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The Belmont Stakes held each year at Belmont Park Race Course, the third and final jewel of Thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown, is known as the "Test of the Champion." The reason for that is that the competing Thoroughbred horses are tasked with running the lung-expanding distance of 1 1/2-miles in the Belmont Stakes, a distance that none of the race horses are likely to have ever run before and may never do so again.
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The Belmont Stakes was first run at Jerome Park in New York in 1867, making it the oldest of the three Triple Crown races. The Kentucky Derby, held at Churchill Downs Race Course, the first leg in the series, was inaugurated in 1875, while the Preakness Stakes, contested at Pimlico Race Course, was first run in 1873.
The Belmont Stakes is named in honor of August Belmont Sr., a New York politician and avid horsemen in the late 1800's. In 1890, the Belmont Stakes was moved from Jerome Park to nearby Morris Park Racecourse, where it remained until the opening of Belmont Park Racetrack in 1905.
Belmont Park is a mammoth facility on Long Island in New York City that, since its inception, was designed to be a cathedral of Thoroughbred racing in North America. Belmont Park's most notable feature is its sweeping 1 1/2-mile dirt track, known as "Big Sandy," which is the only dirt track that size in the world.
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In its early history, the Belmont Stakes was run in clockwise fashion, which was in accordance to the English racing custom. In 1921, however, the race was changed to the counter-clockwise direction that today is the standard in North American Thoroughbred racing. Another interesting historical footnote of the Belmont Stakes-in 1871, the first post parade ever in the United States was conducted prior to the race.
Now, back to the distance of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown series. Generations ago, a 1 1/2-mile dirt race was not that uncommon of a horse racing event. But racing tastes have changed. Thoroughbred horse owners and breeders, at least in North America, have shifted their emphasis away from stamina and more to quick-developing Thoroughbred race horses who possess what's called "brilliant" speed.
As a result, the distance of "The Test of the Champion" has become beyond the scope of many horses. The history of the Belmont Stakes is littered with Thoroughbred horses able to successfully navigate the shorter distances of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Race Course and Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, but found the 12-furlong Belmont Park run beyond their reach.
Much like the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, the Belmont Stakes has its own unique set of traditions. The race is also known as "The Run for the White Carnations" in honor of the blanket of white carnations that are draped over the winning Thoroughbred horse following the race. According to the New York Racing Association, more than 700 select carnations imported from Colombia are each glued by hand on the blanket. The process takes more than five hours to complete.
Additionally, the winning Thoroughbred horse in the Belmont Stakes is presented with the August Belmont Memorial Cup. The trophy, which is 18 inches tall and 15 inches across, was given to August Belmont in 1869 in honor of his win with Fenian. The trophy, which features a silver figure of Fenian, remained in the Belmont family until 1926, when the Belmont's presented it as a perpetual trophy. Now, the winning owner can keep the trophy until the next Belmont Stakes winner is crowned. A permanent silver miniature of the August Belmont Memorial Cup is also given to the owner, trainer and jockey of the winning race horse.
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The Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park holds a unique position in the Triple Crown series. Its significance and popularity varies greatly from year to year, depending on whether a Thoroughbred horse is making a bid for the Triple Crown. According to the New York Racing Association, 30 horses have entered the Belmont Stakes with a chance at winning the Triple Series. Of those, only 11 Thoroughbred horses were successful, the last of which was Affirmed in 1978.
The current length of time between Triple Crown winners is the longest in horse racing history. Since 1997, seven champion race horses have entered the Belmont with a chance at racing immortality but were ultimately denied.
To give you an idea of how much bigger an event the Belmont Stakes is when a Triple Crown is on the line, the four biggest crowds in Belmont Stakes history have all occurred since 2002 when a Triple Crown was on the line. The all-time record attendance for the Belmont Stakes is the 120,139 that turned out in 2004 to watch Kentucky Derby-Preakness winner Smarty Jones finish second in a heart-wrenching defeat in the Belmont Stakes.
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There have been many notable achievements in the history of the Belmont Stakes. Two of those stand out and have grown to the level of being legendary.
Following the champion Thoroughbred Citation's Triple Crown win in 1948, Thoroughbred racing had gone more than two decades without another Triple Crown winner, the longest ever streak prior to the current one. Racing pundits were beginning to question whether the feat would ever be accomplished again. Then, in 1973, along came the world's most popular race horse, Secretariat.
Secretariat burst onto the national scene as a 2-year-old and continued to gain in worldwide notoriety with wins in the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown, and Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, that left the country in a horse racing frenzy.
But horse racing fans had not seen anything yet. Three weeks after the Preakness Stakes and five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park Race Course, Secretariat unleashed a tour de force performance that hadn't been seen before or since.
Secretariat pulled his way to the lead down the backstretch under jockey Ron Turcotte and continued through a blistering pace around the second turn. No one had ever seen a horse go that fast that early and still win the Belmont. However, Secretariat, a race horse of unbelievable stamina, showed no signs of slowing down. He continued to draw away in the stretch before crossing the wire an unbelievable 31 lengths in front of his nearest Thoroughbred race horse competitor. Secretariat stopped the clock for the 1 1/2-mile Belmont in 2:24, a full two seconds quicker than the next fastest Belmont Stakes, and a world record that stands to this day.
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The most notable human achievement in Belmont Stakes history was undoubtedly the accomplishment of Woody Stephens in the 1980's. A trainer since the 1950's, Stephens had been based in New York for the vast majority of his career and had won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, but never the Belmont leading up to 1982. That was all about to change, and in a big way.
Stephens won his first Belmont that year with Conquistador Cielo, who as part of a remarkable training job had just one week earlier won the prestigious Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park. Once Stephens got a taste for winning the third leg of the Triple Crown, he certainly must have enjoyed it. The Hall of Fame trainer set out to win four more consecutive Belmont wins to give him a remarkable five straight Belmont wins, a record that is unlikely to ever be broken. Stephens' remarkable achievement of five straight Belmont wins is commemorated in a corner of the Belmont Park complex.
James G. Rowe Sr., leads all trainer in most Belmont Stakes victories with eight, all of which were achieved from1883-1913. Sam Hildreth, who trained in the first half of the 20th century, is next with seven Belmont wins. "Sunny" Jim Fitzsimmons, who was the trainer for the famed Calumet Farm during its heyday in the middle of the 20th century, won six Belmont's, which includes Triple Crown winners Gallant Fox (1930) and Omaha (1935).
Belair Stud and James R. Keene are tied for most Belmont wins among owners with six apiece. Belair Stud's wins came from 1930-1955 and Keene's came between 1879 and 1910.
