Swimming Movie ~ Pride

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Former Member — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:15:59 GMT

Very insightful for a Bear. Especially one who knows movies like you do. Glad to see that you still follow the movie scene.

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Jeff Commings — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:01:57 GMT

Uh, oh. Another Longhorn has invaded the forums, as evidenced by the fact that he/she knows my former college nickname. Watch out, guys. We're everywhere!

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Former Member — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:04:33 GMT

Uh, oh. Another Longhorn has invaded the forums, as evidenced by the fact that he/she knows my former college nickname. Watch out, guys. We're everywhere! Ande said you some of you even made it into another swimming movie... "The Guardian"

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Former Member — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:08:46 GMT

The movie changed my life. It helped me find the buried athlete that I had forgotten. Although I did not come from the inner city, my experiences swimming as a youth in OH were similiar. The movie inspired me to begin swimming after YEARS of inactivity.....I saw the movie in March and have since lost 50 lbs, competed in 2 triathlons this summer (for the first time in my life) and was a motivator to start a masters program in Chicago with other african american swimmers. This movie is not meant for everyone but will touch a few who look beyond the mechanics of the film and are open to the meaning and insight it shares. Every young athlete should see it ......

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Former Member — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:21:12 GMT

May I be the first to say congratulations on all of your achievements. We never know when inspiration may strike. Keep on swimming. Cheers.

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Jeff Commings — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:43:01 GMT

The movie came and went too fast in Tucson for me to see it, and I finally got around to watching it this weekend. Yes, I know Jim Ellis very well -- or did, in my younger years -- but I didn't know a whole lot about that first year in Philly, so I didn't have the truth to compare to the movie. That said, it hit all the sport movie cliches. Whether or not the team stood on the blocks one by one and said "This is our house, coach!" when the other team "forfeited," or whether or not a girl could actually swim in boys races in 1974 is not the point. Many of the moments were not new to the movie, even though the sport was different. I think they really did fudge a lot of swimming facts, but as we all said, the regular public will not know. Streamlines were not popular in the 1970s. Watch any clip of the 1976 Olympics for proof. And I wanted to believe that these swimmers could transform from floundering swimmers to be able to do what they did in the end in a space of a year, but I couldn't buy that. I've been in this sport for many years, and I've never, ever heard of a group of kids who had that kind of turnaround. But, again, that actually might have happened. I don't think Jim Ellis would have approved telling that part of the story if the bulk of it wasn't true. It did make me proud, however, to see that the community supported the team, even driving to Baltimore for the final meet. That was the most touching thing in the whole movie.

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knelson — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:26:37 GMT

Yeah, Sheswims, that's great. I'm glad to hear this movie is having a positive effect on the sport!

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Former Member — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:37:03 GMT

Anyone who thinks backstroke is boring to watch hasn't a clue as to what it takes to actually swim it: 6 beat kick and terrific timing are two that come to mind. And, not being able to see where you are going, only where you have been takes very special people indeed!! Fearless people I might add. donna They have the mens NCAA 200 medley relay posted on YouTube...and the lead off backstroker went 20.5. This relay had to be one of the most exciting events of the meet. But back to the breaststroke pullout on the freestyle relay...They should have had some fact checkers to ensure an accurate portrayal of the sport. Maybe only the swimming audience will catch that blunder.

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poolraat — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:34:17 GMT

Well, it is freestyle. :laugh2: I haven't been able to see it yet. Our theatre here chose not to carry it yet. Who knows when. It's great to live in the boonies! Though it was interesting that the climactic 400 free relay started out with the first swimmers all diving in and doing the start of a breaststroke pullout...

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dorothyrde — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:20:52 GMT

Though it was interesting that the climactic 400 free relay started out with the first swimmers all diving in and doing the start of a breaststroke pullout... Bahahahaha gotta love Hollywood.

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aquaFeisty — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:02:07 GMT

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FlyQueen — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 01:25:15 GMT

We got to see Pride this weekend too! Very cool movie (and according to Chris, they did a good job of nailing Jim Ellis' character!) I highly recommend it and they did a really decent job with the swim sequences, too. Though it was interesting that the climactic 400 free relay started out with the first swimmers all diving in and doing the start of a breaststroke pullout... A group of us went to see it and we all noticed that right away ... Terrence Howard did this as well ... :dunno: Maybe that's what I should try on my next 100 free ... :rofl:

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Former Member — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:21:26 GMT

I don't get to see movies down here until they are DVD released so I do want to see this one. Lindsay: thanks for all those quotes in your reply and I must say this: Anyone who thinks backstroke is boring to watch hasn't a clue as to what it takes to actually swim it: 6 beat kick and terrific timing are two that come to mind. And, not being able to see where you are going, only where you have been takes very special people indeed!! Fearless people I might add. donna

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Former Member — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:25:11 GMT

I just saw Pride!!! It rocked my socks!! Got me super pumped for my meet next weekend.

