Jarrod Major wrote:
On Thursday 25 August 2005 9:07 am, Jarrod Major wrote:
Just a friendly reminder that for those of you not attending the ProgSIG
meeting this evening <grin>, there will be a contingent of CLUG'ers going
to see the 7:20 show of the very excellent documentary on Emperor Penguins:
'March of the Penguins' at the Globe theatre downtown. The address is: 617
- 8th Avenue SW and can be reached by several bus routes.
Well we made a pretty good showing all things considered, there was seven
people that I knew. The theatre was pretty full considering it is a
documentary.
This was a very touching film about some of the most fascinating creatures on
the planet... and I am not just saying that because the penguin is Linux'
mascot either, although that helps.
This was pretty much a year in the life of the Emperor penguins. I learned
several things I didn't know about them. As Kari said to me after, this movie
should be shown to people who are having problems having children because if
these creatures can manage to conceive and rear their young in one of the
harshest environments on the planet, then there is hope for anyone. It was
interesting so I thought I would quote it.
This movie had many memorable moments. It was a nice blend of humour and
sadness. Yes, there were penguins harmed during the making of this movie but
there were also many, many beautiful scenes of the penguin chicks in their
most adorable phase.
I recommend that anyone should see this movie, Linux fan or not. Obviously it
has nothing whatsoever to do with Linux... at least nothing I know of beyond
showcasing the Linux mascot.
5 herring out of 5 from me ;)
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I concur. That states my thoughts and the wifes completely. We enjoyed
the story and the photography as well as the insight into the life of a
fascinating creature. Those little guys are amazing to watch.
Especially the transformation in their mobility when the hit the water.
From waddling and belly sliding on land/snow, to literally flying
through the water.
My only regrets are that I had to get up too early to go for a brew
afterwards with the group. I hope they tossed one back for me, with a
rousing "Happy Birthday, Linux!"
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