Among jockeys, Hall of Famers Jim McLaughlin and Eddie Arcaro lead in wins with six apiece.
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Dan Laak, a two-time National Coach of the Year, a three-time SEC Coach of the Year and a two-time United States Olympic Coach, is entering his 27th season at Georgia with considerable experience both nationally and internationally.
In 2013, Laak coached Laura Ryan to the women's program's first gold medal at the SECs as she took the 3-meter. Ryan also had a top-5 finish at the NCAAs on tower and she set the school records for platform dual/invitational and championship. Laak guided both Ryan and Ann-Perry Blank to the NCAAs, marking the first time in school history Georgia has had two divers at the national meet.
Laak coached Ann-Perry Blank to scoring totals on all three boards at the 2012 SECs, including a fifth-place finish on tower. Owen Blank and Alex Watson posted scoring totals for the Bulldogs at the SECs.
Laak also helped longtime protégé Chris Colwill qualify for the Olympics by winning the men's 3-meter springboard title at the United States Trials. Colwill was joined in London by Laak, who served on the Team USA coaching staff.
In 2011, Laak coached Hannah Moore to All-America honors on 3-meter. In 2010, she was an All-American on 1-meter and recorded second- and third-place efforts on the springboards at the SECs.
Laak coached Colwill to an eighth-place effort on the 3-meter and a ninth-place finish on the 1-meter at the 2009 World Championships. In 2008, he guided Colwill to National Diver of the Year honors as Colwill placed first on 1-meter and was second on both 3-meter and platform at the NCAAs.
Laak was chosen as the 2008 National Coach of the Year. Laak guided Moore to a fourth-place finish on 3-meter at the NCAAs. Colwill and Moore each claimed an individual title at the Zone B Championship.
Laak was a United States coach at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where one of the competitors was Colwill. He also served in 2008 as National Team Coach at the USA Grand Prix and as National Team Coach/Team Leader at the FINA World Series.
In 2007, Laak coached Genya Gouzeev to a ninth-place finish on 1-meter at the NCAAs. Laak continued to work with Colwill, who redshirted to focus on international competition. Colwill earned five medals in 2006-07, including winning the Senior Men's 1-meter title at the Speedo USA Spring National. Laak was the National Team Coach for the 2007 Canada Cup and the National Team Coach/Team Leader for the Grand Prix meets in Spain and Italy. He served as Colwill's personal coach at the Worlds.
Laak was honored as the National Coach of the Year and the SEC Coach of the Year after coaching Colwill to two NCAA crowns and three SEC crowns in 2006. Colwill was named National and SEC Diver of the Year. Laak served as National Team Coach at the World Cup in China.
Laak was recognized as SEC Coach of the Year in 2005 after Colwill won the springboard titles. Laak was chosen as National Team Coach for the Canada Cup and was one of three coaches to receive the inaugural Benjamin Foundation Performance Award for outstanding coaching achievement. He later served as Colwill's personal coach at the World Championships and the USA Grand Prix.
Laak has additional experience in many different facets of the international diving community. In 1987 and 1999, he served as a judge at the World University Games in Yugoslavia and Spain, respectively. In 1990, Laak served as a diving coach at the U.S. Olympic Festival, and returned to the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival as one of seven judges.
Laak was the Chairman of the NCAA Diving Rules Committee from 1997-2000.
Laak finished a stellar diving career at Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1982 with five All-America and Honorable Mention accolades. Laak graduated with a bachelor's degree in recreation administration. For his accomplishments as both an athlete and a coach, Laak was inducted into the Wisconsin-LaCrosse Athletic Wall of Fame in October 2003.
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In the heart of London, John Ashton--the man from Australia--has been murdered. It seems clear that the motive was not robbery, and as he apparently had no acquaintances in town, the exposure of the murderer appears hopeless. Nevertheless, Mr. Fletcher accomplishes it in a story that keeps the reader in suspense until the very last word. This talented author has no rival to-day in ingenuity.
t now, as he paced down the passage, as lonely a place at that hour as you could find in all London. It was queer, he reflected, that he scarcely ever remembered meeting anybody in that passage.
And then he suddenly paused, pulling himself up with a strange consciousness that at last he was to meet something. Beneath the feeble light of the one lamp Viner saw a man. Not a man walking, or standing still, or leaning against the wall, but lying full length across the flagged pavement, motionless--so motionless that at the end of the first moment of surprise, Viner felt sure that he was in the presence of death. And then he stole nearer, listening, and looked down, and drawing his match-box from his pocket added the flash of a match to the poor rays from above. Then he saw white linen, and a bloodstain slowly spreading over its glossy surface.
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Book your flights from Fort Myers with airberlin, which flies to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Located approximately 27 kilometers north of the city, RSW serves as the primary access point to Southwest Florida. Shorter regional flights operate from northern Punta Gorda Airport and charter planes fly from Naples Municipal Airport to the south.
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The Hunger Games Movie – Full Review and Analysis
Now that everyone has had a chance to see the film – and judging by the massive $155 million US opening weekend, a lot of you have – I would like to do a more in depth review of The Hunger Games movie – what scenes worked for me, which didn't, thoughts on the characters, dialogue, sets, etc. Warning: There WILL be spoilers after the jump! It is also a long read as I tried to be as thorough as possible.
I've now seen the film twice and between all of us at MyHungerGames, we've seen it around a dozen times already. I've had a chance to really pay attention to all aspects of the movie and talk with Summer, Audrey, Jacqui, and Kelsey about what they thought about the movie as well. You can listen to our discussion on episode 5 of our podcast, District 13 Radio. So, without further ado, let's get to it!
It's said that the beginning is a good place to start, so that is where I will begin. For the uninitiated, the short backstory of Panem and the Games at the beginning was helpful, though I would have liked just a little more. One of the things that bothered me a bit in the film was that the fact that the winner of the Games was rewarded with Capitol-like riches never seemed to really be made clear. Adding a line about it to that prologue would have been a simple way to make that clear. Unlike the book, we get a glimpse of the Capitol first, coming in on a conversation between Caesar Flickerman and Seneca Crane about how much the Games means to them and the country, which really works for me. To see the shellac of the Capitol's veneer before anything else serves to emphasize the disconnect between the two worlds even more, I think, than if it had followed the typical path of going from the dirty to the fabulous in Wizard of Oz fashion. Instead, the entire time you see the poverty of District 12, in the back of your mind, you know that the Capitol exists and doesn't care.
