My Favorite Movies - The Best Years of Our Lives

Speaking of new cable, on of the funnest aspects of it has been that I now have TCM. Those who know me know how much I love classic movies and movie history, and let's just say that my TV is pretty much permanently set to TCM now.

Well, last night, one of my all-time favorites was on, called "The Best Years of Our Lives". I first saw this movie at a classic film night years ago at BYU, and I've seen it many times since. I just adore it and I never get tired of watching it (I even own a VHS copy of it). It's the story of three servicemen returning from overseas after World Ward II, and about how they adjust to being home. It has so many great things to say about relationships, about war and peace, and the choices and sacrifices we all make as we go through life (Really, you could set the movie in 2010 and the same issues would still apply). It won multiple Oscars, and it's one of the few times I can think of in movie history where the best movie with the most good things to say actually won. I can't recommend this movie highly enough.

Comments

The Perry Family said…

Sounds good - I'll have to check that one out. Guess it just shows how much smarter you are than me because I've never heard of it. And hey - TCM is a regular in our house, too. :)

February 5, 2010 at 4:26 PM

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One of my goals this year is to go on a backpacking trip. It's something I've always wanted to do, but been too intimidated to try. Well, a few weeks ago, one of the girls in the Ward invited me on a backpacking trip to the Uinta's this summer. This time I immediately said yes. All was well until a few days later when reality set in and the thought of carrying 30-35 pounds of pack on my back while hiking in rough terrain just about made me cave. I did not have all the gear I would need, nor was I in good enough shape. The gear is something easily worked out. Most of it I can either purchase myself, or borrow from highly motivated friends. The physical conditioning was another matter altogether, so I decided it was time to get in better shape. I've been pretty good at exercising regularly, and I'm in ok shape for someone approaching a milestone birthday (if I say so myself). But I knew I needed to put in some extra miles, as well as add strength to my legs ...

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Hi, my name's Tracie and I'm a Mormon. That being said, I've provided enough context for the conversation I had with the receptionist at work today: Christy: (Showing me a photo) What picture is this movie from? Me: Mmmm, Serendipity maybe? Christy: No...you should know this. Me: I should? Christy: (Finally) It's from the movie "Charlie"! Me: How would I know that? I don't watch Mormon movies. They're dumb. Now that I've let the cat out of the bag, I guess I should also confess that I also don't listen to Mormon pop music (other than the original recording of The Forgotten Carols), or read Mormon fiction. So sue me. Let's face it, it's not like most of them are of real quality anyway. When it comes to Mormon music, I'll stick with my MoTab and the hymns of Zion.

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