Pomp and Circumstance

email this story
read comments (64)
post a comment

Earlier this morning director Rod Lurie (Nothing But The Truth, Resurrecting The Champ) e-mailed some friends with a couple of graduation pics taken at his alma mater, Honolulu's Punahou High School -- himself accepting the big diploma from P.H.S. president Roderick F. McPhee in June 1980, and some clean-cut kid named Barack Obama doing the same a year earlier. 2:05 pm: A link from Politico's Ben Smith.

Four Months Ago<< previous | next >>Cross to Bear

Posted by Jeffrey Wells on July 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM

comment #1

worrywort says ...

That kid's as high as a kite.

Posted by worrywort at July 15, 2008 12:17 PM

comment #2

Michael says ...

Those handshakes seem wrong.

Posted by Michael at July 15, 2008 12:22 PM

comment #3

clancy says ...

That's Punahou High School, I think. What's wrong with the Obama handshake is that, well, he's not shaking. It is more like he is having his hand grasped. I am sure that Lurie is upset that he is no longer the most famous graduate of that school.

Posted by clancy at July 15, 2008 12:31 PM

comment #4

T. S. Idiot says ...

Does this mean Lurie will head National Endowment for the Arts?

Posted by T. S. Idiot at July 15, 2008 12:31 PM

comment #5

Josh Massey says ...

"Those handshakes seem wrong."

Dammit, you beat me to it.

Posted by Josh Massey at July 15, 2008 12:59 PM

comment #6

clancy says ...

God forbid he should have anything to do with the NEA.

It makes sense that Lurie and Obama came from the same school. They're both talented in presentation and of little substance underneath. "The Contender" and "Commander in Chief" were entertaining and well written and obviously well acted, but they were childish in their political depth. Lurie was obviously targeting females in both and damned to hell anything that got in the way of appealing to them. In a way, he had the same problem in "Resurrecting the Champ". That movie was so sappy and sentimental that it was clear the guy was desperate to get his audience crying - it didn't matter that the story was contrived and out in left field. (though Hartnett was very good - Lurie does have a way of getting "personal bests" from actors).

I imagine the same problem will exist with "Nothing But The Truth".

Posted by clancy at July 15, 2008 1:00 PM

comment #7

gruver1 says ...

Wells to Clancy: Apart from your drop-dead brilliant analogy about Lurie and Obama sharing traits because they went to the same high school, you might want to hold your horses regarding forecasts about Nothing But The Truth. Or don't. I don't care. But I read the script a long while back, and it's tight and true and the ducks are in order.

Posted by gruver1 at July 15, 2008 1:16 PM

comment #8

Rod32303 says ...

That was good, Jeff. Made me chuckle out loud.

Posted by Rod32303 at July 15, 2008 1:45 PM

comment #9

Mark says ...

Obama went in for the fist bump, hence the awkwardness.

Posted by Mark at July 15, 2008 2:05 PM

comment #10

Mgmax, le Corbeau says ...

Photoshop! Obama didn't really graduate from high school!

Posted by Mgmax, le Corbeau at July 15, 2008 3:41 PM

comment #11

Indeed says ...

Funny thing is Im actually a Punahou grad as well. Grades 5-12.

Posted by Indeed at July 15, 2008 4:11 PM

comment #12

Indeed says ...

And by funny, I mean that its a small world.

It has nothing to do with the fact that I would never consider voting for him.

Posted by Indeed at July 15, 2008 4:58 PM

comment #13

BurmaShave says ...

Wait, Obama went to High School with Kelly Preston?

Posted by BurmaShave at July 15, 2008 9:18 PM

comment #14

cutegirl says ...

Is it wrong for a man like him to have sugar baby?? you know it is an absolutely extramarital relationship, but more and more services c ome out on Internet focusing on this kind of relationship..like !!!.Sugarbabydate . c o m.. what will the world be??

Posted by cutegirl at July 16, 2008 2:32 AM

comment #15

Richard2001 says ...

[Deleted due to Stalinist-style censorship.]

Posted by Richard2001 at July 16, 2008 7:53 AM

comment #16

BurmaShave says ...

Haha I like how little sense my question makes now.

Posted by BurmaShave at July 16, 2008 8:49 AM

comment #17

BurmaShave says ...

Also Richard2001, I think I speak for everyone who read it when I say no man should know that much about Rod Lurie.

