#12 angry men

dicapriho:

“I think we oughta have an open ballot. Call out our votes, you know? Let’s see who stands where.”

The Onion+12 Angry Men(1957)

JUSTICE

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” - Ida B. Wells-Barnett

The Justice tarot card tells us that the universe is playing fair and all consequences will be doled out based on the natural law of cause and effect. The truth is about to come out and karma will be swift with its outcome. You may find yourself involved in a court battle or working with lawyers, but if you live by the virtues of integrity and honesty things will balance out in your favor. This may also be a good time to look at all the options in front of you so that you can analyze the situation and arrive with clarity at the ultimate truth.

::Who’s Who On This Card::

1.Mr. Smith from Mr. Smith Goes To Washington - In this film, Mr. Smith is an idealistic young senator who promptly clashes with the corrupt political system in congress. He entreats, and then demands, other politicians to play by the rules and be more accountable in order for there to be a fair and balanced win-win solution for the whole country. When the Justice card pops up on a reading, it is often there to call out those who are not doing what’s right, just like Mr. Smith does in front of the older senators.

2.Jury from 12 Angry Men - This movie takes place entirely in the courthouse, showing Justice’s close ties with the legal system. Throughout the movie, the jury deliberates on their verdict, weighing their options of how to judge the accused. There are serious debates over fairness, impartiality, integrity and honesty; all the deep ideals of the Justice card.

3.Judgement of Solomon from Biblical Mythology - Solomon was a king known to be both wise and very adept with the law. One of his most famous rulings declared a baby should be cut in half in order to see which of the women who claimed the child was the real mother of the boy, and when one woman renounced her claim over the child in order to protect her son, Solomon declared her the real mother because no parent would have their child cut in half just to win in court. He was able to get right down to the truth, resolving legal matters quickly and fairly, just as the Justice card denotes.

4.Jack McCoy from Law and Order - Jack McCoy was a fearless prosecutor, stopping at nothing to see that criminals were put away on Law and Order. He was quite the badass, but he also showed that actions have consequences, showing off the cause and effect aspect of this card.

5.Perry Mason from Perry Mason - Perry Mason was one of the earliest lawyers on American television. He practiced as a criminal-defence lawyer, protecting most of the wrongly accused defendants from unfair prosecution. He was able to help the truth win out, guided by his own integrity and strong sense of justice.

6.Atticus Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird - Atticus is shown through this book (and later movie) to be just and fair as he defends a black man, Boo Radley, from discriminatory injustice. He is a firm believer in the legal system and it’s ability to uphold both the law and the integrity of the land, as he says in his closing argument, “Our courts have our faults, as does any human institution, but in this country our courts are the great levelers, and in our courts all men are created equal.”

ClassicFilmFangirlingTag! 

Hello! My name is Carmen Figueras and I am Miriam’s mother. I congratulate her andLee Mac for this initiative. I think it’s a great idea and I really wanted to participate in the #ClassicFilmFangirlingTag! These questions are quite difficult to answer, but very tempting. After squeezing my brain I have come to the following conclusions:


1.If there is one film whose quotations you identify with the most, which one would it be?


It is difficult to give just one answer. However, after thinking carefully I am left with 12 Angry Men (1957). Its dialogues are the kind that leave a mark and that is what happened to me. The performance of Henry Fonda, amazing in my opinion, decisively influenced my professional career.

2. Name a minor character from a film whose backstory you would love to see explored in a spin-off film of their own.


Also in this case I had trouble choosing just one character. I love stories, so while I was looking for an answer to this question, Jiminy Cricket, the character from Pinocchio (1940), came to my mind; although more than his background, I would like to know what happened to him after the film finishes.

3.If you could have been an extra in any film, which one would it have been? Follow up: which scene would you have loved to have been a part of?


Frank Capra is one of my favorite directors. I can’t remember how many times I have seen It Happened one Night (1934). From my point of view, the famous scene in which Claudette Colbert takes the wind out of Clark Gable’s sails, in the most elegant and funny way, is one of the best in film history. Since there are no extras in this scene, I would have loved to be an intern on the Frank Capra team and would not have minded just taking care of the drinks: You know “coffee, tea, me…” :)

4.If you could have attended any film premier in history, which one would it have been?


I would have loved to have attended the premiere of The Lady and the Tramp (1955). It must have been spectacular to see an animated feature for the first time in Cinemascope!

5.If you could have signed up with a studio of the era (MGM, Warner Bros, 20th C. Fox, RKO, Columbia, Paramount, Universal), which one would you have chosen? And why?


I would have liked to combine the glamour of MGM with the endearing character that many of the RKO’s films have for me.

6.If you could take a prop/souvenir from one of your favorite classic films what would it be?


Without a doubt, the cigarette holder that Judy Holliday exhibits during the card’s game scene in the film Born Yesterday (1950). So classy and unforgettable!

7.Which classic film character’s wardrobe would you most like to raid?


I have always believed that Eleanor Parker’s wardrobe in The Naked Jungle (1954) is absolutely wonderful. Created by Edith Head, obviously.

8.Which restaurant, cafe or other eatery featured in a classic film would you love to dine at?


I love the restaurant where Errol Flynn shares a dish of creamed Bermuda onions with Sydney Greenstreet in the movie They Died With Their Boots On(1941)!

9. If you could have dinner or coffee (at that place) with a star, who would it be and why?


I would certainly have had dinner with Errol Flynn and, of course, I would have called Orson Welles immediately to have lunch the next day and tell him everything! Wow!

10.If you could have attended an Oscar gala, which year would you pick?


Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was nominated for Best Musical Score at the Academy Awards in 1938, and Walt Disney was awarded an honorary Oscar for the film. This award was unique, consisting of one normal-sized statue plus seven miniature Oscar statuettes. I would have loved to have seen that!


It has certainly been a lot of fun participating! I THANK YOU both again for this wonderful initiative. Congratulations!

Con cariño,
Carmen Xxx