Foxcatcher Film
- Schmoe
- Retired
- Posts: 7613
- Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:50 pm
- Fan Level: BYU Fanatic
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
Foxcatcher Film
Foxcatcher, a film based on the novel of a true life account of Mark Schultz, former BYU wrestling coach, is coming out. Schultz is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion, UFC fighter, and was in my ward and later my stake when I was younger. I found it odd that I had not heard about this film, which stars Steve Carrell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo, until I saw the trailer during the BYU game yesterday (on the Pac 12 network, of all places).
My dad had told me that Mark's brother was killed, but I didn't realize at the time that it was such a crazy story.
Anyway, it made me want to read the book and wonder if there'll be any nods to the Schultzs' faith in the film (I may very well break my soft "No R films" rule to go see this one).
My dad had told me that Mark's brother was killed, but I didn't realize at the time that it was such a crazy story.
Anyway, it made me want to read the book and wonder if there'll be any nods to the Schultzs' faith in the film (I may very well break my soft "No R films" rule to go see this one).
I'm just a regular, everyday normal guy,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,
- snoscythe
- Retired
- Posts: 8811
- Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:52 am
- Fan Level: BYU Fanatic
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
- Has thanked: 7 times
- Been thanked: 37 times
Re: Foxcatcher Film
I plan on seeing it. Looks to be a great movie, regardless of the BYU/Mormon connection.
Although I wouldn't be surprised to see the movie turn out to be more about DuPont's crazy than the Schultzes.
Although I wouldn't be surprised to see the movie turn out to be more about DuPont's crazy than the Schultzes.
- Schmoe
- Retired
- Posts: 7613
- Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:50 pm
- Fan Level: BYU Fanatic
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
Re: Foxcatcher Film
Yeah, I think you're right. It's almost too bad, as this was an extremely difficult time for Mark, BYU had cut their wrestling program due to Title IX crap so he was out of a job, and then his brother was murdered by someone who was supposed to be a mentor/coach to him. I think it will be interesting to see where/how the film decides to focus: if we get three storylines of three characters, or are limited to mostly one.snoscythe wrote:I plan on seeing it. Looks to be a great movie, regardless of the BYU/Mormon connection.
Although I wouldn't be surprised to see the movie turn out to be more about DuPont's crazy than the Schultzes.
I'm just a regular, everyday normal guy,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,
- snoscythe
- Retired
- Posts: 8811
- Joined: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:52 am
- Fan Level: BYU Fanatic
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
- Has thanked: 7 times
- Been thanked: 37 times
Re: Foxcatcher Film
Your timeline is a bit off, but otherwise I agree in every respect--Dave was killed in '96, while Mark was coaching at BYU (started in '94). BYU eliminated the wrestling program in '99. I know because I came to BYU with thoughts of wrestling in August of '99--two weeks before the announcement, so that pretty much sucked.Schmoe wrote:Yeah, I think you're right. It's almost too bad, as this was an extremely difficult time for Mark, BYU had cut their wrestling program due to Title IX crap so he was out of a job, and then his brother was murdered by someone who was supposed to be a mentor/coach to him. I think it will be interesting to see where/how the film decides to focus: if we get three storylines of three characters, or are limited to mostly one.snoscythe wrote:I plan on seeing it. Looks to be a great movie, regardless of the BYU/Mormon connection.
Although I wouldn't be surprised to see the movie turn out to be more about DuPont's crazy than the Schultzes.
