Dana and Tom with 16x guest, Christine Duncan (mom of Tom and wife of Dana) discuss Men of Honor (2000) celebrating its 25th anniversary: directed by George Tillman, Jr., written by Scott Marshall Smith, cinematography by Anthony B. Richmond, music by Mark Isham, edited by John Carter and Dirk Westervelt, starring Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Charlize Theron, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Hal Holbrook.
Plot Summary: Men of Honor is an inspiring drama based on the true story of Carl Brashear, the first African American master diver in the U.S. Navy. Played by Cuba Gooding Jr., Brashear faces racism, physical hardship, and personal sacrifice as he fights to achieve his dream. His toughest challenge comes from his commanding officer, Master Chief Billy Sunday (played by Robert De Niro), a tough and skeptical veteran diver. Over time, the two men develop a deep mutual respect. Men of Honor is a story about courage, determination, and breaking barriers against all odds.
Guest:
Christine Duncan - Wife of Dana and Mother of Tom
- 16x guest: Pretty Woman, Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, There's Something About Mary, My Fair Lady, Pillow Talk, The Odd Couple, Bringing Up Baby, A Few Good Men - Revisit, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Top Gun, Dial M for Murder, Anatomy of a Murder, Gone Girl, Roman Holiday Revisit, The Apartment
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Men of Honor
02:54 Welcome Back, Christine Duncan
03:45 Why Are We Discussing Men of Honor?
06:13 Analysis of Biopics
08:33 Relationship(s) to Men of Honor
11:28 Plot Summary for Men of Honor
12:17 What is Men of Honor About?
22:01 Did You Know?
24:06 First Break
26:32 The CLP Rankings - #40-31
40:37 Best Performance(s)
46:37 Best Scene(s)
53:28 Second Break
54:06 In Memoriam
54:40 Best/Funniest Lines
57:43 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy
01:04:15 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance
01:09:49 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness
01:13:35 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability
01:15:39 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total
01:17:20 Remaining Questions, Thank You to Christine, and Final Thoughts
01:21:43 Credits
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Keywords:
Men of Honor, Carl Brashear, biopic, racism, perseverance, underdog story, film discussion, family dynamics, movie rankings, movie analysis, film analysis, character performances, memorable scenes, cultural significance, humor in film, classic movies, rewatchability, George Tillman Jr, Robert De Niro, Cuba Gooding Jr, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Charlize Theron, Hal Holbrook, Michael Rapaport, Powers Boothe, Holt McCallany, Mark Isham, Scott Marshall Smith
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