What books or movies have made a difference to you?
Posted by: Mabelode, King of Swords on 07 October 2005
Many wouldn't even admit to having seen Forrest Gump, but I admit it made a big difference to the way I approach things, especially at work.
I don't think the movie makers intended it, but it struck me that the Forrest Gump character achieved a lot because he was not intelligent enough to be affected by self-doubt.
I realised that over-thinking leads to self-doubt and dissipates the opportunity for bold action. I guard against this at work and I have no doubt I have achieved a lot more as a result. Thank you Forrest Gump.
Have books, movies or whatever affected anyone else in the Forum, and how?
Steve
Posted on: 08 October 2005 by DIL
Johnathan Livingstone Seagull - Richard Bach
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Posted on: 08 October 2005 by Deane F
"Uncommon Wisdom: Conversations With Remarkable People." - by Fritjof Capra.
Posted on: 08 October 2005 by Deane F
"A Guide for the Perplexed" by E.F Schumacher.
The books of Ecclesiastes, Proverbs and the beginning of the book of Jeremiah from what is commonly referred to as the "Old" Testament.
As an aside, I can't imagine a film changing my life. Maybe I am just inclined to treat films as frivilous, ephemeral things and perhaps that is just an unfortunate prejudice of mine - but books captured me as a child before films ever did.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Guido Fawkes
The Trueman Show - I always wondered why that cameraman was forever folowing me.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Earwicker
Finnegans Wake, J.J.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Mabelode, King of Swords
quote:
As an aside, I can't imagine a film changing my life.
Nime
I think one can take meaning from anything - books, films, events, whatever. Those things don't have to be "deep". Forrest Gump sure as hell wasn't! But it triggered something in my mind nonetheless.
Steve
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Ancipital
I would have to say Saving Private Ryan freaked me out when I saw it in the cinema.
Half the audience had vacated the cinema by the time it finished and I still have bad memories of it. I do have it on DVD but have not had the nerve to watch it since.
Amelie touched me as did The Shawshank Redumption, The Colour Purple, Magnolia, The Deer Hunter, Schindlers List & Apollo 13 (for what really happened), Fahreinheit 451 for someone finding themself, the Green Mile and It's a wonderful life
12 Monkeys was also good, when you think about it, memories of watching someone being shot when you are a kid that actually turns out to be yourself.
The ending of both Dr. Strangelove & also Brazil (the proper version, not the "Love conquers all" version).
Steve
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by bazz
Patton, what a guy.
It's my nerves, sir. I... I just can't stand the shelling anymore.
Patton: Your *nerves*? Well, hell, you're nothing but a God-damned coward.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Nime
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Originally posted by Steve Arasu:
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As an aside, I can't imagine a film changing my life.
Nime
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Steve
What did I say? What did I say?
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Mabelode, King of Swords
Apologies Nime.
That should have been Deane.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Deane F
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Originally posted by Steve Arasu:
Apologies Nime.
That should have been Deane.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Nime
I want my lawyer!
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Deane F
Have your team talk to my team, Nime. Maybe we can get together on this one?
I'll be wanting an apology too...
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by count.d
I think the only film to affect me, was when I first saw Jaws.
Pretty basic answer, but the water never seemed the same after that bloody film.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Geoff P
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the water never seemed the same after that bloody film.
Are you swearing or being descriptive.
Hellraiser!... raised hell with me..... Clive Barker..now there's a mind to stay away from
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Deane F
There is a film that touched me very deeply - but I am far too embarrassed to post it on the internet.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by u5227470736789439
Bambi? Deep Throat? Go on, you know nobody here is going to tease you about it! Fredrik
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by TomK
Saving Private Ryan knocked me for six and still does. It may not be "history" but it's probably the most realistic depiction of combat we're going to see on screen. It also made collecting toy soldiers (my main other interest) slightly more respectable.
Posted on: 09 October 2005 by Deane F
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Originally posted by Fredrik H:
Bambi? Deep Throat? Go on, you know nobody here is going to tease you about it! Fredrik
Bambi! Deep Throat!
Worse perhaps...in fact...
"Beaches"...said in a very quiet voice - and now let's move on quickly to the next subject please.
