What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

[Janine]

Which film? Jumper or Definitely Maybe?

Gee, Grace, I did not see the second one you listed. I guess I was asking you about "Jumper" but now that I think of it, what was the second one about also, the one that made you cry?

[Shalot]

Jumper, about 9.5/10 I really enjoyed it but it could have been longer. It seemed that right when it started getting good that it ended. Hopefully they make a sequal or something.

Definitely Maybe, 9/10 I don't like chick flicks usually, but this one had me in tears.


oh yay - another Jumper fan. It's a good movie. :thumbs_up

[grace86]

Shalot Jumper was excellent! But then I loved the Bourne Identity so when I heard that the producer was the same I thought it might be good. Really awesome.

Janine Jumper is about this guy who discovers (I won't say how) that just by thinking of the image of another place (i.e. Egypt) he can send himself there. Turns out he is not the only one who can do this and there are also Christian zealots gone bad who try to hunt him and his type down, so while the main character is zipping around jumping from Rome to Egypt and such, he is being chased down by these "hunters" who have all kinds of equipment to catch him. My description is horrible Janine, but when it comes out on DVD or if you like to go to the movies you should check it out. Very action filled.

Definitely Maybe is the movie that made me cry. That one is about this man who is getting a divorce and his daughter asks him how he met her mom. She wanted to know the whole story not the one parents usually tell little children. So the story goes on about who he dated throughout his college life and the father changed the names of the women so that the point would be for his daughter to guess who her mother was in the story. It was so very sweet. The ending was not like you would expect it to be though which made it all the better. This one is also still in theaters.

[Poetess]

"Atonement"
I would give it 9/10
I divided the story into two parts:

1. The idea of a young girl being jealous when loving someone older, and tending to ruin anything he enjoys is a realistic point that I find interesting to be seen in movies.

2. The idea of growing up and trying to fix what she had done, then failing; thus, she had to fix things and turn them into a happy ending through a novel, a method that I personally would do.

the sound and picture were good as well.

[manolia]

Terribly sorry to go against the flow, but I guess that's good for discussion! I'd actually give 9/10 to Pulp Fiction. If you can't see why it's a good movie I'll try to elaborate on this review. Maybe I'm taking its excellence for granted and not being critical about it, but hey, I'm only human :)


heh you are not alone :)
I also like "pulp fiction" very much. I've seen it 5 times ;) But it is a matter of taste, always ;) Nothing to argue about really :)

[cranberry]

the ugly duckling and me :) comedy and full of wisdom :)

[manolia]

"Take the money and run" W Allen 6/10
I like Allen's films but this one i didn't much like. Perhaps just because it was his first film..dunno..his sense of houmor surely evolved after that.

[amalia1985]

Some people are getting more and more horrible...Anyway, this remark is related to the film I watched last night. I think it was Etienne who recommended it to me. Thank you!!!!

"Vargtimmen" or "The Hour of the Wolf" (English title) by Bergman.
10/10, beautiful. In terms of plot, in terms of cinematography, the depiction of the characters. Cinematic Art in all its glory. "ART"- a lost word, I think.

[Mark F.]

Definately one of Bergman's best efforts. Check out his Trilogy, Through A Glass Darkly, Winter Light and The Silence, if you haven't yet seen it.

[amalia1985]

I have seen "Through A Glass Darkly", what an excellent film!! I will watch "Winter Light" and "Silence" this week. Thank you so much, Mark!!!

[vheissu]

"Take the money and run" W Allen 6/10
I like Allen's films but this one i didn't much like. Perhaps just because it was his first film..dunno..his sense of houmor surely evolved after that.

I've been looking for another of his films, Scoop, which was made in '06 but aparently never made it to the UK. It's not out even on dvd! Have you heard of it? (oh and guess who acts in it....:p )

[Niamh]

Finally got to see stardust. And i really liked it! In fact i wanted to watch it again as soon as it was finished! Claire danes was fab!

[NickAdams]

"No Country For Old Men"
6/10
I am not a follower of this genre, so I may not be objective, but I chose to watch it because of Javier Bardem, whom I A-D-O-R-E. Well, I loved his effort to carry the burden of that movie, otherwise...

I don't think there was a burden, but if there was it was the story; that was carried by the production team if anybody: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Roger Deakins the Cinematography, Sound Department, Casting, Costume Design, Makeup Department etc.

All of that adds to the actors performance and Josh Brolin delivered a strong one.

I think Woody Harrelson was the weak link of the film.

What a great ending though. I saw it twice in the theater. 9.5/10

[farnoosh]

A Cinderella Story

[Niamh]

i only saw that yesterday!

[amalia1985]

Just returned from a true cinematic experience:
"La Vie En Rose"
10/10
Marion Cottilard delivers a lesson of acting, unlike many empty-headed Hollywood peacocs. A great biopic for a great woman.

[Shalot]

Say whatever you want, I don't talk small anymore over unimportant, trivial matters, like a black piece of cloth. That's over, I hold to my opinion, you hold to yours. However I must say I never mentioned the term "idiot". My EDUCATION does not allow me to call people names. Especially, people whose opinions I respect, even if they are different from my own. Something very rare, I fear.
This conflict made me forget about the film, oh well...

"The Sea Inside"- 10/10
Javier Bardem is easily THE best actor of the new generation. In my opinion, at least.


Yes dear I know that you didn't use the word idiot. That is why I said you implied it.

Sorry I can't let it go. It's so funny and you make it so easy. Did you check out those links to the best and worst dressed at the Oscars? It was fabulous.

:lol:

[amalia1985]

;) ;) ;) Yes, whatever you say.:thumbs_up
Just finished watching "Winter Light" by Bergman. Yes, Mark, I couldn't wait until tomorrow, even though it's terribly late here, in Athens.
Of course, it's another 10/10, without question. Credit goes to Mark for his great help. Thank you!!!

[Niamh]

So in the last few days while off work sick i watched a lot of movies (my apologies for the girly chick flick but it had to be done!)
Its a Boy Girl Thing
The Break Up
Stardust
The Prince and Me
Harry Potter and The Order Of The Pheonix
A Cinderella Story
Never Been Kissed
......
I think there was something else....

[Shalot]

Rain Man 8/10

My cable provider has been offering viewings of past Oscar winners (I guess because the Oscars were on Sunday) and so I watched Rain Man tuesday afternoon. In case anyone doens't know what this is about, an 80's yuppie Charlie Babbit (Tom Cruise) finds out he has an autistic brother after his father dies and leaves all his money in a trust fund for the autistic brother. So Charlie Babbit takes his brother Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) out of the institution and wants to make a deal with the executors of the trust - basically he wants his half of the money that he feels he should have been left.

On his road trip back home with his brother Raymond, Charlie experiences the frustrations of dealing with a mentally handicapped person in the real world. He also develops a connection with his brother Rain Man, and in a cheesey moment at the end of the movie, they sit on the table and touch heads (this shows that they have established a connection, because Raymond doesn't let anyone touch him). And I guess Charlie Babbit, the yuppie, loses interest in his 1.5 million and just wants the best thing for Raymond at the end of the movie.

I think Dustin Hoffman won an award for his part as the autistic man. It seems like for a while, an actor's ticket to an award's show (or other recognition) was a part as a handicapped person of some sort. I am thinking of Di Caprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and Tom Hank's in Forest Gump. And then it seemed like so many others were taking on the these kinds of roles and some of their performances were laughable (Elizabeth Shue - Molly, Sean Penn - I Am Sam, Juliette Lewis - I don't remember the name of the one she was in). Anyway, I got tired of the sympathic mentally handicapped movie. I admit to jumping on the bandwagon in high school when I chose a mentally retarded girl as the subject of one of my sketches for Art Class. It was chosen to go on display at the county building, so I guess my exploitation of the mentally retarded paid off. Also, I wanted to sketch a face since I wasn't good at anything else, and she was the only model out of my art class who wouldn't beat me up for sketching them (this was my brief stint in the public school system).

Anyway, I digress. What I am wondering is if that movie had come out at another point in time, would Dustin Hoffman have won an award for it? Maybe it would have. I could totally relate to what Tom Cruise's character went through with Raymond at the airport causing a scene, and walking out into traffic, and getting really upset if he didn't get to watch The People's Court. I have a family member who is mentally retarded and I know first hand how frustrating it is. But I guess that movie worked because Dustin Hoffman's character was cute, and loveable, and useful in the end. I remember some conversations that went on in my family about Rain Main and they all started out with "that movie is bulls***!"

[jon1jt]

Fur: The Story of Diane Arbus

Thumbs up

[manolia]

I've been looking for another of his films, Scoop, which was made in '06 but aparently never made it to the UK. It's not out even on dvd! Have you heard of it? (oh and guess who acts in it....:p )

Haven't seen it yet but i know the film (it is very easy to find it here) but for some unknown reason i didn't feel like watching it when it was in the theaters :lol:
Hehehe, i didn't know who acted in it..now i have one more reason to see it :p

I have re watched "The 3 days of the condor" by S Pollack (i think), 8/10
and "Scarface" by Brian De palma, 10/10
and i saw "The emperors journey" that penquin documentary..cute!

[Mark F.]

There Will Be Blood 10/10

The first hour of the film was simply amazing, it kind of slowed down after that but what a brilliant finale. Daneil Day Lewis has never perforomed so well before and brings so many layers to Plainview, his struggle against Eli is both very human and in some ways, titanic. P. T. Anderson is a naturally gifted director, he creates very powerful imagery throughout the film, I need to see this again but it looks even better than Magnolia and Boogie Nights on first viewing.

[amalia1985]

There Will Be Blood 10/10

The first hour of the film was simply amazing, it kind of slowed down after that but what a brilliant finale. Daneil Day Lewis has never perforomed so well before and brings so many layers to Plainview, his struggle against Eli is both very human and in some ways, titanic. P. T. Anderson is a naturally gifted director, he creates very powerful imagery throughout the film, I need to see this again but it looks even better than Magnolia and Boogie Nights on first viewing.


Excellent review, Mark F, for an excellent film!!:thumbs_up :thumbs_up

"Twelfth Night"
9/10
A very good production, a fresh eye on Shakespeare, with an outstanding cast. My only- slight-objection was the era-change, but that's a small detail. Plus, one of Carter's best performances.

Tonight, I will continue with my third Bergman movie this week!

[vheissu]

Haven't seen it yet but i know the film (it is very easy to find it here) but for some unknown reason i didn't feel like watching it when it was in the theaters :lol:
Hehehe, i didn't know who acted in it..now i have one more reason to see it :p

I have re watched "The 3 days of the condor" by S Pollack (i think), 8/10
and "Scarface" by Brian De palma, 10/10
and i saw "The emperors journey" that penquin documentary..cute!


Means I'll have to rent it when I get back to Greece...I haven't seen the 'Emperors journey', everybody loved it but I don't know if I'd be interested enough to watch it through.

[manolia]

Means I'll have to rent it when I get back to Greece...I haven't seen the 'Emperors journey', everybody loved it but I don't know if I'd be interested enough to watch it through.

It is cute, but nothing to rave about ;)
Heh, speaking of allen, i just watched "Annie Hall" that is a good film 9/10

[NickAdams]

I've been looking for another of his films, Scoop, which was made in '06 but aparently never made it to the UK. It's not out even on dvd! Have you heard of it? (oh and guess who acts in it....:p )

That's funny, it was filmed there. I saw it in the theaters. A lot of recycled jokes, but I think there's a reason for it.



and "Scarface" by Brian De palma, 10/10


Am I the only one who dislikes De Palma?

[Janine]

It is cute, but nothing to rave about ;)
Heh, speaking of allen, i just watched "Annie Hall" that is a good film 9/10

manolia, I love "Annie Hall". In fact, I just picked up the film (DVD) on a sale shelf the other day. Now I can't wait to see it again. It has been years! I also like many of the other Allen films. I liked "Hannah and Her Sisters" (love to see that one again), "Sleeper" - silly but oh so funny, too. "Celebrity" with Kenneth Branagh, Judy Davis, "The Purple Rose of Cairo" - own that on VHS, "Husbands and Wives"(think that is the title with Judy Davis), and probably many more I just can't think of right offhand. I haven't seen "Take the Money and Run" for years, but you are right - that too was pretty silly and Allen did definitely progress with each film. I think that was his first film, right? Annie Hall is definitely a classic! I was so happy to find it.:thumbs_up

[Homyrrh]

Whose seen "Raging Bull" with De Niro and Pesci? AFI members voted it #4 all-time in their 10th anniversary list last year, and I couldn't agree more.

Top three I've ever seen.

[Homyrrh]

And might I also suggest "Life is Beautiful", another four-star cinematic masterpiece.

[SnowQueen189]

saw atonement last night with a friend of mine...not quite as good as the book, then again, movies generally can't compare with books...;)

but it was BY FAR one of the best adaptations i've seen...i give it a 10 out of 10!

but i agree with the part about the critics...movies they hate, i seem to love and vice versa

[HeliX]

Jumper -eh...6/10. Too short.


Thankfully I'm going to see Vantage Point this weekend, and that should restore my faith in the movie industry; I heard it was a great one!

[manolia]

Am I the only one who dislikes De Palma?

You didn't like Scarface or De Palma in general? In any case i bet many people agree with you, a matter of taste really and nothing more :)


manolia, I love "Annie Hall". In fact, I just picked up the film (DVD) on a sale shelf the other day. Now I can't wait to see it again. It has been years! I also like many of the other Allen films. I liked "Hannah and Her Sisters" (love to see that one again), "Sleeper" - silly but oh so funny, too. "Celebrity" with Kenneth Branagh, Judy Davis, "The Purple Rose of Cairo" - own that on VHS, "Husbands and Wives"(think that is the title with Judy Davis), and probably many more I just can't think of right offhand. I haven't seen "Take the Money and Run" for years, but you are right - that too was pretty silly and Allen did definitely progress with each film. I think that was his first film, right? Annie Hall is definitely a classic! I was so happy to find it.:thumbs_up

Yep, i have seen most of the films you've mentioned..i like allen but i admit that his films are very much alike ;)


Whose seen "Raging Bull" with De Niro and Pesci? AFI members voted it #4 all-time in their 10th anniversary list last year, and I couldn't agree more.

Top three I've ever seen.

Yeah, great film :thumbs_up

[amalia1985]

"As You Like It"
7/10
A decent effort, I expected more, though.

[Mark F.]

Am I the only one who dislikes De Palma?

De Palma's a pretty bad director but his style goes with Scarface, excessive movie for an excessive character.

[Mark F.]

And might I also suggest "Life is Beautiful", another four-star cinematic masterpiece.

I like Benigni as an actor in Jim Jarmusch films but he tends to get out of hand when he's directing himself.

Raging Bull is good but Taxi Driver is Scorsese's masterpiece.

[Homyrrh]

...Raging Bull is good but Taxi Driver is Scorsese's masterpiece.

Eh...er...carry on.

[NickAdams]

You didn't like Scarface or De Palma in general? In any case i bet many people agree with you, a matter of taste really and nothing more :)

Both. I think his strongest is Casualties of War, but even that has faults.




De Palma's a pretty bad director but his style goes with Scarface, excessive movie for an excessive character.

True. With out contrast the film becomes a comedy.



Raging Bull is good but Taxi Driver is Scorsese's masterpiece.

I have to go with the Bull, but Taxi Driver is still one of the best movies. I love Marty during his Raging Bull, Taxi Driver and the King of Comedy period.

[manolia]

Both. I think his strongest is Casualties of War, but even that has faults.


I haven't seen enough of his work to judge, really. Only "Scarface" and "The Untouchables" ;). I liked scarface very much, the untouchables so - so ;)

As for Scorsese i too prefer the Taxi driver ;)

[manolia]

Last night i watched "Pan's Labyrinth" (or to be more correct "Fauns' Labyrinth" ;) ). I was pleasantly sourprised 9/10. What i liked most was the historical context of the movie and not the fantasy elements.

[amalia1985]

"Jane Eyre" (Franco Zeffirelli version)
10/10.
Although I still prefer Ciaran Hints as Mr.Rochester, William Hurt was a pleasant surprise.

[Niamh]

I love that version of Jane Eyre!

[Mark F.]

