Now, I am hoping that most of you have, indeed, seen this movie, as it is of utmost importance to the chapter in my life titled, "Childhood." This is a movie about pride, about power. And bobsledding. In Jamaica. Where it is considerably less-than-snowy. It's also one of the most hysterical, yet uplifting movies I have ever seen. Here's the trailer.
"What I am saying to you, is that [if you don't watch this movie,] you are the kind of club-toting, raw-meat-eating, Me-Tarzan-You-Jane-ing, big, bald bubblehead that can only count to ten if he's barefoot or wearing sandals."
And Sanka Coffie is, like, my hero.
Next: Fun Fact!
Speaking of the olympics, Ecuador has competed in 12 Summer Games, 0 Winter Games (they should take a lead from Jamaica..). They were recognized by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) in 1959, and since then have taken home two medals, both by the same person:
And here is the National Anthem of Ecuador, as heard for the first time on that infamous day in Atlanta, Georgia.
And finally, heading a little North, while simultaneously heading East. Have you heard of Paul Simon? You know...of Simon and Garfunkel? "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover?" Ah, yes.
Here's "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes." And while I am sure most of you have heard the majority of this song on the radio, it wasn't until a few months ago that I heard the intro. African Influence in Popular Music of the Western World, Take One!
Happy Friday, everyone!
:)
Ah! I can't remember how many times I watched Cool Runnings as a kid. I think I watched it just about every single time it ever came on TV.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link to Thievery Corporation. I have heard of them before, but I haven't really listened to them extensively. But I will definitely try them out now =]
oh yeah, and three cheers for Ricky Martin!
I've seen "Cool Runnings" and I remember liking it, but I don't actually rememeber much about it, so I think this calls for a movie night! I also didn't realize you were into Simon and Garfunkel! I havn't heard all of their stuff, but the stuff that I have heard from them, I like. Once again, movie night/ music night!
ReplyDeleteSo, first off I haven't seen "Cool Runnings," now I am going to go find it and watch it over the weekend. (Hopefully) Or maybe I'll join in on Emma's movie/music night. ;)
ReplyDeleteI bet it was amazing for the people of Jamaica to hear their anthem for the first time at the Olympics. I can't even imagine what they could have been feeling.
And only my lovely Erica Lane would find a Simon and Garfunkel song with African influence in it. :) I love you! And now I have another song to listen too! :) Have a wonderful day!
YES for "Cool Runnings" it as definitely one of the best. :D
ReplyDelete& I'm glad you share my love for Paul Simon's Graceland album. I don't know if you came across the live performance while looking for that clip, but they're fun to watch, see?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OafqYNCzq5U
-Maggie.
I absolutely adore Cool Runnings. It is one of my favorite movies.
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I cringed a little bit when I saw Ecuador's national anthem as one of your videos, but only because I have had to listen to too many Latin American national anthems too many times back when I was a Spanish major at my old college.
I had never heard the intro to the Paul Simon song before, so thank you for that.
Fun times, Erica! The countries of South America almost all have amazing national anthems--by virtue of the timeline of composition, they are all pretty much in operatic overture style.
ReplyDeleteAnd, as I might have mentioned in class, I love love love Graceland.