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PoeticPassions

02-23-2009, 05:27 AM

Last film i watched was "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" 9/10. Great directing, acting and cinematography..the only think i found fault with is the fact that the scenario was a bit confusing at the first half of the film (i couldn't get connected to who is who and who did what - perhaps it was my fault..perhaps i wasn't paying attention or i wasn't gripped by the first part of the film).

Ah, beautiful film. I think that the cinematography was one of the best aspects of the film, as was the sound/music. It was like watching poetry on a screen. Though there were parts that were too slow, or too long... so I would probably rate it a 9/10 as well.

I just saw a silly movie last night... SEX DRIVE. one of those idiotic comedies about teenagers and the quest for sex/love... it was predictable, unoriginal, Caucasian/rich/suburbia centered/centrist, but it did produce quite a few laughs out of me... some good lines, some slap stick humor... ehh 6.5 out of 10. It was somewhat entertaining, especially after a draining day (when all you need is some brainless activity)

1n50mn14

02-23-2009, 11:08 AM

*Classic*Charm*

02-23-2009, 11:40 AM

Janine

02-23-2009, 03:08 PM

Slumdog Millionaire. A big 10/10. Wonderful, wonderful film. The first new movie I've seen in a very, very long time that made me feel anything. Fantastic filmography, acting, music, etc. I am stunned!

I should hope so! It won almost every Oscar there was to win last night.

Not that that matters at all. I do want to see it though.

Glad to hear you two talking about it. "Slum Dog Millionare" practically dominated the awards show last night and I was saying to myself - "what is this film? I never heard of it before." So it was that good, Becca? I wish they had shown more excerpts on the Oscars. I was a bit disappointed also, in not seeing very many excerpts from films last night. I guess the changed the format, but basically that is what I like to see during the show to entice me to see the films. They didn't show any parts of the performances of the supporting actors or actresses and not sure they showed the main ones either; maybe I was half asleep by then. Of couse, my other reason for watching is to see what everyone is wearing. Last night that ranged from good to no too great!

What did all of you think? *Classic*, I thought of you, when I saw Sir Anthony, do his bit presenting Brad Pitt as a nominee. By the way, I have a set of Ibsen plays and Sir Anthony plays in one of the plays - he is really young and handsome back then. I will have to let you know how the play is. Looks quite interesting.

Janine

02-23-2009, 03:27 PM

Just got back from seeing The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei. I predict it will get Best Picture. It's that good.

I am glad to hear this because I will probably check the film out myself when it comes to DVD. I saw the interview on Barbara Walters last night prior to the awards and parts of another interview with Rourke on Larry King Live a week or so ago. Both were interesting; Rourke always has been this sort of enigmatic character, so I did find the new film a little enticing; maybe out of mere curiousity. I liked some of his earlier roles and felt he had a special quality to his acting. I will be anxious to see how he acts now that he is older and seasoned. Manolia, you will have to let me know what you think of the film, too.

Manolia, I really liked the film "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"; I will give it a 9/10,too. I agree that the cinematography was very special, PoeticPassions. I love the scene of the train coming round the bend at night. That dark silouette of Sam Sheppard was really special, and just the way one anticipated what was to follow was fine drama; I loved the billowing smoke and night/foggy aspect of that scene...breath-taking.
The directing and the acting were top-notch. It was a very intense film and maybe a little confusing at times (I agree with you, Manolia), but very captivating.

*Classic*Charm*

02-23-2009, 06:19 PM

What did all of you think? *Classic*, I thought of you, when I saw Sir Anthony, do his bit presenting Brad Pitt as a nominee. By the way, I have a set of Ibsen plays and Sir Anthony plays in one of the plays - he is really young and handsome back then. I will have to let you know how the play is. Looks quite interesting.

Can't lie- I giggled every time he was on screen. I have an old man crush on him haha.

Ooh yes, please do!

librarius_qui

02-23-2009, 09:23 PM

Mississipi burning

8.9/10
excelent one~

Zeruiah

02-23-2009, 11:26 PM

Ikiru by Akira Kurosawa. Very rarely do films, especially so old, pull my heartstrings so forcefully and in such a meaningful way. I nearly cried at the swing-set scene.

The basic synopsis is that of a man who learns of his stomach cancer and tries to live his life to the fullest in the little time he has left, using several methods: hedonism, friendship, and, finally, compassionate action. He finds that compassion works best and his final goal in life is to, in working as a bureaucrat, clean up the municipal waste and make a park for the children.

It's one of those movies that I can watch in my worst hour and know that only death is the end. It reminds me of a little Buddhist aphorism I read once:

"Raj asked Buddha, "Reverend Sir, how come my mind wanders around to forbidden places and yours does not?" "Sir, how come I do back-biting and you don't?" "Sir, how come I don't have compassion for others, while you have?" All the questions that Raj asked were of similar nature.

Buddha replied, "Raj, your questions are good, but it seems to me that in 24 hours from now you will die."

Raj got up and started getting ready to go.

Buddha asked, "Raj, what happened? You came with such vitality now you are totally dismayed."

Raj said, "Sir, my mother told me that your words are true and are to be held in high esteem. So please let me go so that I may meet my family members, friends and others before I die."

Buddha said, "But there are still 24 hours. Sit, we will talk more."

Raj said, "Reverend Sir, please let me go. I must meet my people before I die."

So Raj left and went home. Met his mother and started crying. The word spread. His friends came; other family members came; neighbors came. Everyone was crying with Raj. Time flew.

Raj was busy either crying or counting the hours. When only 3 hours were left, he pulled up a cot and lay down. Although the Death had not yet arrived, poor Raj was kind of dead.

When only an hour was left, Buddha walked in.

Buddha said to Raj, "Raj, why are you lying down on the cot with your closed eyes. Death is still an hour away. And an hour is 60 minutes long. That's a lot of time. Get up, let us talk."

Raj: "Sir, what is it now that you want to talk? Just let me die peacefully."

Buddha: "Raj, there is still time and our talk will get over before the 'ordained' time."

Raj: "Okay, Sir . . . say what you have to say."

Buddha: "In the past 24 hours, did you curse anyone?"

Raj: "How could I curse anyone? I was all the time thinking about death."

Buddha: "In the past 24 hours, did you think or wish ill for anyone?"

Raj: "How could I do that? I was all the time thinking about death."

Buddha: "In the past 24 hours, did you steal?"

Raj: "Sir, how can you even ask that? I was all the time thinking about death."

Finally the Buddha said, "Raj, I don't know who has to die and who has to live. But understanding the ultimate truth can be very enlightening. All the questions you posed to me have been answered by yourself because of the awareness of death that you experienced during the past 24 hours. The difference between me and you is that you were aware of death for the past 24 hours, I have been aware for the past 24 years." (sorry that was a little long, but maybe it'll help someone understand the movie better)

The thing I didn't like about Ikiru was the sluggish eccentricities of Watsanube. They're understandable in relation to the theme, but I'm sure Kurosawa could have asked the actor to tone it down a little to make his film a little easier to watch all the way through.

9.5/10

Janine

02-24-2009, 12:43 AM

Can't lie- I giggled every time he was on screen. I have an old man crush on him haha.

Ooh yes, please do!

hhaha...don't I know it; I can tell and also that you must go for the fatherly type. Of course, he is showing his age now, I think; to me last night, seeing him onstage, he seemed a bit thinner and maybe even a little frail; he has never struck me as that way before. He still has that amazing charm though. I think we both fall for that sort of thing. It is funny, when you get a crush on an actor, you recall all the roles he played and that is how you perceive him, not necessarily how, in reality, he/she looks today. I guess the part we like is not skin deep. It is the total persona.

kiz_paws

02-24-2009, 04:07 AM

Doubt

6/10

Directed by John Patrick Shanley
With Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams

I didn't rate this movie too high because I found it very slow moving for a great portion of the movie. And then the ending was such a disappointment. Grrrrr

Meryl Streep plays a very convincing cantankerous tough old nun. I think that this is the only positive thing that I could find in the whole movie -- Streep's acting.

manolia

02-24-2009, 05:18 AM

Ah, beautiful film. I think that the cinematography was one of the best aspects of the film, as was the sound/music. It was like watching poetry on a screen. Though there were parts that were too slow, or too long... so I would probably rate it a 9/10 as well.

Oh yes the music was great too! I think i saw Nick Cave's name??

I am glad to hear this because I will probably check the film out myself when it comes to DVD. I saw the interview on Barbara Walters last night prior to the awards and parts of another interview with Rourke on Larry King Live a week or so ago. Both were interesting; Rourke always has been this sort of enigmatic character, so I did find the new film a little enticing; maybe out of mere curiousity. I liked some of his earlier roles and felt he had a special quality to his acting. I will be anxious to see how he acts now that he is older and seasoned. Manolia, you will have to let me know what you think of the film, too.

I'll let you know Janine what i think about it..i went to the theater yesterday to see the Wrestler but i realised that "The dust of time" by Theo Angelopoulos was on too and i watched this instead :D. It gets a 9/10.

mono

02-25-2009, 12:55 AM

Ikiru by Akira Kurosawa. Very rarely do films, especially so old, pull my heartstrings so forcefully and in such a meaningful way. I nearly cried at the swing-set scene.
One of my favorites! I own it, and rarely watch it, so as not to dilute its beauty, but I have seen very few things on screen so touching! :nod:

*Classic*Charm*

02-25-2009, 01:42 AM

A Place in the Sun 4/10

I wish I was Elizabeth Taylor (up until she she started looking like a cartoon and marrying someone new every three days).

Janine

02-25-2009, 01:54 AM

A Place in the Sun 4/10

I wish I was Elizabeth Taylor (up until she she started looking like a cartoon and marrying someone new every three days).

I love "A Place in the Sun". Why the 4/10, *Classic*? I really thought it was a good vintage film; I have repeated viewing it; my library owns it. Elizabeth looked stunning in this movie. I believe she was quite young.

jon1jt

02-25-2009, 02:01 AM

Lost Boys Of Sudan

**This documentary film should be required viewing for every provincial-minded American pushing for tighter restrictions on legal immigration to the US. This film should also be viewed by every dreamy-eyed non-American who believes the US is the land of opportunity. Just watch it, a'right. ;)

*Classic*Charm*

02-25-2009, 02:03 AM

I love "A Place in the Sun". Why the 4/10, *Classic*? I really thought it was a good vintage film; I have repeated viewing it; my library owns it. Elizabeth looked stunning in this movie. I believe she was quite young.

Yes, she was around 21 if my calculations are correct. And yes, she was too beautiful for words. And that voice!

