Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Aloha to HIDDEN FIGURES - Meet the Women You Don't Know Behind the Mission You Do


Last night, I enjoyed the Charlie Rose talk show on PBS - he featured the cast from HIDDEN FIGURES (link):

HIDDEN FIGURES is the incredible untold story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Katherine Johnson at NASA

Rose welcomed the three actresses - Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae - along with supporting actor Kevin Costner.  I have to admit he stole the interview as he paid tribute to the actresses in portraying these trailblazing mathematicians. 

Speaking of scientists, Jim Parsons from BIG BANG THEORY portrays the chief NASA engineer (in contrast to his role as a physicist on BBG who sneers at NASA engineer Howard for his lack of doctorate).


This movie is also timely with its focus on John Glenn's mission ... let us remember this American hero who passed away last week at age 95.

I am adding to this my list of movies to see along with already released MOANA (link) and ROGUE ONE (link).

What movies have you seen or looking forward to seeing in the theater, on demand, or from DVD? One randomly selected commenter wins a book choice from my convention stash. Comments are open through Sunday, December 25, 10 pm in Baltimore. I'll post the winner on Sunday, December 26.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City



15 comments:

  1. This is on my list, it sounds amazing. MOANA looks like fun to me.

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  2. Not sure yet but there is one I been thinking about seeing lately.

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  3. This one certainly. I haven't been to the movies in forever but I'm going to see this one sooner rather then later. I can't think of any others.
    Carol L
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  4. This one certainly. I haven't been to the movies in forever but I'm going to see this one sooner rather then later. I can't think of any others.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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  5. I haven't seen anything in ages. My husband and I usually go for our birthdays (Nov.) but we just never managed it. We also usually go on New Year's Eve with a group but that got canceled. I also use to go with a ladies group once a month but now I work (sigh).

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  6. The new Star Wars movie with my family 🎅

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  7. We seldom go to the movies, but did go to see Fantastic Beasts.

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  8. Interesting movie, I will it on my list to see next year.

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  9. I rarely get out to the movies, but this one is on my list to see eventually. Also Rogue One and Fantastic Beasts.

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  10. Hidden Figures and Rogue One on the must see list. Really enjoyed The Magnificent Seven remake.

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  11. I so want to see Hidden Figures. It's my #1 to see movie this season. That having been said, the family will be seeing Rogue One on Christmas Eve.

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  12. I'm definitely adding Hidden Figures to my list. We will be watching Rogue One soon.

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  13. Great stores
    Sing looks good
    Kimh

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  14. I plan to watch a lot of Disney Movies :)

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