5th Period: Magical Movie Moments

Movies, like books, can sometimes affect people in many ways. The above clip is a scene from Sophie's Choice.   In this scene, the main character is entering a concentration camp, and she must choose which child to save.  This is an incredibly moving scene.  A mother must decide which child will live (for now) and which will die at the hands of the Nazis.  She cannot chose until the very last moment.  I can't imagine making that choice.  What would I do?  If I survived the camp, how would I live with the guilt?  The sense of overwhelming hopelessness and terror of the scene consume me every time I watch it.


Think of some movies that have affected you in some way. What is one powerful movie moment? Why is it so powerful? How does it affect you when you see it? Why?

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Period 6: Magical Movie Moments

Movies, like books, can sometimes affect people in many ways. The above clip is a scene from Titanic.
This scene shows the ship sinking and people scrambling to escape.  Instead of fleeing the ship, the musicians decide to play and go down with the ship.  While they are playing, there are scenes of others preparing to die with the ship.  The song they are playing, "Nearer my God to Thee," makes the scene even more poignant as the people are, in fact, preparing to meet their maker.  This scene brings tears to my eyes whenever I see it.   The musicians are so brave, playing to give people a last bit of peace as the ship goes down.   I think to myself, Would I be brave enough to face death as calmly as these people are?  What would I do if on the Titanic?  Imagine how afraid they are.

Think of some movies that have affected you in some way. What is one powerful movie moment? Why is it so powerful? How does it affect you when you see it? Why?


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Period 7: Magical Movie Moments

Movies, like books, can sometimes affect people in many ways.  The above clip is the ending of Dead Poets Society; one of my absolute favorite movies.  This is a powerful scene in the movie when the meek, scared Todd Anderson finally finds his voice.  He finds the strength to stand up for what he believes in.  Everytime I see this scene (even when just watching the clip) I tear up.  I am so moved by the fact that Todd, of all people, would stand up and honor his teacher by defying the headmaster.  I think that he is so brave and fantastic.  Just thinking about it gives me the chills.

Think of some movies that have affected you in some way.  What is one powerful movie moment?  Why is it so powerful?  How does it affect you when you see it?  Why?

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