It gets a 4/10 simply for Montgomery Clift's terrible acting. It kills me that he received an oscar nomination for it.

eyemaker

02-25-2009, 02:10 AM

Walk the Line-- 9.8/10
We watched this yesterday for my niece's movie review assignment.
My sister fancy Johnny Cash *laughs*

Janine

02-25-2009, 02:37 AM

Walk the Line-- 9.8/10
We watched this yesterday for my niece's movie review assignment.
My sister fancy Johnny Cash *laughs*

I loved this movie and I own it now, eye. I thought it really depicted Johnny Cash, who I liked very much in my younger days. The story was well acted and very entertaining. I can imagine watching it again. I loved the way June and her family really turned Johnny around and got him straight again. Good flick and I would rate it the same as you did.

Yes, I imagine your sister does fancy JC; or did she go for the actor playing him? haha

Janine

02-25-2009, 02:42 AM

Yes, she was around 21 if my calculations are correct. And yes, she was too beautiful for words. And that voice!

It gets a 4/10 simply for Montgomery Clift's terrible acting. It kills me that he received an oscar nomination for it.

haha...*Classic*...so Clift drug poor Elizabeth down with your 4/10 rating. Come on, I didn't think he was that bad. I did think that E was absolutely beautiful and stunning in the car scenes. It made ones heart stop to see such young fresh beauty on screen. I love her in "National Velvet", of course. She is just darling in that film in my opinion and a rare young beauty as well.

manolia

02-27-2009, 02:00 PM

"Cold mountain" that was really good 9/10

C I Morris

02-28-2009, 06:10 PM

The Reader - 8/10
[rec] - 8/10
Brick lane -6/10
Burn after reading - 7/10 (super funny and random)

Madhuri

02-28-2009, 08:40 PM

The Reader 10/10

The Comedian

02-28-2009, 09:24 PM

I was "W" last night -- I liked it. I think Stone did a good job of saying, yeah the US elected the village idiot for two consequential terms, but he's a complex person nonetheless. Or, perhaps better put, Stone made the story of George W political without caricature (which would be easy to do), and compelling without praise.

Rate it? 7/10

oldman

03-01-2009, 01:02 AM

Just finished watching Capote. Excellent. Better than Big Fish (which I liked very much) but not as good as Mystic River. Kill Bill I & II, I would rate above Reservoir Dogs but below Jackie Brown and much below Pulp Fiction.

*Classic*Charm*

03-01-2009, 01:56 AM

haha...*Classic*...so Clift drug poor Elizabeth down with your 4/10 rating. Come on, I didn't think he was that bad. I did think that E was absolutely beautiful and stunning in the car scenes. It made ones heart stop to see such young fresh beauty on screen. I love her in "National Velvet", of course. She is just darling in that film in my opinion and a rare young beauty as well.

He certainly did. Shame, really. Ooh I love National Velvet. It was my favourite when I was younger.

Just watched Romeo and Juliet a la Baz Luhrman. <3

Janine

03-01-2009, 02:21 AM

He certainly did. Shame, really. Ooh I love National Velvet. It was my favourite when I was younger.

I haven't seen that film in ages so I should not have judged. I will have to look at it again to see just how bad his acting is :lol:. Our library owns the DVD I believe.

Just watched Romeo and Juliet a la Baz Luhrman. <3

Now if that a minus 3, I entirely agree! I hated this version. The Zefferelli version is sooo much better.

*Classic*Charm*

03-01-2009, 02:23 AM

Now if that a minus 3, I entirely agree! I hated this version. The Zefferelli version is sooo much better.

Not a -3. It's a heart. I love this version. :blush::blush:

I haven't seen the other one you mention though.

mono

03-01-2009, 05:50 AM

Rented movies last night . . .

Good Time Max: an intriguing plot, very artistic, fascinating ways of directing and camera-shots. Though I loved the beginning and end, I did not feel too crazy about the progress of the film, and some parts of the plot seemed a bit vague and cliché in its only 79 minutes of length. Overall, I loved it.
Rating: 7/10.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: a fantastic documentary of Thompson, narrated by Johnny Depp, and featuring his personal friends, family, and co-workers, plus amazing footage of the author himself. Beautifully pieced together, but could have had a more linear progress, making a documentary easier to follow.
Rating: 9/10.

Zeruiah

03-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Rented movies last night . . .

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson: a fantastic documentary of Thompson, narrated by Johnny Depp, and featuring his personal friends, family, and co-workers, plus amazing footage of the author himself. Beautifully pieced together, but could have had a more linear progress, making a documentary easier to follow.
Rating: 9/10.

I just saw that at Blockbuster and was wondering if it'd be any good. Coincidentally, I saw Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas two weeks ago. I think I'll pick it up based on your recommendation.

Kill Bill I & II, I would rate above Reservoir Dogs but below Jackie Brown and much below Pulp Fiction.

Really? My order of Tarantino films from greatest to least is: Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, Jackie Brown, then Grindhouse.

Jackie Brown was good and everything, but I prefer Tarantino's unrealistic, breakneck style (or maybe even medium) over the calm and slow pace of Jackie Brown and Death Proof. But that's just me.

tess888

03-01-2009, 04:39 PM

Hi, everyone!!!

optimisticnad

03-01-2009, 04:41 PM

License to Kill - because it came on t.v today. I've seen it a million times but I can't help it! I'm pathetic. I'm a big James Bond fan. And Timothy Dalton is my favourite, second to Brosnan.

*Classic*Charm*

03-01-2009, 06:43 PM

License to Kill - because it came on t.v today. I've seen it a million times but I can't help it! I'm pathetic. I'm a big James Bond fan. And Timothy Dalton is my favourite, second to Brosnan.

Timothy Dalton? Really? I'm a pretty big James Bond fan too, though he would probably be bottom of my list. The Living Daylights was nothing to write home about. Sean Connery tops my list. I can't pass up watching when I Bond film comes on tv either, even though I could pop in the dvd any time...

Joreads

03-02-2009, 01:41 AM

He's just not that into you. 4/5 I loved this movie and it is so true.

country doctor

03-03-2009, 01:54 PM

gran torino.

clint in his 70's. he can still pull it off. very believable, which is in itself a reason for a thumbs up. i'll give it four stars out of five.

1n50mn14

03-03-2009, 02:24 PM

ZOMBIE STRIPPERS!
10/10!!!
Big 10/10!!!
:lol: Amazing!

Janine

03-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Timothy Dalton? Really? I'm a pretty big James Bond fan too, though he would probably be bottom of my list. The Living Daylights was nothing to write home about. Sean Connery tops my list. I can't pass up watching when I Bond film comes on tv either, even though I could pop in the dvd any time...

*Classic*, Dalton shines in his early roles: "Wuthering Heights" and "Jane Eyre". I will have to find some links to Youtube excerpts and post them for you. Both productions are wonderful. I never got into his work on the Bond films - he looks too slick for me and no one can beat Connery for charm. I love Dalton's earlier roles though. He had the most mesmerizing eyes. I own the one film, the first one; my library owns the second. I wouldn't mind owning that one, as well; it is a BBC or Masterpiece Theater production and very well done, quite true to the novel. Actress playing Jane is terrific, too.

Came back to edit and add these links:

Timothy Dalton as Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rjLuixhLZk

Timothy Dalton in Jane Eyre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz1I-BuHwqk

There are plenty more excerpts on the site.

manolia

03-04-2009, 04:55 AM

"Eden is west" by Costa Gavra. Watched it 2 nights ago at the theater. I was disappointed. It is a well directed film and all but he didn't do justice to the subject matter. The story is about an illegal afghani refugee and his trials and struggles from the time he enters greece till the time he reaches Paris. This is a very important issue and i get the feeling that mr Gavras made light of it because he didn't want to make his european audience feel uncomfortable about themselves.

"monster's ball"..a fine film but very depressing..and i still don't get why H Berre got the oskar.

PoeticPassions

03-04-2009, 05:14 AM

I watched, for the third time, Eyes Wide Shut the other night... 10/10
It is one of my favorite movies of all time, and Kubrick is, as always, a genius... the music is terrific, the camera shots, the emotion within the film, etc. I think this movie is usually overlooked, but has a lot of importance in it. The intricacies of marriage, love, sexual desire, alienation, deception, betrayal... There is something so beautiful about this film, even in its most bizarre or base moments.

dodong

03-04-2009, 08:58 AM

the reader----it's beautiful---10/10

Zeruiah

03-05-2009, 12:46 AM

I just saw that at Blockbuster and was wondering if it'd be any good. Coincidentally, I saw Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas two weeks ago. I think I'll pick it up based on your recommendation.

I just saw it and I thought it was fantastic.

Agreed with mono that it was a beautiful piece of work, but I think that the non-linear telling was quite fitting for Hunter S. Thompson's documentary given that it's a major part of the unique style of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his most famous work. I'm sure the documentary director knew this and tried his/her best to emulate this aesthetic.

9.5/10, I think.

sprinks

03-05-2009, 04:30 AM

He's just not that into you. 4/5 I loved this movie and it is so true.

Ohhh I'm looking forward to seeing that one. One of my friends that's seen it said it was good but dragged on too long...

Mark F.

03-05-2009, 06:48 PM

Johnny Guitar *****

A great western, one of the best made in the 50's and that's saying a lot. Every aspect of the film is intelligent and bubbles with sheer honesty from the screenplay to Nicholas Ray's subtle directing. Joan Crawford is outstanding and composed one of the least stereotyped female characters in the history of cinema.

mono

03-06-2009, 07:38 AM

I watched, for the third time, Eyes Wide Shut the other night... 10/10
Good choice - another classic by Stanley Kubrick! A shame he did not live long enough to see its success. Personally, I loved The Shining and A Clockwork Orange.

PoeticPassions

03-06-2009, 07:59 AM

Yes, I do love The Shining and A Clockwork Orange, as well as Full Metal Jacket... Clockwork is actually a terrific adaptation, though I really did love the book (and I rarely think films can achieve what novels can, but Kubrick always made such great films, and all of them were adapted)

manolia

03-06-2009, 08:08 AM

Hmmmm..eyes wide shut is my least favourite Kubrick film..i think it has something to do with T Cruise (i dislike him as an actor).

byquist

03-06-2009, 10:23 PM

Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney, and many others, in "John Adams" miniseries. This is good history and great acting -- a tight study, serious, not just for entertainment; it's slow sometimes, but a great chunk of film.

mono

03-07-2009, 06:46 AM

Hmmmm..eyes wide shut is my least favourite Kubrick film..i think it has something to do with T Cruise (i dislike him as an actor).
Tom Cruise can get a little difficult, I agree. He stars in a few of my favorite films, such as Vanilla Sky and Jerry Maguire, but I also cannot look past an over-enthusiastic, ridiculous man who endlessly preaches scientology and who put his unborn baby at risk by placing it under radiation while purchasing his own ultrasound machine to "see his child whenever he wanted."

sofia82

03-07-2009, 06:59 AM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
I really like it specially the story which is based on Fitzgerald short story with the same name. It really illustrates the concept of time and the only eternal thing (love) very beautifully. 9/10

Madhuri

03-07-2009, 10:45 AM

Out of Africa 10/10

It is such an amazing movie.

NikolaiI

03-07-2009, 11:23 AM

Star Trek III - did not finish it because it is late but I will.

