It's not called gym-nice-stics.

kle — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:31:00 GMT

Stick-it...

when i first saw the previews for this movie, it was advertised as "from the directors/producers/makers??? of bring it on" (i don't remember). i was thrilled with this, since i have so many wonderful memories of watching the ridiculous and yet somewhat funny bring it on. although i never saw any of the later bring it on sequels - bring it on again or bring it on: all or nothing, i will forever remember sitting in tara's bedroom watching this cheerleading movie about silly high school boys and girls again, and again, and again... you get the idea. it still brings a smile to my face.

but anyways, my point. i was curious about this new movie. i had high hopes that it would hold the similar dizzy, girly stupidity that bring it on consisted of. but when i got to the theater and watched the movie, i was pleasantly surprised. stick it is about not compromising. it's about not settling for less. it's about being a strong human being. way deeper and more inspirational than the flighty girls of bring it on.

all seriousness aside, i am not a big fan of gymnastics, but i was genuinely impressed with what these girls could do with their bodies!

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kle — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:13:00 GMT

Please bear with me, as I am a blog virgin. I am not sure how this is suppose to work, but I am willing to give it a try. So here goes nothing.

In the Time of the Butterflies ... this is one film that I wanted to talk about because it really moved me. In short, it is about a revolution in the DR that was basically started (or at least progressed) by three young sisters. I first saw this movie as a timid sophmore spanish student at Calvin. I sat in awe during the whole movie - transfixed by these amazing women. I felt that I was a part of the story, but then again, this is what every great movie should do for you. I was overwhelmed by the attitude of the faithful women even in the imminent face of death. It especially encouraging that these revolutionists were women. Now don't get me wrong, I am no bra burner - I believe that woman have a place and men have a place. But these women were strong and persistant in standing up for what they believe, and this should transend gender - then and now.

This is a tragic, but significant movie that all must see. Every once in a while it is important to be shaken off our pedestal of comfort and remember all that is REALLY going on in our world and what has gone on in our past.

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