tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post7321417775662614813..comments2024-03-27T08:55:55.505-04:00Comments on Paranormal Romantics: Hidden Figures by Diane BurtonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-78424695713142042562017-06-15T07:35:28.276-04:002017-06-15T07:35:28.276-04:00Nancy, the actresses did a fine job portraying tho...Nancy, the actresses did a fine job portraying those women. I'm sure you'll enjoy the movie. I heard talk that it's being considered for an Oscar. I hope so.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-24972887129942331722017-06-15T05:19:58.286-04:002017-06-15T05:19:58.286-04:00Awesome post, Di. Can't wait for the movie to...Awesome post, Di. Can't wait for the movie to get here via Netflix. Love the actresses and am beyond proud to see them bring this story the attention it deserves. Yes, I too wonder where that American pride we felt in those moments went.Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-79367345214713465042017-06-14T19:19:42.490-04:002017-06-14T19:19:42.490-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Madonaldohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637720202380079008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-16037246639421805602017-06-14T07:53:07.893-04:002017-06-14T07:53:07.893-04:00Francesca, it's a perfect movie for that rainy...Francesca, it's a perfect movie for that rainy day. The contributions of women have been ignored for too long. I'm so glad the author brought the stories of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson to light. Within the space community, their stories were well known. Now the rest of the country/world knows. Katherine Johnson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. She'll be 99 in August and appears in the "extras" feature on the DVD. All three women are great role models.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-39444563405037884342017-06-14T07:39:54.454-04:002017-06-14T07:39:54.454-04:00Sheena-kay, you are so right. It's about time ...Sheena-kay, you are so right. It's about time the public knew about their contributions.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-9523040168197041902017-06-14T06:39:30.491-04:002017-06-14T06:39:30.491-04:00This is one of the movies on my must see list! Gr...This is one of the movies on my must see list! Great idea for a rainy summer day when I can't be in the garden. Recognizing the contributions of these women is surely an over-due story to bring to the American public. Makes me proud of my gender! Thanks for sharing your own passion for space, Diane. Look where it led you; the endless space of your imagination!<br /><br />Francesca Q.Francesca Quartohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01593858027963099369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-72339047436392341772017-06-14T00:15:50.523-04:002017-06-14T00:15:50.523-04:00Truly sad that their contributions were ignored so...Truly sad that their contributions were ignored so long. Glad this movie highlighted that.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-32192392649700487892017-06-13T15:49:59.528-04:002017-06-13T15:49:59.528-04:00CJ, Those women were phenomenal. Despite all the p...CJ, Those women were phenomenal. Despite all the prejudice they endured, they still did their jobs to the best of their abilities. They carried on, yet pushed the boundaries. They said the Kevin Costner character was a combination of three men. Thank goodness, they realized how much Katherine Johnson could contribute. They gave her a chance.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-20603075303804031042017-06-13T15:45:06.779-04:002017-06-13T15:45:06.779-04:00Maureen, you won't regret checking out the mov...Maureen, you won't regret checking out the movie. But if you enjoy nonfiction, check out the book, too.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-68043995427995023502017-06-13T11:51:17.653-04:002017-06-13T11:51:17.653-04:00Hidden Figures was a FABULOUS movie! I loved how t...Hidden Figures was a FABULOUS movie! I loved how three brilliant women kicked their way past prejudice and made their mark on NASA. Acknowledging them was long overdue.CJ Burrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137817042365817799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015064410387223894.post-90933337307395211332017-06-13T10:05:04.973-04:002017-06-13T10:05:04.973-04:00I'll have to check this out! I wasn't fami...I'll have to check this out! I wasn't familiar with the book/movie. Thanks for sharing.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785560971517152290noreply@blogger.com