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Entry: The Broken Compass Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/the_broken_compass#11526 Post contents: "It's A Wonderful Life" is one of the great American movies. The first time I saw it, as a sophomore in college, I was amazed, and it still never fails to move me. I think Roger Ebert's essay on the film is quite good: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19990101/REVIEWS08/401010376/1023 I also enjoyed this essay on the movie that recently appeared on a Catholic website: http://www.catholicexchange.com/node/67867 And, for what it's worth, it's on the Vatican list of 45 great movies. There are lots of different ways to make worthwhile movies, and I'm not suggesting Capra's was the only way. Not by a long shot. But, in my view, we could do with more directors like Frank Capra, and more actors like Jimmy Stewart--both of whom regarded "It's a Wonderful Life" as their best movie. Sent at: 2008 10 13