10/10, I was always completely and utterly ignorant of anything to do with Star Trek, but I loved this movie so far :)

librarius_qui

03-07-2009, 12:08 PM

Troy

Don't know, that's why I'm going to read the Illiad again.
As far as an isolated piece, I like it VERY much.~

*Classic*Charm*

03-07-2009, 07:06 PM

He's Just Not that Into You 8.5/10

So painfully true...

Ironic how everything worked out in the end, huh?:rolleyes:

1n50mn14

03-07-2009, 10:58 PM

Milk- 9/10
There were some sort of... abrupt bits. Maybe it's because I watched it at a very ungodly hour of the night that I found some bits abrupt and out of time with the rest of the film. Sean Penn, as always, was fantastic though, and his acting gets at least a 15/10.

*Classic*Charm*

03-07-2009, 11:59 PM

The Importance of Being Earnest- 9/10

It was pretty funny, and Judi Dench is awesome.

And

Mr. and Mrs. Smith- 8/10

The original Hitchcock version, not the crappy King and Queen of the USA version...

Janine

03-08-2009, 01:20 AM

Out of Africa 10/10

It is such an amazing movie.

Maddie, this is one of my all-time favorite films! I just bought myself a copy, even though my library owns it. It is that good, isn't it? I just love the entire film. The scenery is gorgeous and makes one want to go to Africa. I loved all the characters and the acting is superb. I think I would give it a 15/10! I can't wait now to view it again.

subterranean

03-08-2009, 07:20 AM

I spent my Saturday night watching the DVD Caligula (directed by Bob Guccione). As much as I like the story and the whole drama, the explicit violence and sex scenes are just too much for me. Also, I feel the depiction of this third Roman emperor's evil side is, somewhat, too extreme. As I read, he was actually a noble man in his first year of his reign, but the movie showed him as a total vicious since the beginning. Also, he also gave some contributions to the city of Rome in terms of infrastructures. Well, perhaps that's the idea of this movie, to explore and exaggerate the evil side of him!

Mathor

03-08-2009, 09:13 AM

Milk 10/10
Rachel Getting Married 9/10

Even though Rachel Getting Married was one of these best movies i've seen this year and i liked it more than anything I saw this year, I concede that Milk was a better film just cause it is.

manolia

03-08-2009, 03:22 PM

Chava

03-08-2009, 03:22 PM

Big Fish 9/10

While I've seen this film so many times already, it still appeals to my imagination. :)

librarius_qui

03-08-2009, 10:08 PM

The Guns of Navarone
:thumbs_up

Good one ... Like it. Second time I watched it, with dad. I'd say ... 4/5. (I'll be demanding, because of the effect of time. There are some things that are "old" in the movie. It is a good movie, even so. I'll have to think about it. Maybe join a social group? :) )

librarius_qui

03-08-2009, 10:09 PM

Big Fish 9/10

While I've seen this film so many times already, it still appeals to my imagination. :)

Indeed! I'd say .. 9.5/10?

*Classic*Charm*

03-08-2009, 10:14 PM

Indeed! I'd say .. 9.5/10?

I'd give Big Fish a 9 as well. Helena Bonham Carter is by far one of the most talented actresses I've ever seen.

librarius_qui

03-08-2009, 10:25 PM

I'd give Big Fish a 9 as well. Helena Bonham Carter is by far one of the most talented actresses I've ever seen.

what about ... 9.6? :D pleeeease?

;)

Jay

03-09-2009, 04:56 PM

The Sound Of Music (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/)... 7?/10

It was fun and had several hilarious scenes.

Right now watching August Rush (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426931/) again. A solid 7/10 for the movie itself and 9/10 for the music.

seanlol

03-09-2009, 05:04 PM

Super Troopers. 8/10.

Chava

03-09-2009, 06:17 PM

Dr. Strangelove (Or how I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb) - 10/10, my all time favourite!

Niamh

03-09-2009, 06:27 PM

"we are on a mission from god."

The Blues Brothers 7-10
Still had me in stitches, first time i've seen it since i was about 11.

jon1jt

03-09-2009, 10:59 PM

Man Push Cart ~ Indie, filmed on location in New York City. Me like.

Delta40

03-09-2009, 11:02 PM

Tropic Thunder. Ha Ha. 6/10. Loved the ego of them actors. Especially the American/Australian/African American!

Oniw17

03-09-2009, 11:08 PM

Funny About Love 7/10. It's not Wilder's funniest movie and the ending seems like it was there just to tie things up, but a lot of movies(and books) seem like that to me.

Chris Marie

03-09-2009, 11:23 PM

The "Pink Panther 2". I saw it two times-the first time was really funny-the second time was just average. I would give it an "8".

rtc143

03-09-2009, 11:59 PM

No offense to anyone, but i recently saw he's just not that into you...it was against my will and it was long and pointless

imthefoolonthehill

03-10-2009, 06:31 AM

They Live

Unintentionally funny. So bad that it is good. On the same level as Red Dawn.

subterranean

03-10-2009, 09:55 AM

Waltz with Bashir

It was shown in Hebrew with Danish subtitle :bawling: I swear it was English when I watched the trailer in the official website. I caught very little parts of the movie and afterward my Swedish friend had to re-tell the whole story to me. And my frequent question to him was, 'in this scene, when he did this bla bla, what did he say...'

I love the animation though.

Jay

03-10-2009, 04:42 PM

Let The Right One In (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/) with English subtitles. Seen it a couple of days ago. I liked it, it is a different take on a vampire flick. Wouldn't recommend it to people who watch horror movies for lots of gore, there's no rivers of blood even though there are a few severed limbs and what could be called 'disturbing scenes' but other than that it's pretty tame but it actually tells a story, not just made for shock value. Anybody else seen it?
Oh, and I'd say it's about 8.5/10

Eugenie

03-10-2009, 04:51 PM

The Devil wears Prada. Great work by Meryl Streep,she is amazing somehow. I very much like Stanley Tucci's performance. I have this like/dislike over Anne Hathaway. She did a good job but something about her seems too,,,I don't know, perhaps she tries too hard. Can't fathom it , but something she does makes her character seem just a little not real. I would give it probably a seven of ten.

You know, I was disappointed in Big Fish although I loved Bonham Carter.

Mark F.

03-11-2009, 08:28 AM

They Live

Unintentionally funny. So bad that it is good. On the same level as Red Dawn.

They Live bad? Obviously, you're not a golfer.

QuietTime

03-12-2009, 03:14 PM

TAKEN, which was an awesome movie.... most movies the hero always ends up loses the gun during a fight and getting hurt but in this movie it is just to the point and he whoops some a## he has no mercy

definite 10

Frizzy_Frog

03-12-2009, 07:09 PM

I know I'm wayyyy behind, but I saw 300 for the first time last night. I was AMAZING. It was so ascetically pleasing, and actually had plot.
9/10 :thumbs_up

Zeruiah

03-12-2009, 09:21 PM

Guy Maddin's My Winnipeg.

I loved it, but found it fatally flawed at the same time. It was a rather personal work, and the overall goal of the film was to dissect Maddin's hometown and childhood and the apocryphal local lore attached to it in order to awake himself from its sleep-inducing effects. In this regard it was successful. But I felt that Maddin was too loose with his directing (probably because he was having too much fun) and his ending seemed unnatural and forced, as if it was there only for the sake of having a conclusion (probably because of the above). Though, a plus was that he (subconsciously?) took inspiration from Joyce's Dubliners, especially the first and last stories.

How to find one's way out?. . . Out of the lap of the city, out of the lap described by the Forks, of the Red, the Assiniboine. The Forks, Assiniboine and the Red. The rivers that forced animals and hunters alike on the same pathways. The Forks, the lap. . . What if...? What if I film my way out of here?

This intro sounds just like the narrator at the beginning of Dubliners and the self-exile in the snow looks just the end of it, "The Dead." But I digress.

8/10

Emmy Castrol

03-13-2009, 11:37 PM

All about Eve

I've been a little obsessed with Marilyn Monroe lately so I'm trying to watch everything she has ever been in. Although she plays only a small part in All about Eve, I was surprised by what a good movie it is. I love it when they get the casting perfect (can't stand it when they cast someone like Scarlett Johannson or Anne Hathaway in what are supposed to be likeable roles) and the casting was perfect here. Bette Davis has a very intelligent face and she must be very good because the viewer sympathises with her completely.

9/10

Joreads

03-14-2009, 05:41 AM

Dracula 2000 (For movie club)

I love it and there was a really great twist in it about who Dracula really is.

Mark F.

03-14-2009, 06:42 AM

qimissung

03-20-2009, 12:17 AM

qimissung

03-20-2009, 12:25 AM

Taken

It was excellent. A father "with certain skills" searches with a righteous fury for his missing daughter. 9/10

The Reader

What is right? What is moral? Can we love someone whom we believe is neither?
How do knowledge or ability affect our lives? How does love? These are a few questions the movie poses. Kate Winslet slips into her role as quietly and movingly as a softly uttered prayer. 9.5/10

mono

03-20-2009, 07:43 PM

I finally got around to watching Milk last night. Based upon a true story, it tells of Harvey Milk, the first openly-homosexual elected mayor in California in the 1970's. It stars Sean Penn, a fantastic actor in everything he acts in, and I had to watch it out of respect for the director, Portland's own, Gus van Sant.
Wonderfully screen-written, beautifully directed, amazingly acted - all around impressive.

Rating: solid 10/10.

librarius_qui

03-20-2009, 08:50 PM

Master & commander,
"10th" time.

'Like it.
9.9/10 (nobody's perfect ..)

Janine

03-20-2009, 08:53 PM

Gaslight ~ Anton Walbrook, Diana Wynyard

Old black and white thriller film; rather reminescent of Hitchcock's early work. I discovered this particular film, while cruising around on Youtube. I love Anton Walbrook's acting in "The Red Shoes" by Powell and Pressburger, so I knew this had to be good. His accent is marvelous and his delivery very intense and always perfect; his charm impecable. I have been thoroughly impressed with any performance of his. It is sad he died so young, because he certainly was a film great and would have gone on to make many more movies; be even more well known, not just in the UK. He played such diabolical characters with a lot of nuance to his subtle performances. I just might spring now for another of his films.

This is about a husband who is slowly convincing his wife she is going mad; a real study in pyschological intrigue. I liked the way the gaslight was highlighted and played an integral part in this story. The set was simplistic, yet lavish in decorum and the wife's clothes were marvelous, making the film entertaining as well. The can-can dance scene was somewhat spectacular, but short. I though the film was very well done, for being such an obscure piece of early cinema. The closeups near the end of Anton's face are marvelous and frightening. Cool movie and glad I purchased the DVD. I kept being reminded of the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" - the concept was similar. I would give this a 9/10 for early film rating.

