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An older feel-good movie about truth, lies, and ethics -- still relevant

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty West CalBRE #01458572

I return comment for comment.Several years ago I had the opportunity to attend the world championships of Drum Corps International (DCI). If, like me, you love music, and you love to see precision drill groups do their thing, go see a DCI competition. There might be a local competition in your neighborhood, especially if your city has a lot of high schools, colleges, and universities.

There's a 2002 movie called "Drumline" that I watched the other night. Many of the performers in the movie were from DCI. It's a very feel-good movie with some underlying truths about truths, lies, and ethics.

The basic premise is about a drummer, by far the best drummer, who not only taught himself to play, but he doesn't read music -- if I remember correctly, The Beatles didn't read music, either. The kid has such an ear for the drums that he can listen to something and play it exactly. Unfortunately, one of the requirements for being in the drum corps is that you have to read music.

I leave it there and just tell you that if you need a good, exciting movie about truth, lies, and ethics, rent it and watch it with the family.

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Comments (5)

Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

I always say "I love a good band", everyone laughs, and thinks I'm kidding.  College bands are the best. Love that movie Drumline.

Mar 14, 2009 11:38 AM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

One of my favorites, truly great performances but what a wonderful tribute to the drum sections of the bands ... it is amazing.   My cousin was the head drummer for the UT band, the one that the camera just followed.  So much goes on behind the scenes and these guys are wonderful musicians.  He now is one of the band directors for South-Lake Carroll and writes their arrangements.  With your music background Jim, I can see why this movie is one you like! 

Mar 15, 2009 03:20 AM
Kathy Knight
Intracoastal Realty Corp - Wilmington, NC
BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRES

I too love bands and it is great to go and see a good band or a great parade with a load of bands.  Good for you Jim....

Mar 15, 2009 09:01 AM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Thanks Jim, I am going to rent this for my husband.  He loves musicals and also was in a marching band all through high school.

Mar 20, 2009 02:10 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Jim - thanks for bringing this to our attention - I will definately look for it at Netflix since it sounds likew the kind of movie I like! Thanks again! Lise

 

Dec 19, 2009 01:47 PM