Boy's Movie(PART 1 OF 3)
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It is a "boy's movie",
I'd say.
From: diane@vancouver.ca
To: barclay1720@aol.com
Date: Thu, Nov 1, 2012 6:06 pm
Pacific Daylight Saving Time
Hi Kato,
Thanks again so much for your thoughtfulness.
I took the yatsuhashi to a movie yesterday afternoon for a treat.
We went to see "Argo" at Scotiabank Theatre.
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"Argo" Trailer
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It is a pretty good movie, more of a "boy's movie", though, I'd say.
It's about the creative escape of a group of Americans from Iran, who would have been in serious danger otherwise; it was a collaboration between the US and Canadian governments and we ended up looking like the good guys, but really it was the US who orchestrated the highly unusual and exciting rescue of the six Americans who had escaped from the US Embassy during a violent takeover.
Anyhow we did try it, but I guess it's a cultural thing.
The texture of the candy was odd, but the flavour was okay.
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we ate some of it and liked it okay, but I think it'd have to grow on you ... sort of like when you eat some of our North American food I'm sure.
But I saved the rest and will try again later.
That was incredibly thoughtful of you to bring me that candy to try.
You're a sweetie.
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Love, Diane ~
So, Diane, you didn't enjoy the movie, did you?
Oh yes, I enjoyed it so much.
But it is a boy's movie, isn't it?
Yes, I suppose so, but a girl might as well enjoy a boy's movie.
So, Diane, you like a boy's movie as well.
Yes, you're telling me, Kato.
By the way, Diane, some people disagree with you.
Oh ...?
You said that in reality it was the US who orchestrated the highly unusual and exciting rescue of the six Americans who had escaped from the US Embassy during a violent takeover.
Yes, I did so.
Well ..., after the film was previewed at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2012, some critics said that it unfairly glorified the role of the CIA and minimized the role of the Canadian government, particularly that of Ambassador Taylor, in the extraction operation.
You could say what you want to say, couldn't you? We're in the free world.
Yes, we are. But a certain critic of the "Macleans" magazine asserted, "The movie rewrites history at Canada's expense, making Hollywood and the CIA the saga's heroic saviours while Taylor is demoted to a kindly concierge."
Kato, nobody is perfect. You should take your own view, shouldn't you?
Yes, of course. You're absolutely right on that, Diane. But listen to this. Some say that the CIA let Taylor take the credit for political purposes, which implied that he did not deserve the accolades he received.
So, Kato, you don't agree with me, do you?
Yes and no.
What do you mean?
Director Ben Affleck said, "The involvement of the CIA complemented efforts of the Canadian embassy to free the six held in Tehran. To this day the story stands as an enduring model of international co-operation between governments." The Toronto Star, however, complained, "Even that hardly does Canada justice."
So, Kato, do you agree with the Toronto Star columnist, don't you?
Well ..., yes and no.
How do you mean?
When interviewed, the real Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor said, "In reality, Canada was responsible for the six and the CIA was a junior partner. But I realize this is a movie and you have to keep the audience on the edge of their seats." So, I guess the audience has a say. As long as you're satisfied with your own view, you're alright, and I go along with your view.
I wanna know your own view, Kato.
Tsk, tsk, tsk, ... Take it easy, Diane. I'd rather talk about the DVD movie you peeked into while I was watching at Joe Fortes Library last Tuesday.
Which movie?
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This is the one I'm talking about.
Now, I recall it... I saw some men and women wearing nice and gorgeous costumes. I assume it was a period movie. How did you like the movie?
I liked it... so much so that I jotted down my comment on that.
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