Last night i watched "Pan's Labyrinth" (or to be more correct "Fauns' Labyrinth" ;) ). I was pleasantly sourprised 9/10. What i liked most was the historical context of the movie and not the fantasy elements.

Pan was great, have you seen The Devil's Backbone, also by Del Toro? It's not quite as good but it's the first part of the trilogy and deals with the same themes. Cronos, his first film also mixes fantasy and childhood in much the same way. A film that probably influenced him a lot is Spirit of the Beehive which is a masterpiece by Victor Erice, it may not be easy to find, I got lucky as there was a rerun in a small theater in Paris. Check it out, it's great.

[papayahed]

Oceans Thirteen - ust the movie I was looking for a non-thinking purely entertaining movie.

8/10

[Laindessiel]

My Bestfriend's Girlfriend - (a local movie)

On a normal movie-watching day, I would not dare go into the theatre and watch a soppy local love story because...it's just that...soppy. But this was exempted because I watched it with my bestfriend! (That's saying something because I haven't had a bestie for many years.) We watched it and enjoyed...critiquing it! Hahaha! Some lines jump and they would not make sense anymore. But the lead actor was handsome...and we swooned..very unlikely! :sick:

[Pensive]

Juno - 7/10.

Didn't like the plot much.

[Cailin]

Atonement
8/10 - beautiful cinematography and Saoirse Ronan was hauntingly good

[Janine]

Last night i watched "Pan's Labyrinth" (or to be more correct "Fauns' Labyrinth" ;) ). I was pleasantly sourprised 9/10. What i liked most was the historical context of the movie and not the fantasy elements.

manolia, I saw "Pan's Labyrinth" also awhile back, so we must talk about it. I agree that I like the historical context best of all asside from the fantasy parts. I found the acting to be first rate and quite intense. The ending was something, wasn't it? It is a darker film than I had first anticipated. I would also like to see "Devil's Backbone"...I had heard about that; that it is quite good.

amalia and Niamh, I also prefer the newer version of Jane Eyre with Ciaran Hinds, but I am a long time fan of William Hurt, so I enjoy this other version as well. Who does not enjoy looking at a young Hurt for a few hours time? I have seen it several times now, since my library owns it. I own the Ciaran Hinds version. Another amazing version, which is more like a play, but impecably acted and intense is the one with Timothy Daulton. It is a longer version and very well done, by the BBC.

Hey, Papayahed, sometimes we want to be purely and mindlessly entertained. I have enjoyed those 'Ocean 11, 12, 13' films. I go by mood and sometimes those faster-paced films fill the bill. I also enjoyed the 'Bourne' films.

Hi Laindessiel - long time no see. How are you?
That is fun - going to a theater with a friend and sharing a film. I really miss doing this. It has been a time now since I have done that. My son and I used to go to films often also, when he was in his early teens; he has always been a big movie buff. In fact, he took me to see "The Lord of the Rings" - the first one. He was determined we should view it together, since I gave him my books to read, when he was a kid. It is a nice memory, as will be going to the films with your new best friend.

Pensive - what is "Juno" about?

Cailin, I can't wait to see "Atonement". I heard it is really good. The cinematograpy did look beautiful.

Last night I watched the second half of Kenneth Branagh's full-length "Hamlet" (had to watch the first half on my birthday:) ); I also followed up with the extras - like making of the film and background on Hamlets. I love this film and have seen it now several times, since I acquired the DVD version; it looked great on my new HD TV - God bless Ken for shooting in 70 ml! Truly a stunning film and the time period I feel works very well with the story to add vibrancy and dimension to the character of Hamlet. Excellent and I applaud Ken Branagh for having the nerve to produce a full-length version of the play on film.

[amalia1985]

I love that version of Jane Eyre!


Yes Niamh. I love the scene where Jane meets Mr.Rochester for the first time. The rain, the beautiful and wild landscape...

[LadyWentworth]

"Jane Eyre" (Franco Zeffirelli version)
10/10.
Although I still prefer Ciaran Hints as Mr.Rochester, William Hurt was a pleasant surprise.
I went to the theater to see this. I was late when I arrived. It was a very sunny day that day, and the film and theater were SO DARK that I couldn't see where I should sit when I went inside the theater! I had NO idea whether someone was sitting in a seat or not. It actually was a very unpleasant experience. I never knew if I was going to bump into someone or actually sit on them! :D

I really liked it. I know I have seen probably every version of "Jane Eyre" available to see. I watched one from the early 1930's with Colin Clive (of Dr. Frankenstein - "It's Alive" - fame). That was kind of bad. It was about an hour long and it really cut so much of the story out. The worst version.

Now, I liked both the Ciaran Hinds and William Hurt versions. I love William Hurt. He's just classic. :p But as for the film itself, I would take the Ciaran Hinds version. I am not taking anything away from the William Hurt version, though. Heaven knows I watch it every time it is on TV! :)



Another amazing version, which is more like a play, but impecably acted and intense is the one with Timothy Daulton. It is a longer version and very well done, by the BBC.

I was just about to mention this one. Out of all the adaptations. This one is my favorite. It seems to be the most faithful. I suppose the length of it helps with that fact. I think the length also helps with the fact that I enjoyed this one more. Also, I still prefer Timothy Dalton's Rochester over everyone else's. Just like Hinds as Wentworth, others may play the role very well, but Dalton is the only Rochester for me. :)

[Niamh]

Atonement
8/10 - beautiful cinematography and Saoirse Ronan was hauntingly good

Yes :nod: she was very good. Its a shame she didnt get that oscar.

[Pensive]

Pensive - what is "Juno" about?

A pregnant sixteen year old planning to give her child for adoption to a couple.

[manolia]

Pan was great, have you seen The Devil's Backbone, also by Del Toro? It's not quite as good but it's the first part of the trilogy and deals with the same themes. Cronos, his first film also mixes fantasy and childhood in much the same way. A film that probably influenced him a lot is Spirit of the Beehive which is a masterpiece by Victor Erice, it may not be easy to find, I got lucky as there was a rerun in a small theater in Paris. Check it out, it's great.

I have heard of "Devil's Backbone" now i may have to check it out ;)
Didn't know it was a part of a trilogy. Never heard of Cronos, though.
The spirit of the beehive is on my list too ;) (along with a few hundrent films :lol: Actually my film list is way more extensive than my book list).
I haven't really looked for the film here..There is a dvd rental place where you can find almost everything, here (there are lots of artists living in that specific neighbourhood so this place has managed to provide the high demand of not so popular films, so i may be lucky;) ).


manolia, I saw "Pan's Labyrinth" also awhile back, so we must talk about it. I agree that I like the historical context best of all asside from the fantasy parts. I found the acting to be first rate and quite intense. The ending was something, wasn't it? It is a darker film than I had first anticipated. I would also like to see "Devil's Backbone"...I had heard about that; that it is quite good.


Hmmm...i didn't particularly like the ending you know, but to be honest, i can't think of a more suitable ending ;) We can discuss the film any time you like :)

Last film i watched:

"Los olvidados" by Luis Bunuel 9/10. This film is great and reminded me of Pasolini's "Acattone" (so Mark, you must check it out if you haven't already).

And just because one can't get enough of Bunuel i watched (for the 3rd time) "The exterminating angel" which is a 10/10 and one of my all time favourite films.

[amalia1985]

Manolia, that's a coincidence!Last night I watched "Tristana" by Bunuel. 9/10.

[manolia]

Yeah "Tristana" :D
"Viridiana" is far better for me. If you haven't, do watch it :)

[Janine]

A pregnant sixteen year old planning to give her child for adoption to a couple.

Now that you mention the plot, Pensive, I did see previews of that the other day - a trailer on another DVD. At the time I truly thought that film looked dumb. I can't fully judge by the trailer, but I did not have a burning desire to see it, after seeing that trailer.

[amalia1985]

Yeah "Tristana" :D
"Viridiana" is far better for me. If you haven't, do watch it :)

Of course, I agree with you. "Viridiana" is my favourite, although it's very hard for me to choose, I admit:D . I would rate "Viridiana" 20/10!:thumbs_up :thumbs_up

[Cailin]

Went to see No Country For Old Men last night. Completely freaked me out... Can't figure out whether I liked it or not

[Niamh]

Saw the accidental Husband with my sister on Friday. was actually quite funny.

[genoveva]

Across the Universe! 10/10
A must see for any Beatles fan.

[confusion]

Children of Men, simply amazing.

[LadyWentworth]

Across the Universe! 10/10
A must see for any Beatles fan.
That was only out in one theater where I live. I haven't been able to figure out why. Because of that fact, though, I never got a chance to see it. It happens to be next on my Netflix list, though. :D

[babyface123]

I have seen the movie Alvin and the chipmonks...pretty cute.. :)

[NickAdams]

Across the Universe! 10/10
A must see for any Beatles fan.

I think it was a hit or miss with the songs, bur it's worth a watch. I was never a fan of I am the Walrus before the film, but it is now in regualr rotation on my Ipod.

Being for the Benifit of Mr. Kite is one of my favorite Beatles songs, so I was annoyed at the films cover ... it was funny though, that I'll admit and visuals were great.

[Niamh]

Just watched As you like it. Brilliant! I think out of all the Branagh ones that i've seen, its the best one so far. 10/10

[Quinn_]

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[Shalot]

The Invasion

7/10

It was a lot like Invasion of the Body Snatchers. A crashed space shuttle brings an alien "virus" to earth, and those who are infected become connected, yet emotionless. Nicole Kidman was entertaining, and she is gorgeous, but that wasn't enough to overcome the unoriginality of the story. But I guess every generation needs an alien invasion story.

[Sir Bartholomew]

weekend rentals:

Adaptation 4.0/4.0 - My favorite so far as to Malkovich and Etarnal Sunshine
Bridget Jones's Diary 2.5/4.0 - A movie that would be a disaster if not for Zellweger
Divorce - Italian Style 3.5/4.0 - A hilarious Mastroianni
Eraserhead 4.0/4.0 - Am I required to say anything about this? :lol:
Seduced and Abandoned 4.0/4.0 - Just brilliant

[NickAdams]

weekend rentals:

Adaptation 4.0/4.0 - My favorite so far as to Malkovich and Etarnal Sunshine


I'm not a fan of Nicholas Cage, but I loved him in this film. I think this is Kaufman's best ... so far. His new film looks interesting and I can't wait to see what Phillip Seymor Hoffman does with the character.

[amalia1985]

"The Third Man" by Orson Welles
10/10
The great discussion in the "Citizen Cane" thread reminded me how much I love this film.

[Mark F.]

The Third Man was officially directed by Carol Reed. Great film though, and Welles' entrance is one of the best ever.

[Niamh]

The Name of The Rose 7/10. Book is millions times better. Didnt like the rewrites they did...Benno wasnt even in it and he's constant through out the book!

[amalia1985]

The Third Man was officially directed by Carol Reed. Great film though, and Welles' entrance is one of the best ever.


Oh, Mark F. thank you for the information. I admit I didn't know that!!:thumbs_up :thumbs_up An excellent movie, in my opinion.

[Ydfkdy]

Beouwolf...Ehh at this point I think it could have been better,it was not what I thought it would be.

[Janine]

"Third Man" and "Citizen Kane" are excellent films. I also like Orson Well's version of MacBeth - it is truly dark and sinister. Another totally interesting thriller type Well's film is called "The Stranger". It has some truly stellar moments in that film and keeps one on the edge of the seat.

Last night I watched:

Sophie's Choice

What an excellent film and a fine, fine performance by Meryl Streep - she won the Academy Award that year for this performance and it was well deserved. Here role was so multilayered and touching. As you see her character, a Polish woman, who survived the imprisonment in the worst of the Nazi concentration camps, unravel the layers in her past, you can't help but be gripped, by the things this woman has endured. It is truly heartbreaking, one scene in particular, which I can't reveal or it would be a spoiler to the film. This film so remarkably shows the results of the horrors that were inflicted on individuals, who had survived and how they felt the deepest of guilt, for their own survival, after coming back into society or trying to be a part of society and the living. After watching this film, I think anyone would say to themselves, 'what do I really have to complain about in my own daily life, compared to what atroscities this woman/children/men experienced in those camps; even later when they were haunted by their nightmares?'
Playing opposite Streep is Kevin Kline, who is very convincing as her all-consuming lover, Nathan. Observing and befriending the couple is the would-be young and innocent writer, Slingo, who is actually, the one telliing the story, which becomes a complex triangle of sorts, as the story unfolds. Slingo is played by Peter MacNicol and does an admirable and sensitive portrayal of the young man, caught between these two volitile forces. Very well nuanced performances and a startling, yet meaningful ending make this film very worthy of viewing. I would give this film a 10/10, if not entirely on performance. The filming felt a little outdated, but the film otherwise, was wonderfully portrayed and I believe, it follows close to the book it was based on. I saw part of the extras -the documentary, which is well worth taking the time to watch. The author had some very interesting things to comment on in this part. It made one want to read the novel.
I highly recommend this film if you have not seen it before.

[Mockingbird_z]

the Atonement!
i liked ot a lot. Even wanted to read the book it was based on.
Has anyone watched it? what do you think about it?

[MidniteHowl]

The Shawshank Redemption

I got caught by this film late one night.. it was 23:00 hrs or so. I was preparing for bed and I thought I'd turn on the TV for a quick browse through the TV channels.. and guess what. I saw this film, with a calm 1950's air and thought I'd check it out. It turned out to be a great movie. The film is about a banker that finds his wife cheating and somehow she and her lover get killed during a night; he gets blamed for all that and imprisoned. In prison he encounters Morgan Freeman, as the 2nd main character and there he tries to cope with his sentence. I so adored this film..

[Janine]

The Shawshank Redemption

I got caught by this film late one night.. it was 23:00 hrs or so. I was preparing for bed and I thought I'd turn on the TV for a quick browse through the TV channels.. and guess what. I saw this film, with a calm 1950's air and thought I'd check it out. It turned out to be a great movie. The film is about a banker that finds his wife cheating and somehow she and her lover get killed during a night; he gets blamed for all that and imprisoned. In prison he encounters Morgan Freeman, as the 2nd main character and there he tries to cope with his sentence. I so adored this film..

MidniteHowl, This is a great film! Glad you caught it on TV. I watched it years ago, but just this year I picked it up for my sister and gave it to her for Christmas. She simply adores this film. The performances can't be topped. Morgan Freeman is always good, he is one of my favorites, and Tim Robbins gave a truly fine performance - he was younger here which is interesting. This film really put his name out there, I believe. I think he also had something to do with the making of it - did he write the screenplay. Robbins is quite multitalented. I have to hand it to him. I will have to view this film again real soon, since I recall it was quite captivating. Even my mother liked it and she usually likes nothing unless it ends 'happily ever after.' Why was it so long? I guess if you add commercials on tv, then it would get pretty long indeed.
If you like this film, you should see "The Green Mile" - it is amazing, too. Another story about prison but takes place on death row. The book was written by Stephen King, and I am not a huge fan of his but I thought this was the best thing he ever wrote.

[LadyWentworth]

The Shawshank Redemption
This is one of my all-time favorites. I have seen it SOOO MANY times now that I can actually recite the dialogue word-for-word! :p Truly fantasic film! From the very first time I saw the film (I think I was about 15-16 then), I thought it was one of the best movies that I'd ever seen in my life. It is so well-acted. Not only that, I think it has to be one of the most poetic films I'd ever seen. For me, just a great, great film!!! LOVE IT!!!!


Even my mother liked it and she usually likes nothing unless it ends 'happily ever after.'
Well, it was a "happyily ever after" of sorts. :) My grandmother kept using the phrase "Oh, I hope they "end up" together" when I made her watch it. :p :D

[byquist]

aaaaa

[vheissu]

There will be blood

Was a tad too long, but excellent nonetheless. 9/10

[manolia]

I'll watch that next week. Right now the theaters are too crowded for my liking ;)

[Niamh]

the Atonement!
i liked ot a lot. Even wanted to read the book it was based on.
Has anyone watched it? what do you think about it?

I've seen and read. Book is much better.

[vheissu]

I'll watch that next week. Right now the theaters are too crowded for my liking ;)

Yeah, me neither. It was fairly busy last night, but by then we'd already got tickets.

[Sir Bartholomew]

Irreversible 3/4
Boogie Nights 4/4

[jon1jt]

Blue Velvet. The directing/writing is incredible.