Even though they don't become important until later, I want to look at Caesar and Seneca since this is where the movie goer meets them. Stanley Tucci and Wes Bentley are, in my opinion, fantastic in these roles and Gary Ross has expanded them into extremely interesting characters in a way that adds to the story without changing it. MyHungerGames editor, Summer, said that as an extremely picky fan when it comes to details, there were a lot of things about the movie that disappointed her but to Caesar Flickerman's smile she gives a 5/5. And of course we all love Seneca Crane's beard. It's true though, Stanley Tucci channels the perfect combination of reality television host, late night talk show host, and circus ringmaster into his performance as Caesar Flickerman. I really can't say enough good about him in this movie. He steals every scene he's in – in the best way – even from Jennifer Lawrence. The way Gary Ross uses him later on in the movie to host the broadcast of the Games while explaining things that were originally only in our imagination or Katniss' head is brilliant.
Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane was wonderful as well. He wasn't really what I had originally pictured, but it didn't really matter. His portrayal of Seneca as young and ambitious is perfectly suited to the story the film told. He is in the know enough to understand what is going on, but naive enough to not quite grasp the implications of his decisions and actions until it is too late. To skip far ahead to the near end of the film, the scene where we see just how seriously President Snow took his failure in making the Games turn out how they wanted is by and far one of my favorites. What is only hinted at and implied in Catching Fire is shown here in the most perfect way in another scene added to the film.
Ok, back to the beginning. I'm glad we get into the actual beginning of the story very quickly. Too much Capitol start with would have been a mistake, but we meet Katniss and Prim very quickly. We even see Buttercup briefly, though he is black and white rather than orange. A small detail that doesn't really matter, but we will likely be seeing more of him in later movies and it would have been nice to have the color right.
District 12. It's right out of the Great Depression. If the arena was as intense as the glimpses of life we see in District 12, one of my main complaints would be taken care of, but more on that later. I know a lot of people have been talking about the camera work, and the handheld style is especially noticeable in these first shots of The Seam (which is never actually mentioned by name in the movie). Gary Ross said he wanted the camera to reflect the urgency of the situations, and a lot of time it works, but here I think it is a bit over done, leaving your eyes a bit rattled before the movie even properly begins. For the most part, District 12 looks right, though I would have liked to see more starving people. It's implied and sort of talked about, but the whole fact that food is so scarce that people put their kids names in more times for the Reaping in exchange for a little extra food never feels totally believable. Everyone looks poor, yes, and things are run down, but it's almost in a quaint way half the time. The desperation of these people doesn't shine through as much as I think it should have.
The one thing that even the detractors amongst movie critics seem to agree on is that Jennifer Lawrence carries this film in a big way. She proves again why she was nominated for an Oscar in her first major role (Winter's Bone) where she played a character remarkably similar to Katniss in many ways. Even when some things or people around her lack that extra bit of intensity that the scene calls for, she more than makes up for it. I could feel the pain of the Tracker Jackers when she gets stung and I could hear her heart ripping out of her when Prim's name is called. If there is anything to say against her, it is that physically she doesn't quite look hungry and dirty enough, though, again, this is an underlying fault of the entire film's aesthetic – probably due to the PG-13 rating and target audience. It would not surprise me if she ended up with another Oscar nomination, and perhaps even the win. Again, I know there was some controversy when she was cast, especially regarding her age. Yes, she's an old 16, but not in an unbelievable way. There are far worse offenders in film, like the entire cast of the Percy Jackson movie.
Prim. Willow Shields is Prim. During the few interviews we saw with her, she seemed nervous and inexperienced. I was worried that those traits might translate over to her portrayal of Prim and she would end up being one of those child actors whose performance distracts you from the quality of everyone else's. What a silly thing to worry about. It's said that when Henry Thomas auditioned for the role of Elliott in ET there was not a dry eye in the room. If Willow read from the Reaping scene for her audition it must have been the same – there is no way you can watch the Reaping without your heart breaking. As Prim, she is perfect. You can see how hard she is trying to be brave when her name is called and how desperate she is to keep Katniss from sacrificing herself for her. The whole scene is perfectly done and is incredibly emotional. Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket (though her name is never actually mentioned onscreen) makes it all the more so by how incredibly indifferent and almost naive she is, acting as if the whole thing is a wonderful show and everyone should appreciate it for the drama it represents instead of the real life it is.
Other than Madge missing, as we knew she would be, the other thing missing from the Reaping is Haymitch's comic relief. He isn't there to take a dive off the stage. I'm still torn about that one. On one hand, it would have helped with the one small issue I had with Woody Harrelson's Haymitch. That is, who he is never really gets explained too well for someone not familiar with the story. If I had not read the book I think I would have assumed he lived in the Capitol, even if he originally came from one of the other districts. He's also not drunk to the degree he was in the book. He's not in an alcoholic stupor drinking himself sick, but rather more caring about his drink than anything else. As I said, having him at the Reaping completely intoxicated could have helped in that area, but at the same time I don't think I would want the movie to make me laugh right after Prim and Katniss make me cry. Woody Harrelson was not at all who I originally pictured Haymitch as being. I saw him as much more disgusting and depressing. Harrelson plays him much more sarcastic and bitter. It works. He's just crazy enough to pull it off. And who else but Haymitch would walk around the Capitol train barefoot? Loved him.
Gale. He's really barely in this movie. I appreciated that. I know he's important, I know that what he represents is important. I know that he becomes even more important later. What is important, though, is that those things all come later. The movie doesn't rush the romance aspect or try to build him into a part he wasn't just to give Liam Hemsworth more screen time. I know early drafts of the script had him sneaking into the Capitol to plan strategy with Haymitch. Nothing like that happens with him here. He is just there. Whether you've read the books or not, you can see – he cares for Katniss, but more importantly, he cares about her well being. I think that comes across without a problem. Liam doesn't fit my mental picture of Gale, but it's okay. There's really not much more to say about him. He's in the movie about as much as the first book, or maybe even less, but serves his purpose just fine.
Peeta. Josh Hutcherson is perfectly charming and pulls off the forlorn love aspect as well. The one thing that never really came across to me was that he was dangerous – at least in Katniss' eyes. She constantly reminds herself that everything he does and says is likely a show with her death being the final act. There is so much conflict over whether she should view him as a friend or enemy in the book, and I don't think that comes through quite as strongly as it could have in the film. The chemistry between Hutcherson and Lawrence is a little weird, but then again, the chemistry between Peeta and Katniss is a little weird, so it's hard to really judge. I think we're going to have to wait until further movies to see how that really develops.
