Seen any good movies lately?

[GS1150Pilot]

Much easier to be an eternal optimist....Far fewer tears...

Tragedy strengthens optimism.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit.

[Baatfam]

Tragedy strengthens optimism.

Oh I understand that.....

But, I get plenty of tragedy naturally, no need to use artificial means....

[GS1150Pilot]

Oh I understand that.....

But, I get plenty of tragedy naturally, no need to use artificial means....

I get that. As someone who teaches ancient literature, and as a lover of fantasy literature such as The Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, etc., I find that allowing my heart to explore the concept of tragedy in the fictional universe, where there is a buffer for consideration of consequence, makes me better able to deal with tragedy when it presents itself in the real world.

[Baatfam]

I get that. As someone who teaches ancient literature, and as a lover of fantasy literature such as The Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice and Fire, etc., I find that allowing my heart to explore the concept of tragedy in the fictional universe, where there is a buffer for consideration of consequence, makes me better able to deal with tragedy when it presents itself in the real world.

I get that.
It doesn't take much to get me emotional, even the Linda Ronstadt special on CNN had me tearing up, but get emotional over fantasy films....nah....never happens.

[GS1150Pilot]

I get that.
It doesn't take much to get me emotional, even the Linda Ronstadt special on CNN had me tearing up, but get emotional over fantasy films....nah....never happens.

I definitely get emotional over both reality and fantasy.

[Cipher]

The Ipcress file

[earlfor]

Oh I understand that.....

But, I get plenty of tragedy naturally, no need to use artificial means....

I'm with you. Been there done that, more than once too often. The pursuit of more will teach me nothing.

[GS1150Pilot]

I've buried seven students as a teacher, seen jail cell suicides, and lost both parents. I find great value in tragedy in fiction.

[earlfor]

I've buried seven students as a teacher, seen jail cell suicides, and lost both parents. I find great value in tragedy in fiction.

I recognize, as with many things, there is value in it for some. I don't need to learn a lesson 20 times to further my appreciation of the significance. It's a tragedy and there is a reason why it's called that. heh

[trevor]

My wife and I just watched JoJo Rabbit. Wow....loved it!

[Rob S.]

The Ipcress file

The inspiration for Austin Powers.

[Brendan W]

Station Agent

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Station Agent

love that one.

[Baatfam]

Not our normal thing, absolutely terrible, uneven, silly, and confusing, but it will take your mind away for a while.
And we laughed a lot. A whole lot.....

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Do NOT watch Wonder Woman 1984. You’re welcome. I like superhero movies, even silly ones like Thor Ragnorak and Aquaman. But WW 1984 was just awful.