Blog Pick Week #2

  
   In the classic television sitcom "The Odd Couple", there was a phrase spoken "Never ASSUME because it makes an ASS out of U and ME." That comedic expression deals with this weeks pick.
   Stephen King is often known for such classic horror novels as, "Carrie", "It", "Misery" and "The Shining" among others. He has also written other genre's and short stories. Stories that have become classics and made into great films. One of which in my opinion; is probably one of the best movies to not win a Best Picture Oscar. I am talking about the film, "The Shawshank Redemption." Here is a movie that is far from a horror film but rather, as stated in the title a redemption story that defines the term, "good things happen to those who wait." Based on the original short story by Stephen King and turned into a classic film directed by Frank Darabont. This movie was so well done, that probably the only reason it did not win the Oscar for Best Picture, is because it went against "Forrest Gump" and the amazing momentum that movie carried throughout the awards. Any other year this would have arguably won all seven Oscars it was nominated for.
   With an Oscar worthy performance by lead actor Morgan Freeman, (who lost the Oscar to Tom Hanks that year) and his co-star Tim Robbins give an amazing performance. The story takes place in Maine, where Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins) is accused of killing his wife and her lover, and is then sent to Shawshank prison to serve his back to back life sentences. There he meets "Red" (played by Morgan Freeman), who is also serving life in prison. The movie does show the harsh life of a prison inmate but the prison is not the central focus, even though most of the movie takes place behind those cement walls. Instead, it's a story about friendship and holding onto hope.
   "Shawshank Redemption" is a film that I am hard pressed to find a person that did not like it. I am not trying to over hype this movie, but if you have seen it I am sure you would echo the same statement I made, and if you haven't well watch it and let me know what you think. I ASSUME you will like it so let's not make an ASS out of U and ME. Until next time happy viewing.

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Joe Talmage
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