It's not long before we move from District 12 to The Capitol. I've mentioned it before on the podcast, but I always pictured the Capitol as being much more space-age Las Vegas, completely over the top. The film's version gives us an imposing imperialistic city with sharp edges and bleak buildings. The city, and the citizens, however, are covered with a facade of luxury in the form of an impractical and garish fashion sense, bright colors, lights, and technology. It's almost like they don't realize or are in denial of the fortress they live in. When you think about it, that makes sense. Despite being the center of wealth and control, the Capitol was born out of war and despite being in a time of "peace," they must be ever vigilant at keeping control as the peace is assuredly an artificial one.
Most of what occurs in the Capitol is pretty much the same as in the books, albeit a bit abbreviated. I would have liked the chariot parade to be a grander and more drawn out event, though in the scheme of things, it doesn't move the story forward that much and I guess too much time couldn't be spent on it. It would have been nice to have more than peripheral glances of the other tributes though. The flaming suits were great, though. They did look a bit fake, but I was okay with that, since they were, in fact, fake. They were great, but could have been fantastic. Oh well. It is also a bit unclear in the film that acting as a team was unusual and that it was part of their strategy from the start. Donald Sutherland as President Snow makes his appearance here. I always thought of Snow as being frailer in body, but I love Sutherland's portrayal of him. He puts on a front of being benevolent and wise, but in a way that doesn't hide the fact that he is cold and calculating. Again, some of my favorite scenes are ones not in the book – a testament to the strength and integrity of Gary Ross and his cast. I absolutely love the way we get to see inside the complexities of President Snow in the additional scenes he has with Seneca Crane.
Though the avox backstory is cut, we do get to see them in the background and there is a line where Katniss says something about how they Capitol might cut their tongues out if they were caught breaking the law, alluding to the fate of the avoxes. While someone who had not read the books wouldn't get the full impact of that, it's a nice little nod for those of us who have.
The Capitol is also where we see Katniss made-over and meet the prep team including, of course, Cinna. The whole process of getting ready to look "human," is presented as a pretty terrifying, invasive procedure, which is perfect. The end result may be beautiful (or at least interesting in some cases) tributes, but the children (let's not forget that they are all, in fact, children) are treated like pieces of meat along the way. Scrubbed, waxed, and prodded, they are clay in the stylists' hands, to do with as they please. Of all the casting choices, Lenny Kravitz probably was one of the more controversial. With little description in the book, people were free to picture Cinna how they chose, and I don't think very many people pictured Lenny Kravitz – I know I didn't. (I pictured Cillian Murphy in case you were wondering). Add that to the fact that he has very little acting experience, and people talked. A lot. This performance is not going to stop that talking. I have heard people gush that he was the perfect Cinna, while others complain that he played down the character and didn't fulfill the potential. I fall slightly in the latter camp. While I didn't hate his performance, I feel that the relationship he builds with Katniss by being one of the only people to look at her as a person is not shown enough. He seems, perhaps, aloof at times, and a little clueless at others. In the end, I was satisfied with him, but not convinced Kravitz was the best choice. I know a lot of people feel otherwise, and that's fine.
I also didn't like the way the Mockingjay pin was treated. It seems like it is snuck into the arena rather than being a memento of the district, placing far more importance on it than there was at that point. The whole point was that it was an ordinary object, which is why it was allowed in, and it only gained importance after it came to be representative of Katniss and what she did and came to stand for. In an effort to show that importance to the audience, I think there was a misstep here, though not a huge one. It is also never discussed that the reason Rue felt safe to approach Katniss was the pin. I don't want to get ahead of myself though – We're still in the Capitol right now. I'll get to the Games and Rue soon enough!
There are a few more important events that needed to happen in the Capitol. The interviews, training, and evaluation. The movie hits them all on the head without fail and with enthusiasm and innovation. Understandably, we see very little of the other tributes' interviews. There are flashes of some of the more well known ones like Glimmer, Cato, and Rue, but the focus is on Katniss and Peeta, both of whom give great interviews. Katniss is overwhelmed and nervous, but manages to fit in the giddy princess act as well as the sincere sister, cycling through emotions effortlessly and realistically. From the previews, it didn't look like her dress was going to be all that great, but then again, we didn't see her spin in it in any of the previews. Hidden within pleats of the dress are hundreds of red crystals that come to life a she spins. The movie makes the addition of more of the fake flame as well, leaving you with a dress that is on fire in more than one way. Crisis averted. Peeta's interview is perfect. Hutcherson proves just how funny and charming he can act – gotta love the "do I smell like roses?" routine taken right from the book. And of course the moment he reveals why winning the games won't help with his girl problems. While there is no broken vase and cut hands, Katniss' response is more than satisfactory as Lawrence once again switches emotions effortlessly into outrage as soon as he steps off stage.
The training is pretty straightforward. It looked a lot like I imagined it, though there were some high-tech elements to it that I hadn't thought about but fit, like the sorting computer that seems to be the way they are taught about what plants and animals to be wary of. A couple things about these scenes bothered me though. I didn't care that Peeta showed off his strength to the Careers – there needed to be some explanation as to how he won his way into their folds – but there are a couple scenes with Rue and Foxface that didn't sit right. Despite being a cute and mischievous moment, the part where Rue steals Cato's knife and hides away in the nets of the ceiling shows off her climbing and hiding skills (something she mentions in the interview as well) depsite the fact that those were supposed to be a secret until Katniss sees her in the tree branches above her. Also, it appears that Foxface is acing the plant identification portion of the training. I don't know if that's supposed to set up some irony or if they didn't even think about it, but I would have chosen a tribute that didn't meet their end by eating the wrong thing for that scene. Other than those issues, I liked the way the training is portrayed and we get to see Clove's knife skills.
There is a small change in the final evaluation as it has Katniss going in before Peeta. I'm not sure what the reason behind that was as ultimately it doesn't matter, but still, it was a difference. Perhaps it was so as to give Peeta a chance to talk to her right before she went in, for our benefit. This is surely a favorite part of the book, and the movie doesn't disappoint. It happens just like it is supposed to. The moment Katniss skewers the apple is priceless, as is the little curtsey she gives before hurrying awkwardly out. While no one falls into the punch (that we see), the gamemakers' (who don't wear robes, but I'm okay with that) reactions are still spot on. And we get to see a great shot of Seneca Crane's beard. I once again applaud Gary Ross for having the ability to insert new material in an appropriate fashion. Otherwise we wouldn't ever get to hear President Snow point out to Seneca that the apple that was shot was "near your head."
We finally get to the Games pretty much smack dab in the middle of the 142 minute movie, though it feels much sooner at the pace the film moves.
