"I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth...."

Hi Sandy,

> Dien thanks for sharing this story with
> us...I'll look for the movie...mmm..movies
> which "inspire "would be a cool web addition
> for this site...

Thanks Sandy, that's a pretty good idea! You're full of great ideas. :)

I'd definitely love to hear about what sort of movies others have found inspiring, in life, in business, and in other ways....

> there's a website which has
> old and foreign films on it...some of the
> "good old" movies have great messages....
> Check out "The Razor's Edge " with
> Tyrone Power...One other good movie 'Red
> Beard' by Kurosawa(Japanese film maker)
> you'll love these...I'll leave it to you
> to find a review...but start with the search
> engine www.ask.com P.S...Mike thanks for your
> post it was stimulating!

Thanks Sandy for those suggestions.... I haven't seen either, though I've just read the reviews (Thanks for suggesting www.ask.com, it's a great resource.... I also sometimes check www.imdb.com and www.allmovie.com).... Both movies sound great! I'm going to have to take notes and bring them next time I head out to rent a video.... :)

I know that Akira Kurosawa is considered a legendary director, though I've only seen "The Seven Samurai." I have a brother, James, who has seen everything by Kurosawa that he could lay his hands on. (Thomas is my youngest brother who has posted here so far, but I also have another brother James as well.)

Well, apart from "Strictly Ballroom," another film I've found inspiring though in a *very* different way, is "Wall Street." I love all the characters, and their interplay, and I'm also addicted to the excitement of the stock market.... I've seen this film several times and still every time it draws me in, completely fascinated. It's more a film about what *not* to do than what to do.... Very exciting, nevertheless.

Another film in a similar vein -- also about what *not* to do -- is "Rogue Trader," about Nick Leeson (played by Ewan McGregor) who single-handedly put the world's first investment bank, Barings Bank, into bankruptcy. It's a true story. This film explains why I'm not a day trader!

However, these two films will probably mainly appeal to those who are fascinated by the stock market (like I am).

Gordon, in an earlier post refers to "one of the greatest sales training videos ever made." He's referring to the film Elmer Gantry, with Burt Lancaster. I haven't seen it yet, but it's one of those I'm looking out for!

Anyone else have some favorite films which they have found inspiring? Please let us know so we can give our struggling local video/DVD rental stores some extra business! :)

Cheers,

Dien