Posted by BurmaShave at July 16, 2008 8:51 AM

comment #18

clancy says ...

Richard2001-

Rod Lurie went to West Point??? I thought he was a yale or Harvard guy (maybe grad school).
He dated Kelly Preston???
Was he in the military?
What is the truth of his getting in and more importantly how do you know it?

Posted by clancy at July 16, 2008 8:53 AM

comment #19

D.Z. says ...

Why does Obama look like he should be in a Police Academy movie or Love Boat...? Man, I never met the guy, but seein' that old photo gives me some major deja vu.

Posted by D.Z. at July 16, 2008 11:57 AM

comment #20

saramie says ...

HOw Tall is he? I heard that he likes tall girls and had signed up on a tall dating site ~~Tallmeet---c om, his profile tells that he is looking for a tall model who is at least 5'11.

Posted by saramie at July 16, 2008 5:58 PM

comment #21

Richard2001 says ...

Rod's ABC deal was not renewed. His Dreamworks deal was not renewed. Paramount did not want to work with his again, and Warner, Sony, New Line, and Universal passed on his work (they see him as a hack). Now, Bob Yari, a modern Sir Lew Grade when it comes to producing films, is in bed with Rod. Lurie is now 3 films in with Yari, 1 has been released, and flopped, and the other 2 are in post. I hate to say it, but Yari in five years will be stuck producing films with Van Damme in Europe if he keeps this up--his company is not making any money.

I feel sorry for Lurie, who talked a good game but never really made it in Hollywood. In 2000-2001 people loved his work, and pissed whatever power he had away with crap projects. His ego got larger too, which is OK for some, but when you don't deliver the goods, then you're an outcast in Hollywood, and Rod is almost there. Rod Lurie is no Mike Binder. Of course, that's not saying much. ;)

Posted by Richard2001 at July 18, 2008 9:15 AM

comment #22

Crystal P. Mcglynn says ...

i really like your post thanks!!!! Herpes Remedies

Posted by Crystal P. Mcglynn at June 17, 2009 10:29 PM

comment #23

sildenafil27 says ...

If I start to use Sildenafil Citrate as treatment for my sexual problem, can it affect my performance in job events?

Posted by sildenafil27 at August 25, 2009 12:45 PM

comment #24

Viagra Online says ...

hello
this information about pomp and circumstance is really amazing
thanks for sharing!!!

Posted by Viagra Online at October 20, 2009 6:12 AM

comment #25

free games says ...

Those handshakes seem wrong.

Posted by free games at October 28, 2009 12:56 AM

comment #26

joses.md says ...

Hello
thanks for this information about Pomp and Circumstance and Cheap Viagra is good.

Posted by joses.md at November 2, 2009 5:59 AM

comment #27

wow leveling guide says ...

hello admin, I found your blog from yahoo and read a few of your other posts.They are awesome. Please keep it up!!

( wow gold guide | xbox 360 repair guide )

Posted by wow leveling guide at December 1, 2009 6:54 PM

comment #28

Mead6245 says ...

I see Obama, 1980?

cafe world cheats

Posted by Mead6245 at December 10, 2009 1:29 AM

comment #29

usdrugstore says ...

Hi. I feel sorry for Lurie, who talked a good game but never really made it in Hollywood.

Posted by usdrugstore at December 29, 2009 10:56 AM

comment #30

Cialis Online says ...

hello cialis fans!
this information about pomp and circumstance is really amazing
thanks for sharing!!!

Posted by Cialis Online at December 29, 2009 3:28 PM

comment #31

Tutorial Digital says ...

Good info thanks for sharing with us.

Peace, Love, Unity and Respect.Lets Be a friendship on the net with around the world via internet.Lets be talk about lifestyle like Astaga.com lifestyle on the net.Kalau sempat berkunjunglah di laen waktu ke festival museum nusantara untuk sekedar melihat barang langka yang ada di museum.Luangkan juga waktu sejenak kalau tidak keberatan untuk berkunjung ke Astaga.com lifestyle on the net.

Best Regards,

========================================================
Aku cuma seorang Blogger yang cinta seo Astaga.com lifestyle on the net | Festival Museum Nusantara on Tutorial Digital

Posted by Tutorial Digital at January 7, 2010 12:27 AM

comment #32

Tutorial Digital says ...