[imthefoolonthehill]

Jumper. C+

Better than I expected

[jon1jt]

I'm getting ready to check out The Virgin Suicides, a film by Sophia Coppola. I'll let cha know.

[Madhuri]

The Good Shepherd.

Currently watching that movie. I cant make out whats going on, everyone in the movie is talking in whispers :rolleyes: :( :bawling:

[Shalot]

The Good Shepherd.

Currently watching that movie. I cant make out whats going on, everyone in the movie is talking in whispers :rolleyes: :( :bawling:

:lol: That's exactly what I thought the first two times I (partially) watched it. I had to watch it three times before I could finish to the end. I rented it, it played, but I didn't really watch it because it didn't hold my interest and kept flipping from the present to the past. Then one day it was on cable and halfway over and it looked semi-interesting during the middle part of the movie so I watched it through to the end. And I thought I would then like to see it from beginning to end. After the third viewing, I decided it was an okay movie, but it lost points for being so confusing and somewhat boring the firsts time I watched it.

[Niamh]

I'm getting ready to check out The Virgin Suicides, a film by Sophia Coppola. I'll let cha know.

I thought that was quite a good movie....

[papayahed]

Do they show the fish flys like in the beginnning of the book??

[TheFifthElement]

I'm getting ready to check out The Virgin Suicides, a film by Sophia Coppola. I'll let cha know.

Good movie, but the book's better.

The Painted Veil 9/10 - beautifully shot, emotionally harrowing film. I love Ed Norton.

[amalia1985]

"Now, Voyager"
10/10

[Niamh]

Just watched La Vie En Rose. Wow! 100/10. was just amazing! She deserved that oscar.

[vheissu]

Crash (2004) How did I miss this one when it was out? 8/10

Bourne ultimatum 7/10

[LadyWentworth]

"Now, Voyager"
10/10

Very happy to see that you agree! :D

[motherhubbard]

The Business of Being Born 9/10

I think it would be a great starter film for people who are unaware of the frightening mortality statistics associated with a unnecessary medical birth. Great video of natural homebirth. This is what birth can be and should be- not what you see on baby story

[islandclimber]

"The Cabinet of Dr Cagliari"

10/10 wow, 1920 silent film from Germany... just incredible! :thumbs_up so for any silent film fans out there, watch this,... it is amazing, one of the best silent films I have seen, a wonderful early german expressionist film!

[1n50mn14]

An American Werewolf in London.
9/10
I laughed a lot, I was able to watch the entire thing, the outtakes almost made me die laughing, and they made their own porno to go into their own movie. Brilliant.

[amalia1985]

Very happy to see that you agree! :D

:thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up :thumbs_up

[Gadget Girl]

Bring It On: All or Nothing - 10/10 ;)

It was funny. I enjoyed watching it last night.

[Sir Bartholomew]

Crash the 1996 movie by Cronenberg - 3.5/4.0

[Gadget Girl]

"Awakenings" - 9/10

Aww, this movie is so good but I'm not satisfied with the ending. :(

[amalia1985]

"Asylum" (1972)
8/10
I am the BIGGEST fan of Robert Powell, and this was the reason I watched it, although I hate horror films. Still, I think it was pretty good.

[Amundsen]

Road to perdition
9/10
very good film, excelent Tom Hanks, Paul Newman. fantastic

[Janine]

LOL I did not like Tilda Swinton's Oscar dress at all (matter of personal preference), but I agree that she has more talent than any of the other Supporting Actresses that were nominated and she certainly deserved her win. While I thought her dress looked more like a Halloween costume than an "Oscar dress," I also thought it was refreshing to see an actress not caught up in the glitz and pseudo-glamour of Hollywood. I always admire Helen Mirren, who looks wonderfully dressed and coiffed, but never overdone, and who is also an excellent, excellent actress. She became Queen Elizabeth II as much as Marion Cotillard became Edith Piaf.

Hi Antiquarian, I agree with your post most definitely. I always admire how Helen Mirren presents herself. She a total lady and has a sense of class and is never overdone or glitzy. I think she is definitely one of the best actresses going. I loved her in "The Queen". I have been dying to see her in "Queen Elizabeth II" - that is the same film with Jeromy Irons, correct.



I also agree that Javier Bardem is the absolute best actor working today. Those who loved him in "No Country for Old Men" need to watch "The Sea Inside" (a beautiful, understated performace) and "The Dancer Upstairs" (so atmospheric). I know these have already been mentioned, but I just wanted to second them.

And...I also agree with this part of your post. I have not yet seen "No Country for Old Men", but do plan to soon. However, I have seen the other films you mentioned that Bardem starred in and I kept telling myself this man has a lot going for him as an actor. His talent is special and readily appreciated. His performances are always captivating with sublte nuances and expressions. There is much going on behind his eyes. I am glad he is finally getting the full recognition he deserves. He is top-notch, there is no question about it.

[Janine]

Hi Janine,

I really appreciate the fact that Helen Mirren is always such a graceful lady. It's Elizabeth I that has Helen Mirren and Jeremy Irons. I haven't seen that one, either, but I thought no one but Helen Mirren could have become Queen Elizabeth II so well in "The Queen." I really enjoyed the movie because of her performance. I know she has several movies in production and I'm anxious to see them.

I heard her portrayal is great but that Jeremy Irons seems a bit too old and worn for the part. I will have to judge for myself on this aspect of the production. I greatly hope to see it sometime.
I also like Cate Blanchett very much and her rendition of "Elizabeth". I just saw the second film "Elizabeth, The Golden Age" and liked/enjoyed it very much. I have read mixed criticisms online, but I personally enjoyed both films and I have seen the first one twice or more times by now. I happen to think that Cate is also a very fine actress; she is someone I greatly admire. The film of "Elizabeth The Golden Age" is quite beautifully filmed and the set designs are magnificent and interesting as are the elaborate and detailed costumes. I can't recall if these won Oscars or awards but they certainly deserved it. One commentor said one could turn the sound off and watch the film again and totally enjoy it. I believe that is true. The film is so artistic and I appreciate that sort of undertaking. Truly an exquisite film with a very fine cast - Samantha Morton plays E's cousin, Mary Queen of Scots and Clive Owen delivers an adequete performance as Sir Walter Raliegh. Some parts of the script could have been stronger but the performances took over and even in silent mode one could enjoy the nuances in the expressions and acting. I would give it a high rating and suggest it to all. I found the film quite gripping and suspenseful as well, but imagery reigned supreme in my opinion - a very lush film. Looked great on my new HD TV.



I was so happy to see Javier Bardem get an Oscar and recognition for his work in "No Country for Old Men," though I preferred his character (more sympathetic) in the other two films. He's just superb.

Absolutely, and I am so glad and fortunate to have seen those two films you mentioned, free from my library. Now I must see "No Country for Old Men" - I am sure that will appear in my library not long from now. They get all the latest DVD's in so I will just wait.



I also like Dame Judi Dench. I like to watch her on PBS in some of the older British comedies.

Absolutely, one of my all time favorite actresses, from "Henry V" to "Notes on a Scandal"....OMG, Judy Dench is an icon and fantastic actress! She can't be equalled. I just love anything she is in, and I have seen her in much so far. I have only seen a few of the PBS comedy shows, she appeared in or starred in. I don't think she has eve given a poor performance. I know she also is a very fine director. If you have not seen her in films do try to. She always is so great and true to her characters/roles.

[aeroport]

"Dead Ringers" - 1988; Cronenberg
Starring Jeremy Irons, as twin brothers - both gynecologists - one of whom develops a bit of a drug problem as he gets involved with this actress (Genevieve Bujold).
Crazy film! Really great performances from Jeremy Irons. Uncomfortable, but very good, movie.
8/10

[manolia]

"Brokeback Mountain" 8/10
"Lawrence of Arabia" (rewatched 3rd time) 10/10

[Janine]

Ok, I am answering three post in one here:

quote by Jamesian:

"Dead Ringers" - 1988; Cronenberg
Starring Jeremy Irons, as twin brothers - both gynecologists - one of whom develops a bit of a drug problem as he gets involved with this actress (Genevieve Bujold).
Crazy film! Really great performances from Jeremy Irons. Uncomfortable, but very good, movie.
8/10

Hi Jamesian, I saw that film a number of years back and I really liked it, extremely and surprisingly, as well. Truly it is strange and definitely 'twisted', but the acting is riveting I think. Plus we get two Jeremy Irons, who could complain about that? Literally I could not stop watching it; it commanded my full attention being so suspenseful and emotional...very draining, as well. I think I caught it on late night TV and I hardly ever watch TV; I watch DVD's obsessively. I thought that film was very well done and I believe it is based on a true story. Strange, don't you think?

Quote by manolia:

"Brokeback Mountain" 8/10
"Lawrence of Arabia" (rewatched 3rd time) 10/10

manolia, I really did not care for "Brokeback Mountain". I guess I am one of the few who didn't particularly like it, but I just was so disappointed in that film, after the huge publicity buildup. I don't think it deserved the Oscar. I have seen the subject matter presented so much better in other films, that truly captivated me. Did you ever see the film "Far From Heaven"? I will check online. I believe that is the correct title. It is quite good. I also saw another film that came out before "Brokeback Mountain" and did not get near the recognition. I cannot recall the name but it handles the subject matter of gay men so beautifully. I would watch that film again in a heartbeat. The one scene in BM I did like was the part at the end with Keith Leger clutching the jacket. There may be parts I liked but as a whole I did not like the film. I found it so lacking and I truly could not stand Leger's way of mumbling.

manolia, now "Lawrence of Arabia" is a film I own and adore. Definitely, I agree - it is a 10/10....maybe it is even a 20/10, because I do not think there has ever been a film quite like it. The fact that is is based on truth further interests me. I love true stories. The acting is extraordinary. Peter O'Toole's finest performance, I believe. And manolia, I could watch that film 10 times over. I believe I have already seen it at least 3 times. :) :thumbs_up





I almost bought "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" at a store the other day. I don't know why I didn't. Probably because I thought I should rent it and save money rather than buy it, and I should. Save money, that is. My husband and I are trying to save as much as possible now, and like most people, we're not rich or even close. LOL I love those period pieces, though. My husband and older brother tell me I don't watch anything unless it has people wearing "powdered wigs," but that's not true, of course. I like any film that's really good, but I do love the period pieces. My husband will watch anything with me, though, and he's learning to appreciate the period pieces and the more "arty" films. He's not just a "modern comedy guy" any more. I enjoy a good comedy if I just want to relax and laugh, but I do prefer the films from the 1930s and 1940s like "It Happened One Night," "The Palm Beach Story," and "The Philadelphia Story." I'm a huge lover of classic film from Hollywood's "Golden Age." I know the actors and actresses had their problems then, too, but on the whole, I find them so much more elegant and glamourous than today's stars.

Antiquarian, Well, I was lucky to get E at my library (free rental) and I can rewatch it anytime, so I suppose I will not invest in it, just now. They also own the first "Elizabeth", which I have rewatched several times, and will probably watch again. I love that film. I take it that you have seen it. I think the second film is more serious throughout, because it deals with a more 'mature' Elizabeth and she is more serious minded, yet even more complex. Some say it didn't have quite the buildup or plot of the first film, but I am not sure of that...I was never at all bored with the story. I do think it excelled in visuals and costumes and glad to hear it won the Oscar for that or those aspects, but then again I loved the same in the first film. I too, am quite a period film fan. I actully don't like powered wigs that much, but sometimes they are necessary for the roles and true to the era. I love miniseries and try to have my library secure them for me, from other libraries in our county, if they don't own them. I am quite lucky that way.
I suppose if I did see the films reasonable enough, I would buy them to keep in my own collection, but like you I am on a budget, so I hold back. I do desire second viewings on these films, so if you can't get them free, I would recommend buying them if you encounter a good price. Ever buy from Amazon?
I also love all the old films. We will have to discuss that further in PM's. I have seen the most of the ones you mentioned and loved them; and I have seen plenty more. My library also has a great/large collection of older films - classics. I am so lucky that way.

I know "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" won the Oscar for "Best Costume Design." I think that's the only one, but I'm not positive. I'll have to rent it for sure. Thank you very much for the recommendation.

As I said good to hear. It certainly deserved it. Amazing set design and costume.



I loved "Notes on a Scandal." It was just so well acted. Just excellent. One of Cate Blanchett's best pieces of work, I think. For me, it was such an involving film. It's too bad both Judi Dench and Helen Mirren couldn't have won Oscars for their stunning performances, but last year was just Helen Mirren's year and she was wonderful. I almost believed I was watching Elizabeth when I watch "The Queen."

So did I; again so lucky that my library owns it. I think I will watch that again soon. I am fanatical about watching all the extra on the DVD's as well. Unfortunately, I had to take back "Elizabeth The Golden Age" before I had the time to watch all of the extras; but I can do that later on. How could we go wrong in "Notes on a Scandal" with two film greats - Judy Dench and Cate Blanchett? I was thrilled with both of their performances. Yes, it certainly was a difficult year with so much talent up for the Oscar. I see them all as winners. Mirren became the Queen, that is certain. I just saw a documentary on the Queen and I was all the time thinking of how Mirren had captured her perfectly.



Last night, my husband and I watched "Silk," the film adaptation of Italian author Alessandro Baricco's book. I loved the book, so I had to see the film. I enjoyed it a lot and the cinematography was stunningly gorgeous, but I think those who haven't read the book might find the plot and characterization a bit "thin." Still, if one can rent it or get it from the library, it's worth a few hours of watching, but I don't think most people would want to purchase it. I'd rate it 6.5/10 if I'm being truly objective, but my personal rating would be 9/10 because of my love for the book.

This book and film I do not know of, so I cannot comment on it. What is it about?


I think I'll rent "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" when I take my husband to work this afternoon. Thank you again for the recommendation. I am counting the days until "No Country for Old Men" is available on DVD. Neither my husband nor my older brother has seen it yet and I really think they'll love it. I also want to watch Bardem's magnificent performance again. He plays such a "bad guy" but he does it so well.

Do enjoy the film! And I hope you hubby does, too. That is good that you have converted him.;) :lol: There are some stunning scenes you will find very memorable later on. I, too, am waiting for "No Country for Old Men" - actually, to come to my library. They have gotten a number of new ones in lately, so I am sure they will purchase it. I like Bardem very much and in the other films I have seen him in; he is terrific no matter if he plays a good guy or a bad guy.

[SleepyWitch]

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (the 1978 version).
7/10

I bought it because of Leonard Nimoy.
the story is OK and if you like longish 70s shots (cf. Rosemarie's Baby), you'll find plenty of them here. The first third is slow but full of suspense, then it sags a bit towards the middle and the last bit has some action. Didn't like the ending, though

[aeroport]

I thought that film was very well done and I believe it is based on a true story. Strange, don't you think?


I did not know that. Strange, indeed! I might have to look further into this.


Jamesian and Janine,

I saw "Dead Ringers" quite some time ago and oh, my! That ending! It was quite disturbing to me. Even though I adore Jeremy Irons, I don't want to see the film again.


I'm not sure I want to see it again, either. Pretty devastating conclusion. :(

[Janine]

I did not know that. Strange, indeed! I might have to look further into this.

Jamsian, I think I did look into it at the time; it may have been online that I did the research. I was just so curious to know more about these two twins. It certainly was a very bizzare film.


I'm not sure I want to see it again, either. Pretty devastating conclusion. :(

I don't think I could view it again but maybe someday I will. It was devastating and really difficult to watch - so draining as I said before.

Two nights ago, I watched this very bizzare film "In the Cut"....if you have a weak stomach, do not watch this film. It certainly has it's share of blood and gore. It is a noir directed by Jane Campion, who did "The Piano" and other noteworthy films, so I thought I would like it. This one was a total surprise. I still don't know what to make of it. I think it was a little predictable. I kind of had the murderer picked out early on, and some of the scenes seemed trite to me. This is a very erotic film, too, and I only saw the R-rated version, so I can imagine the Unrated version...yikes. The acting was ok and really a pretty commendable performance from Meg Ryan. The roles of Mark Ruffalo and Kevin Bacon were quite unlike their usual roles. The film, being a 'noir' was just that - very dark and dismal, a little too much so for me actually. I would have liked a more suspenseful and less predictable plot but the film was ok. I probably would give it a 5/10 for effort...but I would not take the time to view it again - too disturbing and bizzare.

