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Reviews
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)
Non-Stereotypical Roles
I chose this film to show to my Motion Picture Appreciation Class. I have several students of African American descent who asked if we would be watching any movies that had "People of Color" in them.
I wanted to show something from the start, but was having a problem finding a movie that did not support the general sterostype of African American people. I wanted no shoot outs, no drugs, no foul language. Not all people behave that way (black or white) and I wanted to find something that could show that we, as caring individuals, are not so different.
Then I found "Guess Who's Comming to Dinner" again. I remember that both sets of parents were a bit upset with the idea of the union of their children. Of course I am going to watch it again before I show it to my class next week, I couldn't remember if the children get married or not...I hope that they did....
The Savage Innocents (1960)
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful
I have to say that this is one of mine and my husbands favorite movies. My husband recorded it on VHS in the early 80's and that copy is now caputz. I was able to get a copy off of ebay and then converted it over to DVD. We watch is all the time.
It is a fantastic example of what we could be. The Inuit of the Alaskan Region are always pictured with huge smiles. Especially those who remain nomadic. Perhaps the joy of waking each morning is enough to make them happy.
Yoko Tani and Anthony Quinn are fantastic in their portrayals. I love that this movie reminds me of the very first documentary titled Nanook of the North. I love it love it love it.