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Posted by nhojtlag 9 years, 9 months ago to The Gulch: Introductions

Hello to all. I never knew this many people were interested in the Atlas Shrugged movies as I am. I discovered these hidden gems quite by accident. I am a netflix subscriber, and everytime I would scroll for movies, I would come across these intriguing Atlas Shrugged titles. One night I finally started to watch one, and was completely drawn in. I quickly found Part II and watched that one. I then searched for a possible Part III, and to my horror could not find one...but then I found Galt's Gulch, and all is good again. I thought these were fantastic movies, with extremely relevant messages. I had no idea movies in a sociological context could be so interesting. I'm hooked.

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Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 9 years, 9 months ago

Greetings nhojtalg,
You are fortunate. Many here have been waiting for a movie for decades and now the final part is only a short time away! Like the other commentators, I suggest investigating the many books. If you have enjoyed the movies thus far you will likely find them enjoyable also.
Respectfully,
O.A.

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Posted by Bobhummel 9 years, 9 months ago

Welcome to the gulch. I highly recommend reading the book Atlas Shrugged, but for a start, find a copy of Ayn Rand's " Philosophy, who needs it". You will never look at the world the same way again. Whether you are watching the movie Hunger Games or reading the news about Russian special forces shooting down MH 017, you will be asking yourself, what do I know, and how do I know it, followed by What do I feel, and why do I feel it.
Cheers and Semper Fidelis

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  Posted by nhojtalg 9 years, 9 months ago
  
  Thanks Bobhummel. I have taken several sociology classes per my curriculum, but have never heard of Ayn Rand, and not even a casual mention of him by the course instructors! Do you think Ayn Rand was way ahead of the curve with his writings? It's to bad it took a couple of movies to find out about him.
  
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    Posted by Bobhummel 9 years, 9 months ago
    
    I would add, that is the reason for making the movies. To reach a greater number of people, particularly younger people, and expose them to not only this epic story but to a totally logical view of the world and man's role in it.
    Cheers
    
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    Posted by Bobhummel 9 years, 9 months ago
    
    He is a she. And she is brilliant.
    Google Ayn Rand Philosophy, who needs it at the commencement at USMA West Point. That is her short version of the book by the same title.
    Cheers
    
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      Posted by nhojtalg 9 years, 9 months ago
      
      Oops! Thanks for setting me straight. I have only seen one picture of her and it was brief and not a good one. I wasn't quite sure. Thank you.
      
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Posted by rockymountainpirate 9 years, 9 months ago

Welcome to the Gulch nhojtaig. I can also recommend reading the book.

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  Posted by nhojtalg 9 years, 9 months ago
  
  Is the book better than the movie, or vice versa? Thanks for the heads up.
  
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    Posted by Bobhummel 9 years, 9 months ago
    
    Books always provide more back story and character development than movies. Laura Hillenbrand wrote two outstanding books with tons of detail, both made ( being made) into movies. Seabiscuit and Unbroken. Everything in the movie 'Seabiscuit' was in the book, but not necessarily as it was depicted in the screen play or in the same time line. I expect that to be true with Unbroken this fall. This is also true of the two Atlas Shrugged movies. The essentials are there but a lot of detail is on the cutting room floor.
    Cheers
    
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    Posted by rockymountainpirate 9 years, 9 months ago
    
    The book is better. The movies are great cliff notes but there is no way they can but everything in the book into a movie.
    
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      Posted by Bobhummel 9 years, 9 months ago
      
      Ditto to that.
      Cheers
      
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