tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post3811092365904939235..comments2024-03-27T16:43:39.892-05:00Comments on A Good Story is Hard to Find: Good Story 098: It's a Wonderful LifeJulie D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08384291674560438678noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-3551808071732845752015-01-02T12:46:21.798-06:002015-01-02T12:46:21.798-06:00Of course, this movie is notorious among librarian...Of course, this movie is notorious among librarians due to the terrible, terrible, fate that meets Mary: "You're not gonna like it, George.... she's downtown -- CLOSING THE LIBRARY!" My first year of library school, I watched Wonderful Life with several of my classmates, all women, and we jeered and screamed and threw popcorn at the screen through the whole scene. But I have to AmMenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16061326450481106064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-9575632983096278092014-12-29T09:43:09.772-06:002014-12-29T09:43:09.772-06:00Hi JoAnna! Thank you so much! :-)Hi JoAnna! Thank you so much! :-)Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08384291674560438678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-69023564188150204802014-12-27T20:19:06.706-06:002014-12-27T20:19:06.706-06:00Just returned from Christmas vacation but wanted t...Just returned from Christmas vacation but wanted to drop in the combox and wish both of you a very Merry Christmas season! I look forward to each new episode with anticipation - a nice treat for listening on my Friday commute. Listening to your conversations is like sitting down to tea with a couple of old friends (at least it feels that way after so many episodes!). <br /><br />Can't wait JoAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904747145698764494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-33431933951664594952014-12-26T08:34:47.172-06:002014-12-26T08:34:47.172-06:00Hi Philip,
Wonderful points about selflessness an...Hi Philip,<br /><br />Wonderful points about selflessness and George's character. Well written, indeed!<br /><br />Thanks a million for listening, Philip, and I hope you had a (nearly) Buffalo Gal-free Christmas. :)Scott Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928900877062050490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-44143431670512604332014-12-24T19:01:23.119-06:002014-12-24T19:01:23.119-06:00I love that this episode took a film I already giv...I love that this episode took a film I already give 5 out of 5 stars and made me esteem it even more. A verse that comes to mind is "So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin."- James 4:17 NET. The fascinating thing about George Bailey is that it didn't come to that with him. When faced with a great need to act selflessly, he didn't hesitate- but Philip Heardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13875539698291188710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-17899081950485825562014-12-23T13:22:15.773-06:002014-12-23T13:22:15.773-06:00This is our favorite spoof. And it answers one of ...<a href="http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3f5_1388007026" rel="nofollow">This is our favorite spoof.</a> And it answers one of Scott's points!Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08384291674560438678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-65942430846652596252014-12-23T08:38:49.444-06:002014-12-23T08:38:49.444-06:00Thanks a million, Jeff! I also love the idea of ...Thanks a million, Jeff! I also love the idea of talking about some Chesterton. I haven't read "The Man Who Was Thursday", but it has been on my list forever.<br /><br />Scott Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928900877062050490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-53067367391317913552014-12-23T08:35:34.263-06:002014-12-23T08:35:34.263-06:00Killing spree ending - Ha! Hahahaha, oh that'...Killing spree ending - Ha! Hahahaha, oh that's hilarious.<br /><br />Thanks JD, Merry Christmas to you. Thanks for the laugh.Scott Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928900877062050490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-50392034939933433152014-12-23T08:11:03.789-06:002014-12-23T08:11:03.789-06:00That makes perfect sense. Can't believe my hus...That makes perfect sense. Can't believe my husband and I didn't look it up, but we obviously had a lot more fun thinking about the symbolism so I can't be sorry.<br /><br />Yes, there is gratitude and examining the effects of our own lives on those of others but I love how Capra (with NO corn!) turned A Christmas Carol on its head. I believe Charles Dickens would have approved. <br />Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08384291674560438678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-50083870820709104742014-12-23T08:07:13.390-06:002014-12-23T08:07:13.390-06:00Thank you JD! I hate to admit it but I usually hav...Thank you JD! I hate to admit it but I usually have an old episode on my iPod just because I've actually forgotten some of the things we discussed. Some could think that egotistical but I think it speaks to the strength of shared conversation and ideas ... and my spotty memory! :-)Julie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08384291674560438678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-91956616220785762252014-12-21T12:41:17.418-06:002014-12-21T12:41:17.418-06:00I remember reading some years ago about how the mo...I remember reading some years ago about how the movie made it into the public domain which lead to its showing regularly on broadcast TV. I was surprised at this since I could hardly imagine a time when this wasn't a beloved movie for everybody. The film did receive 5 Oscar nominations including best picture/actor/director but didn't win in any categories. "The Best Years of Our Jeff Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892529674664589034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9005065286385049850.post-5313095735376286542014-12-19T18:36:06.303-06:002014-12-19T18:36:06.303-06:00I watch this movie every year and it never fails t...I watch this movie every year and it never fails to make me smile. It really speaks to the heart and cuts to the center of what I think we all go through some times. So good. I think I'll give it a watch this weekend.<br /><br />The fact that it wasn't a hit when it came out and only gathered steam later has always fascinated me. Of course, now it's the most parodied and referenced JD Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548340507655076198noreply@blogger.com