Actor Kevin Bacon and Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, whom Kevin plays in this film, pose for a portrait together at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival after the world-wide premier of this film on January 18, 2009.
This film has been selected for our March 2009 meeting. Make sure to set your Tivo to HBO on Saturday, February 21st at 8pm. Several of us were at a Sundance screening this past January and would highly recommend this film to anyone!
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ReplyDeleteQuestions from Lois:
ReplyDelete1. Why does the filmmaker begin the movie with the notion that the lead character may be taking someone home to his home state and as quickly as he introduces it, he undermines it? What impact does this have on the film?
2. Describe the most appealing feature, film technique or character in the film to you and explain why. For example, does it help the film move the plot along, assist the filmgoer relate, universalize the topic or further establish a connection between you and the lead character.
3. Describe what you liked least in the film and explain why.
4. Why does this film not appeal to a wider movie-going audience—in other words, what makes it Not a blockbuster?
5. Think about the climax of this film and explain why it works or does not work? Compare this essential message of the climax with other war movies (such as Saving Private Ryan) and explain their topical similarities and filmic differences. (by that I mean where the plot may be the same but the filmmaker interprets them and executes different film techniques to gain audience understanding.)