Survival of the Fittest

Darwin was soo right-on with this idea of survival of the fittest. The funny thing is although he observed this theory with evolution and animals, it is so much better applicable for the social context of the human race.

I happened to record a genius film on my DVR this weekend and enjoyed it dearly  viewing for the first time. I even felt somewhat inadequate of a movie-lover because I had never seen it before. 

Starring Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton, Shawshank Redemption was the story of two incarcerated members of the Shawshank Prison, uncovering comfort and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. 

I was particularly impressed with how every single subplot was given a great deal of respect and attention from the director. The acting was world-class. And last but not least, the twists were unexpected even though the film had a warm and tingly feeling; the events unraveled without the slightest feeling of  pretentiousness or cliches.

The picture was awarded the Oscars for Best Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Music in an Original Score, Best Picture, Best Sound and Best Screenplay based on another medium in 1995.