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Devotion (2022)
A Story of friendship and devotion
It's not really a war movie. War is the catalyst, but this is really the story of a friendship that has spanned generations. I enjoyed the movie and learning about Jesse, but where the movie falls a little short for me is his death. While it's not felt in the movie, in real life Tom Hudner and the helicopter pilot tried to chop Jesse out of the plane with an axe for 45 minutes! At one point they discussed amputation of his leg to get him out. They spent a lot of time building up to it and the drama of trying to get him out was kinda glossed over. Tom clearly thought about Jesse his whole life, even trying to get his remains in 2013. One amazing scene however is the mirror scene, where Jesse doubts and motivates himself. Wonderfully filmed with the camera spinning around in one move. Nice trick.
Baby Blue Marine (1976)
Underrated Movie
I was actually around 13 years old camping near the McCloud River, near Shasta when this movie was being filmed. My family was paid to leave our campsite for the afternoon, when they filmed Vincent floating down the river. A little trivia...the scene where they pulled him out, was actually where he started his float down the river. And if the stunt man missed the netting, there was 20 foot waterfall about 1/4 mile down farther.
Anyway...I watched it at the time, and didn't get it. It wasn't until years later when I saw the movie and actually understood the meaning of it. It's pretty powerful movie and certainly a fine job by Jan at such a young age. His movie career never really took off as expected, but of course he later found success on TV. I wish this movie was available, cause I would love to see it again.
Star Trek: The Return of the Archons (1967)
You are not of the body...
This is the word of Landru! "You will be absorbed...your individuality will merge into the unity of good."
This episode always makes me wonder if this was the inspiration for the BORG. The planet has 1 ruler/leader, who's name is Landru. But he is really just a computer. This was a common theme in the original Star Trek...computers gone awry. In the episode all citizens must become "of the body". If they aren't "of the body", they are pointed out, or busted by those of the body. Once "assimilated", all citizens feel joy, peace and contentment. The BORG obviously take this concept to another level, but the similarities are very apparent.
In the projection of Landru...he says "you are an infection" to Kirk and crew. Very Borg like indeed.