Friday May 16, 2014
Yes today one can see a movie almost anywhere on anything, a computer screen, a tablet, even if pressed, your phone. But when I was in college (ouch there I go again)
We had to go to a theater to see a movie. This however resulted in some great post film discussions. There were many auditoriums across the UT campus so many chances to see various movies on the cheap which made for inexpensive dates.
But one film I vividly recall seeing in a theater, movies were still cheap then, was 
I have not read the short story but plan to do so. The new release seems pricey at $26.33 but so is eight gallons of gas.
This would be a great choice for a viewing and then discussion session. Read the first fine review and as he says, why are people treating him this way, what happened of is happening or will happen.
Lancaster was a circus performer prior to becoming a movie star and it shows. He hired the UC swim coach to help with his swimming.
If I had gone back for one more talk with the graduate film school at UT there never would have been a Dennis Elam CPA, but alas I let them discourage me, even though I got a phone call back they wnated to see my poetry and films thus far and I did not have any of either.
This is a great movie that Lancaster wanted to make. I see it was a commercial flop at the time but has survived later as a cult classic,think The Shawshank Redemption or The Great Santini.
Anyone interested in viewing???
Professor Elam 
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