Maybe I should change the title of this blog. Musings of a Reader-Writer-Movie Goer? Nah, the name is already too long. Still, two movies I saw over the holidays reminded me that we are impacted by all art forms, not just reading. As a market researcher friend of mine emailed me this morning, “Art is useful. It reminds me there are beautiful things out there that are not defined by statistics, do not have logos and do not need ‘messaging opportunities' explored for them.’”
Indeed.
So my movie of the year nominations are The Blind Side and Invictus. Two stories of hope, courage and wisdom. Two real-life illustrations that we can remove huge barriers when we are put in a position to see and accept each other’s humanity.
The first burst many of my smug assumptions. Who knew an Ole Miss cheerleader/soccer mom/Republican could be so downright admirable?? I have spent some time this week reflecting on the admirable Republicans I have known, including my former husband, and found to my astonishment that the list is rather lengthy.
Invictus increased my already huge admiration for Nelson Mandela, reminded me that Morgan Freeman is truly a great actor and poked me in the ribs once again with the knowledge that the same guy who played Dirty Harry and so many other macho roles has evolved into one of the most sensitive and compelling directors in the business.
Both forced me to eat many disparaging words about the role of sports in American life. Both left me quite a bit more humble. Not a bad way to start a new year.
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Looking forward to seeing both movies... Important tenet of growth to be open ... to see more than stereotype ... and to be able to own up to that
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