Last night I also watched on Youtube a play probably shown in the UK for BBC

The Lady's Not for Burning ~ Kenneth Branagh, Cherie Lunghi

A very interesting play, since it felt totally Shakespearan, but was written 1940's, by Christopher Fry. If you want to read more about it see the reviews on Amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/Ladys-Not-Burning-Kenneth-Branagh/dp/6303908691/ref=wl_it_dp?

I didn't know at first if it was serious or a comedy. In this way, it was a lot like Shakespeare's darker comedies. I really liked it and will probably watch all 8 or 9 segments again soon, before they disappear from Youtube. I would love to own the play, but one seems to only be able to find it on used VHS and those start pretty pricey.

LadyWentworth

03-21-2009, 01:38 AM

Gaslight ~ Anton Walbrook, Diana Wynyard
So, this is a remake of the Charles Boyer/Ingrid Bergman film?

mono

03-21-2009, 02:17 PM

Sapphire

03-21-2009, 02:23 PM

A love song for Bobby Long

It is an interesting story, though the "final plot" was a bit obvious - you saw it coming from afar. What made it great was the music (playing the soundtrack now :) ) and all the quotes from writers: I tried to figure out who said it before the characters named the author, but I had only a few right...
I imagine it can be very annoying, knowing somebody who mostly communicates through quotes!

I would not mind watching it again:
8/10

Janine

03-21-2009, 03:25 PM

So, this is a remake of the Charles Boyer/Ingrid Bergman film?

Actually, LadyWentworth, this film came first; but the other may be more acclaimed. I happened to find it myself since I was searching for Anton Walbrook films. Ever see "The Red Shoes"...the Powell and Pressburger classic? It is one of my all-time favorites. Walbrook is amazing in that film.

Here is what I just discovered from Amazon:

The Anton Walbrook film

This is the acclaimed original screen version of the thriller. Gaslight is about a newly married woman who is slowly being driven insane by her evil husband. Twenty years prior a woman was killed for her precious rubies. The murderer could not find them.

The Ingrid Bergman film

George Cukor helped transform a moody Victorian stage melodrama (previously filmed in Britain in 1939) into a gothic Hollywood romantic thriller.

Probably the film with Bergman is more polished and lavish. I see on Amazon everyone is giving that one 5 stars and the other 4 or a 4 1/2 stars. I would say they both have merit; although, there were some corny parts in the version I saw; understandable, having been an early classic flick.

Disordered

03-21-2009, 05:59 PM

1984 (the 1984 version) I'd like to see the 1956 version now to see how it compares.

I haven't finished the book yet. I don't always cheat and watch a movie before reading the book but I needed to this time, for a meeting. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. It certainly set the mood in sets, costumes, etc, etc. The acting was excellent.

I'm anxious to finish the book, because I'm under the impression that there is a lot more to Winston's thoughts and anti-party beliefs than they could touch on in the movie.

I liked the part in the movie where he finally meets Julia in the woods and tells her that he despises all that is good and loves the corrupt. (paraphrased) It struck me how what is good is what the party says is good, but he no longer desires it. The corrupt are those individual freedoms they could not have, did not know they could have.

LadyWentworth

03-21-2009, 06:34 PM

Actually, LadyWentworth, this film came first; but the other may be more acclaimed.
I kind of thought so but I wasn't sure. So I just wanted to see which came first.

I will have to see if Netfilx has that original version. I love the Bergman-Boyer version. I haven't seen it in years. Now you got me thinking that I need to watch it again. I have so many movies (especially a lot that I recorded when I was a kid - "Gaslight" being one of them) that I probably have not watched since high school. I think once I get all caught up with my DVD's (I just bought $55 worth (money I shouldn't spend but they were such a deal) - they were all on sale!), I will start to watch all of my recorded movies again (so many of those you can't even find on DVD).

Janine

03-21-2009, 09:38 PM

I kind of thought so but I wasn't sure. So I just wanted to see which came first.

I will have to see if Netfilx has that original version. I love the Bergman-Boyer version. I haven't seen it in years. Now you got me thinking that I need to watch it again. I have so many movies (especially a lot that I recorded when I was a kid - "Gaslight" being one of them) that I probably have not watched since high school. I think once I get all caught up with my DVD's (I just bought $55 worth (money I shouldn't spend but they were such a deal) - they were all on sale!), I will start to watch all of my recorded movies again (so many of those you can't even find on DVD).

You might not like this version then, because you have the Ingrid one in your mind and love that one. Now I would like to see both, too. This one I bought was cheap but it is not restored so the film was pretty original in quality but in a way it gave it that old time look. I know what you mean about those great bargain DVD's; Amazon have been offering too many lately and it is always tempting. I was feeling a bit guilty lately, too; especially since my DVD player was on the blink and so I sprung for a new one, but not an upconverting type. I may be sending that one back to the manufacturer if I can find my receipt and it is under a year old. I had it with this player which was suppose to be good. I got a Sony progressive scan really cheap on Amazon. The thing is I am super frustrated, because the whole deal with my TV is that I have to reconnect nearly everything; I also have no idea how to do this one my own. If I keep the TV connected to some of my units, then I need someone to hold it while I switch players; unless I disconnect everything, which I would like to avoid doing. So needless to say, DVD's I bought months ago, have not yet been opened, nor watched. I had to watch everything on my computer, which I find a bit limiting and uncomfortable. That is why I haven't watched many movies lately; I can tell you that at this point I am going through serious movie withdrawal. As Dire Straits sang "I want my MTV", only is is 'movies' in my case...;) I miss my movies! :bawling:

byquist

03-22-2009, 11:50 PM

"Twilight" -- seeing it once is sufficient, hopefully on somebody else's nickel.

MissScarlett

03-23-2009, 07:12 PM

Janine

03-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Milk - Sean Penn

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Sean Penn is an amazing actor, with such a wide range.

Lawrence of Arabia - Peter O'Toole

Adore the desert scenes and love O'Toole in it. A very, very good movie about a very fascinating man.

LadyWentworth and Janine - It, too, love the Bergman/Boyer version of Gaslight. Can't wait to watch it again!

MissScarlett, I absolutely love David Lean films and the big one is "Lawrence of Arabia". I just had to buy it for my collection. It is my favorite Peter O'Toole role and such a classic, I never tire of watching i; what a great supporting cast as well. I do find the real Lawrence to be a fascinating man. Did you know he was good friends with Thomas Hardy?

I haven't seen "Milk" yet, but I certainly hope to. I didn't see the Bergman/Boyer version of "Gaslight" either. I only saw the Anton Walbrook version (earliest), because the actor fascinates me, ever since I saw him in "The Red Shoes", one of my favorite old films. I would like now to see the Bergman/Boyer version or "Gaslight". It is probably more polished and perfected. I like the story very much and psychologially it was reminescent to of the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper". Ever read it? Interesting story. I forget the authors name now; a woman named Gilman, I believe.

grace86

03-24-2009, 02:46 AM

The last movie I saw in theaters (because Finding Nemo is currently on dvd in the background for the fourth time tonight) was Watchmen. I give it a 3/10. It was terrible...it liked to have seemingly pornographic scenes.

On dvd the last movie I saw was Into the Wild. It was okay, but I didn't care for the ending, so 7/10.

MissScarlett

03-24-2009, 07:17 AM

MissScarlett, I absolutely love David Lean films and the big one is "Lawrence of Arabia". I just had to buy it for my collection. It is my favorite Peter O'Toole role and such a classic, I never tire of watching i; what a great supporting cast as well. I do find the real Lawrence to be a fascinating man. Did you know he was good friends with Thomas Hardy?

I just love "Lawrence of Arabia," and I, too, feel it's David Lean's masterpiece. I could watch it again right now. Peter O'Toole was so handsome in the film as well! I did not know about Thomas Hardy. I love his books, too. They can be depressing, but I still love them. "Doctor Zhivago" is another Lean favorite of mine, but I find "Lawrence of Arabia" to be a little better, more sweeping in scope, and yet it still gives us a very intimate look at Lawrence.[/QUOTE]

I haven't seen "Milk" yet, but I certainly hope to. I didn't see the Bergman/Boyer version of "Gaslight" either. I only saw the Anton Walbrook version (earliest), because the actor fascinates me, ever since I saw him in "The Red Shoes", one of my favorite old films. I would like now to see the Bergman/Boyer version or "Gaslight". It is probably more polished and perfected. I like the story very much and psychologially it was reminescent to of the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper". Ever read it? Interesting story. I forget the authors name now; a woman named Gilman, I believe.

I usually am not fond of biopics, but my husband wanted to see "Milk," so we watched it. I like Sean Penn, think he's an amazing actor, and he's never been so good as in "Milk." It was a wonderful film.

I have the DVD "The Red Shoes." It's a lovely, lovely film. Sad, but lovely. Beautiful score, if I'm thinking of the right film.

I have to admit, I keep meaning to read "The Yellow Wallpaper" and I never get to it. It's by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, if I'm not mistaken.

Last night, I watched Hitchcock's "Rear Window" and loved it. My husband bought it for me and I hadn't seen it in years. I found myself more fascinated with it than I was in the past.

I have the DVD of "Women in Love." I might watch that tonight.

Scheherazade

03-24-2009, 08:23 AM

"Shallow Hal"

7/10

Still laughed at times even though it was the second watching.

Niamh

03-24-2009, 08:31 AM

I watched Trainspotting last night for, what feels like, the one-hundredth time. Epic plot with originality, fit with thoughtful, emotional scenes and matched with plenty of 'brain candy.' Ewan McGregor never disappoints, plus the soundtrack really appeals to my more eclectic tastes, featuring everyone from Lou Reed to Blur to Elastica.

Always a 10/10.

I havent seen that in years! Great movie, but the baby on the ceiling still freaks me out.

The Life of Brian. 10/10
This is by far one of my all time favourite movies.
....think i'll go watch Dogma...

Janine

03-24-2009, 03:29 PM

I havent seen that in years! Great movie, but the baby on the ceiling still freaks me out.

I didn't really like it, because of the baby parts mostly. Those just make me so sick. I doubt I could watch it now having a grand-daughter so young. My son lent me the movie but I have to say it really wasn't my cup of tea.

I just love "Lawrence of Arabia," and I, too, feel it's David Lean's masterpiece. I could watch it again right now. Peter O'Toole was so handsome in the film as well! I did not know about Thomas Hardy. I love his books, too. They can be depressing, but I still love them. "Doctor Zhivago" is another Lean favorite of mine, but I find "Lawrence of Arabia" to be a little better, more sweeping in scope, and yet it still gives us a very intimate look at Lawrence.

Miss Scarlett, I agree; I think that LOA is still my favorite. I don't own "Doctor Zhivago", although I have nearly pushed the Amazon button to order it more than once; I admit it. When I was young I was totally in love with Omar Shariff and I thought that film was the best film I ever saw; but, for some odd reason now I favor Lean's other films. I did breakdown recently and I bought "Ryan's Daughter". I liked it very much and when I found out that John Mills played the role of the town misfit, ever since them I have been entranced with his Oscar winning role; truly incredible, such a makeup and personality tranformation. I love the setting for the movie, those gorgeous vistas of white beach in Ireland, and I love Sara Mills; she was so young and freshly beautiful in that film. Have you see it? It is a strange film in some ways, but the more I watch it, the more I love it. I also feel similar to Lean's film "A Passage to India". I love Judy Davis and think that film is a wonderful adaptation of the Forster book, which I loved. Of course, "Bridge Over the River Kwai" can't be beat, but my library owns it, so I can watch that one anytime for free.