I saw 2 other films as well last night and a few nights ago.

First, I say "Becoming Jane" which was quite enjoyable. I liked learning more about Jane Austen so I watched the extras as well. I thought that the acting was good and the cast well chosen. I espeically liked James McAvoy and he kept reminding me of a young Ewan McGregor - maybe I was thinking of his role in "Emma" or something. McAvoy didn't have silly hair though, like Ewan in Emma. I really don't like that version of "Emma". At anyrate, he lend a certain bit of playful devishishness to the character, which was interesting. I would give the film a 9/10, even though I hate rating films. Anne Hathaway was quite good in the role of Jane.

The second was "Road to Tarabethia", which I felt was a cute film; geared more for youth. I did like some parts better than others, but thought the film was a little bit predictable, even though it kept my attention most of the time...a few parts I felt a bit bored. I liked the limited use of CG and the bit of mystery in the forest. I also liked the way the parents interacted with the children and felt so badly for the young boy character who craved some bit of attention from his hardworking father. I did feel the girl's parents were a little too unreal and a little too perfect, but I can overlook that part. The little sister at times seemed a little too cute for my taste and a little too wise for her age but generally I liked the film. It was well-done and I thought the girl who played the new girl in school was exceptionally cute looking with a special look - she had amazing eyes. The boy was good in the role, also.

[aeroport]

Two nights ago, I watched this very bizzare film "In the Cut"....if you have a weak stomach, do not watch this film. It certainly has it's share of blood and gore. It is a noir directed by Jane Campion, who did "The Piano" and other noteworthy films, so I thought I would like it.... The film, being a 'noir' was just that - very dark and dismal, a little too much so for me actually.... I probably would give it a 5/10 for effort...but I would not take the time to view it again - too disturbing and bizzare.


Unlike "The Piano", of course... :D

[amalia1985]

"Andrei Rublov" (1966) by Andrei Tarkovsky
10/10

[manolia]

manolia, I really did not care for "Brokeback Mountain". I guess I am one of the few who didn't particularly like it, but I just was so disappointed in that film, after the huge publicity buildup. I don't think it deserved the Oscar. I have seen the subject matter presented so much better in other films, that truly captivated me. Did you ever see the film "Far From Heaven"? I will check online. I believe that is the correct title. It is quite good. I also saw another film that came out before "Brokeback Mountain" and did not get near the recognition. I cannot recall the name but it handles the subject matter of gay men so beautifully. I would watch that film again in a heartbeat. The one scene in BM I did like was the part at the end with Keith Leger clutching the jacket. There may be parts I liked but as a whole I did not like the film. I found it so lacking and I truly could not stand Leger's way of mumbling.

I have "Far from heaven"...is it the one with Julian Moore? I haven't seen it yet..
As for B Mountain, it was interesting but what i liked most was the acting of the two actors. I think they were very good. But the film as a whole had a lot of boring parts ;)



manolia, now "Lawrence of Arabia" is a film I own and adore. Definitely, I agree - it is a 10/10....maybe it is even a 20/10, because I do not think there has ever been a film quite like it. The fact that is is based on truth further interests me. I love true stories. The acting is extraordinary. Peter O'Toole's finest performance, I believe. And manolia, I could watch that film 10 times over. I believe I have already seen it at least 3 times. :) :thumbs_up




Manolia,

I own "Lawrence of Arabia," too and love it. Those desert scenes are just spectacular and so is the story.


Glad you both liked it :) Great film indeed ;)

[Janine]

Unlike "The Piano", of course... :D

How funny, now that I read my post over....I think I just described "The Piano" or aspects of it....bizzare, blood and gore,noir ,dark and dismal,disturbing and bizzare. How we do these things unconciously...;) :lol:
however, Jamesian, this newer Campion film ....."In The Cut"
was 'a little too much so for me actually'.....when I say gore I mean gore and it was very disturbing.


I have "Far from heaven"...is it the one with Julian Moore? I haven't seen it yet..
Yes, and Dennis Quad as her husband. I thought it was a wonderful film. My mother and I watched it, can you believe it? She never likes anything and she thought it was really good, too. The performances are noteworthy. I like Julian Moore.


As for B Mountain, it was interesting but what i liked most was the acting of the two actors. I think they were very good. But the film as a whole had a lot of boring parts

Yes, I felt it lagged many times over and some of the story was downright silly, not at all believable; that might just be my opinion, but it felt fake at times. I was not that impressed with the acting and I have adored Jake G (sp?) - loved him in "October Sky". I also, liked some things that Keith Leger has done before, but I did not feel this was one of his best performances. As I said, I did not like his mumbling; half the time I could not understand what he was saying....maybe I need a hearing aid.;) :lol:




Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Manolia,

I own "Lawrence of Arabia," too and love it. Those desert scenes are just spectacular and so is the story.

Oh gee, Antiquarian, you are making me desire to see it again. Every once in awhile, I have to watch it over - it is a whole evening event. It is so spectacular and I adore the desert scenes! Have you seen the extras on the DVD, like "The Making Of" - fascinating! Omar Shariff never rode a camel before - he was so funny describing it. And Peter O'Toole took right to it; Antony Quinn said he was scared to death riding in the desert on the horse. Those desert scenes were dangerous, you know. O'Toole fell of his camel and was under the animal - this was in a big raid scene and the camel stood perfectly still to protect him. They said camels will actually do that and save a man's life.
I believe the DVD also has the 'true story' of the real Lawrence of Arabia. I think I would like to read his book. He was a fascinating man and few people know this, but very good friends with Thomas Hardy.


Glad you both liked it Great film indeed Manolia, Yeah!!!:thumbs_up We all have great taste!

[Remarkable]

The last movie I saw is "La Vie en Rose".My uncle had advised me to watch it since three months ago,but I never seemed to find the time.

Anyway,it was unratable.A revival of the European cinema,it had all the elements of making it touching,great and involving.I loved the cast,adored the scenes and was charmed by the great ability of the director.The long silences very meaningful.The bursts were decisive.It was the truth,in the end.It was in fact "La Vie en Noir"...

[islandclimber]

Darby O'Gill and the Little People...

a blast from the past and my childhood... lol... I hadn't seen it in possibly 15 years.... I love it..

such a good movie... 9/10

[Sir Bartholomew]

this week's rentals

Donnie Darko (director's cut) 3.5/4.0 - Better than the initial cut
2046 3.0/4.0
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1970s original version) 4.0/4.0 - I'm never a fan of horror movies but this is an exception. Minimum gore, surreal terror, great stuff.
Cannibal Holocaust - Can't give rating. Stopped watching after they ate the turtle.
Dead Alive 3.0/3.0

[Janine]

I want to watch it again, too.

I did not know Lawrence was good friends with Thomas Hardy. Thank you for the information. I love Hardy's books. I have Lawrence's The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, but I haven't read it. I am not a fast reader, though I wish I were. Takes me a long time to get through a book, though I love nice big thick books.

So, Antiquarian, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a thick book? I was not aware of the size. I will have to look it up online or see if the library has it. I won't have time now to read it; too many books ahead of it on my list to be read, I am afraid.
Yes, from what I read and understood he went to see Hardy often. I thought it was not far from where Hardy resided at the time that Lawrence died in a cycle accident, but I could be wrong on that fact. I will try and look something up online today about him.



I enjoyed "The Piano," though enjoy might not be quite the right word. It is a very disturbing film, but a good one as well. I'm not sure I want to watch that one again. I think I'll go for "Lawrence of Arabia," instead.

Well, not long ago I invested in the film, "The Piano"; I also bought the film score - wonderful! I really could watch it again, although it is quite dark. Still it has some fascination of dark mystique, with that incredibly desolate shoreline in Australia and the stark, yet beautiful, cinematograpyh of the piano sitting there on the shoreline and in the waves. I guess the imagery really draws me to it, and even though it is such a 'dark' film throughout and sinister, with much disturbing cruelity, it has an uplifting conclusion.
Now recently, I saw "Sophie's Choice" which I also purchased, when I saw it cheap. I wondered why now, since I do not think I would be able to watch that fim, too often - too hard to take, too draining. The film is extraordinary with fine performances, but the ending leaves one rather devastated and totally exhausted. I won't go on more about it; I believe I already posted something in this thread about it a few pages back. It is a wonderful film and great acting, but oh such a 'downer' and very disturbing. I still would highly recommend it had you not seen it before.

[bouquin]

Into the Wild - brilliant!!! a must-see!! I very highly recommend it! I have read the book and, for the first time, I think the film adaptation is superior.

[Mark F.]

The Orphanage 10/10

Great haunted house film, best horror flick I've seen in a while. Very close to Del Toro's work like Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone but it focuses on the parents rather than on childhood and the use of classic horror themes works very well with the mother's anxiety and fear of loosing her child. The directing is intelligent and there are some very tense scenes throughout the film. See it.

[vheissu]

The Orphanage 10/10

Great haunted house film, best horror flick I've seen in a while. Very close to Del Toro's work like Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone but it focuses on the parents rather than on childhood and the use of classic horror themes works very well with the mother's anxiety and fear of loosing her child. The directing is intelligent and there are some very tense scenes throughout the film. See it.

I can't wait to see this one! It should be out here next week, unfortunately I've only seen it shceduled in one of the more independent cinemas, so I'm hoping they'll have enough showings and I won't miss it...

Rented Pirate of the Carribbean 3 last night. Was actually very good, much better than the second one. Very long though....8/10

[amalia1985]

"Les Rivieres Pourpres" by Mathieu Kassovitz
10/10

[unleashed]

Hostel - it was just terrible.

[aeroport]

"Quartet" - dir. James Ivory
I've enjoyed pretty much every Merchant Ivory film I've seen, but I have to say this is my favorite so far. It basically involves a young wife getting involved in a sort of menage a trois with this English couple in 1920s Paris while her husband is in jail. It has, I think, a very nice sense of completion about it, and it has made me rather curious about the book. Perhaps I'll read soon...

[Sir Bartholomew]

Vertigo 4.0/4.0

[asilef73]

The Good Shepard. Fell asleep about 15 minutes into it and then woke up for the last hour. Seemed bleak. I'll give it a 3.5/4.0.

[metal134]

The Good Shepard. Fell asleep about 15 minutes into it and then woke up for the last hour. Seemed bleak. I'll give it a 3.5/4.0.
I liked that movie, but it just seemd like nothing was developed as well as it should have been. And it's not easy to make a movie that's 3 hours and underdeveloped.

[vheissu]

"Les Rivieres Pourpres" by Mathieu Kassovitz
10/10

This was an excellent film! I've seen that there is a sort of sequel to it...I can't remember the exact title, but it's something like Angels of the Apocalypse. Never watched it, so don't know how it would be.


American Gangster (2007, Ridley Scott). The plot was a bit confusing at the beginning, but the performances of D. Washington and R. Crowe were superb. 10/10!

[Lily Adams]

The last movie I saw was "Forbidden Planet". So glad I saw it. What a classic. The special effects were absolutely STUNNING for the time period it was made in. Beat the pants offa most special effects from later years. I also loved the themes in it. "Everybody all of us got a shadow".

9/10

[amalia1985]

"Basil" (1998)
8/10

[LadyWentworth]

Far From Heaven
(with the very good Dennis Quaid and terrific Dennis Haysbert :D )
9/10

I've seen this a couple of times now. I like the old-time, 1950's, retro-style they used in the actual making of the film. Especially the Elmer Bernstein score.

[lamess]

i have senn AWAKE it was waaaaaaawoooo i love it

[Janine]

Far From Heaven
(with the very good Dennis Quaid and terrific Dennis Haysbert :D )
9/10

I've seen this a couple of times now. I like the old-time, 1950's, retro-style they used in the actual making of the film. Especially the Elmer Bernstein score.

Hi
LadyWentworth, Hope you feel better today.
As I already told someone else on this thread (think it was manolia) I just love this film. I also love the 1950's retro-style they used and I liked the way they played up the season of autumn - it was quite lovely. I liked the two intermingling stories - both dealing with separate forms of prejudice. I watched the extras when I had the DVD home and it was quite interesting. That kiss for Quad was not easy, or so the director pointed out. Was he fabulous or what? I thought it was one of his finest performances. I am not very familiar with Dennis Haysbert, but I thought he was great, too. I will have to take it from my library soon and watch it again. You are right - that score was commendable. I will have to keep an eye out for that one on CD. Oh horrors! I did not make it to my library yesterday and I religiously go there on Mondays, but I may go tonight, or tomorrow. Good thing is I am finally catching up on the movies, I bought and had not yet viewed. It is about time!

[Sir Bartholomew]

Seven Samurai 4.0/4.0 - A bit long but worth it.

[ben.!]

There Will Be Blood.

Very dark, brooding, but awesome motion picture. Strangely filmed but enthralling.

9/10.

[manolia]

Seven Samurai 4.0/4.0 - A bit long but worth it.

:thumbs_up great movie!

Last night i saw one of the films i really like, again, this time in the theater. "In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden" by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (I guess the title in english reads "In a year of 13 moons")..This is one of the saddest films i've seen..it always leaves me with a deep melancholy and a weird sense in the stomach..most notable scene is the one in the slaughterhouse..a scene which one never forgets ;) 10/10

[Janine]

Yes, it is a rather thick book. The edition I have is 784 pages, which is thick for me since I don't read very fast. Skimming through it, it seems very interesting and I'm anxious to read it soon. Anything about the desert highly intrigues me.

Sorry, I had missed this reply a page back; this thread got away from me. Yes, that sounds like an intriguing book but so long. I would like it because I also love books, and movies, about the desert.


I own the DVD of "The Piano" as well, but not the soundtrack. I thought it was an excellent film and very well acted, but yes, it is very dark.

Good one to own. I don't own the DVD yet, but my library does, so I can check it out anytime. I don't usually buy the ones I can borrow free.



I've seen "Sophie's Choice" and also read the book. You're right, draining is just the way to describe it. Very sad.

Yes, it truly was 'draining'. I knew I had to work myself up to view it again. Have you see the Meryl Streep/Jeremy Iron film, "The French Lieutenant's Woman"? Another period film for you, Antiquarian...hahaha.. I love that film and own it.

I loved "The Pianist" with Adrian Brody. If you haven't seen that one, I'd recommend it.
Loved it!!! :thumbs_up I would definitely watch it again, but have not had the chance lately, although I did view it twice already. Wonderful acting. I think it was Brody's best performance. Also, see the extras on the DVD - how interesting they are with the director and his own personal experiences in Nazi occuppied Poland. I love films by Roman Polanski(sp?). Did you see his film "Tess" after the Thomas Hardy classic? I loved it; I own it. There is another 'period' film for you, Antiquarian.;)


I also have "Schindler's List" but I've never watched it. I honestly don't know why. I want to see it very much. It just seems that the time is never "right." I think I'll have to make the right time to watch it.

I loved it also!!!:thumbs_up You must watch it. It is hard to watch and one you do need to get in the mood for but it has such a human uplifting wonderful side to it. Oh do try and see it soon. It is a classic film. The acting is all first rate - wonderful. My son took me to the movies, when it first came out. He is a huge movie buff and I recall that day so well; he was only a teen but he was dying to see it. If I said a word he would freak out. He always wants total silence while viewing a film. It is an awesome experience; very intense, like "The Pianist", maybe even more so. Bye the way, "The Pianist" soundtrack is a good one too. How could one go wrong with piano music so beautiful. I loved the scene when Brody's character was hiding out in the appartment with the piano and he put his hands above the keys but could not make a sound - all the sound was in his mind - so beautiful that scene was.

[Janine]

Hi Janine (and everyone),

I've seen "The French Lieutenant's Woman," but it's been some years and I really need to watch it again. Not too long ago, I tried to read the book, but I just couldn't get into it and put it aside.

I heard the book was a little difficult. When was it written? Who knows, maybe someday you will go back to it.


