7.+Million+Dollar+Baby

So, we seem to be getting a little bit of snow this weekend...

Assuming we have school on Tuesday, I'd like you to be prepared for a full class argument revolving around Million Dollar Baby. We are not interested in the topic of euthanasia; nor we interested in whether the Clint Eastwood made the correct choice. Instead, we're interested in discussing whether the movie should have been more open to the public about what it was "really" about, as opposed to marketing it as a "feel good" or a "dramatic" movie about boxing. This was no Rocky.

What I would like you to do over this snowy weekend, ladies and gentlemen, is to research both sides of the controversy: was the marketing of Million Dollar Baby //disingenuous and, if so, is that OK?// Keep in mind that this is a multi-pronged topic that will touch on morals and values revolving euthanasia.

Here's a link to get you started: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041214/REVIEWS/41201004/1023&template=relatedarticles

There are a handful of articles that are related to the aforementioned topic, some not so much (but interesting regardless). Since a gentleman by the name of Michael Medved (look him up if you do not know who he is) is one of the major talking heads within this controversy, be certain to read his opinion (do not rely solely on second hand articles).

I will let you know what side you on come Tuesday. And do not forget your ugly sweater.