BTW--this seems like a good place to mention it: BYU Wrestling is attempting a comeback as a club organization (like rugby, lacrosse, and men's soccer). If you are a wrestling fan, I'd encourage you to get behind the blue grapplers:
http://www.byuwrestling.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/byuwrestlingclub/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Schmoe
- Retired
- Posts: 7613
- Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:50 pm
- Fan Level: BYU Fanatic
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
Re: Foxcatcher Film
That's right, I forgot that the murder came first; still, just an awful several years to go through.snoscythe wrote:Your timeline is a bit off, but otherwise I agree in every respect--Dave was killed in '96, while Mark was coaching at BYU (started in '94). BYU eliminated the wrestling program in '99. I know because I came to BYU with thoughts of wrestling in August of '99--two weeks before the announcement, so that pretty much sucked.Schmoe wrote:Yeah, I think you're right. It's almost too bad, as this was an extremely difficult time for Mark, BYU had cut their wrestling program due to Title IX crap so he was out of a job, and then his brother was murdered by someone who was supposed to be a mentor/coach to him. I think it will be interesting to see where/how the film decides to focus: if we get three storylines of three characters, or are limited to mostly one.snoscythe wrote:I plan on seeing it. Looks to be a great movie, regardless of the BYU/Mormon connection.
Although I wouldn't be surprised to see the movie turn out to be more about DuPont's crazy than the Schultzes.
I'm just a regular, everyday normal guy,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,
- scott715
- TV Analyst
- Posts: 12372
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:56 am
- Fan Level: BYU Fanatic
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
- Location: Pendleton, OR
- Has thanked: 3 times
- Been thanked: 138 times
Re: Foxcatcher Film
Did not know that they have a club now. Good for them. Maybe some day it will come back as an NCAA sport.
- Ddawg
- All Star
- Posts: 4637
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:24 pm
- Fan Level: BYU Fan
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
Re: Foxcatcher Film
If you want to see a great movie (and break that soft no "R" rating) - go see Fury. A great movie. Wowzi. It is done very well. Brad Pitt and his tank crew do a tremendous job. It accurately portrays the challenges the inferior American Sherman tank had vs. the superior German Tiger tank - and much more. I give it 2 thumbs up.Schmoe wrote:
..... I may very well break my soft "No R films" rule to go see this one.
Last edited by Ddawg on Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:38 am, edited 1 time in total.
- hawkwing
- TV Analyst
- Posts: 13475
- Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:35 am
- Fan Level: BYU Blue Goggled Homer
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
- Location: Eagle Mountain, UT
- Has thanked: 63 times
- Been thanked: 38 times
- Contact:
Re: Foxcatcher Film
Meh, I thought it was a little lacking. Still good, but not as great as it could have been, in my humble opinion.Ddawg wrote:If you want to see an great movie (and break that soft no "R" rating) - go see Fury. A great movie. Wowzi. It is done very well. Brad Pitt and his tank crew do a tremendous job. It accurately portrays the challenges the inferior American Sherman tank had vs. the superior German Tiger tank - and much more. I give it 2 thumbs up.Schmoe wrote:
..... I may very well break my soft "No R films" rule to go see this one.
- Ddawg
- All Star
- Posts: 4637
- Joined: Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:24 pm
- Fan Level: BYU Fan
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
Re: Foxcatcher Film
I guess I'm a "soft touch." I enjoyed it. Toss in some mud, blood and the smell of gun powder - I'm all in.
Back to Foxcatcher. I plan on seeing it. I think the focus will be the looney/crazy angle. Hollywood likes odd and crazy. Spices the screen up.
(Sorry - not to hijack the thread.)
Back to Foxcatcher. I plan on seeing it. I think the focus will be the looney/crazy angle. Hollywood likes odd and crazy. Spices the screen up.
(Sorry - not to hijack the thread.)
- Schmoe
- Retired
- Posts: 7613
- Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:50 pm
- Fan Level: BYU Fanatic
- Prediction Group: CougarCorner
Re: Foxcatcher Film
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2 ... ia=FB_Page" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wow, maybe I won't go see it.
Wow, maybe I won't go see it.
I'm just a regular, everyday normal guy,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,
I can't afford a car, I use public transportation,
I don't mind, I read till I reach my destination,
sometimes a newspaper, sometimes a book,
the money I save, this stuff is off the hook,