Besides Hud, (film mirrored my youth frighteningly, not so much the family drama, but South Texas had a round-up slaughter in 1963 due to FMD, actually due to the suspicion of a handful of cows in Mexico 60 miles south.) I was raising a calf I had named Buster at the time and while yes about 118 head of our cattle had to be shot ( and deer were being trapped and shot as well) he was #119 and my Dad made me shoot him. I was only in 3rd grade and after him literally screaming at me about being a man I threw up. I then picked up the rifle, shot Buster in the head who had come up to me thinking it was his feeding. I then turned and fired two poorly aimed shots sort of at my Dad-before the vet knocked me to the ground. My father died in the Fall (heart attack, I mean I did miss) and I for years was consumed with rage and guilt. So is it a wonder FIELD OF DREAMS is a cathartic experience every single time I watch it? Like every time it comes on. Just hearing the music illicit's a Pavlovian response of tears. freeman In a message dated 9/27/2008 3:19:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was e-mailing with Freeman Fisher and he mentioned he had seen Hud at least a dozen times (and I know I have as well, because it is simply a wonderful movie). I have found that there are a select group of movies where EVERY time I see one of them while flipping channels, I say "I'll just watch a few minutes of this" (even if it is in the middle or near the end) but then I realize a great scene is coming up soon, and I think, "well, I have to watch that" and then there is another great scene coming up and then quite often I end up watching it all (and marveling just how great a movie I think it is)! A good example of this for me is "The Princess Bride" or "Cool Hand Luke", but there are lots of others. I was wondering, is this just true of me, or do many of you also have movies that you find "irresistible" to not start watching when you see they are playing on TV (even though you have seen them one or many times before)? And if so, what movies are they? Bruce Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