I usually am not fond of biopics, but my husband wanted to see "Milk," so we watched it. I like Sean Penn, think he's an amazing actor, and he's never been so good as in "Milk." It was a wonderful film.

It is funny; I love biops. As soon as I find out the story is based on someone real it takes on new meanings for me. I think Sean Penn is excellent. He was great in "Mystic River", "My Name is Sam", and "Dead Man Walking" just to name a few. I didn't like him early on in his career but now I think he has come into his own and is truly a fine nuanced actor. I do want to see "Milk" eventually. I am sure my library will get that one in and then I will watch it.

I have the DVD "The Red Shoes." It's a lovely, lovely film. Sad, but lovely. Beautiful score, if I'm thinking of the right film.

Is it the one with Moira Shearer, the ballet dancer? It also stars Marius Goring and Anton Walbrook. If so the score is magnificent. I love "Heart of Fire". There actually is another film with a title close to this one or the same, but that is a Christmas story and much later. "The Red Shoes" I believe was produced in the 50's and there is a book, also. I read the book. I think Powell and Pressburger wrote the book after the screenplay. Martin Scorsee has a huge collection of things related to the film. On my DVD there is an extra features slideshow of the posters, programs, promo shots, etc. It is very interesting.

I have to admit, I keep meaning to read "The Yellow Wallpaper" and I never get to it. It's by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, if I'm not mistaken.

This is a funny thing. I bought this book "Great Short Stories by American Women"; read most of them so far. This particular story really stood out the most. I was telling my friend, Lynne, who recently joined up on this site, and she got it from her library; loved it. She had to call me up right away to compare notes. You have to read it someday soon and I will re-read it and maybe we all can discuss it; although, I think maybe it has been discussed on this site before. No doubt those threads are buried by now, many pages back.

Last night, I watched Hitchcock's "Rear Window" and loved it. My husband bought it for me and I hadn't seen it in years. I found myself more fascinated with it than I was in the past.

Oh, no doubt one of my favorite Hitchcock movies, if not thee favorite. I think that film is perfect. I hope to own it someday but for now my library owns that one too, so I haven't purchased it. I also love "Dial M for Murder"....both take place in a basically one room environment and are similar to a play and I love them both.

I have the DVD of "Women in Love." I might watch that tonight.
So do I! Now do you have the one with Alan Bates and Oliver Reed, Glenda Jackson? The Ken Russell film? If so, that is a classic. It is nearly exactly like the book; however Russell did take some liberties for film's sake. The orginal novel is incredible and does surpass the movie; if you did not read it yet, you must someday. We had a wonderful long involved discussion on this forum dedicated to analysising "Women in Love". I should copy out all the entries to keep for posterity. We also discussed in depth "Sons and Lovers". I still think the best discussion was for WIL, although they both were good.

I also have the Russell version of "Lady Chatterly"; which I think is even closer to the actual book.

Annabelle

03-25-2009, 11:03 AM

I greatly recommend his cartoons. Today I watched the Princess Mononoke. If somebody has watched it, tell me what you think.

Lynne Fees

03-25-2009, 11:34 AM

Believe it or not, Confessions of a Shopoholic was really good and very entertaining. It actually delves into the whole area of addictions.

Sapphire

03-25-2009, 11:43 AM

LadyWentworth

03-26-2009, 12:58 AM

Midnight Run
10/10
Still is one of my favorite films. This is a movie that thoroughly entertains me every time that I see it. Besides, I have always said, and will continue to say, that the way Robert DeNiro looks in that film is perfection. He is my ideal man - looks wise - in there. That doesn't hurt the appeal of the movie any. ;) But it still is a fun film.

Milk
10/10
Very, very good film. Very well-made. An incredibly depressing movie, though. It is a major downer. I mean, I knew what happened, but playing it out in a movie just really made it worse. Sean Penn was perfect as Harvey Milk. If you know anything about the real man, as I did, he was the absolute perfect choice to play him. I think the casting for the rest of the cast wasn't bad either.

It is funny; I love biops. As soon as I find out the story is based on someone real it takes on new meanings for me. I think Sean Penn is excellent. He was great in "Mystic River", "My Name is Sam", and "Dead Man Walking" just to name a few. I didn't like him early on in his career but now I think he has come into his own and is truly a fine nuanced actor. I do want to see "Milk" eventually. I am sure my library will get that one in and then I will watch it.
He had some pretty good roles in his early career. Have you ever seen "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"? One of the classic films in my household when I was a kid. Nobody in the world could be as great as he was as Jeff Spicoli. :D
Then you have the film "Bad Boys". Another classic in my house from my childhood years. This is at the opposite end of the scale, though, when it comes to genre. It stars Penn and Esai Morales (he is just too beautiful - even when he is a bad guy;)). In fact, when I was little I was always quoting Morales' character. :p It is about these two guys that end up in the same detention facility and they have it out for the other and blah, blah, blah. I personally love this film. I think it is one of the best from the 80's, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to you. I don't think you'd care for it. You wouldn't like to watch the ending. :)

Also, never forget that he is on "Little House on the Prairie". :nod: I can remember when I was a kid my brothers would say "That has to be Sean Penn". It IS him (his father directed a couple episodes). But it is kind of funny because he looks just the same. There is no doubt it is him. Then, a long time ago, I was looking him up on IMDB for a specific movie title, sure enough, "Little House" is on his resume. :D

Janine

03-26-2009, 01:40 PM

Well, this is the first time I run into somebody who really likes that movie :) I watched it with my mother and sister, they walked away at the torture scene and did not return... I think it is a wonderful, wonderful movie (with some great dialogues) and it even made me read "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" by T.E. Lawrence :D I prefer the film though ;)
Thanks for that little fact about T. Hardy - I just finished reading Jude the Obscure and I can totally imagine him and Lawrence to have been friends; they must both have been disappointed by society. Though I do not think Lawrence was at the beginning of the first world war, he definately was in the end...

Yesterday I saw Match Point by Woody Allen again. I can really see that movie over and over: 9/10. The opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeSCXQ5DaTM) is marvelous

Sapphire, glad that was helpful to you. I simply adore the movie LOA, so you are not alone. It is considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

I know a lot of little facts about Hardy, because a good friend is a Hardy buff and we meet up on a site devoted just to the great author. My friend has also send me material through snail mail concerning Hardy's biography. It has been said that "Jude the Obscure" was also based on a true life story - not Hardy's personally. Many of Hardy's works did have roots in some biographical story of the time or one that does directly figure himself into the plot. Hardy studied architecture before he became an author. In several of his books main characters are involved with architecture. Yes, indeed, Hardy has a lot of deep disappointments in life generally. I am sure the two authors and great men did share some of that part of their lives but mostly the attraction I am sure, was intellectual in nature.

Oh, I liked that Allen movie very much. It is so interesting.

I will answer LadyWentworth's post later tonight. Going out now.

mono

03-26-2009, 08:41 PM

Milk
10/10
Very, very good film. Very well-made. An incredibly depressing movie, though. It is a major downer. I mean, I knew what happened, but playing it out in a movie just really made it worse. Sean Penn was perfect as Harvey Milk. If you know anything about the real man, as I did, he was the absolute perfect choice to play him. I think the casting for the rest of the cast wasn't bad either.
Glad to see you enjoyed it, too, LadyWentworth. I watched it last week for the first time, and felt absolutely astounded - a very touching, epic film. Bravo, Gus van Sant!

Last night, I watched Miracle at St. Anna. A friend of mine rented it, and I felt a little reluctant, since Spike Lee and I have a bit of a love-hate relationship; his films either amaze me or ruin a few hours for me. Wow, this one definitely impressed me! World War II never seems to get enough coverage in contemporary storytelling and film-making, and it can get a bit repetitious, to tell all honesty, but Miracle at St. Anna not only have originality, but also a fantastic plot, good acting, and a variety of scenes for tragedy, humor, and times to reflect; a few parts, however, seemed a bit too 'Spike Lee,' since, come on, he also did Bamboozled.
Rating: 9/10.

Lynne Fees

03-27-2009, 01:50 PM

Oh, yes, Gaslight was a good one

librarius_qui

03-28-2009, 01:23 AM

librarius_qui

03-28-2009, 01:27 AM

er .. 15 parts :D
worthed waiting a little

tip: load it 5 + 5 + 5, three windows ...

Janine

03-28-2009, 01:56 AM

Treasure Island
1990
(TV version)

I didn't know this had been made for tv ... I'be just watched it again, after so many years, on the whole at youtube ... Amazing! One of the best movies ever. 10/10.~ & No more than 10, bloody pirateys!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us0zJTiZNKI&feature=PlayList&p=00646BC4827F6F1A&index=0

Commentary says "The best version of Treasure Island is this 1990 made-for-TV movie starring Charlton Heston and Christian Bale. This is the end of the movie, which gives a good feel of the production quality, act..."

Extraordinaire, indeed!

Wow, thanks for posting that. I just watched the first segment and liked it very much. Olivier Reed was an amazing actor; Christian Bale had incredible talent as a young kid actor. He played a youth in Ken Branagh's "Henry V", too. Is this whole film available on Youtube? I would love to watch it all.

librarius_qui

03-28-2009, 02:12 AM

Wow, thanks for posting that. I just watched the first segment and liked it very much. Olivier Reed was an amazing actor; Christian Bale had incredible talent as a young kid actor. He played a youth in Ken Branagh's "Henry V", too. Is this whole film available on Youtube? I would love to watch it all.

It's all available, and it's certainly worth watching! :)

(The links are in the same window, bottom right part.)

Janine

03-28-2009, 03:04 AM

It's all available, and it's certainly worth watching! :)

(The links are in the same window, bottom right part.)

Thanks; I am going to watch it tomorrow.:thumbs_up

SleepyWitch

03-28-2009, 05:33 AM

Slumdog Millionaire: 10/10
the best film I've seen in years

SecretUmbreon

03-28-2009, 06:58 AM

Okay, I'm sorry if someone has posted this earlier, but...
"V for Vendetta". I just got the DVD.
Hugo Weaving was awesome as V, seeing as he had to wear a full-face mask so we couldn't see his expressions.