I do own the Roman Polanski film, "Tess." My long suffering husband has not yet seen that one, though he's met Nastassja Kinski, so I think he'll be interested in watching it. :) I loved it the first time I watched it. I love Thomas Hardy and I thought this was a pretty good adaptation. I think it was filmed in Normandy, France and not in Britain. Just a strange little fact. I don't think Polanski could leave France when it was made. I love his films as well.
Oh good, I think also it is a fine film and pretty close to the book. One scene that is missing bothers me. The scene where Angel sleepwalks. I thought that scene was vital and it was left out. I suppose Polanski did not see how to depict it in film. I also thought some other detail was changed but other than that I do enjoy that film. I was thinking of watching it again tonight actually. I am in the mood for a long film adaptation. I almost watched "Middlemarch" last night but then it was too late to begin it and I knew I would want to see the whole miniseries in one sitting - I do that sometimes - crazy.
Indeed Tess was filmed in France in the rural areas. On the extra on the DVD Polanski tells how they tried to film in England but it was impossible - too many modern interferences like telephone lines, etc. It was easier and more authentic, cheaper, too - to film in France. It is like here - so many films now are filmed in Calgary, Canada or the surrounding areas or other parts of Canada. They say it is freezing cold but it is much more economical and looks just like the US's western regions.


I have the soundtracks of "The Piano" and "The Pianist" on my "to buy when I have more money list." LOL I adore soundtracks. Right now, my favorites are "The Red Violin" and "Girl With a Pearl Earring."

Wow, I bet they are good sountracks - the last two you mention. I loved both films and especially "Girl With the Pearl Earring" being an artist myself. I own the DVD. I PM'd you about the other two ST's with a suggestion.


I'm going to make time to watch "Schindler's List" this week or early next week, when my husband has a few days off. I've put it off far too long.

You will definitely like it. It is amazing! Let us know after you have viewed it. I am about due for a second viewing myself. I think my library has the film on DVD. I will check tonight.


Had a terrific time playing the classic movie edition of "Scene It" last night with my husband. :)

That film I have not seen or is it a game?

[Nb's M!stress]

I saw ( one missed call ) 2 days ago ..
actually , I didn't understand't very well , It's a bit confused for me
coz I'm not a native speaker n E ,, but I'll try 2 find a subtitle f it's available ,,

[aabbcc]

La vita è bella, my movie favourite.

[HerGuardian]

Vantage Point


7/10

[Janine]

Vantage Point


7/10

Hello HerGuardian, welcome to this forum. I see you are a new member. I am a huge Lawrence fan and would like to welcome you also, to our D.H. Lawrence short story thread - we discuss one short story per month. The thread has been very interesting and highly successful, plus very enlightening about Lawrence.
Not long ago, on this forum we discussed "Women in Love" in much detail. It is my favorite of Lawrence's novels, although "Sons and Lovers" is only trailing now by a hair's breath behind for me. We also discussed this book is great detail, a few months back. I know both of these threads would be very helpful to your better understanding of the novels. We are currently planning a reading/discussion of "The Rainbow", which is actually the prequel to "Women in Love", and later (probably in the summer) a reading/discussion of "Lady Chatterly's Lover". If you like Lawrence's work, you have come to the right place. There are a number of us, who are Lawrence enthusiasts. If you want to discuss the book "Women in Love" via PM's, I would be glad to do so. I am currently listening to an audiobook rendition and enjoying it very much. I know the book very well by now, having read it twice, studied it and now reviewing it on audio CD's.
I hope all this is helpful and will get you further interested in reading more D.H. Lawrence works, a truly fascinating author.

[Ydfkdy]

I Am Legend... I enjoyed it,even though I am not a big fan for rabid human's.... I rate it a 10

[Shalot]

The Brave One (take 2) I fell asleep last night while the convenience store shooting was going on. It was good so far, though. I'll give 4/5 for the first part I saw. I am trying to watch it again right now.

[manolia]

"There will be blood" 7.5/10. A good film, great performances but i didn't like the subject matter.

[vheissu]

Kinky boots on dvd. Purely made for fun! Not as bad as expected

[Sir Bartholomew]

Magnolia - 3.5/4.0. Too long, and people bawl a lot. I like the frogs though.
Vanity Fair (Nair version) - 2.0/4.0 Not good. Why make Becky nice?
Monsoon Wedding - 4.0/4.0 Lovely makes you want to go there.

[AimusSage]

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 8.5/10
I like the psychedelic aspects. And the acting by Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro

[Janine]

Watched "The Shop Around the Corner" with my husband last night. A lovely film. I adored Jimmy Stewart in that one.

5/5

Antiquarian, I knew you would love this film. Yes, wasn't Jimmy Stewart young and adorable? Wonder just how old he was. I recall seeing the woman; was her last name O'Sullivan, in other films; I will have to look them up for you. One film is about a woman who works in a movie theater and it is a very good film; I love it. I wish I owned the film "The Shop Around the Corner", because it is one of those type classic films you long to see at least once a year; especially nice at Christmas. I also love at Christmastime, the film "The Human Comedy". I think the shop owner acts in that film also; he plays a clerk in a busy telegraph office during the war years; for certain he is in the "Wizzard of Oz". I will check those out for you, too.

Quote by AimusSage

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 8.5/10
I like the psychedelic aspects. And the acting by Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro
AimusSage, I haven't seen this film yet, but I really do like Benicio Del Toro; did you see him in "21 Grams" and "The Hunted"(I'll check that last title to make sure it is correct)? He is an amazing actor.
Of course, I like Johnny Depp very much, but must admit I have not always liked the films he has been in - not all; in fact I tend to like some of his more obscure roles the best. I just saw him in "Blow" which I have seen before. I liked it best the first time around, because one did not know what to expect next, so it had the quality of surprise and suspense. I did feel the film was good, but has some flaws. I would probably rate it an 8/10, after seeing it twice. I like the fact it was based on a true story and watched the extras this time around on the DVD - very interesting.

[AimusSage]

I like the fact it was based on a true story and watched the extras this time around on the DVD - very interesting.
Good extras are a real bonus to a film. It can give good insights into the making of, and in this case, the real story, often in the form of a documentary, that shows what really happened, rather than the romanticised version of the film. And yes, Blow is a good film. Never seen any of the extras though.

[Janine]

Janine,

Jimmy Stewart was born in May 1908 and "The Shop Around the Corner" was released in January 1940, so he must have been only thirty or thirty-one when it was shot. He was terrific, just adorable in the film.

Antiquarian, now that is a surprise. I thought he looked even younger than thirty. He certainly was cute when he was thirty-ish. I loved the little quirpy exchange between the characters and she played it so coy with him and the meeting in the cafe was really something. I loved that film. I think I must get it from my library and see it soon. The ending was just terrific!


The woman he fell in love with was Margaret Sullavan, who was married for about a year to Henry Fonda. Personally, I'd take Jimmy Stewart. :)
Yes, you are absolutely right - it was Margaret Sullavan and I just looked up her other films on Amazon. I did not know she was married to Henry Fonda; interesting. Yeah, I would take Jimmy over Henry any day. She also played in a film I like very much "The Good Fairy" - that is the one I referred to, where she works as an usher, at a movie theater. Every once in awhile, it comes into my library and I watch it.
Frank Morton, who played the shop owner, was in "The Human Comedy" - I just checked that out. Have you seen that film? It is interesting and sometimes overly sentimental, but if you read the book (tiny fast read) it is written as a sort of 'fable' and so depicts an ideal place or micro-world. I read the book and loved it; it is a very touching 'family' story. There are some wonderfull memorable scenes in that film. Mickey Rooney plays the son who goes to work in the telegraph office and he plays this role very seriously. Frank Morton was in many other old films, as well.



It's just a terrific movie.

Definitely so. I agree!

[ben.!]

Alien, I just bought the Alien Quadrilogy boxed set a few days ago.

I haven't seen any of the Alien franchise, however I must say the first was extremely good, subtly filmed, atmospheric and suspenseful, and pretty creepy too. Made me jump a couple of times, which films these days don't do for me usually.

Alien 5 stars out of 5. An awesome film. Can't wait to watch the sequel, Aliens, with my brother and father tomorrow! :D

[Janine]

Hi Janine,

I have not seen "The Human Comedy." Thanks for the suggestion. But I have seen "The Good Fairy." It's a charming film. I think it was directed by William Wyler and strangely enough, Sullavan eloped with him shortly after the film was made. She was only married to Henry Fonda for about a year. She was such a charming actress, but I think she had a difficult time combining marriage and a career.

My husband and I were going to watch "Atonement" last night, but I just wasn't in the mood. It was too late. Maybe tonight.

Antiquarian, hi, glad you liked my suggestion; it is a sentimental type movie but then, I like that sometimes. I don't think one can go wrong with any of those old classic films, do you? Have you seen "Our Town"? That is a good film, too. I like so many, it would be impossible to remember or name them all. I love movies, period! Thanks for the biop information on Sullavan. I think I may have read that about her before. Yes, I think she might have had some problems juggling a career and marriage; some do.

Wow, you must let me know how you like "Atonement". My friend loved it and I am dying to see it.

[manolia]

"Bolwieser" Rainer Werner Fassbinder 9/10 :D

[SleepyWitch]

Persuasion (1995 BBC version) 9/10

[Janine]

Persuasion (1995 BBC version) 9/10

SleepyWitch, I love that BBC version of "Persuasion"; in fact, I recently broke down and bought the DVD to keep in my collection. I love period films and I liked Ciaran Hinds as Captain Wentworth so much. I love the book, too. I love Hinds in the newer version of "Jane Eyre" too. Ever see it? Samantha Morton plays Jane. She is fantastic; they both are!

[Sir Bartholomew]

Last Tango in Paris - 4.0/4.0 Big fan of this movie, great soundtrack
I saw Crash (Cronenberg's 1996) again, a repulsive movie that I find "fascinating". Now I saw its NC-17 cut I consider it as one of my favorites much to my confusion. 4.0/4.0

[Luce]

I watched "The assassination of Jesse james by the coward Robert Ford" and I really enjoyed it! Great music (Nick Cave) and great photography.

[DeathAngel]

oy, ok i actually saw a couple of movies that came out in the theatres,
"I am Legend" pretty dern good, i want to know what the alternative ending was,
"Sankofa" from Karibu book store that just closed down, deep slavery movie, scary...

Sweeny Todd!
"poppin pussys into pies"-loved it.

[Janine]

Hi Janine,

I think I remember watching "Our Town" at some time or other, but I'm not sure. The title sounds familiar, but I really can't remember the film.

It is kind of fable-like and symbolic - sort of about this small town, like a microcosm of the the real world. I don't recall too much about it now, and I never read the play - it was a play, wasn't it? Thorton Wilder, I believe. I happened to pick up the used VHS tape at my library for a buck so I should review it and then write a review and description. I connected to it right away because I live in a small town and grew up in a small town. The town in the film reminded me of my own town, where almost everyone knows each other, or a person's relatives, or did at one time; definitely so in the 1950's.


My husband and I watched "Atonement" tonight. It was cinematically gorgeous, with gorgeous costumes, but my husband thought it got off to a slow start and he didn't particularly like the way the film was structured. He found it a bit confusing.

Antiquarian, you are enticing me want to see this film, even if it is confusing. I love cinematically gorgeous films and costumes. I can put up with some boring or slow-moving parts, if I have something sumptuous to look at. Did they tell the story out of time sequence? That sometimes throws me off-balance, too and I find it confusing to follow. It seems a popular device or trend in films these days. What happened to films, where we did not have to think so hard?:confused:


I didn't, as I had read the book. I enjoyed it immensely. It's not one I'll watch again and again, like "The Remains of the Day," but it was overwhelming sad and tragic. Very well done. I thought the acting was superb and oh, that house! :)

I love "The Remains of the Day" and wish I owned it. I do own "Shadowlands" and like that so much too although it is sooo sad. I guess I always connect those two films because of Anthony Hopkins. That and "Howard's End". I like all three.
I have not yet read "Atonement". I hope to see the film and read the book eventually.....way down the line on the reading part, I am afraid.



I'm not generally a fan of Keira Knightley, but I thought she was perfect in this movie.

You know, neither am I and I can't quite put my finger on why. She did seem to look different in this film and I wondered if she would act in a different way or if she had progressed with her acting skills. To me she never seemed to have that much range but then who am I to judge. I just instinctively thought it, maybe from her role in the newer "Pride and Prejudice."


4.5/5

Well, that is a pretty high mark for the film. I must see it now.

A, I am slowly but surely catching up on my emails....sorry the delay...

[Janine]

Oh, yes! Now I remember "Our Town," Janine. I'm quite sure it was a play. In fact, I think it was originally written as a play.

Yep, that is the one. I want to rewatch it but I can't seem to figure out my VHS connections right now and my son promised to stop by and see why I can't view (two-either) VCR's - says 'check connection'. The film is in black and white and starts out with just one man speaking, which is an interesting introduction to the town. I just recalling that it was quite different and had some notable old stars, although I can't name just who.



"Atonement" "sort of" goes back and forth in time, but not throughout the entire film, just during the first third, I would guess. Something happens, and it's misinterpreted, and then we're shown what really happened. It helps if you've read the book. If you have, it's not confusing at all. Since you haven't, maybe watch the extra about making the movie first. After my husband watched that, he said he wasn't confused at all. I'm not an "extras" person myself, but I know you are. :) So are my husband and older brother.

Oh, maybe that is why your poor husband (who did not read the book) said he thought it dragged at first. I guess it would be hard to understand the time sequence and series of events. Yes, you pegged me; I love those extras on the DVD's. I have to blame that on my overly inquisitive mind. Funny how some people hate those and some love to view them. I am of the later persausion. I have to see just how they put the story together and like to analysis it, dissect the film, see the director and actors behind the scenes, the actual historical or novel references. I often watch those extra features twice, or thrice! I will probably tackle the movie straight on and see if I understand it and then watch the features. I don't want to know the ending before-hand. Then, no doubt, I will rewatch the film. I am still waiting for it to come into my library, unless it did and is checked out. I will investigate that today, on their online site. Everytime I go to the video rental, rent a newer movie, a few days later the same movie comes into the library; so I learned now to be patient.



Keira Knightley "fit" her role in "Atonement" perfectly, in my opinion. I couldn't imagine anyone else in the role of Cecilia and the girl who played Briony was terrific, but I couldn't like her or forgive her until she was in her seventies, at the end of the film. I didn't like Knightley in "Pride and Prejudice," though. She wasn't "Lizzy Bennett for me. She seems too wooden for that part. I greatly preferred the more animated Jennifer Ehle.

I totally agree with you on "Pride and Prejudice" - I much preferred the BBC drama with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. It is a classier production and closer to the actual book and text. The other newer one is updated and too modernised for my taste.



I've read Howard's End but haven't seen the film yet, but I have seen "Shadowlands." You're right, so sad! And I agree, I, too, love "The Remains of the Day." It's a beautiful book and film and there's an actor with range - Sir Anthony Hopkins. It was hard to believe the gentle, shy, self-effacing butler in "The Remains of the Day" was the same person who portrayed Hannibal Lector with such realism.

The movie is very good of "Howard's End" and better yet, if you had read the book; I also did. I love Forster's novels. Have you read "Passage to India" and "Room With a View". I have the soundtrack to the last - simply wonderful! I like both of the last films emensely, too but have a few qualms with "Room With a View" although I have seen it dozens of times now. It is still far better than some junk that is presented to us these days. I love Judy Davis in "Passage to India". I liked her in Woody Allen's "Celebrity", though that is really changing gears; I will tell you something funny about that an the herb suppliment eccunashia (sure I spelled that wrong);)


I watched "The Shop Around the Corner" again yesterday. Loved it even more the second time.

:thumbs_up I could watch that film dozens of times - so great and the interchange between them was just perfect. Cute film.