Good info thanks for sharing with us.

Nice information, valuable and excellent, as share good stuff with good ideas and concepts, lots of great information and inspiration, both of which we all need, thanks for all the enthusiasm to offer such helpful information here.

lifestyle on the net

Do u like lifestyle ? here is some interesting article about lifestyle : Astaga.com lifestyle on the net and this one Astaga.com lifestyle on the net.

Indonesia Java International Destination

This is some choice if u not like go to museum : Indonesia Java International Destination.Just only introducing not a advertising. if u like this please visit it and enjoy your travelling in to Indonesia Java International Destination .

festival museum nusantara

Do u like traveling in to museum ? here is some introduce museum from my country : Festival Museum Nusantara.

Best Regards,

peace,love,unity,and respect

========================================================

Astaga.com lifestyle on the net | Indonesia Java International Destination | Festival Museum Nusantara | Astaga.com lifestyle on the net on Tutorial Digital

Posted by Tutorial Digital at January 15, 2010 11:56 AM

comment #33

Tutorial Digital says ...

Jan 15| Jadwal Piala Dunia 2010 | Piala Dunia 2010 |Video Rin Sakuragi di Film Suster Keramas|Film Suster Keramas| Jadwal Audisi Indonesian Idol 2010|Pendaftaran Online Indonesian Idol 2010|nowgoogle.com adalah multiple search engine popular|Rin Sakuragi|Primbon - Ramalan Jodoh Pasangan|Primbon|Ramalan Jodoh|Download Software Microsoft Office 2010|Internet Download Manager - IDM v 5.17 Full Version|Microsoft Office 2010|Internet Download Manager |IDM | Jan 14 | Sitemeter | Jan 12 |Jan 11 | Cerita |Jan 10 |Lifestyle On The Net |Jan 09 |Jan 08 | SEO | Skripsi fisika |skripsi matematika |Skripsi Ekonomi |Skripsi |Jan 07 |Lowongan Kerja |SMU HOT |Jan 06 |Master SEO Indonesia |Jan 04 |Jan 02 |Ramalan Tahun 2010 |Des 31 |Des 30 |Des 29 |Des 28 | Des 26 Des 25|Des 24|Des 23|Des 22|Des 21|Des 20|Des 19|Des 16|Des 15|Des 14|Des 12|Des 11|Des 09|Des 08|Des 07|Des 06|Des 04|Des 03 Des 02 | Des 01 |Nov 29|Nov 28|Nov 26|Nov 24|Nov 21|Nov 20|Nov 16|Nov 14|Nov 12|Nov 10|Nov 07|Nov 06|Nov 04|Nov 03|Nov 02|Nov 01|Gurita Cikeas|SEO|Tutorial|Lifestyle|Kerja Keras|template blogspot|Lifestyle on the net|template blogger|Lifestyle on the net|tutorial|Tutorial|stardik|Tutorial|kerja|Tutorial|Tutorial|Jasa SEO|Download Sang Pemimpi|Video billiard|Bisnis Online

Posted by Tutorial Digital at January 15, 2010 11:57 AM

comment #34

oplapo says ...

Really nice post thanks a lot for sharing
free online games

Posted by oplapo at January 20, 2010 12:13 AM

Posted by oblio421 at January 30, 2010 2:12 PM

comment #36

davemartial223 says ...

You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this topic to be really something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and very broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it! Performer5

Posted by davemartial223 at February 12, 2010 8:55 AM

comment #37

jibran_pcc says ...

It spoils nothing to mention that the movie is chock full of hallucination, misdirection, flashback, conspiracy, and ever-shifting levels of reliability within its protagonist. The sense of restlessness and self-doubt that afflicts Teddy arrests us in the opening minutes and does not diminish. Not only are Teddy's motivation and stability questionable, but we have those same doubts of every character on-screen at one point or another. Scorsese, his cast, editor, and cinematographer really do wonders with an otherwise generic procedural with a twist.YourNetBiz

Posted by jibran_pcc at April 17, 2010 12:01 AM

comment #38

Increase Computer Speed says ...

Very interesting post. I thought is was great! Obama is doing great things!

Rich
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Computer Freezes | How To Burn Games

Posted by Increase Computer Speed at April 19, 2010 8:20 AM

comment #39

doublexjohn says ...