*Classic*Charm*

03-28-2009, 03:31 PM

Quantum of Solace

as a pretty intense James Bond fan, I am severely disappointed. I got to the end and asked "what happened?". The film work itself was good...but there was no plot at all. Sadness:(

MissScarlett

03-28-2009, 04:14 PM

Miss Scarlett, I agree; I think that LOA is still my favorite. I don't own "Doctor Zhivago", although I have nearly pushed the Amazon button to order it more than once; I admit it. When I was young I was totally in love with Omar Shariff and I thought that film was the best film I ever saw; but, for some odd reason now I favor Lean's other films. I did breakdown recently and I bought "Ryan's Daughter". I liked it very much and when I found out that John Mills played the role of the town misfit, ever since them I have been entranced with his Oscar winning role; truly incredible, such a makeup and personality tranformation. I love the setting for the movie, those gorgeous vistas of white beach in Ireland, and I love Sara Mills; she was so young and freshly beautiful in that film. Have you see it? It is a strange film in some ways, but the more I watch it, the more I love it. I also feel similar to Lean's film "A Passage to India". I love Judy Davis and think that film is a wonderful adaptation of the Forster book, which I loved. Of course, "Bridge Over the River Kwai" can't be beat, but my library owns it, so I can watch that one anytime for free.

I love "Doctor Zhivago," too and I also have that DVD, the one with Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. I don't care for the more recent version. I adore Omar Sharif. Adored him in "Lawrence of Arabia," too.

It is funny; I love biops. As soon as I find out the story is based on someone real it takes on new meanings for me. I think Sean Penn is excellent. He was great in "Mystic River", "My Name is Sam", and "Dead Man Walking" just to name a few. I didn't like him early on in his career but now I think he has come into his own and is truly a fine nuanced actor. I do want to see "Milk" eventually. I am sure my library will get that one in and then I will watch it.

I've always thought Sean Penn was an excellent, excellent actor, but never as good as he is in "Milk."

Is it the one with Moira Shearer, the ballet dancer? It also stars Marius Goring and Anton Walbrook. If so the score is magnificent. I love "Heart of Fire". There actually is another film with a title close to this one or the same, but that is a Christmas story and much later. "The Red Shoes" I believe was produced in the 50's and there is a book, also. I read the book. I think Powell and Pressburger wrote the book after the screenplay. Martin Scorsee has a huge collection of things related to the film. On my DVD there is an extra features slideshow of the posters, programs, promo shots, etc. It is very interesting.

Yes, that's the one. It's a sad, but beautiful, story.

Oh, no doubt one of my favorite Hitchcock movies, if not thee favorite. I think that film is perfect. I hope to own it someday but for now my library owns that one too, so I haven't purchased it. I also love "Dial M for Murder"....both take place in a basically one room environment and are similar to a play and I love them both.

I love most of Hitchcock's films. I love "Dial M for Murder," "Strangers On a Train," "North by Northwest," and "Rear Window" most. My husband gave me a volume of early Hitchcock movies for Christmas.

So do I! Now do you have the one with Alan Bates and Oliver Reed, Glenda Jackson? The Ken Russell film? If so, that is a classic. It is nearly exactly like the book; however Russell did take some liberties for film's sake. The orginal novel is incredible and does surpass the movie; if you did not read it yet, you must someday. We had a wonderful long involved discussion on this forum dedicated to analysising "Women in Love". I should copy out all the entries to keep for posterity. We also discussed in depth "Sons and Lovers". I still think the best discussion was for WIL, although they both were good.

I also have the Russell version of "Lady Chatterly"; which I think is even closer to the actual book.

Yes, I have the Alan Bates DVD of "Women in Love." I have "Lady Chatterley's Lover," too, but the only with Joely Richardson and Sean Bean, I think it is.

Today, I watched "The Thrill of It All" with James Garner and Doris Day. I just wanted something light and funny and Doris Day always raises my spirits on a gloomy spring day.

Shalot

03-29-2009, 08:07 PM

I watched Religulous last weekend. Actually I watched it twice - once with a little buzz going on and the second time without. I like Bill Maher and I remember watching his stand-up and thinking that I could do with a little less religion bashing. I thought he made good points but I also thought that he was somewhat condescending so I wasn't sure what to expect with Religulous. I thought it might be good for a few laughs, but I expected to be more offended than amused. I thougt he would probably interview several people from different faiths and then go on to make fun of them. I was pleasantly surprised though. There were a lot of interviews, but they were broken up with a lot of fitting and hilarious footage and music strategically inserted to either make a point or make you laugh. Best of all, Bill Maher wasn't as big of an arse as I expected him to be. Some people may get offended I suppose, but I would suggest that anyone who gets upset just keep in mind that Bill Maher is a comedian. So, I give Religulous a 9/10.

Janine

03-30-2009, 09:27 PM

I love "Doctor Zhivago," too and I also have that DVD, the one with Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. I don't care for the more recent version. I adore Omar Sharif. Adored him in "Lawrence of Arabia," too.

One of these days I may spring for the DVD of DZ. I have to spread out my spending and find I am accumulating a lot of DVD's lately so I must budget a bit. I loved him LOA, too...such an amazing film and like nothing else then or now.

I've always thought Sean Penn was an excellent, excellent actor, but never as good as he is in "Milk." In that case, I look forward to seeing it. I have heard all good things about it.

Yes, that's the one. It's a sad, but beautiful, story.
Yes very tragic, but I love it; great film. I love the scene where he breaks down telling the audience what has become of Victoria. His personality and demeanor has been, up until this ending, mostly in control; perhaps, only the mirror scene indicates some loss of control of his emotions, but more like anger; throughout he has been pretty composed and his emotions have been kept in-check; then this scene shows him totally crushed and vulnerable; it's like he has a breakdown standing there right on stage. Anton Walbrook's performance in this film never ceases to fascinate me.

I love most of Hitchcock's films. I love "Dial M for Murder," "Strangers On a Train," "North by Northwest," and "Rear Window" most. My husband gave me a volume of early Hitchcock movies for Christmas.

All of those are great! Nice gift from you husband. I love the early movies in B/W. I have a small set like that, which I have not watched for awhile now. The early rendition of "The Lady Vanishes" is real good.

Yes, I have the Alan Bates DVD of "Women in Love." I have "Lady Chatterley's Lover," too, but the only with Joely Richardson and Sean Bean, I think it is.

Good versions of both. I own them both, too. I try to collect anything on film to do with Lawrence. I have a book that tells of the adaptations but I haven't had the time to delve into it yet. I would die to get the BBC mini-series film of "Boy in the Bush". I just read the book not long ago and liked it very much. The ending is quite subversive though, even for Lawrence.;) A young Kenneth Branagh plays the protagonist. The book was a collaboration with Molly Skinner, but the scholars are now saying the writing is purely all Lawrence. It is about a young man who is send to Australia by his parents in the 1800's. I really enjoyed reading this novel. It was different that others of L's.

Today, I watched "The Thrill of It All" with James Garner and Doris Day. I just wanted something light and funny and Doris Day always raises my spirits on a gloomy spring day.

Sometimes we do need the light side of life. I caught on Youtube the whole Shakespeare remake of "The Taming of the Shrew" starring Rufus Sewell as the manly bridegroom, two nights ago. It's set in modern day and is a scream. Kate is played by this English actress, who is really tiny and has a squeaky funny voice. She is hilarious. I had to view most of it twice, since I got such a kick out of it. I think it should be up for awhile, if anyone is interested. I believe it is about 9 segments, the complete movie.

Last night I watched "The Woodlanders", also with cute, sexy, handsome Rufus Sewell, and then part of Ken Branagh's "Frankenstein". I own both, so watch them often. I cried near the ending to the first film. It gets to me everytime. I like both films very much.

SleepyWitch

03-31-2009, 04:01 AM

Quantum of Solace

as a pretty intense James Bond fan, I am severely disappointed. I got to the end and asked "what happened?". The film work itself was good...but there was no plot at all. Sadness:(

can't say I'm a James Bond fan, really. But this was the weirdest Bond film I've ever seen, too. I missed a plot, too.

manolia

03-31-2009, 07:16 AM

I watched some all time favorites lately

"The Wickerman"
"The prince of darkness" both great films with C Lee :)

*Classic*Charm*

03-31-2009, 10:37 AM

I missed a plot, too.

That's because there wasn't one :bawling:

Scheherazade

03-31-2009, 11:00 AM

I haven't seen the latest Bond movie yet but one does not watch those movies for the plot or acting! Car chases, gadgets and the Bond having it shaken not stirred!

:D

vnvnvn2000

04-01-2009, 01:43 AM

War, Inc. – 1/5
This film was hard to sit through. The themes were blatant and often times would reach from the screen and slap you in the face. I don’t understand why great actors would lower to such political waste.

MissScarlett

04-01-2009, 01:56 AM

One of these days I may spring for the DVD of DZ. I have to spread out my spending and find I am accumulating a lot of DVD's lately so I must budget a bit. I loved him LOA, too...such an amazing film and like nothing else then or now.

I've really slowed down my DVD buying. I have to budget some, too, and I have DVDs I haven't opened yet, so I may want, but I'll hold off.

In that case, I look forward to seeing it. I have heard all good things about it.

Let us know when you watch "Milk" and what you think. I'm betting you're going to love both the movie and Sean Penn's performance. ;)

I'm looking forward to the release of "Doubt" next Tuesday, and "The Reader" the Tuesday after that. I so want to buy those!

Yes very tragic, but I love it; great film. I love the scene where he breaks down telling the audience what has become of Victoria. His personality and demeanor has been, up until this ending, mostly in control; perhaps, only the mirror scene indicates some loss of control of his emotions, but more like anger; throughout he has been pretty composed and his emotions have been kept in-check; then this scene shows him totally crushed and vulnerable; it's like he has a breakdown standing there right on stage. Anton Walbrook's performance in this film never ceases to fascinate me.

Yes, it's a gorgeous film, and that scene is very moving. The score is wonderful, too. Someone gave me the score to the BBC miniseries of "Brideshead Revisited," which I own and love. It's lovely. I'll have to watch that miniseries again soon. Have you seen it?

All of those are great! Nice gift from you husband. I love the early movies in B/W. I have a small set like that, which I have not watched for awhile now. The early rendition of "The Lady Vanishes" is real good.

Yes, my husband is getting to really know my taste! ;) I love "The Lady Vanishes!"

Good versions of both. I own them both, too. I try to collect anything on film to do with Lawrence. I have a book that tells of the adaptations but I haven't had the time to delve into it yet. I would die to get the BBC mini-series film of "Boy in the Bush". I just read the book not long ago and liked it very much. The ending is quite subversive though, even for Lawrence.;) A young Kenneth Branagh plays the protagonist. The book was a collaboration with Molly Skinner, but the scholars are now saying the writing is purely all Lawrence. It is about a young man who is send to Australia by his parents in the 1800's. I really enjoyed reading this novel. It was different that others of L's.

There is a BBC miniseries of "Boy in the Bush?" Wow! I would love to have that, too. And I adore Kenneth Branagh. I recently watched his four-hour, full-text version of "Hamlet" and loved it.

