Uh, John, Ron Liebman wasn't nominated for an oscar for Norma Rae, probably should have been, but he wasn't.
For the record, Moore's movies are always non-union too.
You left out the Nashville floods last year. The other difference is that the heartland of the country is more self-sufficient , whereas the coasts are dependent on the feds for help.
Dazed and Confused over Schindler's List....well you don't have to worry about anyone taking your opinions seriously anymore.
The apology is even less, because it only happened after advertisers started pulling their ads. When they started losing money then they suddenly felt the need to give this "apology".
He just learned about the story behind the Iditarod!? My son knew this story when he was 6. How can he expect us to take him seriously when he is constantly showing his ignorance.
It is always hard to judge the last ten years of film (no matter when you ask the question). Time changes everything. 20 years later you will watch a movie, and have a completely different reaction (why did I like that?) Also, with time, you tend to forget the awful movies. When you look back at the seventies, you remember the great comedies (Monty python and the holy grail, Animal House, Blazing saddles), you don't remember the hopelessly unfunny ones (did anyone see Rabbit Test, or The Last Remake of Beau Geste?). So, yes it does seem like movies have gotten worse over the last ten years, but I;ll wait a while before I decide/
Mr Friedersdorf, the problem is that you have blinders on. Lee's article is about the real story you were over looking in your article. The story of real people who have suffered. The article is about "journalists" who are so obsessed with politics, they can't see a real story which needs to be told. It is about agendas keeping the truth from being told. If you think Breitbart has squandered his credibility by letting his politics affect his journalism, okay, but can't you at least admit you are doing the same thing?
I don't think I have ever disagreed with you more. You touched on some of the themes for the film, but you seemed to miss the main one. The film is about the strength of the individual, and the ability to overcome extreme problems. We watch as he tries every logical solution, and then eventually does what seems to take super human fortitude. The scene is long and painful to watch, but that is the point. The movie is saying we all have it in ourselves to do the seemingly impossible. That we can go through unbelievably difficult situations and come out better for it. (he doesn't have his arm, but he is a more complete person). I found the film inspiring, and I would hope you will reconsider it.
a few more came to mind,
Lilies of the field
Song of Bernadette
Tender Mercies
Boys Town
Babette's Feast (I think someone beat me to it)
and less obviously so:
On the Waterfront
Angels with Dirty Faces
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