Following his death, my local rugby club in Essex held a match to raise money for his charitable fund. 15 men versus 30 women (girl friends, wives etc., of the 15). The night before the match, I was informed i was ill (I played hooker) and the other two men who were the scrum half and fly half were also "ill". This was due to the inability to train the corresponding "other halves" in the time allotted. So we were smuggled into the "girls dressing room, suitable attired" and came out with the other 27 players. Well, I have never eaten so much mud once it was realized what was happening. For non-rugby players, the "hooker" is the central man in the front row of the scrum and is the only person who can "hook" the incoming ball (from the Scrum half) with his feet. The match was declared a draw (the ref was on the girl's side as his wife was playing). We raised close to 5,000 Pounds from the match proceeds but I think I also ate about the same weight in mud!! Dave_n
"Darkest Hour"...some of the best acting I've ever seen!
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We are fortunate indeed that both of these great leaders learned from their early mistakes.
When Churchill went back in he was not nearly as effective. He was the perfect man in the perfect place for WW II.
I really enjoy his scene in the subway as he listens to people before his speech.
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I was curious about that scene...did it really happen that way? In the special features on the Blu-Ray, the writers address that subject: They note that while there's no evidence Churchill actually rode the subway as depicted in the film, he was known for being close to the people, and in touch with public opinion, and he did go out amongst them from time to time. So while that specific scene isn't historically accurate, it represents all the times Churchill did do that sort of thing.
I agree...it's a great scene...very stirring!
Churchill was the right man at the right time to save England and the free world IMO.
Without his leadership and tenacity democracy would not have survived. LGB
Don
Without his leadership and tenacity democracy would not have survived. LGB
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Besides "The Darkest Hour" I have purchased "Dunkirk", "1917" and "The Lost Battalion" among others that Logan (15) has shown great interest in and we watch them together often with him asking a thousand questions. He's learning.
He told me he has watched "Saving Private Ryan" and "Hacksaw Ridge" at least ten times each.
To quote Yoda: "proud of him, I am."
He told me he has watched "Saving Private Ryan" and "Hacksaw Ridge" at least ten times each.
To quote Yoda: "proud of him, I am."
sigp220.45
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Has he tried “The Thin Red Line”?
It has the usual Terrence Malick navel-gazing shots of leaves and bugs, but I like it a lot.
I also just watched “Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence” and really enjoyed it, but I was at a solid .08 BAC so that might have helped.
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Yes, he has. He likes the storylines but hates Private Witt's final scene.
Sistema1927
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Where in Essex? My Mother was from Brentwood, and I lived there for a year (60-61) with her and my grandparents while my Dad was in Korea. We crossed both ways on the Queen Mary.
Grayfox
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I saw Darkest Hour in the theater when it was first released. Really liked it and hope to see it again. 
I need to see this one. Thanks for the heads-up.
Gary Oldman is great in everything he does (Leon,The Professional, Book of Eli, Darkest Hour, etc). Performed a flawless Churchill.
I'm about 1/2 way through but Netflix' "WWII in color, The Road to Victory" presents the war differently. It covers major campaigns and leadership with victories and disasters presented as I had not heard it before. Worth the time (colorization is great at times, cheezy others) without "Hollywood polish." Joe
I'm about 1/2 way through but Netflix' "WWII in color, The Road to Victory" presents the war differently. It covers major campaigns and leadership with victories and disasters presented as I had not heard it before. Worth the time (colorization is great at times, cheezy others) without "Hollywood polish." Joe
sigp220.45
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He’ll get it when he’s older.
snowman
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Normally I have nearly zero interest in movies, but I wouldn't mind seeing that one, since I really enjoy history.
Problem is, historically I have had an awful time understanding British accents. Had to give up on Downton Abbey after about 20 minutes or so of catching maybe 25% of the dialogue. Any ideas from the Brits among us?
Regards,
Andy
Problem is, historically I have had an awful time understanding British accents. Had to give up on Downton Abbey after about 20 minutes or so of catching maybe 25% of the dialogue. Any ideas from the Brits among us?
Regards,
Andy
Try Closed Captioning.
sigp220.45
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Subtitles?
Sistema1927
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My mother was English, I lived there five years growing up, and yet I find that I need to use the subtitles. Not just my bad hearing, but the proliferation of accents. I can do the Home Counties, East Anglia, and points South (with the exception of London Cockney)pretty well, but Yorkshire, the Midlands, and points north are a task. Don't even get me started on the Scots, there was a reason why Hadrian built that wall, bloody savages.
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I too have a hard time with some of the accents...I watched it with the subtitles on...