Sometimes we do need the light side of life. I caught on Youtube the whole Shakespeare remake of "The Taming of the Shrew" starring Rufus Sewell as the manly bridegroom, two nights ago. It's set in modern day and is a scream. Kate is played by this English actress, who is really tiny and has a squeaky funny voice. She is hilarious. I had to view most of it twice, since I got such a kick out of it. I think it should be up for awhile, if anyone is interested. I believe it is about 9 segments, the complete movie.

Last night I watched "The Woodlanders", also with cute, sexy, handsome Rufus Sewell, and then part of Ken Branagh's "Frankenstein". I own both, so watch them often. I cried near the ending to the first film. It gets to me everytime. I like both films very much.

I love Rufus Sewell. He is adorable. I've not seen "The Woodlanders." I'll have to try to find that one. I have "Tess" with N. Kinski. I love that one, too.

paranoyalarim

04-01-2009, 03:23 PM

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 10/9

i love it. amazing. ;)

Janine

04-01-2009, 09:31 PM

I've really slowed down my DVD buying. I have to budget some, too, and I have DVDs I haven't opened yet, so I may want, but I'll hold off.

Let us know when you watch "Milk" and what you think. I'm betting you're going to love both the movie and Sean Penn's performance. ;)

I'm looking forward to the release of "Doubt" next Tuesday, and "The Reader" the Tuesday after that. I so want to buy those!

Oh my gosh, you are like me; you are slowing down ;) but you're still thinking of the ones you will want to buy! haha....I used to be fanatical about opening them right away in case they were defective and had to go back; then I did end up getting behind on that and I have at least 10 not opened yet. Last night, rather than my usual obsessing on my favorites I have watched repeatedly, I made myself open a new one. It is a adaptation "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" after the Anne Bronte novel. I am still trying to figure out how I feel about this film; it is almost too realistic at times and really stark, set on the moors. I feel it is a little long and dragging somewhat, but hope tonight I change my mind about that. It seems to be coming to a very dramatic part. I am probably 3/4 through; it's broken up into sections, since the credits keep appearing at the end of each part. I suppose it aired on BBC TV.

Yes, it's a gorgeous film, and that scene is very moving. The score is wonderful, too. Someone gave me the score to the BBC miniseries of "Brideshead Revisited," which I own and love. It's lovely. I'll have to watch that miniseries again soon. Have you seen it?

I loved the scenry, too. That night carriage ride so lovely; also the vistas of Monte Carlo when they arrive there; I loved when Viky went to dinner at the impresario's request. That scene with the weedy stairway upward was so amazing and thrilling; she looked just like Cinderella mounting those steps to her prince. This movie is one of my alltime favorites - you can't tell can you? haha

I loved "Brideshead Revisited", but that is one I have not sprung for yet. I have thought of it though. It is in my wishlist on Amazon. I bet the score is great. I collect film scores. I have tons by now. They are some of my favorite CD's. By the way, I own most of Patrick Doyle's music scored that he did for Ken Branagh films. I play "Hamlet" all the time. I can't get enough of that fine score. The film I have seen now at least 20 times in it's entirety. That is one of my obsessions. I love the film! Glad to hear you say you enjoyed it and loved it, too.

Yes, my husband is getting to really know my taste! ;) I love "The Lady Vanishes!" Good for him! He gets an A+ for that one! We seem to like the same films.:D

There is a BBC miniseries of "Boy in the Bush?" Wow! I would love to have that, too. And I adore Kenneth Branagh. I recently watched his four-hour, full-text version of "Hamlet" and loved it.

Yes, there is, but try to get it. I think we would face the near impossible. One person on Youtube has it and posts parts from time to time. I actually only saw one little part, but it surely looked good and Kenneth B was a baby...he looked so young and thin and vulnerable. I think it was one of his first roles and he learned to ride horseback on the set. I would die to get it, too. One might find it somewhere on VHS, but I don't even think it came out on DVD. Did you read the novel? On Youtube, I recently joined up to get a channel page, so I could save playlists, share videos, etc. and then I joined the KSAS channel page; which stands for 'Kenneth Branagh Appreciation Society'. Now the head of that page alerts me in email of the latest posted Ken videos. I have been watching all kinds of rare productions, lately. I love Sean O'Casey's play "Shadow of a Gunman"; Ken plays Donal and does a terrific job. I would die to own this production, too. It is very well done and inspired me to buy a book of O'Casey's plays. I am presently reading "The Plow and the Stars". I also just watched "The Lady's Not for Burning" which was very good.

I love Rufus Sewell. He is adorable. I've not seen "The Woodlanders." I'll have to try to find that one. I have "Tess" with N. Kinski. I love that one, too.

He is even more than adorable in "The Woodlanders". He is so sensitive and sweet and heartbroken; it tears you up inside. You would love him in that film. I love that book and that movie, although the US release of the DVD is suppose to be cut some, from the original British version; I still enjoy it emensely. I own that "Tess" as well and love it; another film I have seen repeatedly. I am trying to get all/most of the Hardy books on film and all the Lawrence books/and/or short stories on film. I have a pretty good collection so far. I also have the newer version of "Sons and Lovers". It is quite good. I have nearly all Kenneth Branagh's films, except the really rare ones that are impossible to find. But then we should not say 'impossible', right?

MissScarlett

04-01-2009, 09:57 PM

Oh my gosh, you are like me; you are slowing down ;) but you're still thinking of the ones you will want to buy! haha....I used to be fanatical about opening them right away in case they were defective and had to go back; then I did end up getting behind on that and I have at least 10 not opened yet. Last night, rather than my usual obsessing on my favorites I have watched repeatedly, I made myself open a new one. It is a adaptation "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" after the Anne Bronte novel. I am still trying to figure out how I feel about this film; it is almost too realistic at times and really stark, set on the moors. I feel it is a little long and dragging somewhat, but hope tonight I change my mind about that. It seems to be coming to a very dramatic part. I am probably 3/4 through; it's broken up into sections, since the credits keep appearing at the end of each part. I suppose it aired on BBC TV.

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" is one I want to buy when I start buying DVDs again. I love the moors. I wouldn't want to live there, but I love seeing them in films. So desolate. "Bleak House" seemed a little drug out to me with all the credits, broken up into parts like that.

I loved the scenry, too. That night carriage ride so lovely; also the vistas of Monte Carlo when they arrive there; I loved when Viky went to dinner at the impresario's request. That scene with the weedy stairway upward was so amazing and thrilling; she looked just like Cinderella mounting those steps to her prince. This movie is one of my alltime favorites - you can't tell can you? haha

Oh, the scenery is gorgeous. It's such a delicately beautiful movie.

I loved "Brideshead Revisited", but that is one I have not sprung for yet. I have thought of it though. It is in my wishlist on Amazon. I bet the score is great. I collect film scores. I have tons by now. They are some of my favorite CD's. By the way, I own most of Patrick Doyle's music scored that he did for Ken Branagh films. I play "Hamlet" all the time. I can't get enough of that fine score. The film I have seen now at least 20 times in it's entirety. That is one of my obsessions. I love the film! Glad to hear you say you enjoyed it and loved it, too.

"Brideshead Revisited" is one I waited a long time to buy, then it disappeared for awhile only to come back remastered or something. I bought it then before it disappeared again. I love film scores, too, and "Brideshead" is one of my favorites.

You've seen "Hamlet" twenty times? It's four hours long! But I have to admit, I'll probably watch it that many times. I only recently bought it. It was one of the last I bought before I swore off buying for awhile. I had to have "Hamlet." I love the play, and I love Branagh's movie adaptation. And now, I'll have to get the score! LOL

Good for him! He gets an A+ for that one! We seem to like the same films.:D

Yes, there is, but try to get it. I think we would face the near impossible. One person on Youtube has it and posts parts from time to time. I actually only saw one little part, but it surely looked good and Kenneth B was a baby...he looked so young and thin and vulnerable. I think it was one of his first roles and he learned to ride horseback on the set. I would die to get it, too. One might find it somewhere on VHS, but I don't even think it came out on DVD. Did you read the novel? On Youtube, I recently joined up to get a channel page, so I could save playlists, share videos, etc. and then I joined the KSAS channel page; which stands for 'Kenneth Branagh Appreciation Society'. Now the head of that page alerts me in email of the latest posted Ken videos. I have been watching all kinds of rare productions, lately. I love Sean O'Casey's play "Shadow of a Gunman"; Ken plays Donal and does a terrific job. I would die to own this production, too. It is very well done and inspired me to buy a book of O'Casey's plays. I am presently reading "The Plow and the Stars". I also just watched "The Lady's Not for Burning" which was very good.

My husband is a good guy. ;)

I did read "Boy in the Bush" and loved it. I would love to see the film.

I've seen an older (at least I think it's older) version of "The Lady's Not for Burning" on TV with Richard Chamberlain in the leading male role. I love that play. Would love to own it.

He is even more than adorable in "The Woodlanders". He is so sensitive and sweet and heartbroken; it tears you up inside. You would love him in that film. I love that book and that movie, although the US release of the DVD is suppose to be cut some, from the original British version; I still enjoy it emensely. I own that "Tess" as well and love it; another film I have seen repeatedly. I am trying to get all/most of the Hardy books on film and all the Lawrence books/and/or short stories on film. I have a pretty good collection so far. I also have the newer version of "Sons and Lovers". It is quite good. I have nearly all Kenneth Branagh's films, except the really rare ones that are impossible to find. But then we should not say 'impossible', right?

Oh, I'll have to add "The Woodlanders" to my list. I put that reread aside and started on "The Return of the Native."

No, we should never say "impossible!" I just wish they'd come out with an affordable collection of Lawrence's stories - all in one volume.

I don't know what to watch tonight. I might try Branagh's "Much Ado About Nothing."

To those talking about "Quantum of Solace," I loved it! It was dark, but it was James Bond!

Janine

04-01-2009, 10:29 PM

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" is one I want to buy when I start buying DVDs again. I love the moors. I wouldn't want to live there, but I love seeing them in films. So desolate. "Bleak House" seemed a little drug out to me with all the credits, broken up into parts like that.
:lol: I was just answering your profile message and you must have been over here answering this post. I think we are the only ones on here tonight.:lol:

Well, I think I do like the film; the moors are amazing with their desolation and austerity. It's funny; I like the actor Rupert Graves and in this production I am not liking his performance that much; I feel he is overplaying the part. I guess that disappointed me right off. Of course, he is playing the abusive husband. Usually, I have found him somewhat appealing, but in this film, I can't see what she saw in him from the beginning, so that part is bugging me a bit. Did you see the film yet? I saw "Bleak House", too and I liked it very much. I thought all the acting was top-notch. My library got that one in so it was free rental.

Oh, the scenery is gorgeous. It's such a delicately beautiful movie.
That is a good way of describing it....delicate it is. I love the fine nuanced performances, especially Anton Walbrook. He was amazing and so complex.

"Brideshead Revisited" is one I waited a long time to buy, then it disappeared for awhile only to come back remastered or something. I bought it then before it disappeared again. I love film scores, too, and "Brideshead" is one of my favorites.

