Yay...my students loved Gattaca

[darkstar]

First time I ever showed a movie in class. Felt like there was a good chance they'd find it boring for "sci-fi." But they really got into it and, based upon discussion, they've made me glad we watched it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear darkstar.......

Good for you, showing them that one!

What grade are they?

It is a very thought-provoking film, to be sure!

:yourock:

[darkstar]

2. Well...college freshmen English (despite my spelling skills here on DU)

Using it to set up persuasion essay, i.e. "looming issue" oriented--tracking chips in kids, trait selection, emerging security measures, etc--so that 1)they can't be too emotionally attached and 2) they don't confuse reporting facts w/ presentation of more substantive arguments.

thanx for saying hello--too cool

:hi:

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Yah, it's a good flick

[LostInAnomie]

4. I thought it was a brilliant movie...

... that wasn't given the credit it was due.

My favorite part was how they juxtaposed the eugenic ideals with a popular culture that resembled America in the idealistic 1950's.

[darkstar]

5. Yeah, we didn't really discuss that aspect

but that collective submersion of individuality was perfect w/ the mid-century aesthetics.

:hi:

[gmoney]

6. GATTACA! GATTACA! GATTACA!

[darkstar]

7. hurple...deef...snort

:hi:

[ellisonz]

8. I watched Gattaca in AP Bio...

Mrs. Allen.

[Broken_Hero]

9. It was a good/great movie,

my wife had to watch it for one of her...hmm, like Business Ethics classes, which meant I watched it to(she is taking online classes). I was surprised at how good it was...I always thought it looked like a waste of a movie....

:D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear petersond!

How lovely to see you!

You haven't been here much, lately........

And I have missed you...

:hug:

[Broken_Hero]

11. I know, I know...

I've been busy, but I should be back to my regular DU hours now....:D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Oh, I hope so.......

It just isn't the same without you here now and then!

:hug:

[Broken_Hero]

14. Btw,

we got a new pom last friday...its mostly black, with a few spots of white, she is only 9 weeks old...cutest little thing. :D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. She sounds very cute........

You must post some pics!

Have fun!

:hug:

[amitten]

13. Gattaca is a great sci-fi movie. n/t

[Vidar]

16. Great, thought-provoking choice.