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It is often said that actors give performances that are “inspired” or “phenomenal”. Sean Penn, as the great freedom fighter Harvey Milk, is much more than that in this film. He is absolutely possessed by his character. I became aware of the tragic, yet inspiring story of Harvey Milk when I was quite young as I sought to understand the lyrics to a song by my favorite band at the time: The Dead Kennedys. The song was a cover/reinterpretation of The Clash Classic “I Fought the Law” and hunted to bring attention to the amazing life of Mr. Milk. Since then I have read countless works about the champion and even written a paper celebrating his miraculous life. Gus Van Sant does a phenomenal job (as usual) and brings a work to the screen that inspires all with a heart. This film is as good as it gets when it comes to tributes and, as sad as it may be, it brings warmth to my heart to see an important story be told with such integrity.  When I think of the quote by Harvey Milk: “If a bullet should go through my head let that bullet go through every closet door!” it makes me realize that he wasn’t just speaking to the homosexual community but to everyone who has ever felt persecuted against. What can I say…? I am a sucker for the truth. Open the closet doors wide! This is an inspired and inspiring film. BRILLIANT!
 
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Yeah good movie. Good acting.
 
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It is often said that actors give performances that are “inspired” or “phenomenal”. Sean Penn, as the great freedom fighter Harvey Milk, is much more than that in this film. He is absolutely possessed by his character. I became aware of the tragic, yet inspiring story of Harvey Milk when I was quite young as I sought to understand the lyrics to a song by my favorite band at the time: The Dead Kennedys. The song was a cover/reinterpretation of The Clash Classic “I Fought the Law” and hunted to bring attention to the amazing life of Mr. Milk. Since then I have read countless works about the champion and even written a paper celebrating his miraculous life. Gus Van Sant does a phenomenal job (as usual) and brings a work to the screen that inspires all with a heart. This film is as good as it gets when it comes to tributes and, as sad as it may be, it brings warmth to my heart to see an important story be told with such integrity.  When I think of the quote by Harvey Milk: “If a bullet should go through my head let that bullet go through every closet door!” it makes me realize that he wasn’t just speaking to the homosexual community but to everyone who has ever felt persecuted against. What can I say…? I am a sucker for the truth. Open the closet doors wide! This is an inspired and inspiring film. BRILLIANT!


Clash classic?  Sonny Curtis and The Crickets made that song famous back when the Clash were still shitting themselves in diapers.
 
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Clash classic?  Sonny Curtis and The Crickets made that song famous back when the Clash were still shitting themselves in diapers.

Um... no argument there... and how does that negate the fact that it is a Classic Clash hit?

You are so far from the point that I am about to send out a distress signal... no offense if you are a big Crickets fan... I mean.. they deserve the respect, no doubt, but the true political implications came later and... nevermind... long live the chirpers! You have passed rock history with an "A"... well done

 
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Quote Originally Posted by paranoisense:

Um... no argument there... and how does that negate the fact that it is a Classic Clash hit?

You are so far from the point that I am about to send out a distress signal... no offense if you are a big Crickets fan... I mean.. they deserve the respect, no doubt, but the true political implications came later and... nevermind... long live the chirpers! You have passed rock history with an "A"... well done


Dude-  Hootie and the Blowfish did a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Hey Hey What Can I Do"  Does that make it a Hootie Classic?  No it is a Led Zep Classic that Hootie covered.  Widespread Panic did a version of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here".  Does that make it a Widespread Panic Classic or a cover?  If you guessed cover, you are catching on.
I'm glad you enjoyed the movie, but you are on a gambling website...try to keep your facts straight.
 
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Dude-  Hootie and the Blowfish did a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Hey Hey What Can I Do"  Does that make it a Hootie Classic?  No it is a Led Zep Classic that Hootie covered.  Widespread Panic did a version of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here".  Does that make it a Widespread Panic Classic or a cover?  If you guessed cover, you are catching on.
I'm glad you enjoyed the movie, but you are on a gambling website...try to keep your facts straight.

I'll work on it

 
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Great movie.  Saw it yesterday.  Inspiring.
 
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I wouldnt watch a Sean Penn movie if you paid me $ to watch it
 
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Good movie, if you enjoy a good reach around. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Kid_Rio:

Good movie, if you enjoy a good reach around. 

Don't worry bro... none of us think that you're gay... it's cool... thanks for adding your "insight"...

 

 
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Clash classic?  Sonny Curtis and The Crickets made that song famous back when the Clash were still shitting themselves in diapers.


Henry, he did in fact, say "reinterpretation". Not a Clash fan? There cover of it was a classic. No doubt about it. 
 
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Henry, he did in fact, say "reinterpretation". Not a Clash fan? There cover of it was a classic. No doubt about it. 

Dennis, he did in fact say The Dead Kennedys did the reinterpretation

I've always liked the Clash that wasn't the point.  My point was that The Clash covered the song, but it wasn't theirs.

Glad you like The Clash and the song... so do I. 
 
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Dennis, he did in fact say The Dead Kennedys did the reinterpretation

I've always liked the Clash that wasn't the point.  My point was that The Clash covered the song, but it wasn't theirs.

Glad you like The Clash and the song... so do I. 

 

OK.. OK... obviously no one here is a Dead Kennedy's fan... Jello Biafra reinvented this song (the fact that it was originally a crickets song is TOTALLY irrelevant since it gained its political impact with The Clash) to tell the story of Dan White and his crime against humanity....

there

foolish argument over...

sheesh

 
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OK.. OK... obviously no one here is a Dead Kennedy's fan... Jello Biafra reinvented this song (the fact that it was originally a crickets song is TOTALLY irrelevant since it gained its political impact with The Clash) to tell the story of Dan White and his crime against humanity....

there

foolish argument over...

sheesh


So, let's close this argument with your subjective opinion stated as fact?  You must be a real joy to be around.  Myopic buttholes usually are.  
 
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So, let's close this argument with your subjective opinion stated as fact?  You must be a real joy to be around.  Myopic buttholes usually are.  

are you asking me out?

 
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are you asking me out?


I thought it was understood that you were already "out" 
 
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Hey Henry - why dont you fuck off out of this thread - you anonymous fuck. Its people like you that give the term "Ugly American " meaning.

Can't well just leave it alone - can you asshat?!

 
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