Superb documentary about Nile Kinnick, which covers his entire life, from boyhood in Adel, Iowa, to his glory years at the University of Iowa with him winning the Heisman trophy in 1939, and into his military service during World War 2, where he tragically lost his life at the age of only 24. This documentary is much more than a football story. In an age where most Heisman Trophy winners are only thinking about padding their bank accounts, Kinnick said no to the NFL, and pondered how he could help his fellow man. Then, when war broke out, how he could help his country. Loaded with many rare photos, the documentary is well written, expertly produced, and will hold your interest, even if you are not a football fan. It leaves you wondering what Nile Kinnick could have become and could have accomplished had his life not been cut short at such a young age, and why he is so revered.
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Diana
(1973–1974)
Diana Smythe Was No Emma Peel
5 March 2023
After leaving the widely popular television series, "The Avengers", and her role as Mrs. Emma Peel, to do Shakespeare, Diana Rigg decided to come back to television in 1973, to do a series once again, hoping to capitalize on her popularity from "The Avengers". She failed. The show "Diana" was the victim of poor writing and lack of chemistry between the actors. To say it bombed would be an understatement. The show didn't last the entire season before it was mercifully pulled off the air. Diana Rigg learned an important lesson like numerous actors before her. NEVER leave a popular television series to do Shakespeare. Doing Shakespeare won't pay your bills.
The Adventures of Mark Twain
(1944)
An Excellent Portrayal Of Mark Twain
20 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Fredric March gives a superb performance as Mark Twain, just as most of us would like to believe what the man was really like. March was surrounded by a wonderful cast as well.
The movie takes us on a journey of events that happened to Twain throughout his life, and it's a pleasant and entertaining ride. A number of people are disappointed that the events are not accurate enough. Well, welcome to Hollywood. I found the movie to be immensely enjoyable and entertaining, which is what Hollywood was striving for.
The final scene where he dies as his daughter discovers Haley's Comet in the sky, is a real tearjerker. As Twain's spirit tries to comfort his grieving daughter, 2 barefoot Mississippi River boys, beckon Twain to come with them, and he does. He takes their hands and they lead him off into Heaven, with the wonderful music of Max Steiner accompanying them along the way. It gets me every time.
This is one of my favorite movies. When I think of Mark Twain, I think of Fredric March, and when I think of Fredric March, I think of his wonderful portrayal of Mark Twain.
The movie takes us on a journey of events that happened to Twain throughout his life, and it's a pleasant and entertaining ride. A number of people are disappointed that the events are not accurate enough. Well, welcome to Hollywood. I found the movie to be immensely enjoyable and entertaining, which is what Hollywood was striving for.
The final scene where he dies as his daughter discovers Haley's Comet in the sky, is a real tearjerker. As Twain's spirit tries to comfort his grieving daughter, 2 barefoot Mississippi River boys, beckon Twain to come with them, and he does. He takes their hands and they lead him off into Heaven, with the wonderful music of Max Steiner accompanying them along the way. It gets me every time.
This is one of my favorite movies. When I think of Mark Twain, I think of Fredric March, and when I think of Fredric March, I think of his wonderful portrayal of Mark Twain.
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