Front Porch Fighter: The Giver

Saturday, November 1, 2014

The Giver

Got to hang out with the kids tonight at the cheap theater, where we caught a showing of The Giver.

Here's some impressions:

I enjoyed Rooster Cogburn in the main role. Mainly cause I kept thinking of Rooster Cogburn, and Tron and Tucker and The Dude.

It seemed to have elements that reminded me greatly of Equilibrium , Logan's Run and Divergent.

I do enjoy those sort of movies, but I wonder if I would have been just as entertained if I watched them again. By the way, if you haven't seen those, maybe they should be your choice.

That being said, The Giver was suspenseful, thought provoking and entertaining, so I didn't have a bad experience at all. Plus, my kids are fun!

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.