Once again we get a big dose of Gary Ross's handheld camera work that works for some people but not others. While you can't tell what's going on too well during the Bloodbath, I'm okay with that. Even though the story is no longer exclusively from Katniss' point of view, it is still centered on her and we are seeing it as she does – jumbled, panicky, horrific. There is violence, and plenty of it. It is PG-13 violence, but it's not hidden from view or muted – it's just not glorified gore front and center. We see the deaths, we see blood, we see everything the Games are, no doubt about it. If it was an R rated film, yes, it would be "grittier," and maybe slightly more effective and disturbing, but it is gripping as it is, and quite intense. The tribute who takes the knife in the back during the scuffle over the (very much bright orange) backpack doesn't spew blood in Katniss's face, but it's still a pretty violent death. There's also an added scene where Katniss runs into Foxface as they both flee the Cornucopia. Their reaction is, I think, what mine would be – "I'm supposed to kill you, but should I?" They both make quick decisions that flight is the best choice and take off as we know they do. We also have a scene where Katniss lights a fire to cook some game – something which she wouldn't have risked. In the accelerated timeline, however, that is able to take place during the day and when she was presumably far enough from those preoccupied with the aftermath of the Bloodbath for it to put her in danger.
Here's where I have the majority of my complaints with the movie. After the initial flight into the woods, the arena doesn't get hard enough to survive. We don't see Katniss wander, thirsty and hungry, on the brink of giving up. She doesn't eat bark and stumble from dehydration. Survival seems not all that hard. It's this way throughout the Games. Other than the threat of other people trying to kill you, being in the wilderness doesn't seem all that difficult, and by the end,when they should be on the brink of death, battered and falling apart, Katniss and Peeta don't look like two people who had spent weeks in the wilderness with blistering sun, explosions, near fatal sword wounds, and the like. My guess is that they wanted stars that were nice for the audience to look at throughout the film, as well as not make things do bleak and disturb their younger audience. It's not so much as to ruin it for me or take one out of the illusion, but it's enough that I notice it and wish it did have a bit more grit and desperation.
An exception to that is the Tracker Jacker scene. While it doesn't play out precisely as it does in the book, it is an extremely intense scene. I cringed with every sting the wasps gave Katniss – Jennifer Lawrence's acting really shines here as she reacts to these insects that aren't really there. I would also like to mention here that for listeners of our podcast, I believe I predicted a flashback to the death of Mr. Everdeen during the Tracker Jacker induced hallucinations. Just sayin'. Also – Stanley Tucci in a white suit, great touch.
I absolutely love the way scenes from the coverage of the Games and the behind the scenes actions of the Gamemakers is cut in. The commentary is the perfect solution for needed exposition and the behind the scenes aspect shows just how much control they have over what happens in the arena – even more so than is hinted at in the book I think.
Rue. I can't forget Rue. Amandla Stenberg is simply too cute. I think she may actually be, too cute. I don't know if anyone fleeing for their life in the wilderness could be that cute, but so be it. Seriously, she's a terrific actress and a sweetheart. I imagined her as being a bit more emaciated and frightened, but that goes with the whole slight gloss the PG-13 rating and catering to the book's target audience, so it is what it is. I don't think we get to know her well enough though. She's in the book for such a short time and in the movie even less. It's almost to the point that her death doesn't have as much impact as it should. The riot shown in District 11, though, does. Once again, Gary Ross has added to the story so skillfully that he improves upon it, showing us what Katniss has not begun to imagine her actions would inspire. The part with her receiving the bread is omitted, but the same thing is accomplished and I don't miss it. While the act of supporting another district's tribute was more powerful in the book, I think it would have lost a lot of impact on screen – impact that was shown clearer in the form of her mourning of Rue's death being reciprocated by District 11 rising up.
The cave scene. I know people have a lot to say about the cave scene. I was scared that it would be overdone, cheesy, and take up most of the film. In the end, I was left wishing for just a little more, surprisingly. Peeta's leg and life never seem to be in as much jeopardy as they should have been, and they aren't in the cave nearly long enough. There is no goat story, and the passions – whether they are real or not real – never flare quite high enough. I am thrilled with, however, with what the makeup artists were able to accomplish in regards to his camouflage. As soon as I saw him painting his arm in the training, I knew it would be good, and it is.
Clove. I said that Isabelle Fuhrman was one of my favorite casting choices, and I stand by it. She may be only 14 in the film, but If she came after me, I would be terrified. She plays the monster of Clove so well and so maliciously. You need to hate her, you need to fear her, and you need to be satisfied when Dayo Okeniyi as Thresh ends her life with a few jarring blows, and she delivers on all counts.
While I'm thinking about Thresh – did anyone else notice that his face goes up in the sky immediately after the cannon sounded, rather than at the end of the day? Just another example of how everything gets sped up a bit, just like the arena's computer controlled day. It's also implied that the muttations got him, rather than Cato, though we never really know for sure what happened to him in the book either.
The Muttations were not as scary as they could have been – and by that I mean that if they had really made them look like werewolf type creatures that resembled the dead tributes, the result would be unnerving in a not good way and people would be wondering why there were a bunch of furries trying to eat Katniss. I'm glad they made them plain old monster dog things – we don't need the uncanny valley making them look fake and disturbing in a way you don't want them to be.
We get to the end and Katniss and Peeta end up taking refuge atop the surprisingly grey and square Cornucopia, along with Cato. They didn't all end up there in exactly the same manner as the book, but the result is the same. However, Peeta again doesn't have the leg damage he should, making the struggle and the aftermath less intense than it could have been. I wanted to see them both on death's door, with Katniss struggling to go to him in the hovercraft while the Capitol doctors tried to save the person they were trying to kill moments before. Well, I would have liked to see them in a hovercraft for that matter. None show up in the Games at all, even to take away bodies. I'm also disapointed that more of the aftermath in the Capitol isn't shown – like a recap of the games and more extensive interview. For some reason, also, Katniss is the only one to get a crown, and that bothers me. I can't really think of a good reason why they changed that other than to further illustrate how the Capitol really wanted her to be the lone victor, forcing her to kill Peeta and crush her spirit. Fair enough, but they would have still given the appearance of going along with it in order to appear in control.
Another point of contention is the very end where in the book it's very obvious that Peeta realizes it had all been a game (or had it) and he's crushed. It's not so obvious in the film, though that may be something that will be dealt with more in the Catching Fire movie.
To summarize – I loved pretty much everything, especially the casting and added scenes with Snow, Seneca, Caesar, and the rest. I didn't like the way the arena and Games were too easy and too rushed. I give it a 4.5/5 and am thoroughly looking forward to the next one.
If you were unhappy with the movie, I strongly encourage you to see it again, as I did. The first time around, I was so busy picking out details that were "wrong" and piecing together the bits we saw in the trailers already to really see it as a full movie. I liked it so much better the second time when I was just able to sit back and see it as a movie and not try to judge every tiny thing.
