A movie called "Arlington Road"

[WildHoney]

Good morning, All...

In light of the recent ending to a terrible tragedy.....About two weeks ago I watched a movie called "Arlington Road". It was one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. I usually don't like movies that are this intense....but this one was so different. It came out in 1999, but I don't remember it being in the movies for any length of time, if at all. It was about a college professor who teaches a class on terrorists and that they could be living amongst all of us. His wife is killed due to one of these terrorist acts, or so they think. There is so much more to write about this, but I highly recommend it for anyone who is interested in how the minds of these people work. It will make you wonder about Timothy McVeigh and who he had helping him. I would hope that we all are fully aware that there are more people out in the world like him and that they believe the same things he believed in. After watching this movie, you will all be left wondering and questioning the many things that have happened in this world related to this subject.

Jeff Bridges plays the professor, Tim Robbins plays a major part, as well as Joan Cusack. Yep, I did say Joan Cusack. ha! If you can, please try to rent it - this movie just totally blew my mind away.

WildHoney

 

[Ally C]

WildHoney

Thanks for the recommendation. At least you didn't give too much away! I had heard of this movie and intended to watch it some time, but have never got round to it. Perhaps I will now.

 

[Expertise]

Its a Machiavellian wet dream, and an excellent if slightly disturbing flick.

 

[Ally C]

Expertise

It just sounds better with each telling. I hope I can believe the hype ...

 

[Expertise]

Its well worth your $3.99 at the video store.

 

[Ally C]

Expertise

I only have £s ...

 

[Expertise]

What do videos rent for in "old Blighty"? A pint of blood and your first born son?

 

[TN_Vixen]

I've seen this movie

and it is very good. Tim Robbins is such a good bad guy and I've always had a not-so-healthy crush on Jeff Bridges. I tend to watch "The Fisher King" over and over because of it. ;-)

And Wild Honey? Doesn't it also make you think that Timothy McVeigh wasn't working alone? That there were/are many people to blame in the Oklahoma bombing?

 

[gleam]

Saw it

A great beginning and it just gets better, but that movie was seriously twisted. I wouldn't watch it more than a few times, my sensibilities can't take it...

 

[lavender]

 

[WildHoney]

TN_Vixen,

I would hope that the whole world felt that way. What bothers me more than anything else about this whole tragedy is that people once again feel safe because they feel that "the bad guy" was caught. But, then again, where do we draw the line in feeling safe enough to go outside and live our lives or staying in our houses all day afraid to venture out into the world.

I feel sorry for the children of today because they've lost their safe, warm feeling. The school I teach in just recently had a locking system put on the doors with cameras installed at each door, also. The only way you can get inside is by pushing the buzzer, and having the front desk admit you after looking at you through the camera and checking your name and reason for wanting to come inside. Yes, it's all about being safe, but at the same time it's so sad because when I grew up, we didn't have that. If we are walking up the hallway and are facing the door and we see someone waiting to come in we are NOT allowed to go near that door or let the person in.

But, what I've learned through all of this is to be observant of what is around me and try to enjoy life to the fullest. You can't let these people rule the world or our minds. We all need to be free to live our lives and enjoy the gift of each beautiful day.

WildHoney

 

[TonyG]

Originally posted by WildHoney
...But, what I've learned through all of this is to be observant of what is around me and try to enjoy life to the fullest. You can't let these people rule the world or our minds. We all need to be free to live our lives and enjoy the gift of each beautiful day.

I join with you on that thought.

 

[mars99]

I've seen it too. It was disturbing but it's always interesting to see actors in roles you wouldn't expect them in. Another interesting but even more disturbing movie in a similar vein is "Kalifornia" starring Brad Pitt as a serial killer.

WHoney, as always your comments and view of the world are very sweet and uplifting. Thank you.

 

[nasty]

Graet movie

The film was amazing. What an incredible ending. Completely unexpected. Tim Robbins is VERY good as the guy next door. Makes you wonder what secrets your neighbor may be hiding. Another VERY disturbing film is "Seven." LOVE THAT MOVIE!!!! Kevin Spacey plays a wonderful pyschopath.

 

[jcgirl]

It was a great movie. But you saw the end coming halfway thru

 

[nasty]

What movie are you talking about?

It was a great movie. But you saw the end coming halfway thru

"Arlington Road" or "Seven?" I really never saw the end coming in either movies. I try not to think about things like that. Spoils the suprise.

 

[Ally C]

I never guessed the end of "Seven" either. It has a very absorbing build up to the finale, which doesn't really diminish on repeat viewings.

 

[Angelus]

"Arlington Road" was a damn good movie and there was no way that I saw the end coming. But Tim Robbins did play a part that was way different from anything else he has played and he played the part really damn well.

But it does make you ask one question..... with the lone bombers, do they really work alone or are they just the scapegoats for someone else?

 

[Ally C]

But it does make you ask one question..... with the lone bombers, do they really work alone or are they just the scapegoats for someone else?

Enter multiple conspiracy theories! If they are acting on behalf of others in any way, the least that can be hoped for is that the person who commits the act is apprehended and punished. Catching anyone who may be lurking behind the scenes would most likely be an arduous task. It would be worth undertaking, but this often stalls the legal process, usually for a very long time. This is quite a big topic which could merit a thread of its own.

 

[nasty]

Agreed

I never guessed the end of "Seven" either. It has a very absorbing build up to the finale, which doesn't really diminish on repeat viewings.

I still get tense everytime I see the ending of that movie. Kevin Spacey is a VERY convincing maniac. So is Tim Robbins. I think I'm gonna watch my DVD of "Seven" later tonight. Their is a wonderful added figure that shows a new ending. The glory of editing.