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Former Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:19:17 GMT

Hmm, the movie critics don't seem to appreciate swimming... imdb.com/.../externalreviews With a story incapable of adding legitimate dramatic tension, Pride is left relying on sports action alone to carry the movie. But this is a swimming, and there’s just nothing exciting about watching the backstroke. First time director Sunu Gonera and cinematographer Matthew Leonetti give it a shot, with cameras above, around, and below the water during competition. It doesn’t help. It’s still just guys flailing around in the water. I’m sure it’s a thrilling sport if you’re competing in it, but don’t expect to see swim meets on ESPN any time soon. www.cinemablend.com/.../Pride-2007-2155.html After the one-hour mark, however, the script begins hitting more predictable affirmational-uplift notes, which Gonera just half-heartedly tries to freshen up. There are too many tearily triumphant moments, and the de rigeur climactic match could be more rousing. (Admittedly, competitive swimming isn't the most exciting sport in cinematic terms.) Nonetheless, pic has built up enough goodwill to keep auds stoked to the end. variety.com review More reviews: www.metacritic.com/.../pride

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dorothyrde — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:03:13 GMT

just saw a promo for it on TV. Boy, did it perk up my fins when it came on. Looking forward to going to see it. I have this image of you walking around your house with fins on all day!:laugh2:

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Former Member — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:59:38 GMT

"I’m sure it’s a thrilling sport if you’re competing in it, but don’t expect to see swim meets on ESPN any time soon." You don't think he's biased in any way?

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Former Member — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:40:06 GMT

Scotty, pick the meet, I'll enter too. The Deck Pass staff shall unite! (for a beer) Interview with Sunu is up at DeckPass.com :groovy:

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Former Member — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:17:59 GMT

On the 23rd--coinciding with the release of the film--you can catch an interview with PRIDE's director, Sunu Gonera, on the Deck Pass :banana: (I hope it's ok I add that to this conversation. My apologies if it's not.) I am out of shape... hence not being entered. With that said, it is important to note that I am slowly changing that with the help of Nathan (who knows his personal training quite well). Maybe this summer? Maybe '08. We shall see, but never rule out the possibility of making an appearance and showing you guys how slow is done correctly. Scotty, pick the meet, I'll enter too. The Deck Pass staff shall unite! (for a beer)

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Former Member — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:19:57 GMT

I am out of shape... hence not being entered. With that said, it is important to note that I am slowly changing that with the help of Nathan (who knows his personal training quite well). Maybe this summer? Maybe '08. We shall see, but never rule out the possibility of making an appearance and showing you guys how slow is done correctly.

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Former Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:20:41 GMT

It's totally appropriate. The more people you can get listening and reading the better right? Of course, I just don't want to make anyone upset about linking to an outside webpage. I know some sites don't care for that.

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Former Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:09:41 GMT

On the 23rd--coinciding with the release of the film--you can catch an interview with PRIDE's director, Sunu Gonera, on the Deck Pass Thanks for the link to a really terrific site. Great topics, and really informative writing about the sport. (Didn't even know it existed until now.) Much appreciated.

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Former Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:20:11 GMT

Do both Nathan. isn't that allowed? I'm hoping it is, since I do. Ooo, am I a rebel?!

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Former Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:11:53 GMT

Nathan I’m not offended that you are shameless plugging www.deckpass.com . But when are you and Scott going to talk about “real swimming” (a.k.a Masters Swimming) and when are you and Scott going to get your entries turned in for USMS Nationals in May? You guys are talking the talk but can you swim the swim? And don’t forget to bring Megan along. Team DeckPass is 3/4 of the way to an awesome mixed relay. Seriously, I think you and Scott are doing a terrific job and providing a great service to our swimming community! Keep it up. I still swim Open, but every day I consider the Masters route. You guys are having some fun, and I know I'm missing out :drink: More Masters topics--now that's a good idea!

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FlyQueen — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:55:55 GMT