If you did like the movie, I would say, go see it again anyway since it's worth a second go-round! And if you have not seen it yet, you really shouldn't have been reading this since it gives away so much of the movie, but go anyway, it looks better than I could ever write.
So, tell me, what do you agree with, what do you disagree with? What do you think they got right and what parts infuriated you?


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Pronunciación: /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
Definición de pointed en inglés:
1Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end: his face tapers to a pointed chin
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- The face tapered to a pointed chin, leaving room for a small nose and tiny mouth.
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sharp, spear-like, needle-like, spear-shaped, V-shaped, tapering, tapered, cone-shaped, conic, conical, acute, sharp-cornered, wedge-shaped, sharp-edged, edged, jagged, spiky, spiked, barbed
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2(Of a remark or look) expressing criticism in a direct and unambiguous way: pointed comments were made about racial discrimination within the army
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- He hopped around with great agility on his one leg, watching the children at play, who pointedly ignored him.
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Each faculty member in Software Engineering has his or her own specialty, e.g., object-oriented design, large scale systems, user-centered design, etc. Some of our faculty members have extensive industry experience managing systems and software development. They pass their expertise in the professional field along to their students, who go on to succeed professionally as well.
Barbara V. Bernal, Professor
Venu G. Dasigi, Professor and Chair of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Sheryl L. Duggins, Professor
Briana B. Morrison, Assistant Professor
Hassan Pournaghshband, Professor
Abi Salimi, Associate Professor
Frank Tsui, Associate Professor
Are there learning opportunities outside the classroom?
Our students can participate in the Aerial Robotics Club on campus, which placed second in the 2001 international competition sponsored by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems for an automatic pilot guiding program that was written for SPSU's aerial robotics machines. Students have internship and co-op opportunities, as well.
What can I do with a Software Engineering degree?
With a Software Engineering degree, you are equipped to enter a variety of positions, from real-world, large-scale software development and testing to software project management. You gain a foundation in computer science and learn many useful skills and tools that are immediately applicable, and are well on your way to lifelong learning in the rapidly changing technological workplace.
Will I find employment?
According to a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top two of ten jobs with the fastest growth and highest median salaries are related to systems and applications software engineering. Our close proximity to Atlanta opens up a world of internship, co-op, and full-time work opportunities to our students, as Atlanta is home to many major corporations that welcome SPSU students.
The Program:
SWE Program Objectives:
- Have a strong foundation and understanding of the principles of science, mathematics, and engineering which will enable them to apply those principles to their professional activities and growth
- Understand social and ethical issues to increase their sense of responsibility, membership, and awareness in society
- Possess broad and solid foundations in software engineering concepts and methodologies, computer programming, and computing environments so that they can rapidly adapt to changes in technology and engage in life-long learning
- Have skills in organization, management, communication and be effective in teamwork
Program Outcomes:
At the time of graduation, all Software Engineering students will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Apply math, science and CS to the engineering of software systems
- Apply SWE practices and process to software design and development
- Demonstrate the ability to gather, analyze, develop, verify and validate artifacts of SWE systems
- Use software tools effectively in all phases of software development
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teams in the design, implementation and evolution of software systems
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
- Independently learn and research new topics in SWE and be capable of independent learning
- Recognize professional responsibility and the application of ethical principles
- Demonstrate an ability to learn new languages, environments, and paradigms for software development
- Recognize the impact their discipline has on society
The degree program includes Core requirements, Computer Science Foundations, the Software Engineering Core, Software Engineering Advanced Topics, Application Domains, Directed Electives and Other Required Courses. There is also a specialty track that allows students to choose a specialty area for more concentrated study. The Directed Electives provide depth beyond the Core to support the student's professional preparation.
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Colorado Visions Event Photography | A Birthday Celebration
Posted on 05. Dec, 2012 by Brian in Commercial, Event Photography, On Location Photo Printing
Denver Event Photography
Imagine a birthday party complete with a cake cutting, speeches, drinks, dinner and dancing.
The celebration was the 237th Navy and Marine Corps birthday.  The annual event is marked by Navy and Marine Corps units throughout the world.
The Midshipmen, Officer Candidates, and Marines of the University of Colorado's Naval ROTC battalion this year together with their guests gathered for night of celebration at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Denver.
For the Boulder based battalion it was their tenth annual Sea Services Ball to commemorate the founding of the Navy and Marine Corps.
I was hired for general event photography along with setting up a photo booth style area with a backdrop and studio lighting for professional quality portraits of guests. Another service I was able to provide was professional on-location event printing.  With my camera tethered to a laptop, images transferred from the camera to the computer in seconds and could be edited and printed with professional results from the DNP DS40 Dye Sub Printer. Prints were placed in folders and given to guests as a keepsake photo from the Sea Services Ball formal.
The ceremony was the highlight of the evening. The purpose of the Ball was to celebrate the birthday of the Navy and Marine Corps, and the touching speeches given and traditions observed at the ceremony gave everyone cause to reflect on the significance of the occasion. The military is full of customs and traditions.
The events of the ceremony reflected on the importance of these traditions. The ceremony would not have been complete without the military Honor Guard to attend the aisle, sideboys to honor the officers and guests, or the proper escort for the cakes. The it was a chance for everyone to hit the dance floor for a selection of music that included some traditional dance tunes as well as the new dance craze by overnight Korean sensation Psy and his Gangnam Style Horse Dance.
As a Denver event photographer, I was glad to be a part of an evening of celebration for the men and women that make sacrifices every day for our freedom.


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Anselm LeBourne sets another 800 world record
If Anselm LeBourne were a stock, I'd buy 10,000 shares. He sets middle-distance records like clockwork. Anselm, a NYSE analyst, reports (and another correspondent confirms) that he bettered the listed M45 world record in the 800 Sunday at a masters meet in New York City, clocking 1:55.13 at age 46 to beat the longstanding 1:56.16 by Dutchman Ronaldo Mercelina in 1991. LeBourne, who is savvy to media needs, sent his own press release.
Anselm sayeth:
"Anselm LeBourne 46, of Maplewood, N.J., set another pending world masters
45-49 age-group record Sunday at the Metropolitan Athletic Congress
Championship, held at the new Icahn Stadium in New York City.
"LeBourne ran the 800 meters in 1 minute, 55. 13 seconds to better the
previous world record of 1:56.16 by Ronaldo Mercelina of the Nederlands in
1991. LeBourne's performance also breaks the American record of 1:56.27
set in May of 1990 by Don Parker, and gave him the overall win in a race
that included 19- and 20-year-olds.
