed "Oh wow!! This was great!! But have you read the book!?" We replied that we hadn't. I'm certain, as your friend mentioned, the book is even better. 😊
Similarly, if you haven’t read the book “Seabiscuit” - and I LOVE the movie, well, the book is an 11 out of 10! 💖
Because the GOP is in the same boat....just on different oars!
Completely off topic, but your boat metaphor reminded me: our family watched the 2023 movie "Boys in the Boat." I highly recommend it. I know many may be weary given it was released within the last year and given that it was directed by George Clooney of all people, but it is the dramatization of the 1936 University of Washington crew team's journey to the Olympics. Honestly - not a single woke message in the whole thing. Just straight up inspirational story telling.
Thanks for an honest review from a voice that I trust!
My all time favorite movie about Olympics is “Chariots of Fire”, truly a classic.
My family describes this movie as "the movie 'Miracle' (about the 1980 hockey team) but for rowing." And yes, I have to re-watch "Chariots of Fire"!
“Miracle” - Love that movie, too!!
Oh my, I will never forget watching Team USA in Lake Placid. Ah-mazing.
That sounds like a really cool movie!
It's well-done, wholesome and inspirational. How often do you see that these days?
Highly recommend watching it. You will not be disappointed! 😊
My friend says there is a book which she says is SO MUCH better (and she liked the movie - but the book gives more details).
As we walked out of the theater when we watched it the first time, a complete stranger to my hubby & me, gushed "Oh wow!! This was great!! But have you read the book!?" We replied that we hadn't. I'm certain, as your friend mentioned, the book is even better. 😊
Similarly, if you haven’t read the book “Seabiscuit” - and I LOVE the movie, well, the book is an 11 out of 10! 💖
Truth. I read the book. Much deeper and more character development. The movie is good after reading the book.
🤣 Nice metaphor.