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2 thoughts on “Elon, Zohran, and the Pitfalls of College Endowments”
Ron Nixon
On the Waterfront was mentioned today on the podcast. I think it’s Brando’s best film. His character, Terry Malloy, is deeply conflicted. He wants to please Edie Doyle (Eva Marie Saint) and win her love but can’t confront the evil on the Waterfront. Father Pete (Karl Malden) tries to inspire him to do the right thing, but Terry remains conflicted. I think it was the heart rendering scene in the back of the taxi where Terry begins to realize he has been used by Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) and his own brother Charley:
“I could’ve taken Wilson a part, but you said ‘it wasn’t my night kid’. I could’ve been a contender [where have we heard that before?]. I could’ve been somebody. I COULD’VE HAD CLASS, but instead all I got was a one way ticket to Palookaville…you were my brother Charley. You should’ve looked out for me”
But it was when Terry finds his brother murdered that the pugilist in him finally rises up. Terry realizes he will probably die trying but knows if he doesn’t destroy Johnny Friendly and the forces of evil he will be a broken man.
I believe Victor has quoted Aristotle on a few occasions when he said that courage is the most important virtue of them all. For without courage none of the other virtues – love, kindness, humility – are possible.
Bridgette Morrison
I loved listening to Jack and Victor reminisce about movies in this episode. I’ve never watched the movies, Meet John Doe or Mr Deed’s goes to Town, but their fond recollections makes me curious to check them out. I will agree though that the movie, The Best Years of Our Lives is one of my all time favorites! Maybe a new podcast idea would be for you two (or three) to review classic movies! Thanks again for an enjoyable episode.
On the Waterfront was mentioned today on the podcast. I think it’s Brando’s best film. His character, Terry Malloy, is deeply conflicted. He wants to please Edie Doyle (Eva Marie Saint) and win her love but can’t confront the evil on the Waterfront. Father Pete (Karl Malden) tries to inspire him to do the right thing, but Terry remains conflicted. I think it was the heart rendering scene in the back of the taxi where Terry begins to realize he has been used by Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) and his own brother Charley:
“I could’ve taken Wilson a part, but you said ‘it wasn’t my night kid’. I could’ve been a contender [where have we heard that before?]. I could’ve been somebody. I COULD’VE HAD CLASS, but instead all I got was a one way ticket to Palookaville…you were my brother Charley. You should’ve looked out for me”
But it was when Terry finds his brother murdered that the pugilist in him finally rises up. Terry realizes he will probably die trying but knows if he doesn’t destroy Johnny Friendly and the forces of evil he will be a broken man.
I believe Victor has quoted Aristotle on a few occasions when he said that courage is the most important virtue of them all. For without courage none of the other virtues – love, kindness, humility – are possible.
I loved listening to Jack and Victor reminisce about movies in this episode. I’ve never watched the movies, Meet John Doe or Mr Deed’s goes to Town, but their fond recollections makes me curious to check them out. I will agree though that the movie, The Best Years of Our Lives is one of my all time favorites! Maybe a new podcast idea would be for you two (or three) to review classic movies! Thanks again for an enjoyable episode.