Since I first saw this film, it has remained one of my favourites of all time (and I am a connoisseur of film along with their scores). It is one of the finest depictions of the nobility of a man's soul and the fineness of his intellect in the face of certain death.
Had read Lives of the Saints as a child and now just ordered a copy from Amazon while I search to see if I have another copy around here somewhere. Btw following you is like the quickest way to great reading. Thank-you, Gwyneth!
Thank you for a great post. I saw this film when I was 12 and even at that age, it affected me deeply. It still does. You have just reminded me again how great it is.
Since I first saw this film, it has remained one of my favourites of all time (and I am a connoisseur of film along with their scores). It is one of the finest depictions of the nobility of a man's soul and the fineness of his intellect in the face of certain death.
I absolutely agree! The script is great, but the performances are also extraordinary.
Had read Lives of the Saints as a child and now just ordered a copy from Amazon while I search to see if I have another copy around here somewhere. Btw following you is like the quickest way to great reading. Thank-you, Gwyneth!
Thank God for Western Civilization literature and for Substack writers with the talent and generosity to bring it to the masses.
Please give us more articles like this one, sir!
Definitively, this is truly a challenge that I enjoy. Thank you!
Thank you for a great post. I saw this film when I was 12 and even at that age, it affected me deeply. It still does. You have just reminded me again how great it is.
Wonderful essay - perhaps my favorite of all your wonderful essays. God’s first.
My favorite film of all time!
Brilliant, a great synopsis. We’ll watch the movie again with more intention and better understanding. Thank you.