THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE

By Shirley M. Carolan, ATM-G

I am so lucky to live in the Golden Triangle, bounded by the cities of Carlsbad, Vista and Oceanside.  These communities have so much to offer residents and visitors here.  As I regain my strength and energy from my hospital stay last month I am gradually getting out and enjoying some activities I took for granted before.

Both Carlsbad and Vista offer a series of movies year round that are free to the public.  Some of the movies have been voted on by attendees and others are selected by city staff.  Last week I saw “Argo” the best picture nominee at this year’s Oscars.  It was at the Carlsbad Dove Library.

While a wrote an article about it then, I felt because I had a negative reaction to it folks would think that I am negative.  After much pondering I realized this is an old tape of mine.  I now understand nothing could be further from the truth.  Because a person doesn’t like something, an idea, book, place, etc. does not make that person negative or anti-something.  It merely reflects their point of view!  Whereas a negative person is quite different and easy to detect.

The Carlsbad screening always has a lively before and after 30 minute discussion of the movie, the actors, why and where it is filmed, and what the theme is about led by film buff, Ann Zivostsky.  Last week, at the movie’s end, Ann told us that the ending of the movie was not true to the real life events, that it had been embellished to give it a zing.  I was disappointed to hear this. 

But that is not why I didn’t like the movie.  Overall, I found the photography very dark throughout and the characters quite stiff.  I would like to have known more about them personally.  What jobs did they hold at the American embassy?  Why did they accept a post to Iran?  How long had each served and had they befriended any locals, or adapted to the food and customs there?  So, I felt it lacked some opportunities to get to know them better.

Next week I’m off to Vista to see “Lincoln.”  I am really looking forward to it as he is one of my favorite Presidents.  The cast seems superb and tailor made.  I will probably make some comparisons and come up with my own view of “best picture.”

Meanwhile, I’m so grateful to have these wonderful resources to take advantage of. And, the price couldn’t be better!  See you at the movies!

Shirley M. Carolan, ATMG
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