Hi. I feel sorry for Lurie, who talked a good game but never really made it in Hollywood. voip

Posted by doublexjohn at April 27, 2010 10:16 PM

comment #40

qatsel says ...

I really liked your site. I've shared your facebook account, write a lot of jewelery. I want to say that i love you the following. I also follow the following siteyide I added a few others. If you do take a look rather happy.
borsa canli mac izle justin tv bedava lig tv izle dizi izle
Kurtlar Vadisi Dizisi İzle Ask-i Memnu Dizisi izle kral oyun kral oyun king game
mp3 dinle en yeni muzikler hit muzikler adanali dizisi izle ask i memnu izle
dizi izle kral oyun barbie oyunlari winx oyunlari ucuz oteller
en ucuz oteller ucuz tatil program kale kapi mp3 dinle
populer mp3ler en yeni mp3ler sunucu kiralik sunucu
vps partner bayan partner amator partner
mp3 indir mp3 indir Yabanci mp3 indir adult forum adult konular
turk adult erotik hikaye yeni erotik hikayeler erotik hikayeler
cizgi film izle kayu izle yumurcak tv izle oyun oyna sinema izle
film izle ajans fotomodel manken muzik dinle
Php scriptleri php ticaret scripti php video scripti divx izle Film izle Film izle
vizyondaki filmler canli borsa
Thank you very much.
Mentssv 78

Posted by qatsel at May 1, 2010 7:46 AM

comment #41

dd says ...

The sense of restlessness and self-doubt that afflicts Teddy arrests us in the opening minutes and does not diminish. Not only are Teddy's motivation and stability questionable, but we have those same doubts of every character on-screen at one point or another.

Designer Handbags

Posted by dd at May 10, 2010 11:26 PM

comment #42

onlineheadshop says ...

Lurie is now 3 films in with Yari, 1 has been released, and flopped, and the other 2 are in post. I hate to say it, but Yari in five years will be stuck producing films with Van Damme in Europe if he keeps this up--his company is not making any money.

trampolines

Posted by onlineheadshop at May 27, 2010 7:12 AM

comment #43

plodez says ...

Nod32 Key
Nod32 Serial

Posted by plodez at May 30, 2010 12:33 AM

comment #44

lorie22 says ...

Posted by lorie22 at June 17, 2010 8:52 AM

comment #45

qatsel says ...

I follow your site often, I wish you continued success.
Below a few examples I gave from my own site,
fbml
mp3 dinle
granit kuptas
evden eve nakliyat
borsa
borsa yorumlari
borsa haberleri
hisse senetleri
kredi

Good work,
Harv 5

Posted by qatsel at June 29, 2010 10:10 AM

comment #46

fatih says ...

nakliyat evden eve nakliyat is perfect evden eve nakliye
is the evden eve nakliyat

Posted by fatih at October 1, 2010 8:51 AM

comment #47

Sanita Dansko says ...

The look so tight and stiff don't know how they could walk like that. Thanks for the old memories.

Posted by Sanita Dansko at November 15, 2010 4:06 PM

comment #48

Bedavafilmizleindir says ...

tnx very interesting in post I gave from my own site,
film izle
divx film izle
online film izle
film indir
bedava film izle

Posted by Bedavafilmizleindir at December 20, 2010 6:00 AM

comment #49

Dozen News Portal says ...

Great article very helpful. I know most of this stuff but its nice to have it all laid out in one place for reference.

Best Regards
Dozen News and Dieran Information

Posted by Dozen News Portal at February 15, 2011 1:07 AM

comment #50

Sofia says ...

Thank you for this good post!
Best regards, Sofia, CEO of iscsi network design

Posted by Sofia at February 24, 2011 6:27 AM

comment #51

Sam J says ...

I have been reading a lot off late to grasp more knowledge on this topic, but after reading your article I realized there is a lot more than I read and you are the only one who could make this happen.

Posted by Sam J at April 8, 2011 2:57 AM

comment #52

Sam J says ...

I woke up this morning and the first thing I normally do in the morning is look for newer information for my knowledge, but the article that I read today which was written by you just blew me off. I cannot believe anything ever can happen. I too agree with your conclusion and more and more furor should be raised on such topics.generic viagra online

Posted by Sam J at April 8, 2011 2:58 AM

comment #53