[islandclimber]

Janine and Antiquarian!!!!!!! *shakes his head in disbelief, looks up into the evening sky and wonders if there is a god any longer*... :p how could you talk about versions of Pride and Prejudice and neglect to mention the best one of all... 1940--- Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, Maureen O'sullivan, Melville Cooper as Mr Collins, and the great Edna May Oliver as the Lady Catherine de Bourgh... how could you!?!?!?! I am speechless, at a loss for words, tearing my hair out here... I mean, the BBC Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle version was good... just not comparable...:bawling:

Though, I have to admit that one of things I look forward to on this site is reading your ongoing movie discussion here... It is great, and full of wonderful insight, I might add... :D

[amalia1985]

"Oliver Twist" by Roman Polanski
9/10

[Janine]

Janine and Antiquarian!!!!!!! *shakes his head in disbelief, looks up into the evening sky and wonders if there is a god any longer*... :p how could you talk about versions of Pride and Prejudice and neglect to mention the best one of all... 1940--- Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, Maureen O'sullivan, Melville Cooper as Mr Collins, and the great Edna May Oliver as the Lady Catherine de Bourgh... how could you!?!?!?! I am speechless, at a loss for words, tearing my hair out here... I mean, the BBC Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle version was good... just not comparable...:bawling:

Well, I don't get so dismayed, islandclimber....we will have to put this one on our list Antiquarian, don't you think?;) We both love old films, so that should not be a problem; except for the fact, that I have not seen that version available before. I must go and research it when I have the time. Glad that you alerted me to it.


Though, I have to admit that one of things I look forward to on this site is reading your ongoing movie discussion here... It is great, and full of wonderful insight, I might add... :D

Gee, glad it is helpful. We love bantering on about films. Seems one film will lead to another suggestion or set of comments, and that makes this even more interesting.:)


LOL I have not seen the 1940 version, islandclimber. Something for me to look forward to.

Yep, we must check that one out.


Please don't tear your hair out. :lol: ditto!


"Oliver Twist" by Roman Polanski
9/10
Amalia, Excellent film! I love Roman Polanski's films. *two thumbs up*

[byquist]

"The Kingdom" and "Into the Wild" -- both recommended; lots of meaning.

[vheissu]

Watched Paris, je t'aime last night; it seems I had a bad copy the first time I saw it, and a lot of scenes where cut out.
Anyway, it's a cute collection of short stories, some make sense, some just leave you a bit puzzled. 8/10


byquist, I loved The Kingdom, it was very well directed and one of the few films of that managed to maintain objectivity and present both sides of the story.

[byquist]

recent BBC "Robin Hood" -- a tad on the corny side, but some bounce to it.

[Anza]

Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail

AWESOME!!!! :banana:

[Lily Adams]

I just saw "Chalk" and oh my "Bob" it was AMAZING. I LOVE low-budget films that are little miracles like that! And it was such a great, basically untouched topic, too-teachers. I mean, sure, there are plenty of movies out there about teachers and how inspirational they are, but have you seen any that are about how they really are?

It's just fun because I see the teachers at my school socializing all the time, walkin' around, goin' in the teacher's room, etc. (sometimes I wish I could go in there and hang out with them, really) and I ask them how their last teacher's meeting went (they usually say "Boring. I just got coffee and spaced out.") and this really put all that on the big screen. Loved how it showed them going out to a bar. I've even heard teachers say, "When I went out with Ms. so-and-so". Of course it's only logical, I mean, they're human, too. :p

Real gem of a movie. I simply must own it. My favorite part was the Spelling Hornet. Hilarious. The extras on the DVD are great, too.

Completely underrated hilarious indie film and unfortunately basically unseen and unheard of.

10/10

[islandclimber]

Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail

AWESOME!!!! :banana:

Yes!!!!!!!!! Amazing film!!!:lol: (but I can't bring myself to use that dancing banana smilie!)

Lily I thought Chalk was really good too...

Antiquarian.. I agree with you about the new Elizabeth... I thought the first was quite a bit better! but I still love Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush... I always think about the movie Shine when I think of Rush... he was so amazing in it.. one of my favourite films... such a wonderful and yet sad story.. and then his portrayal of the Marquis de Sade in Quills... it was fantastic too.. It's too bad he hasn't been in anything of quite that caliber since, or not that I've seen...

[Lily Adams]

Lily I thought Chalk was really good too...

:D

"We're starting a morning teacher walk..." *two people power walking* Ahahahaha. I love awkward movies like that. So realistic.

I <3333333 teachers so I'm a bit biased. :p

[islandclimber]

Oh yeah Geoffrey rush was in a tv film "The life and death of Peter Sellers" a few years back which was just amazing too... I love Peter Sellers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the original "Pink Panther" movies are so funny... Does your doooog bite? hahahaha :lol:

[TheFifthElement]

Does your doooog bite?

zat is not my doooog!

[Niamh]

BBC North and South (2004). 20/10
Brilliant! Watched all four hours of it yesterday evening after work, and i had to watch all four hours of it again this morning i loved that much. Move over BBC Pride and Prejudice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[johann cruyff]

The last movie I saw was...Saw:)

The fourth installment,to be precise,I went to the cinema specifically for this(well,not because I really wanted to see it,but because a female friend of mine asked me,and I can't say no to her...).

Anyway,I'm not sure if it's because I didn't see Saw II & III,but the movie was dreadful,,boring,no story,no characters,no sense.I fell asleep around 45 minutes in,she noticed that,and now she's cross.Yes,I fell asleep in the cinema.During a horror movie.That's how bad it was.

[papayahed]

Fallen with Denzel Washington. It was pretty good but they left too many things unsaid, like why the brother was living with them and if he was slow?

3.5/5

[NickAdams]

I saw Chapter 27 yesterday, one of the two Mark David Chapman movies to be released this year. Jared Leto gained 60 lbs for the role and got gout in the process. He gives a strong performance, but the film slips through first time director, J.P. Schaefer, fingers.



Watched Paris, je t'aime last night; it seems I had a bad copy the first time I saw it, and a lot of scenes where cut out.
Anyway, it's a cute collection of short stories, some make sense, some just leave you a bit puzzled. 8/10

I enjoyed the Coen's entry with Steve Buscemi and the mime family. My favorite was the one with the Haitian guitarist. I would say more, but I don't want to ruin it for any who haven't seen it.

[rachel_bookworm]

Man on Fire with Denzel (Phwoar) Washington

Excellent film, 9/10

[Janine]

"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

It was beautiful and well acted, but a little too slow, I think. Still, I enjoyed it quite a bit.

8.5/10

Yes, Antiquarian, I would agree with your rating and that it was a little slow going at times. The first film was 'dynamite' I thought and in comparison the second paled a bit, but I tried not to compare somehow, and maybe the night I watched it, I was in the mood for it, who knows? I loved the visuals so much. I get caught up in that aspect of films sometimes and just go with it, and seeing it on my new TV was wonderful. So islandclimber, I agree with you also, not as good as the first one. But I did enjoy it anyway, as Antiquarian said.

"The Holy Grail" - such a classic in humorous films!!! I could watch that a zillion times and still laugh myself silly.:lol: In fact, this friend and I were just talking on the phone and recalling the various scenes and we were crying, laughing so hard. Who can top it?


BBC North and South (2004). 20/10
Brilliant! Watched all four hours of it yesterday evening after work, and i had to watch all four hours of it again this morning i loved that much. Move over BBC Pride and Prejudice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been dying to see this film for a long time now. I think I will request that my library get it for me. I almost purchased it a few times from Amazon. So, Niamh, it is that good? Are you saying - better than P&P - the BBC version? I have the novel here - on 'my to be read someday' reading list. A friend sent it to me with other books she no longer wanted to keep. Lucky me!:D



Oh yeah Geoffrey rush was in a tv film "The life and death of Peter Sellers" a few years back which was just amazing too... I love Peter Sellers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the original "Pink Panther" movies are so funny... Does your doooog bite? hahahaha

I will have to check out that tv film. It sounds interesting. I like Geoffrey Rush in a 'little known indedpendent' movie, "Lantana", set in modern day Australia. It's a pyscholgical type thriller and quieter and more nuanced performance for Rush. I always watch that film, when it comes into my library, even though by now, I know the ending, which is a surprise. Also, stars Barbara Hershey, Anthony LaPaglia, Rachael Blake.

How 'bout Sellers in the film about the atom bomb - "ban the boom!"? again the old brain is not functioning and I must go look it up. *talking to Janine's brain, do wake up!!!* Got it now - "Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" - classic!

[Idril]

This weekend I saw Hogfather which is more of a mini series than a movie but I saw it on a dvd so it counts. I'm a huge Discworld fan so it was fun to see it play out in "real life". I was a little disappointed by DEATH's appearance, his voice was great but his costume was so stiff and awkward...I know he's death and a skeleton and all that but still...it seemed like it could've been a little more 'natural'. The character of Teatime was incredibly creepy, definitely did justice to the book there.

The other movie I saw this weekend was Brothers, a Danish movie by Susanne Bier. This is the 3rd of her movies I've seen and they've all been incredibly intense and thought provoking. She does this weird thing with close ups that is...well...weird... but other than that, I love her films. They can be frustrating because nothing is tied up in tidy little bunches, it's messy and there is never a clear place or person to place your sympathies but when I get right down to it, that's one of the reasons why I like them. I think this movie will stay with me for awhile.

[Niamh]

I have been dying to see this film for a long time now. I think I will request that my library get it for me. I almost purchased it a few times from Amazon. So, Niamh, it is that good? Are you saying - better than P&P - the BBC version? I have the novel here - on 'my to be read someday' reading list. A friend sent it to me with other books she no longer wanted to keep. Lucky me!:D


Watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdOaiZFY2j0
Yeah i think i like this more than the 1995 version of P&P.
Oh and see my blog. Just wrote an entry about it!:D

[LadyWentworth]

I am REALLY coming in LATE with all of this, but I don't care! :D


Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 8.5/10
I like the psychedelic aspects. And the acting by Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro:thumbs_up Very good film.


Watched "The Shop Around the Corner" with my husband last night. A lovely film. I adored Jimmy Stewart in that one.

5/5
You guys know this is the film that "You Got Mail" was based on, right? There was a very good Broadway musical based on it called "She Loves Me".


Have you seen "Our Town"?
You are talking about the one with William Holden, right? That was the only reason I stopped to watch it! :p The play didn't do much for me. The film is OK. Then it has William Holden in there! So, I have to like it out of obligation. :D


Persuasion (1995 BBC version) 9/10
Well, that is brilliant. No more needs to be said about that! :D


how could you talk about versions of Pride and Prejudice and neglect to mention the best one of all... 1940--- Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, Maureen O'sullivan, Melville Cooper as Mr Collins, and the great Edna May Oliver as the Lady Catherine de Bourgh... how could you!?!?!?! I am speechless, at a loss for words, tearing my hair out here... I mean, the BBC Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle version was good... just not comparable...:bawling:
I've seen the 1940 version. I even own it. :D The BBC version is good because it is much more faithful to the book. But the 1940 version isn't unfaithful. I suppose I lean towards the other because it is longer and I get more of the story. :) I just never understood why their fashions didn't fit the period more. Oh, I don't care. Greer Garson is wonderful as always. I really like Olivier's Darcy. I really like this version. :)


"Oliver Twist" by Roman Polanski
9/10
:thumbs_up Another good one!


Antiquarian.. I agree with you about the new Elizabeth... I thought the first was quite a bit better! but I still love Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush... I always think about the movie Shine when I think of Rush... he was so amazing in it.. one of my favourite films... such a wonderful and yet sad story.. and then his portrayal of the Marquis de Sade in Quills... it was fantastic too.. It's too bad he hasn't been in anything of quite that caliber since, or not that I've seen...The second "Elizabeth" film I have yet to see. I am expecting it to be good no matter what. I just don't want to be disappointed in it.
"Shine". Very good film. Brilliant soundtrack, by the way.
Oh, and "Quills". I LOVE IT!!!! The film that started my Joaquin Pheonix obsession! :p I love this movie! I love Rush's performance in there! I haven't seen it in years, though. :( Now I have been put in the mood for it again.


BBC North and South (2004). 20/10
Brilliant! Watched all four hours of it yesterday evening after work, and i had to watch all four hours of it again this morning i loved that much. Move over BBC Pride and Prejudice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wanted to see this, but I missed it. So, yes, to reply to your message, Niamh, I WILL watch it! I will have to see if I can obtain it from Netflix. :)


I saw Chapter 27 yesterday, one of the two Mark David Chapman movies to be released this year. Jared Leto gained 60 lbs for the role and got gout in the process. He gives a strong performance, but the film slips through first time director, J.P. Schaefer, fingers.
I thought the other film was out last year already. At least that is what I think I read. I know that they said that this one was better than the first movie that was released.

[Niamh]

I agree that that persuasion is fab. Nuff Said!
Go check out Netflix LW!!!!!

[Lady Raven]

A tv station that shows classic movies had a Godfather marathon on yesterday. I watched both Godfather and Godfather, Part II. I've seen both many times, and I just keep on loving them! 10/10 for both.

[LadyWentworth]

I agree that that persuasion is fab. Nuff Said!
Go check out Netflix LW!!!!!

Oh, I am such a ditz! :p It was ON my Netflix list already! I put it on there so long ago that I forgot it was on there! :rolleyes:

Well, I "upped" it on my list to come after "The Assasination of Jesse James" and "There Will Be Blood". Those are my next two movies to come. So, I will be watching "North and South" after them. I will be sure to give my review. :)

[Niamh]

Oh, I am such a ditz! :p It was ON my Netflix list already! I put it on there so long ago that I forgot it was on there! :rolleyes:

Well, I "upped" it on my list to come after "The Assasination of Jesse James" and "There Will Be Blood". Those are my next two movies to come. So, I will be watching "North and South" after them. I will be sure to give my review. :)

I have to go buy the book now and read it. (if i watch it a third time my mam will have be committed!:p but its sooo tempting!)

[djy78usa]

A tv station that shows classic movies had a Godfather marathon on yesterday. I watched both Godfather and Godfather, Part II. I've seen both many times, and I just keep on loving them! 10/10 for both.

I'm with you (except I only watched part II yesterday). Then there was a show on today about Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano, et al, and their dealings in Cuba. I didn't realize how closely The Godfather Part II mirrored real events. It is a shame that Coppola had to besmirch the first two films with the almost unwatchable Part III

[LadyWentworth]

I have to go buy the book now and read it. (if i watch it a third time my mam will have be committed!:p but its sooo tempting!)

You've never read the book? Oh, I read the book years ago. Heaven only knows where I stashed it away to in this house! I am afraid that I will end up liking the film so much now that I will have to read the book, too. I just don't know where I have hidden it. :( It is somewhere in this house, though. That I know! :) It is a very good book, though.

[Lady Raven]

I'm with you (except I only watched part II yesterday). Then there was a show on today about Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano, et al, and their dealings in Cuba. I didn't realize how closely The Godfather Part II mirrored real events. It is a shame that Coppola had to besmirch the first two films with the almost unwatchable Part III

Oh, you're so right about Part III! It was embarrassing, really. I watched to the end only out of morbid curiosity!

[Lily Adams]

How 'bout Sellers in the film about the atom bomb - "ban the boom!"? again the old brain is not functioning and I must go look it up. *talking to Janine's brain, do wake up!!!* Got it now - "Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" - classic!

I love that movie!!! Indeed a classic.

[RJbibliophil]

Charlotte's Web with real people. It was very good and true to the story although there were a few scenes I didn't like.

[islandclimber]

I will have to check out that tv film. It sounds interesting. I like Geoffrey Rush in a 'little known indedpendent' movie, "Lantana", set in modern day Australia. It's a pyscholgical type thriller and quieter and more nuanced performance for Rush. I always watch that film, when it comes into my library, even though by now, I know the ending, which is a surprise. Also, stars Barbara Hershey, Anthony LaPaglia, Rachael Blake.

How 'bout Sellers in the film about the atom bomb - "ban the boom!"? again the old brain is not functioning and I must go look it up. *talking to Janine's brain, do wake up!!!* Got it now - "Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" - classic!

Lantana sounds interesting, I would like to see it now... I think he was in another Australian film, wasn't he in Ned Kelly with Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom?? As the Superintendent I believe... And then of course in Les Miserables with Liam Neeson who I love also... Though they butchered it to a degree by getting rid of so many characters and parts from the book... still, the acting was amazing...


Oh, I love that movie... It has to be one of Sellers' best films... He is such a versatile, amazing actor... "The Party" is another good one... almost painful at times it is so ridiculous... and "Being there" is really good too... oh and one of his best but least known roles... the shop steward in "I'm Alright Jack" ... so good :thumbs_up

[Janine]

Lantana sounds interesting, I would like to see it now... I think he was in another Australian film, wasn't he in Ned Kelly with Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom?? As the Superintendent I believe... And then of course in Les Miserables with Liam Neeson who I love also... Though they butchered it to a degree by getting rid of so many characters and parts from the book... still, the acting was amazing...