"During the indoor season, LeBourne ran the 800 meters in 1 minute, 56. 29
seconds to better the previous world record of 1:57.32 by Peter Browne of
Great Britain in 1990. LeBourne's performance also breaks the American
record of 1:57.81 set in March of 1990 by Ken Sparks and also set a 45-49
age group world indoor record of 4:02.62 for 1500 meters."
What Anselm didn't sayeth was shared by correspondent Frank Schiro:
"In the height of the heat wave … two men broke the M 45 – 49 800 meter record today….Anselm LaBourne…1.55.11 to Sal Allah's 1.55.13 FAT LeBourne runs "unattached" and Sal runs for Sprint Force America."
LeBourne and Schiro differ on the time, so we'll have to wait for official word from the MAC , which normally posts results from its meet — and hope it's filing the proper paperwork to USATF for record consideration by WMA.
Later in the day, in answer to some questions, Anselm wrote:
"It was a very good race for both Sal And I on a very hot day. I also had a
rabbit who took me to 600m meters. I really did not know that Sal was
going to run but it always good when we run against each other. The pace
was about 55-56 seconds. Sal and the rabbit was in front of me at the 400
mark. I past the 400 in about 56 secs. At about 500 meters I passed Sal
and started a long drive to the finish. Passed 600 meters in about 1min
25secs as the rabbit dropped out of the race doing a perfect job of setting
up the race. At that point I was in front. As I passed the 600 meters I
felt really relaxed and comfortable knowing that Sal would make a run at me
at some point. Again, from what I was told he was closing the gap on me
really fast but I never heard him coming or saw him until the last meter
when he leaned at the tape from the inside with me just getting the victory
just holding off Sal with an outstanding time of 1:55:13 to Sal's 1:55:18,
establishing a new 800 World and American record. Have a few more upcoming meets with the main emphasis on the World Championships in San Sebastian, Spain."
16 Responses
Sal Allah - June 27, 2005
To my teammate, Frank,
I appreciate the mention of me in the same race with Anselm. I don't see how both masters runners who's been around for so long wouldn't.
But with Anselm being so hot at the moment, I guess someone like me would get lost in the crowd :).
Thanks again, Frank. You've always been a motivator for me.
Sal Allah
Sal Allah
Richard Rizzo - June 27, 2005
The finish of that race was the closest I have ever seen in my entire track tenure!! From where we were sitting we thought you won. It was a great effort on your part and in my mind I know you will break that record this year if not in the next few weeks!! Next time the postings go up you will be the one writing the articles to the Track Ceo with your name on top!! Great race yesterday Sal
W.R. 1:54.7 Sal Allah 45-49 You can take that time to the bank bro!! Richie Rizzo
tony young - June 27, 2005
Both Anselm and Sal have done a fantastic job of motivating us younger Masters and inspiring us to continue at it! Great consistent running over the years!!
A BIG fan!
kevin morning - June 27, 2005
Anselm and Sal,
You are both incredible athletes and your performances over the years have always inspired this sprinter on the West coast. Congratulations to both of you. I wish I could have been there to witness such a great race!
Peter Hegelbach - June 28, 2005
Sal and Anselm: I remember watching you two battle it out at Masters Championships when I was a sub-master. You were an inpiration then. Now you show that consistent (and sensible) training can break the "barriers" that many of us set.
francisaschiro - June 28, 2005
To my teammate Sal Allah….I have waited a few days to respond to your kind note because i did not want to get TOO emotional…Sal to me you represent ALL the best things about the sport of Track and Field…and honestly ANY sport. You have always been known for two things humility and great courage….i have been witness to this over many years. When WE started SPRINT FORCE AMERICA our ONLY goal was to develop a club that actually "helped" the athletes in its membership. We did our best..made mistakes of course…but always had an attitude of helping another athlete. You have ALWAYS helped me by example not so much in words. Humility is something one has to experience to understand…Courage is something one can actually "see" in practice. You have had great great hardships in the past few year…I cannot tell you how much "we" (Eddie and I) have missed you on the track….you have made a return..in 97 degree heat and incredible NYC humidity..at 4 in the afternoon….against Anselm and his 3 "rabbits/pace setters" you ran alone…you broke the World 800 record but lost in a "photo finish"…..Sid Howard put it best of all of us i think when He said "Lynn is happy today Sal…shes really happy"… Hey Sal… Sid was right… Lynn IS happy!!!!!!!…you bring honor to your family…you bring honor to your team…and you bring honor to Sport itself…God bless you always..NOW….you have a bit of work to do my friend..lets GET TO IT… Francis A Schiro
Kevin McKenna - June 28, 2005
A great race for sure and supreme effort by both men.
Sal, there is no crowd big enough for you to get lost in. You're a great inspiration.
-Kevin McKenna
Kettrell Berry - June 28, 2005
Hey Sal great job. You are the man. You introduced me to sub-masters in 1994 in Eugene with kindness and respect. I have always and will continue to cherish that.
I only know of your competitive prowness, but it's an honor to read about such great athletic achievements from a man that is so highly respected. I remember watching the two of you in 1997 at Nationals in San Jose. That 800 was a classic. Keep up the awesome work.
Kettrell L. Berry
Mark Cleary - June 29, 2005
It must have been amazing to watch–did anyone tape the race?–sounds like one for the ages.Anselm and Sal are not just fantastic athletes but exhibit the best in sportsmenship–I have to say that they are two of the classiest individuals in our sport. It is a privelidge to know you both. I hope you will both be in Spain to continue your fine season's. All the best to both of you. Anselm your ready for Colm Rothery the Irishmen, I hope you will be in Spain to take him on–Highest Regards–Mark Cleary
Edward M.Gonera - June 29, 2005
Congratulations to Anselm and Sal for a great race. I have been fortunate to see many of their battles since 1995. The competition has helped bring them to the level at which they compete.
Sal Allah - June 29, 2005
To you all,
I appreciate all the personal accolades paid to me in my attempt to break the 800 WR. Anselm and I will continue our battles I'm sure for years to come.
As my teammate Frank said,"I still got some work to do". I'll have a few more attempts at the 800 record, which I feel I can get (only my 2nd 800 of the year), then it's to the 400, which I've raced only once this year.
It's special when at age 45 you find a simpler workout formula that works for you. Injuries for me are always a factor these days, so its crucial for me to do less work. In the coming weeks I will be in record-breaking mode in the 400 & 800.
Thanks everyone again for your kind words. I'll carry them with me to the track.
