Had to think about this one and I also debated a few movies but I think I'll go with The Right Stuff. I've gotten different things out of this movie at different stages of my life but one of the things that registers most with me now is the importance of maintaining a strong marriage, especially when outside influences heap loads of pressure to bear.
If things aren't right at home, the mission won't succeed, or even if it does, the victory isn't worth the cost.
The scenes with Guss Grissom crying with his wife and the scene with John Glenn standing up to NASA to protect his wife are now my favorite scenes.
I agree about scenes where men stand up for their families. Our place as men is to stand up and protect our family! We need to make them feel safe, so they can freely be who they are meant to be.
Christopher Nolan movies for sure get our brain gears moving, and we talk about his movies for years. However, I’m going with something a little unconventional: Romeo + Juliet (1996). Using Shakespeare’s language, set in modern times, and delivered in a unique way for modern audiences, Shakespeare finally clicked for me. And I think when you understand Shakespearean things, it opens up so many wonderful avenues to explore.
That version gets some hate from film critics but it's still my favorite version, and I think if you asked my older kids they'd also agree that it gave them that "click" moment.
I would say Schindlers List had a profound affect on me. Not only the obvious horrors of war, but the fight for innocence in the midst of horror. The fight to do what is right when everything around you is wrong. Never will I forget the importance, sadness and loss of the red dress. 😭
The Patriot. This was THE moment I realized just how much our country went through in order to be birthed. It cemented my political viewpoint and helps me to remember not to take freedom for granted.
I’m super torn between two movies on this one. Gonna go with…arghhh, this is hard! Okay. The Stoning of Soriah M. A heartbreaking, brutal movie that probably every adult should see. Eye-opening to the evil and brutality that women live with (and die from) under Shariah law.
Had to think about this one and I also debated a few movies but I think I'll go with The Right Stuff. I've gotten different things out of this movie at different stages of my life but one of the things that registers most with me now is the importance of maintaining a strong marriage, especially when outside influences heap loads of pressure to bear.
If things aren't right at home, the mission won't succeed, or even if it does, the victory isn't worth the cost.
The scenes with Guss Grissom crying with his wife and the scene with John Glenn standing up to NASA to protect his wife are now my favorite scenes.
I agree about scenes where men stand up for their families. Our place as men is to stand up and protect our family! We need to make them feel safe, so they can freely be who they are meant to be.
I don’t even like that movie, but you’ve almost convinced me to vote for it. 🤔🤍😁
Looks like we're coming up on a Chris vs. Kris finale. Which Ch/K ris will win?
I already voted for both 😂
Christopher Nolan movies for sure get our brain gears moving, and we talk about his movies for years. However, I’m going with something a little unconventional: Romeo + Juliet (1996). Using Shakespeare’s language, set in modern times, and delivered in a unique way for modern audiences, Shakespeare finally clicked for me. And I think when you understand Shakespearean things, it opens up so many wonderful avenues to explore.
That version gets some hate from film critics but it's still my favorite version, and I think if you asked my older kids they'd also agree that it gave them that "click" moment.
I would say Schindlers List had a profound affect on me. Not only the obvious horrors of war, but the fight for innocence in the midst of horror. The fight to do what is right when everything around you is wrong. Never will I forget the importance, sadness and loss of the red dress. 😭
And the winner is Chris Bottoms with Schindler's List. Congratulations, Chris, you get to choose tomorrow's question.
Dang, looks like we've got another three-way tie. Standby while the referees confer on this one.
The Patriot. This was THE moment I realized just how much our country went through in order to be birthed. It cemented my political viewpoint and helps me to remember not to take freedom for granted.
Ooh that's a good one! Why didn't I think of that? 😁
I’m super torn between two movies on this one. Gonna go with…arghhh, this is hard! Okay. The Stoning of Soriah M. A heartbreaking, brutal movie that probably every adult should see. Eye-opening to the evil and brutality that women live with (and die from) under Shariah law.