Duh, I didn't know "Ned Kelly" was set in Australia. I thought that was in Ireland. Wow, now when it surfaces again in my library's circulating collect I must watch that again. I liked it, if I recall correctly. Yes, Liam Neesom I like very much, too...but I hated that film "Love Actually" - just what was the point of that film? I have been sour on him, since then, but that is truly silly - he was only in the film. I loved him in many other films. He was great in the Scottish film, "Rob Roy", and I liked him in "Les Miserables" (one of my favorite novels; actually, I read the 5 book set) - but I agree, as you said - the movie was good, but certainly could have been better - they cut way too much out of the novel. Did you see Liam Neesom in "Ethan Frome"? He was excellent in that film. We discussed that book on here a number of months back, last year. I love the film set in Australia "The Piano". The acting is great and the setting dark and dismal and awesome at the same time.

I think you would find "Lantana" a good film. I sometimes watch it again, when it comes back into my library. It can be bought cheaply on Amazon, but now it is customer rated, at nearly the maximum stars, so it might go up in price. I like the psychological aspects of it and the intricacy between the various characters and the married couples. It keeps you wondering. I really could not guess the ending at all.



Oh, I love that movie... It has to be one of Sellers' best films... He is such a versatile, amazing actor... "The Party" is another good one... almost painful at times it is so ridiculous... and "Being there" is really good too... oh and one of his best but least known roles... the shop steward in "I'm Alright Jack" ... so good :thumbs_up

To be honest with you, I have not seem many of his films; but years ago, of course, I did see a few, when they first came out. He was all the rage for awhile. Of course, the humor is so good that is still lives on and is just as funny, if not funnier....and sillier.

[islandclimber]

"Ethan Frome" is an amazing movie.. I really do like Liam Neeson... and "The Piano" is quite excellent as well... exactly as you put it.. There are quite a number of good movies out of Down Under... Quite enjoyable...

I will have to find "Lantana" now... :)

Yep Sellers will last forever!!!!

[islandclimber]

geez louise!!! way to rain on our Australia parade Antiquarian... :p :p

Just kidding.. That is good to know... Yep, Sellers was terrific... it's too bad he didn't actually win best actor for it, just the nomination... which I believe was his second...

[islandclimber]

I've seen the 1940 version. I even own it. :D The BBC version is good because it is much more faithful to the book. But the 1940 version isn't unfaithful. I suppose I lean towards the other because it is longer and I get more of the story. :) I just never understood why their fashions didn't fit the period more. Oh, I don't care. Greer Garson is wonderful as always. I really like Olivier's Darcy. I really like this version. :)

The second "Elizabeth" film I have yet to see. I am expecting it to be good no matter what. I just don't want to be disappointed in it.
"Shine". Very good film. Brilliant soundtrack, by the way.
Oh, and "Quills". I LOVE IT!!!! The film that started my Joaquin Pheonix obsession! :p I love this movie! I love Rush's performance in there! I haven't seen it in years, though. :( Now I have been put in the mood for it again.




Yes, I agree the BBC version shows more of the story, I just don't think the acting can be matched from the 1940 one... the characters were so well portrayed....

"Shine" has an amazing soundtrack... that movie started my Rachmaninov obsession!!!:D

sorry for making you want to watch "Quills" again... :p

[Niamh]

You've never read the book? Oh, I read the book years ago. Heaven only knows where I stashed it away to in this house! I am afraid that I will end up liking the film so much now that I will have to read the book, too. I just don't know where I have hidden it. :( It is somewhere in this house, though. That I know! :) It is a very good book, though.
I'm sure it is very very good! Especially seeing as i loved the BBC dramatisation of it so much!

Janine and islandclimber, I hate to disappoint you, but "The Piano" was filmed in Auckland and Tarankaki, New Zealand. Almost Australia, but not quite. ;)

Peter Sellers was terrific in "Being There."

I was on the beach in New Zealand that is in the famous scene with well... the piano on the beach! Its called Kerekere beach. It think its not far from Titerangi and Avondale?

[Sir Bartholomew]

Anatomy of Hell by Catherine Breillat :sick:

[Janine]

Yes, I agree the BBC version shows more of the story, I just don't think the acting can be matched from the 1940 one... the characters were so well portrayed....

"Shine" has an amazing soundtrack... that movie started my Rachmaninov obsession!!!:D

sorry for making you want to watch "Quills" again... :p

I must look for that soundtrack to "Shine" now. I collect soundtracks. I love Rachmaninov and have, ever since I was a teenage girl....many moons ago.;)

Antiquarian, come to think of it I did see the features on "The Piano" DVD and they said it was filmed in New Zealand. How amazing to be on that exact beach, Niamh. Was there a piano there? I am just kidding really!:lol: Niamh, how are you feeling now? Been thinking about you. I hope you are over that flu/cold.

Antiquarian, I adore Debussy! and I like Prokofiev extremely. Wow, we all have the same taste in classical composers! I once saw an excerpt of a the death scene from "Romeo and Juliet", live onstage in Philadelphia, with the Pennslyvania Ballet Company; it was the Prokofiev version. I adored it, so dramatic and the ballet was all done in black and white - totally graphic, contemporary and so wonderful, I will never forget it.

islandclimber, so you have seen "Ethan Frome" and liked it. Did you read the novel as well?

[LadyWentworth]

Yes, I agree the BBC version shows more of the story, I just don't think the acting can be matched from the 1940 one... the characters were so well portrayed....

"Shine" has an amazing soundtrack... that movie started my Rachmaninov obsession!!!:D

sorry for making you want to watch "Quills" again... :p
Well, the original film is the first one that I'd ever seen. I watched it after I read the book. I do agree that the acting is very well done. I have always enjoyed Greer Garson's Elizabeth so much. Like I said before, I really like Olivier's Darcy. Actually, I had quite the crush on him in this film when I was a kid. :p Any film version is good compared to the Keira Knightley one for me. I just don't like it at all. :sick: I own an older BBC version of P&P. I wasn't crazy about that one, but even that I like better than the recent film version!

The sad thing about "Quills" is the fact that I have this desire to watch it now, but I don't even own it. So, I have no access to this film. :bawling:

[djy78usa]

All this talk of Peter Sellers reminds me of another movie I saw recently: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. The movie was decent, but Geoffrey (sp?) Rush does a spot-on Peter Sellers. Stanley Tucci does a pretty good Stanley Kubrick as well.

[islandclimber]

Well, the original film is the first one that I'd ever seen. I watched it after I read the book. I do agree that the acting is very well done. I have always enjoyed Greer Garson's Elizabeth so much. Like I said before, I really like Olivier's Darcy. Actually, I had quite the crush on him in this film when I was a kid. :p Any film version is good compared to the Keira Knightley one for me. I just don't like it at all. :sick: I own an older BBC version of P&P. I wasn't crazy about that one, but even that I like better than the recent film version!

The sad thing about "Quills" is the fact that I have this desire to watch it now, but I don't even own it. So, I have no access to this film. :bawling:

Well, I would lend it to you, seeing as I have it, but it would be quite the toss to get it to you... I would have to be one of those Milwaukee Brewers that you love so much, to throw that far...:p instead i think I may just wath Quills as I go to sleep tonight ... :p But if you want I could send it to you someday, just to make up for this appalling gloating that I am partaking in at the moment :p :D

oh yes, the Keira Knightley version is so bad.. I think she has to be one of the worst big name actresses out there... just terrible...


Janine and Antiquarian... I love Prokofiev and DeBussy as well... though I have to say I like Tchaikovsky better among the Russians... and Rachmaninov's piano concertos best of all Russian classical music, but it is hard to compare piano to symphonies, etc... :D

But still my favourite piece of classical music of all, has to be Mozart's "Requiem".. it is so epicly beautiful... it is too bad he did not finish...

[grace86]

August Rush 9/10. I loved the movie, but what was with the end!!! It was a cute end but I was hoping for a LITTLE more.

Atonement 8/10. I liked it and thought it was a good movie, but it didn't catch my attention the whole time. The end had the tears rolling down my face though!

[Janine]

Quote by grace86

August Rush 9/10. I loved the movie, but what was with the end!!! It was a cute end but I was hoping for a LITTLE more.

Atonement 8/10. I liked it and thought it was a good movie, but it didn't catch my attention the whole time. The end had the tears rolling down my face though!

Hi grace! Long time no see, how are you???
What is "August Rush" about? I don't think I am familiar with that film.
I want to see "Atonement" but I have a feeling I will feel the same about it as you. I heard mixed reviews on the film. I still am dying for it to come into my library. They just got tons of new ones so I am sure they will buy it soon.



I love Tchaikovsky, too. His music is just wonderful. I know one of my favorite pieces of music is Mozart's "Requiem." Another is Bach's B Minor Mass. Bach is certainly a favorite of mine. I love that point and counterpoint.

Hi Antiquarian, I love Tchaikovsky, too - who doesn't? Especially love him since he wrote so many fine ballet scores - "Sleepying Beauty", "Nutcracker", "Swan Lake",....and so much more.

I also adore Mendleson's "Midsummer Night's Dream" score.

I have some Bach but have never fully emersed myself in his music. I am not sure why; but I am sure I do like some of it, A.

Of course, Mozart's last work was amazing and so moving, islandclimber....yeah, sad he did not complete it.

I love Beethoven and Chopin, too, because I love piano music.



I might watch "Quills" tonight or tomorrow. I'm not sure. I have so many DVDs to watch.

:lol: Did you watch "Quills" or one your other countless 'unwatched, still-sealed-in-the -original-wrapper', new DVD's.....?
Antiquarian, I do the same thing; I have some I bought about a year ago, and still have not gotten around to watching.......soon....soon...;) :lol:

[Jislani]

Sweeny Todd 6.5/10

I found it okay but there was waaayyy too much singing for me. I though it was Harry Potters next movie or something.

[Cailin]

27 Dresses - drivel. 1/10

[LadyWentworth]

Well, I would lend it to you, seeing as I have it, but it would be quite the toss to get it to you... I would have to be one of those Milwaukee Brewers that you love so much, to throw that far...:p instead i think I may just wath Quills as I go to sleep tonight ... :p But if you want I could send it to you someday, just to make up for this appalling gloating that I am partaking in at the moment :p :D

My, you were in a very teasing mood last night! :p I am tempted, but no. I thank you, but I don't need your copy of that movie. After all, it was offered in a way of trying to "make up" for being a tease! :p Oh, wait! Unless you were teasing with the offer, too! You are just too bad! :p


Breaking Away (1979)
10/10 Good film! :thumbs_up

[Idril]

Breaking Away (1979)
10/10 Good film! :thumbs_up

Oh, I love that movie! I was just obsessed with Dennis Christopher when I was in jr high or somewhere around there. :blush:

[Janine]

My, you were in a very teasing mood last night! :p I am tempted, but no. I thank you, but I don't need your copy of that movie. After all, it was offered in a way of trying to "make up" for being a tease! :p Oh, wait! Unless you were teasing with the offer, too! You are just too bad! :p


Breaking Away (1979)
10/10 Good film! :thumbs_up

He is mischievous! Watch out for him, Lady Wentworth! ;) :lol: Also, he wears shorts year round, even when it is 0 degrees C out. He confessed on another thread, right, islandclimber?

I am not sure if I saw that film you listed. I know I wanted to see it. Can you recap it for me, LW? I think I did see it and liked it so much. Who stars in it?

Would you believe I have not seen a film now for over 3, 4 nights?

I guess the last films I watched were plays and I greatly enjoyed them; something different for a change.

The Enemy of the People, original play by Henrik Isben
The Widowing of Mrs. Holyrod, a play by D.H.Lawrence

Not assigning numbers to them, but they both were excellent!

[djy78usa]

Just finished watching the 2007 remake of 3:10 to Yuma. I usually don't like newer western movies (you just can't beat the look of the old B&W westerns :) ), but I have to say, this movie was pretty darn good. Not sure when it happened, but somewhere along the way, Christian Bale has become one of my favorite actors working.

[Janine]

Janine, I did watch an older one I'd opened, but hadn't gotten around to watching - "Get Shorty."

It was okay, but nothing great.

6.5/10

Was going to watch "The Leopard," but it was too long for tonight.

:lol: Antiquarian, another night has passed by and I have not watched a movie - this makes about 4 now...what is the world coming to? ugh...I have gotten tied up on this computer:crash: again posting like crazy - totally obsessed of course.:(

I am curious, what is "Get Shorty" about? I need to break open one I bought about a year ago, too! ;) :lol: I might take off the wrapper and find it has disintegrated!

[djy78usa]

Janine, I highly reccomend Get Shorty. Its a based on Elmore Leonard's book of the same name about a mobster loan shark that becomes involved in the movie business. Unfortunately, they followed it up with Be Cool, one of the worst sequels ever made.

[cranberry]

Sweeney Todd , Loved it very much.:)

and thanks again:thumbs_up

[amifielei_007]

hi to all!
Im leigh..
im a newbie here...
just want to answer this poll...
last week was the last time I watched a movie...
I watched 10000 BC..
its good, but its not my favorite...
i think its just the same as the others...
nothing new...
out of 10....
maybe 5...

[djy78usa]

[QUOTE=Antiquarian;550733However, there's no motivation for him to become involved in the movie business other than he likes Hollywood and L.A.[/QUOTE]

What more motivation should there be? Seems to me, doing something because you like it is all the motivation you need. I agree with you on Pulp Fiction though...one of my favorites movies of all time.

[djy78usa]

different stroke for different folks, eh? Fair enough. :) The movie is pretty true to the book, btw.

[LadyWentworth]

Oh, I love that movie! I was just obsessed with Dennis Christopher when I was in jr high or somewhere around there. :blush:I can see why. :D


He is mischievous! Watch out for him, Lady Wentworth! ;) :lol: Also, he wears shorts year round, even when it is 0 degrees C out. He confessed on another thread, right, islandclimber? Well, I am not going to critcize. I think it is crazy to wear shorts when it is so cold, but how can I talk? I wear jeans when it is 100 degrees outside! I'm not joking either! I do that! :D


I am not sure if I saw that film you listed. I know I wanted to see it. Can you recap it for me, LW? I think I did see it and liked it so much. Who stars in it?
Basically, it is about this boy that wants to become a championship bicyclist. He worships the Italian riders. Eventually, he gets a chance to ride against them. That is the basic storyline. Dennis Christopher is the star. Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern happen to be in it, too, as his friends. :) It is a good movie. This was one that my brother watched a lot when I was little. I hadn't seen it in years until the other day. I really like it. :)

[islandclimber]

I can see why. :D

Well, I am not going to critcize. I think it is crazy to wear shorts when it is so cold, but how can I talk? I wear jeans when it is 100 degrees outside! I'm not joking either! I do that! :D


Basically, it is about this boy that wants to become a championship bicyclist. He worships the Italian riders. Eventually, he gets a chance to ride against them. That is the basic storyline. Dennis Christopher is the star. Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern happen to be in it, too, as his friends. :) It is a good movie. This was one that my brother watched a lot when I was little. I hadn't seen it in years until the other day. I really like it. :)

well, usually it is surf shorts... I have some strange obsession with wearing surf shorts year round, at least when I am out on Vancouver Island, where we don't get many below zero days all year.. plus I swim in the ocean year round... it sure is cold in december, january and february.. after about 15-20 minutes you start to get hypothermic and have to get out...:p

Jeans in 100 f !!! ick... that would feel so so so hot... I where jeans in the summer but only in the evening or at night... never just to lounge around in during the day... but whatever floats your boat... right... :p

I love that movie... I had forgotten the name... but it is a really good movie... I'm glad you brought it up!!

Janine!!! Calling me mischevious!! you have it totally backwards... you're putting your own mischevious nature on my shoulders... and it is not a coat I intend to wear!!!:p :D

I watched "Chariots of Fire" again this evening... I had forgotten how good that movie is.. I love it... 10/10 it's funny that none of the actors in it really starred in any other big films... though I do recollect that a few of them were big on stage... hmm...

I am going to watch "Withnail and I" tonight I think.. which is a 20/10 in my books... one of my favourite films of all... Grant is so amazing as "withnail"...
I love this scene... withnail and i (http://youtube.com/watch?v=j5EmCKbWS6c&feature=related)
actually every scene, the movie is so sharply funny... dark and biting...