Rich Rizzo - June 29, 2005
Sal and Anselm both deserve all the accolades due. For all the great races they have exhibited in the years it is a good thing for sport of athletics! As I mentioned in a prior comment on this race this one was a classic battle between two extrodinary athletes. I was also fortunate to see that race! I also was at Penn Relays in 2001 when Sal, along with Ed Gonera, Ray Blackwell& Kevin Morning Set a World Record in the 4×400 3:20.83!! 40 -49 averaging 50.2 a man and the big guy we all know who he is was 48 years old at the time !!! Great job guys. You do the sport of of athletics justice beyond recognition!!
Edward M. Gonera - July 2, 2005
Lets change that time —–FLASH—— Sal Allah has just lowered the WR to 1:54.18. Congrats to Mr.Allah—– as a friend and co-founder of Sprint Force America this is much more then a fantastic accomplishment in MY opinion. Sal has led by example, not talk, jive or fanfare——-hard work,dedication,humility, respect—–what can you say.
Tony Plaster - July 3, 2005
You can say that Sal is the best of us. I was there , he went through in 54 , I had hand time 1:53.95 another watch was 1:53.88 FAT was 1:54.18
Tony Plaster - July 3, 2005
You can say that Sal is the best of us. I was there , he went through in 54 , I had hand time 1:53.95 another watch was 1:53.88 FAT was 1:54.18
Kenneth Holmes - July 9, 2005
I have not been following the age group races, but the name Anselm Lebourne sounds familiar. If it is the same Anselm that attended Boys High School in Brooklyn,N.Y., we competed against one another when I attended Dewitt Clinton. Great strong runner then and now!


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Aug. 25, 2011
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.---The University of New Mexico women's soccer team travels to No. 11 Florida State University and Alabama this weekend for the first road games of the season.
The Lobos, 1-0-1, will play Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. at the Seminole Soccer Complex on Friday night at 5:00 p.m. Gametracker will be available for the match at GoLobos.com.


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1952: Movies Sorted By Tier
Submitted by jim on Tue, 10/05/2004 - 12:08
Ikiru... There have been several polls here on Listology that try to pin down the best decade for movies. It usually boils down to the 50s, 70s, or the dark horse 90s. I am now going to do something grossly unfair: I dub Martin Scorsese the champion of the 70s, Kurosawa the champion of the 50s, and I command them to do battle for the honor of their decades. After a furious battle of clashing swords and hailing bullets Kurosawa is left standing, so clearly the 50s are the best decade for movies. What to say about this movie except it's yet another great one from the great one? A government paper-pusher discovers his days are numbered due to stomach cancer, he realizes he's been as good as dead for the the past 20 years anyway, and struggles to find meaning in his remaining days. Our awakened government drone is brought to life brilliantly by Takashi Shimura, and I'm ashamed to admit that until now the only name I've taken away from Kurosawa's movies was Toshiro Mifune's, and not Shimura's. Finally, the film manages to convey all the complexity, depth, and tragedy of an atrophied father/son relationship, even though they only appear together in the scantest handful of scenes. Such economy!
Singin' in the Rain
Really Liked
High Noon
Umberto D.... It's safe to say that if you liked De Sica's The Bicycle Thief you'll like this effort of his as well. A very simple story told compassionately: a pensioner tries to scrape by as his inability to pay the rent closes in on him. The best scenes rise out of conflict (don't they all?), as the old man struggles to reconcile his dignity with begging, and his temptation to just give up with his need to protect his beloved dog. The nonprofessional actors, including the dog, are all amazing.
Glad I Saw
- None Yet
Guilty Pleasures
- None Yet
Could Have Missed
- None Yet
Should Have Missed
- None Yet
El Sucko Grande
- None Yet
The Quiet Man
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Ah, so glad you enjoyed Ikiru, one of the sensei's greats! Toshiro Mifune was undoubtedly Kurosawa's MVP, but Shimura was the ace utility man, taking on a very wide variety of supporting roles dating back to AK's first feature. What a terrific actor.
Now I agree with you on all the points you have mentioned above. It doesn't look like a film dating back to 1952 and its message is not easy to define. It is emotionally quite cold, but the acting (above all Montand) is intense. The film has really got some incredibly intense moments, and the end is excellent.
Glad you liked it! You might want to also check out Clouzot's other big one, Diabolique, which I believe I preferred, although it's a close call.


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The hard work of wildlife photographers has been acknowledged as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition highly commended images are released. Suspense now mounts for the announcement of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year category winners on 20 October.
The overall winner will gain the prestigious title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2004 as their winning photograph takes centre stage in a major exhibition of award-winning images at the Natural History Museum, opening on Saturday 23 October.
Open to amateur and professional photographers this year's competition attracted over 18,500 entries from more than 50 countries. Judges selected 90 winning and commended photographs (some of the highly commended images are shown to the right), which will form the exhibition at the Natural History Museum, and tour across five continents after its London debut.
Every picture tells a story, and each image in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is captioned to reveal the tale of how and why it was taken. For most wildlife photographers, raising awareness of the threats faced by animals, plants and habitats is just as important as capturing the beauty of a moment with perfect composition and timing.
The competition's aim is to showcase the very best photographic images of nature to a worldwide audience, showing the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth and inspiring people to care for its future. At the same time, it aims to show the artistry involved in wildlife photography and encourage a new generation of photographers to produce visionary and expressive interpretations of nature.
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Mustang Readers blog about books they have selected for the library from field trips to major book stores. Students also blog about character traits portrayed in YRCA books.
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CRESTVIEW — Poetry and music jam sessions at the Crestview Public Library have received increased attendance since they began in 2012, facilitator Esther Hurwitz said.
Poets and songwriters — "we started off with a core group of five to seven (people),"
Hurwitz said — gather monthly to share their literary talents. "Since 2013, the numbers have really picked up … we usually have 20 to 25 people."
Attendee Andrea Hefner credits the club's community involvement for its growth. Members regularly visit local schools and share their work with students. Some schools allow extra credit for attending the group's meetings or competitions.
In addition, enthusiastic writers see the benefits. For instance, the small-group gatherings can help build confidence, said Hefner, whose 16-year-old daughter, Victoria, also attends.
"It's been wonderful for me, because she is a little on the quiet side, like me," Hefner said.
And the sessions help attendees improve their writing skills.
"I have become a better writer … since I joined," Hefner said. "When I first started, I used to focus on rhyming, but now I have really gotten into free verse."
In addition to sharing prepared work, attendees receive prompts to inspire creation.
"These are subjects we normally don't think about," Hurwitz said.
Regardless of what attracts people to the poetry and songwriters club, Hurwitz said the atmosphere allows them to communicate on a literary level.
"It's magical almost: how people show up, meet and share themselves," she said.