Comments on: 127 Hours https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/ choosing positivity Fri, 20 May 2011 19:53:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Charlotte Rains Dixon https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9086 Charlotte Rains Dixon Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:44:00 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9086 I love the movie, too. I was a bit nervous to see it, but truly, the graphic and gruesome part is only a few minutes and a very small portion of the film. Definitely worth watching for the spiritual message. And, as a writer, I admired how the filmmakers handled the story, including that nice little twist at the end. I love the movie, too. I was a bit nervous to see it, but truly, the graphic and gruesome part is only a few minutes and a very small portion of the film. Definitely worth watching for the spiritual message. And, as a writer, I admired how the filmmakers handled the story, including that nice little twist at the end.

]]> By: Giulietta Nardone https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9084 Giulietta Nardone Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:47:38 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9084 Hi Belinda, I love movies, too! 127 hours is on my list. Hard to say what I'd do if I had such a Sophie's Choice - my arm or my life without my arm. If I had the guts and tolerance for pain, probably my life. Am obsessed with coal mining and mountain top removal these days, so I watched Matewan, an old movie from the 80's. The way we treated these miners and continue to treat the folks of Appalachia by giving them a non-choice of one economy has me writing about it everywhere. Am into documentaries lately because they keep me politically and emotionally awake. I was sleepwalking through my 20's and early 30's and now that I'm awake I want to stay that way ... Good post! G. Hi Belinda,

I love movies, too! 127 hours is on my list. Hard to say what I’d do if I had such a Sophie’s Choice – my arm or my life without my arm. If I had the guts and tolerance for pain, probably my life. Am obsessed with coal mining and mountain top removal these days, so I watched Matewan, an old movie from the 80’s. The way we treated these miners and continue to treat the folks of Appalachia by giving them a non-choice of one economy has me writing about it everywhere. Am into documentaries lately because they keep me politically and emotionally awake.

I was sleepwalking through my 20’s and early 30’s and now that I’m awake I want to stay that way … Good post! G.

]]> By: Patty - Why Not Start Now? https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9080 Patty - Why Not Start Now? Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:32:52 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9080 I love moving-watching season, Belinda, and this one's on my list, although I have to admit I'm not sure I'm brave enough to see it. But what a great story it is. In answer to your question, I've seen two great movies this past week: The King's Speech (at a theatre) and The Kids Are Alright (on DVD). I adored them both; movie heaven for a movie lover. I also saw a movie that's a few years old - Me and Orson Welles. Perfect for anyone who's a theatre lover/fascinated with the 1930's. I love moving-watching season, Belinda, and this one’s on my list, although I have to admit I’m not sure I’m brave enough to see it. But what a great story it is. In answer to your question, I’ve seen two great movies this past week: The King’s Speech (at a theatre) and The Kids Are Alright (on DVD). I adored them both; movie heaven for a movie lover. I also saw a movie that’s a few years old – Me and Orson Welles. Perfect for anyone who’s a theatre lover/fascinated with the 1930’s.

]]> By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9074 Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:54:49 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9074 Belinda: My husband saw this movie and thought it was well done. I haven't seen it but the story line reminded me of Into the Wild, a heartbreaking story that left an impression on me for days. 127 hours is definitely on my list. The last two movies I saw were absolutely horrible so I won't share them in this space. Belinda: My husband saw this movie and thought it was well done. I haven’t seen it but the story line reminded me of Into the Wild, a heartbreaking story that left an impression on me for days. 127 hours is definitely on my list. The last two movies I saw were absolutely horrible so I won’t share them in this space.

]]> By: Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9073 Molly@Postcards from a Peaceful Divorce Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:40:01 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9073 I loved that movie and also saw it this weekend. I'm planning on blogging about it soon because it really put adversity into perspective. The way in which he re-evaluates his life choices and thinks of happy moments to keep him motivated was very touching. There are so many similar life moments when death, divorce, job loss, health problems, etc seem to threaten our very existence. This man really demonstrated what one human being can do to overcome devastation. I loved that movie and also saw it this weekend. I’m planning on blogging about it soon because it really put adversity into perspective. The way in which he re-evaluates his life choices and thinks of happy moments to keep him motivated was very touching. There are so many similar life moments when death, divorce, job loss, health problems, etc seem to threaten our very existence. This man really demonstrated what one human being can do to overcome devastation.

]]> By: BigLittleWolf https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9070 BigLittleWolf Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:11:53 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9070 I don't do well with films of this sort these days. As for the "objectionable choices" as you say - do we ever really know what we would do to survive? I don’t do well with films of this sort these days. As for the “objectionable choices” as you say – do we ever really know what we would do to survive?

]]> By: rob white https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9069 rob white Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:26:30 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9069 It certainly gives pause to question if we really mean it. Are we willing to do whatever it takes? The human spirit is indomitable... it is important to realize that we all have the urge to express and participate fully in life. It certainly gives pause to question if we really mean it. Are we willing to do whatever it takes? The human spirit is indomitable… it is important to realize that we all have the urge to express and participate fully in life.

]]> By: TheKitchenWitch https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9068 TheKitchenWitch Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:22:09 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9068 I've been avoiding that movie because I've heard that it's incredibly graphic and nerve-wracking. I've heard it's also wonderful, though. I’ve been avoiding that movie because I’ve heard that it’s incredibly graphic and nerve-wracking. I’ve heard it’s also wonderful, though.

]]> By: ayala https://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/02/127-hours/comment-page-1/#comment-9067 ayala Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:54:06 +0000 https://thehalfwaypoint.net/?p=4290#comment-9067 I am intrigued and this film is going on my watch list. I agree with you that I'd prefer these questions to be hypothetical. We never know what we would do until we are presented with a situation as such. I am intrigued and this film is going on my watch list. I agree with you that I’d prefer these questions to be hypothetical. We never know what we would do until we are presented with a situation as such.

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