Thanks for the thoughts. From what I hear from others I know working as writers. Unless you're last name is on the same level as Cameron, Spielberg, or Wallace, you don't get a lot of input on who is cast for the roles. The David v. Goliath element has always appealed to me also.

Great points friend. I appreciate the feedback. What you're saying is kinda mirroring what's happening in the writing process. I find (because the scope is so big with everyone and everything involved) I'm having to include less regarding the shipmates. The doc is right when he says it...

Yep, on one hand it was a tragedy between the destroyers facing the battleships and heavy cruisers, and Halsey's deep seeded desire to face the Japanese gun for gun, but missing his opportunity because of his obsession of taking out the Japanese carriers (which even his own staff members were...

This focuses on events that lead up to the battle and the battle of Samar at the very end. Other than a reference to Roosevelt, there is nothing really political about it. I look at it as a tribute to men in the U.S. Navy. There really hasn't been a good WWII navy movie in so long.

Thanks guys. The movie is a buildup to the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This battle has been the focus of many documentaries on the history channel. The final act of the film is the Battle of Samar in a David v. Goliath matchup between four US Destroyers and the bulk of the Japanese surface fleet...

Howdy fellow hornfans, After reading some of the comments on the "George Clooney" thread I noticed a lot of y'all have pretty strong opinions on what makes for a good movie. Anyway, as an aspiring Spec Screenwriter I wanted to get feed back from you guys on a project I'm currently working on...

You articulated my sentiments better than I did myself earlier in the thread. Couldn't agree more.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with the Strong hire but it really sticks in my craw that UT's administrators let the ramblings of a single donor have this much influence in decision that would have long-term ramifications on the future of the football program. Joe Jamail isn't the only BMD at...

What makes you think RD's criticism has anything to do with liberal politics? There are plenty of UT fans from all across the political spectrum who hate Goodhair and Wallace for their efforts to force changes on how higher education is done in Texas, more specifically UT.

I have no problem with unions for employees in industry, but college athletes aren't employees. They are student athletes. Their pay comes in the form of room/board and paid tuition. Lord knows I find the NCAA as useless as the next guy. But they are taking this too far by trying to...

I agree. He's actually doing better than Sumlin when he first came to aggy. Aggy had something like 12 decommitments inside a month. When you think about it in those terms our current recruiting situation doesn't look so bad.

I agree, I was honestly indifferent before as to whether we should ever play them again. However, If it was a win-win for them before, then it doesn't matter now as they are winning the recruiting war anyway. Wouldn't bother me if they were scheduled again.

Good point, but I don't think he has a bunch to draw on from his past as an HC. Harvey could possibly play sooner at aggy, but would he be playing in an effective defense? Sumlin might make me eat crow come next year, but given his past Ds at aggy and his previous stops, I have my doubts...

I think so too. If aggy had done better D the last couple of years I would be genuinely worried.

I wouldn't. Aggy hasn't exactly set the world on fire on defense.