The Cinderella Man is playing numerous times over the course of this weekend on TNT. This is one of my favorite movies of all time.
James J. Braddock is a hero for the ages. He showed not only great courage but a rock solid love for and commitment to his wife and children. He embodied the hopes and dreams of a nation beat down by the Great Depression. His beating Max Baer to become the Heavyweight Champion gave many hope that they could emerge victorious from their struggle with poverty and unemployment as well.
Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger's fantastic portrayals of James and Mae Braddock make the film. There's an excellent supporting cast including Paul Giamatti.
If you have never seen this movie, I strongly encourage you to catch it this weekend on TNT.
That happens to be one of my favorites as well. :-)
Posted by: Corey | Saturday, December 08, 2007 at 02:45 AM
Rev Riley,
I received confirmation on a blessing in the form of a lesson on love from your "Raising Unbiased Kids in a Bigoted World" message. In yesterdays Master Life study on the "Disciples Cross" (by Avery T. Willis) I had to present my cross as an example of how I would am to witness. One key component of the Cross is "Fellowship" with reference to John 13:34-35, which calls us to love.
Less than 2 hours later my wife had to hold me accountable to the repeated references that were made of people based on color of skin. My heart sank and I embrace my sin by praying for repentence because this is not the message I want to communicate for God. I too am greatful to have family and loved ones with varying degrees of skin pigmentation as well as parents that would use behavior correction methods to insure I'd continue to appreciate this diversity ... "give me the good ole' whippins".
Thank you for being used to do God's will.
TR
Posted by: Tracy Reed | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 01:21 PM