Daily Dialogue — January 23, 2014

Reporter: Mr. Keith, there’s been a general assumption in that the space program will be brought to a halt for an investigation of the accident. Plus a general examination of our purposes in space and the morality of putting men into space without adequate…
Charles Keith: What’s your question?
Reporter: Are the results you’ve gained worth the lives you’ve lost?
Charles Keith: You’re damn right they are. You want to know what they’ve accomplished living up there in a tin can for five months? Because of men like these, we’ve taken the first step off this little planet. A trip to the Moon was just a walk around the block, we’re going to the star, other worlds, other civilizations.

— Marooned (1969), Mayo Simon (screenplay), Martin Caidin (novel)

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week is rescue, suggested by Despina.

Trivia: Based on a novel by Martin Caidin, who would later write “Cyborg”, the basis for the TV series The Six Million Dollar Man (1974).

Dialogue On Dialogue: This movie, made in 1969, is an example of how far off the mark the major studios were both from cultural sensibilities and cinematic aesthetics. It feels plodding and ponderous. Meanwhile a little independent film Easy Rider, released the same year, made major waves, ushering in the 70s, arguably one of the best decades for filmmaking in history.

That said, it’s always great to see Gregory Peck deliver dialogue.

NOTE: All you Daily Dialogue fans! How about some suggestions for this week’s theme? There are all sorts of rescues to draw on and I’m happy to fill out the slate this week, but I’d love to hear what some memorable scenes you have in mind. Thanks!
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