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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. 

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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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