[islandclimber]

Sweeney Todd!! It is great.. I loved it... If you enjoy the new Depp and Burton version.. you should try to check out the Lansbury, Hearn broadway version.. it is wonderful too... and then seeing it live is a great experience...

But I have to say Tim Burton did an amazing job of bringing this musical to film... Depp is wonderful and so dark in the lead role, and Carter, is amazing as Lovett... she fits the role so well...

maybe 9.5/10, as there is maybe a little too emphasis on excessively overexaggerated bleeding, something that wasn't in the broadway musical of course... I find it silly when they make bleeding so ridiculous like the blood spraying everywhere in the Kill Bill movies... so my only criticism is that... otherwise fantastic..

[islandclimber]

thank you :)

I hope you enjoy Sweeney Todd.. it isn't quite as bad as the "Kill Bill" movies.. but it is still a little to excessive in my books... Depp is fantastic in dark roles... but my favourite movie of his, is actually, "Benny and Joon"... it is just such a great movie...

[LadyWentworth]

Jeans in 100 f !!! ick... that would feel so so so hot... I where jeans in the summer but only in the evening or at night... never just to lounge around in during the day... but whatever floats your boat... right... :p
I don't lounge around in them! That ridiculous I am not! :) Only if I am going out. And the odds of me leaving the house when it is really deadly outside, if I have no reason to have to go somewhere, is very slim! I honestly don't own a pair of shorts. I find them very uncomfortable. So, my choice has to be either a dress (which I prefer not to wear), a skirt or jeans! :)


And I want to watch "Sweeney Todd." I'd love to run down to the store and buy a copy, but my husband told me to rent it, so I'd better behave. LOL
May I join in on this? See below. :)


Sweeney Todd!! It is great.. I loved it... If you enjoy the new Depp and Burton version.. you should try to check out the Lansbury, Hearn broadway version.. it is wonderful too... and then seeing it live is a great experience...

But I have to say Tim Burton did an amazing job of bringing this musical to film... Depp is wonderful and so dark in the lead role, and Carter, is amazing as Lovett... she fits the role so well...

maybe 9.5/10, as there is maybe a little too emphasis on excessively overexaggerated bleeding, something that wasn't in the broadway musical of course... I find it silly when they make bleeding so ridiculous like the blood spraying everywhere in the Kill Bill movies... so my only criticism is that... otherwise fantastic..
Back in Decmeber I wrote a ridiculously crazy, rambling review on here praising this film. Some people here will remember it. :p Well, I LOVED the film!! As I have said many times before, as a musical, it is the all-time best next to "Phantom". Now, I, too, have seen the film, Hearn-Lansbury version and live in the theater. Knowing the original version of this show, the film is an excellent adaptation of it (excluding some minor flaws - too much to go into all over again here). If you would ever watch the Hearn-Lansbury version, that is basically the original Broadway version (with the exception of George Hearn replacing the great Len Cariou in the role of Sweeney Todd). So, it would make an excellent choice for something to compare it to. If you would ever see the show live, try to make sure it isn't the revival version. That is just the wrong thing to do! Besides, for me, the concept of how they presented the revival is just absurd. But I am not going to rant on that. :)

As for the blood, I am always going to say that I don't understand what the problem is. It is so over-the-top that it didn't bother me at all. Like I said before, it looks like orange paint! The only time it looks realistic is towards the end. At that time it isn't over-the-top, which I felt Tim Burton did deliberately. So I don't see the problem with it. But that is all just my opinion. :D

So, islandclimber, how bloody was the stage version that you saw? The one I saw looked pretty good. Well, I suppose it was pretty bad depending on one's view of how much blood is too much blood. :)

[islandclimber]

I don't lounge around in them! That ridiculous I am not! :) Only if I am going out. And the odds of me leaving the house when it is really deadly outside, if I have no reason to have to go somewhere, is very slim! I honestly don't own a pair of shorts. I find them very uncomfortable. So, my choice has to be either a dress (which I prefer not to wear), a skirt or jeans! :)

I spoke much too soon here... I am lounging around in jeans right now... sometimes when I get home I just don't want to change in to something more comfortable, so I sit around in jeans all night.. I think I've even fallen asleep on my sofa, in jeans before:D oh well.. I do love my surf shorts though so I put a pair on whenever I can... :p yeah sometimes it is not so much fun leaving the house.. the 100+ days when the humidity is at 100 percent... awful!

May I join in on this? See below. :)

Please do!!!:)


Back in Decmeber I wrote a ridiculously crazy, rambling review on here praising this film. Some people here will remember it. :p Well, I LOVED the film!! As I have said many times before, as a musical, it is the all-time best next to "Phantom". Now, I, too, have seen the film, Hearn-Lansbury version and live in the theater. Knowing the original version of this show, the film is an excellent adaptation of it (excluding some minor flaws - too much to go into all over again here). If you would ever watch the Hearn-Lansbury version, that is basically the original Broadway version (with the exception of George Hearn replacing the great Len Cariou in the role of Sweeney Todd). So, it would make an excellent choice for something to compare it to. If you would ever see the show live, try to make sure it isn't the revival version. That is just the wrong thing to do! Besides, for me, the concept of how they presented the revival is just absurd. But I am not going to rant on that. :)

As for the blood, I am always going to say that I don't understand what the problem is. It is so over-the-top that it didn't bother me at all. Like I said before, it looks like orange paint! The only time it looks realistic is towards the end. At that time it isn't over-the-top, which I felt Tim Burton did deliberately. So I don't see the problem with it. But that is all just my opinion. :D

So, islandclimber, how bloody was the stage version that you saw? The one I saw looked pretty good. Well, I suppose it was pretty bad depending on one's view of how much blood is too much blood. :)

So, here, I agree with you, it was a wonderful film... and the blood doesn't bother me, and it's not that it grosses me out or anything like that.. I just think it is kind of strange that they have to make it so unrealistic, to the point of being silly... but I guess that is part of the fun of the film, being over the top.. and yes it does look like paint for the most part, until the end... though for some reason, I really can't remember how bad it was in the film now... I know it wasn't as bad as the "Kill Bill" movies, I seriously think it is stupid to have blood spraying twenty feet through the air for no apparent reason... but it didn't really take anything away from "Sweeney Todd" I just thought it was a little silly at times, that's all... I do agree with you though, it doesn't take away from the film at all... I think I will change my rating to 10/10.. haha:D

Oh the one I saw was quite bloody, and so quite good, it is just the blood wasn't spraying all the way across rooms, etc.. but that is an artistic taste I guess... Over the top isn't so bad, you are right... the whole musical, movie, is somewhat of an over the top type subject, so might as well go all out..:p

[Janine]

thank you :)

I hope you enjoy Sweeney Todd.. it isn't quite as bad as the "Kill Bill" movies.. but it is still a little to excessive in my books... Depp is fantastic in dark roles... but my favourite movie of his, is actually, "Benny and Joon"... it is just such a great movie...

I haven't seem "Sweeney Todd" yet, but no doubt I will see it on DVD. I do however. love the film "Benny and Joon"....it is one of my all-time favorite films. Love those grilled cheese sandwiches;) !

I have been watching "La Vie En Rose" tonight, so that is why I have missed posting in all the short story threads; sorry I missed out on those great discussions, I did read a few of the posts quickly. Oh well, there is always tomorrow, to play catch-up; that and with many email replies. I have not seen a film all week and was going into film withdrawal, :lol:..so just had to see one tonight. I will write something up on it later. A truly great performance but it was longer than I thought and I wanted to watch two. The other will have to wait. It is waaaaayyyyy late here now.

[Sir Bartholomew]

Im feeling bittersweet this weekend; this is what i'll be watching (i've seen them like couple of times)

Lost in Translation
In the Mood for Love
Before Sunrise
Brief Encounter

[Bramblefox]

The 1982 Scarlet Pimpernel--it was fantastic! When we started it was a little corny but that didn't last long. Does anyone know who the heck is Anthony Andrews? The name rings a bell but I've never seen him in anything other than SP.

[islandclimber]

I loved "La Vie en Rose," but I don't like having to read subtitles. I will when the film's worth it, though. My French just isn't good enough yet to not have had to read them. Now, my husband was lucky with this film. He is French, so it was right up his alley. And he grew up listening to his parents listening to Edith Piaf recordings.

I'll be interested in knowing how you rate the film. I did think Edith was a little more polite than that in real life and not quite a melodramatic and difficult, but I'm not sure.

I quite liked "La Vie En Rose" too... and I also dislike reading subtitles, but if a film is good enough I don't mind, and it is a million times better than voice overs in english, which destroy films... I love alot of the Italian films.... such as "Il Postino" which is absolutely incredible and is so sad due to the fact Troisi died due to a heart attack right after the film, considering he had postponed heart surgery to do the filming... and "Malena" is incredible as well... and "Cinema Paradiso"... I love these three...

I don't know much about Edith in real life, so I can't comment on that, but as I said I really liked the film... Cotillard is just amazing, and the film maybe isn't that incredible on the whole, but her acting makes it wonderful...


oh and after watching "Withnail and I" again last night, anyone who likes Richard Grant.. well this is his best film... he is amazing in it... such a ridiculously funny film... and Richard Griffiths, as gay Uncle Monty... hahaha... so funny... here's a little bit of the script at one point about growing...


Monty:
Do you like vegetables? I've always been fond of root crops but I only
started to grow last summer. I happen to think the cauliflower more
beautiful than the rose.

Withnail:
Chin chin.

Monty:
Do you grow?

Withnail:
Geraniums.

Monty:
Oh you little traitors. I think the carrot infinitely more fascinating
than the geranium. The carrot has mystery. Flowers are essentially
tarts. Prostitutes for the bees. There is you'll agree a certain je ne
ses quoi oh so very special about a firm young carrot. Excuse me. Do
help yourselves to another drink.


and one more clip... so funny...

withnail and i --tearoom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m6LhZJdCQY)

[djy78usa]

I just finished watching The Graduate. I've seen the movie several times, but this was the first time I've watched it in years. It was also the first time I noticed the ties between the movie and Great Expectations. Does anyone know if Mrs. Robinson was based on Ms. Havisham? It would be kind of funny if so, seeing as Anne Bancroft played the Havisham role in the 90's film version of Great Expectations

[vheissu]

I enjoyed the Coen's entry with Steve Buscemi and the mime family. My favorite was the one with the Haitian guitarist. I would say more, but I don't want to ruin it for any who haven't seen it.

Paris je t'aime:the one with Steve Buscemi was indeed quite good, not too fond of the mime family though. Maybe I didn't understand it.
The Haitian guitarist, along with the single mother, must be two of the saddest ones. My favourite...I want to say the vampire one. It was so unexpected and just the weirdest of them all!


Finally, finally went to see El Orfanato (The Orphanage, 2007, directed by Juan Antonio Bayona).
Spooky! Haunted house, scary little kids, noises in the dark...classic 'scary' stuff, but so well made. I want to watch it again now!!! 10/10

[Sir Bartholomew]

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Weeeeeeeee!! :eek2:

[manolia]

"No Country For Old Men" 10/10

[Janine]

"No Country For Old Men" 10/10

manolia, I am dying to see this now; my library has it in. My son told me it was like nothing he had ever seen before and he thought it was great! Now you rated it 10/10 - wow, we will have to discuss it, too.;)


PS: so sorry, will get to your PM this weekend; I got swamped. Please forgive...:(

[TheFifthElement]

Deja Vu 8/10

[Sir Bartholomew]

The Tale of Two Sisters 3.0/4.0 :eek:

[Madhuri]

Currently watching -- Pretty Woman :D

I really like romantic movies. Julia Roberts looks so pretty :D and Richard Gere is :blush: :D

[vheissu]

Haven't seen Pretty Woman in ages!! :)


Chromophobia (2005, Martha Fiennes, you can guess whose sister she is!)
Good cast, I expecially liked Penelope Cruz in this one...but it left me feeling a bit confused. 6/10

[sprinks]

Penelope - It was okay in general... The best bit was watching James McAvoy ;) I spose I'd give it a 7/10... James McAvoy helped increase the rating a little :lol:

[papayahed]

The Empire Strikes Back. One of the top 5 movies ever made - 11/10.

[Virgil]

Shine A Light, the Rolling Stones concert film by Martin Scorsese. Check out my review in my blog: http://www.online-literature.com/forums/blogs/viewblog.php?userid=9515&entry=5166

[Shalot]

Just watched Georgia Rule starring Jane Fonda and Lindsey Lohan. It wasn't what I expected at all, and I guess that's a good thing. I was sure I would hate Jane Fonda's character, but as it turns out, she wasn't so horrible after all. Garrett Hedlund plays Lohan's love interest in the film, and I was shocked at how goofy his character was after seeing him in Friday Night Lights. I guess I'll give it a 7/10.

[Niamh]

Haven't seen Pretty Woman in ages!! :)


Chromophobia (2005, Martha Fiennes, you can guess whose sister she is!)
Good cast, I expecially liked Penelope Cruz in this one...but it left me feeling a bit confused. 6/10

Joseph and ralph by any chance?:D

[djy78usa]

Just watched "There Will be Blood." I thought it was pretty overrated. The acting and cinematography were amazing, but it was far too long, and the story never really seemed to come together. That incessant drumming during the oil derrick fire scene made me want to pull my brain out through my ears!

[Sir Bartholomew]

Sin City 4.0/4.0

[Janine]

Joseph and ralph by any chance?:D

Niamh, I looked up her bio and sure enough she is the sister to Joseph and Ralph. I found out also that Joseph is a faternal twin. I never knew that before. There are a number of siblings. Wonder if any of them act.

[Janine]

Thank you for letting us know. I'll rent it some day, but I'm not going to buy it. I think it's something I'll only want to see once. I hope to rent "Sweeney Todd" tomorrow.

Oh, Antiquarian, You must tell me if you liked it; after you see "Sweeny Todd. My library has it in.:D I was talking tonight about it, and other newer films with my librarian. They also, have the others, I have been wanting to see. I guess I keep missing them, since they go out so quickly, being new and so popular. I was able to get and watch:

"Atonement" over the weekend, which I simply loved. I can't recall liking and enjoying a movie as well as I did this one, for sometime now. I loved everything about it: set design, location (which was stunning), costuming, the plot and storyline (adaptation for the novel), filming, photography, the way the film was presented and cut. It was all impeccable I thought. The soundtrack also fit the film perfectly. The acting was stellar and I especially loved James McAvoy, in the role. I am not a big Keira Knightly fan but I thought she did a fine job in this role. She played it just right. I thought the child actress was phenomenal, who played Briony and then the actress who plays her as a young woman really resembled her. I kept thinking how fine the casting was, with Vanessa Redgrave playing the older version of the same person...very well done and believable.
I haven't read the book, but the movie has inspired me to do so. I will probably fit it in soon; I don't think the book is that long.
I would rate the film highly and recommend it to anyone. :thumbs_up

[Janine]

Antiquarian, Yep, I did watch all the extras - I can never get enough of those and will stay up mega late, just so I don't miss out on everything available on the disc.

Oh, enjoy "Sweeney Todd"....hope the blood doesn't gross you out too much.

I am watching this terrific film. It stars the fantastic Scottish actor - Robert Carlyle as Hitler. I have never seen him give a bad performance and this one is right up there in quality. The film (actually an epic miniseries) is called:

"HITLER The Rise of Evil"

I am now on disc #2 and I am totally emersed in it and mesmerized with Carlyle's performance. The cover attracted me, since it said it had been nominated for 7 Emmy Awards. It is very well done and amazingly revealing of things I knew nothing about, although I read this terrific book on Hitler, called "Explaining Hitler", which was totally fascinating. I am wondering if this film was based on that book. When done viewing it, I will give a full report in this thread.

[manolia]

manolia, I am dying to see this now; my library has it in. My son told me it was like nothing he had ever seen before and he thought it was great! Now you rated it 10/10 - wow, we will have to discuss it, too.;)


PS: so sorry, will get to your PM this weekend; I got swamped. Please forgive...:(

Janine, i am not sure if this is a film you're going to like..lots of blood ;)

Don't worry about the pm :)