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Election (1999)
Philosophy Fundementals = Election
This movie will be a classic for many generations to enjoy. What are ethics? What are morals? They are not one in the same. Does the means justify the ends or does the end justify the means? A good test of ethics is: does it affect all equally at all times, and does it benefit one at the expense of another. Ethics, according to my philosophy teacher, is the higher standard. Brodericks character, by example, highlights one of the percepts in philosophy: one doesn't operate at the highest ethical level at all times in all situations. Broderick's character does what anyone could do: act in a manner that will drastically after one's life. All actions have consequences, some more than others, but nonetheless actions speak louder than words. The characters in ELECTION are human after all and what makes this movie great is that it both displays the principles of philosophy and depicts people as they really are. Could this be what Alexander Payne is all about? But credit must be given to Tom Perrotta, he has just gained another fan.
E! True Hollywood Story: Jay Bernstein, Starmaker (2000)
Only One
There has never been anyone like him. Jay Bernstein is the first of his kind. But don't take my world for it, see him in action yourself. This man has given his all for the art & business of movie-making. Mr. Bernstein is an inspiration for someone who comes to Hollywood with dreams and aspirations, but most importantly this is a man who represents a true example of "only in America". Focus, hard-work, will power and results partly explain who he is. Mr. Bernstein has proved that he played by his rules, because there are no rules in Hollywood. This true story couldn't have been any more amazing than any of the movies his stars appeared in. When others didn't want to work with him or when obstacles appeared to be insurmountable, he just thought of other ways and new solutions of getting things done. Like a champion, Jay never quit, he only pauses momentarily for an opportunity to move forward again. Some may not like him, but he is who he is the one and only Jay Bernstein. He makes it happen. It takes more than dreaming to make dreams real and there is only one thing that lasts forever--the truth.
Miracle Run (2004)
Breaking Stereotypes
MIRACLE RUN shows how a mother's love can inspire her children to do the impossible. No (wo)man is an island and the boys could probably not have done it without the compassion, care and determination of their mother's want for them to have a place in this world. It'll take you beyond what you ever imagined. This film is positive and uplifting. Miracle Run is similar to A BEAUTIFUL MIND--both films break the stereotype of it's particular disability. MIRACLE RUN is a true American story of hope, determination and overcoming obstacles. This movie is why movies are made--to inspire and motivate others to do what seems to be an unaccomplishable task. Isn't that what ROCKY is about?