I most likely will end up buying the film eventually, too; it's such a fine production and I love Sturbridge as a director. He directed "Shackelton", which is another of my favorites starring Ken B. I have seen BHR advertised recently and it was not that expensive. I will keep in-mind that the score is good. I can't recall it now, but can refresh my memory by watching some video excerpts on Youtube.

You've seen "Hamlet" twenty times? It's four hours long! But I have to admit, I'll probably watch it that many times. I only recently bought it. It was one of the last I bought before I swore off buying for awhile. I had to have "Hamlet." I love the play, and I love Branagh's movie adaptation. And now, I'll have to get the score! LOL

:lol:Absolutely, positively, 20 times, at least! I watch it every couple of months; seriously, I do. I usually watch it right through, too....all 4 hours! I purchased it prior to it's release, and was part of an online campaign; I also watch all my Branagh films repeatedly. I quite honestly think his finest and most perfect production is still "Henry V" - it is absolute perfection! But "Hamlet" is so enjoyable, even if it is a tragedy. I am forever fascinated with the inner workings of Hamlet's mind and Branagh pulls that off spendidly. He worked up to this perfection from all his former stage roles and it shows. He is the mature Hamlet in this film.

My husband is a good guy. ;) He must be!:thumbs_up Lucky you; those good guys are rare.

I did read "Boy in the Bush" and loved it. I would love to see the film.

Wow, what possessed you to read "Boy in the Bush"...that is a really rare Lawrence read? We must discuss that ending via email. I loved the descriptive writing - the views of Australia were wonderful - the book was beautifully written and very poetic.

I've seen an older (at least I think it's older) version of "The Lady's Not for Burning" on TV with Richard Chamberlain in the leading male role. I love that play. Would love to own it.

Yes, someone mentioned this older version on Youtube. I love Richard Chamberlain. I bet it was great. I am not sure you can see the production with Ken B, unless you join that KBAS group on Youtube. First, you have to join Youtube, which is free of course to sign up. I love it now that I did so. It is easier to share videos and productions with your friends. Let me know if you sign up and I will aid you if you need it. You can format you page over there to look really lovely. You could be all scarlett colored motifs. I have a Ken Branagh blue (like his eyes) page presently, but I had a "Boy in the Bush" KB page not long ago, since green worked well for St. Patrick's Day.

Oh, I'll have to add "The Woodlanders" to my list. I put that reread aside and started on "The Return of the Native." Definitely, put it back on your list and ROTN is a fine book, too. I loved both novels. I love the Hallmark production of ROTN. It actually stars a very young Katherine Zeta-Jones as Eustashia. She is quite good in the role. Clive Owen plays Wildeve and Stephen McIntosh plays the Reddleman; I just love him. It is a very good production and should be available on Amazon. I will check for you. The area where it was filmed is amazing; very austere and atmospheric.

No, we should never say "impossible!" I just wish they'd come out with an affordable collection of Lawrence's stories - all in one volume.

Yes! That's the spirit! I'm an optimist, too. At least, I got to see some rare Lawrence and Branagh stuff on Youtube. Yes, you mentioned about the short stories before and we all have said the same thing. I have all the stories now, but had to buy 'used' paperbacks to achieve all three parts of the full collection. One of my books is sad; absolutely falling appart.:(

I don't know what to watch tonight. I might try Branagh's "Much Ado About Nothing."

That's always a good choice; such a happy film; great elated ending. Don't even ask me how many times I have seen that film before. :lol: I am a little OCD. Love the scene with Ken easedropping and his final bit in the fountain kicking up the water...such fun.

qimissung

04-03-2009, 08:44 PM

"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" 10/10 This movie is amazing, and I urge anyone who loves movies to see it. It is gorgeously filmed and beautifully acted. It is the true story of a man who lived life unto the fullest until the day he suffered a massive stroke. He spent the rest of his life with what is called "locked in syndrome"-he could only blink one eye.

The movie is initially shown entirely from his viewpoint, we look at the world through his eyes; his character is not even shown until about halfway through.

He went on to write a book based on his experience; this movie is based on the book. My favorite line comes early in the movie when a doctor, who has just told him his fate, says to him "You just rest awhile," and the main character, Jean-Dominique Bauby, thinks to himself "What does he think I'm doing?" He has a fierce bitter wit and intelligence, and he realizes quickly that he still has that and his imagination. It, and this movie, soar.

MissScarlett

04-03-2009, 11:02 PM

:lol: I was just answering your profile message and you must have been over here answering this post. I think we are the only ones on here tonight.:lol:

Well, I think I do like the film; the moors are amazing with their desolation and austerity. It's funny; I like the actor Rupert Graves and in this production I am not liking his performance that much; I feel he is overplaying the part. I guess that disappointed me right off. Of course, he is playing the abusive husband. Usually, I have found him somewhat appealing, but in this film, I can't see what she saw in him from the beginning, so that part is bugging me a bit. Did you see the film yet? I saw "Bleak House", too and I liked it very much. I thought all the acting was top-notch. My library got that one in so it was free rental.

I will have to get that DVD when I get back. I really do want to see it. I'll let you know when I do. :)

I most likely will end up buying the film eventually, too; it's such a fine production and I love Sturbridge as a director. He directed "Shackelton", which is another of my favorites starring Ken B. I have seen BHR advertised recently and it was not that expensive. I will keep in-mind that the score is good. I can't recall it now, but can refresh my memory by watching some video excerpts on Youtube.

I don't think you can go wrong with BHR. It's just so lovely and the acting is so good. I'm due for a rewatch soon on my red Sony! :)

:lol:Absolutely, positively, 20 times, at least! I watch it every couple of months; seriously, I do. I usually watch it right through, too....all 4 hours! I purchased it prior to it's release, and was part of an online campaign; I also watch all my Branagh films repeatedly. I quite honestly think his finest and most perfect production is still "Henry V" - it is absolute perfection! But "Hamlet" is so enjoyable, even if it is a tragedy. I am forever fascinated with the inner workings of Hamlet's mind and Branagh pulls that off spendidly. He worked up to this perfection from all his former stage roles and it shows. He is the mature Hamlet in this film.

I'll end up watching it that many times. And I'm going to make my husband watch it. He's due for some Shakespeare! ;) I watch it all the way through, too. I don't like to break it up, and once you start watching, you are hooked. I love "Henry V," too, but I think I'm a little more addicted to "Hamlet."

Wow, what possessed you to read "Boy in the Bush"...that is a really rare Lawrence read? We must discuss that ending via email. I loved the descriptive writing - the views of Australia were wonderful - the book was beautifully written and very poetic.

Well, "Boy in the Bush" IS Lawrence! So it was on my "must read" list. I do like the poetic writing. Lawrence was wonderful at that, among so many other things. But I've never seen the film. If I ever do, I'll grab a copy, but I doubt I will.

Yes, someone mentioned this older version on Youtube. I love Richard Chamberlain. I bet it was great. I am not sure you can see the production with Ken B, unless you join that KBAS group on Youtube. First, you have to join Youtube, which is free of course to sign up. I love it now that I did so. It is easier to share videos and productions with your friends. Let me know if you sign up and I will aid you if you need it. You can format you page over there to look really lovely. You could be all scarlett colored motifs. I have a Ken Branagh blue (like his eyes) page presently, but I had a "Boy in the Bush" KB page not long ago, since green worked well for St. Patrick's Day.

I'll have to mosey on over there when I have more time. Thanks for all the information.

Definitely, put it back on your list and ROTN is a fine book, too. I loved both novels. I love the Hallmark production of ROTN. It actually stars a very young Katherine Zeta-Jones as Eustashia. She is quite good in the role. Clive Owen plays Wildeve and Stephen McIntosh plays the Reddleman; I just love him. It is a very good production and should be available on Amazon. I will check for you. The area where it was filmed is amazing; very austere and atmospheric.

I love the book, but I've never seen the film. Shame on me! That's another one I'll have to put on my list. The list is growing. :)

Yes! That's the spirit! I'm an optimist, too. At least, I got to see some rare Lawrence and Branagh stuff on Youtube. Yes, you mentioned about the short stories before and we all have said the same thing. I have all the stories now, but had to buy 'used' paperbacks to achieve all three parts of the full collection. One of my books is sad; absolutely falling appart.:(

I don't even own any of the stories except the novella ones, like "The Virgin and the Gypsy." The others are impossibly difficult to find.

That's always a good choice; such a happy film; great elated ending. Don't even ask me how many times I have seen that film before. :lol: I am a little OCD. Love the scene with Ken easedropping and his final bit in the fountain kicking up the water...such fun.

It's great, and I like Emma Thompson, too, Branagh's ex-wife. She's a fine actress and a good screenwriter as well. Did you know she adapted "Sense and Sensibility" for the screen, and then starred with Kate Winslet? I love that DVD and have that one. I think it's my favorite Austen adaptation.

Chris Marie

04-03-2009, 11:55 PM

"Quantum of Solace"-three stars-pretty good.

LadyWentworth

04-04-2009, 12:04 AM

I will answer LadyWentworth's post later tonight. Going out now.
You never answered what I wrote.

Glad to see you enjoyed it, too, LadyWentworth. I watched it last week for the first time, and felt absolutely astounded - a very touching, epic film. Bravo, Gus van Sant!
I couldn't agree more.

Last night, I watched Miracle at St. Anna. A friend of mine rented it, and I felt a little reluctant, since Spike Lee and I have a bit of a love-hate relationship; his films either amaze me or ruin a few hours for me. Wow, this one definitely impressed me! World War II never seems to get enough coverage in contemporary storytelling and film-making, and it can get a bit repetitious, to tell all honesty, but Miracle at St. Anna not only have originality, but also a fantastic plot, good acting, and a variety of scenes for tragedy, humor, and times to reflect; a few parts, however, seemed a bit too 'Spike Lee,' since, come on, he also did Bamboozled.
Rating: 9/10.
I wanted to see that one so bad. But I was afraid that Spike Lee would spoil it by making it too, as you said, "Spike Lee". But if you gave it a 9/10, then I guess it wasn't enough to taint it. I will have to check it out now.

All movies that I have seen many times before, but decided to watch again recently:
Pretty in Pink - 9/10 James Spader is such a sleaze as Steff. He is great in here. One of my favorite "villains" in film.
Tombstone - 10/10 Always has been, and always will be, one of my all-time favorite films. For Val Kilmer's performance as Doc Holliday alone is enough for it to be on my favorite films list.
Sandlot 9/10 Cute film. I enjoy it. :)

A "new" movie for me:
Superbad - 8/10 I really wasn't crazy about the movie. I didn't hate it, it just wasn't that great. In fact, I deducted points for that reason, but the '8' is for every scene with Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogen and Bill Hader. I thought their scenes together were hilarious. I'd watch the movie again just to watch them.

Janine

04-04-2009, 01:40 AM

LadyWentworth, Oh my gosh, can you forgive me? I am so sorry I forgot to get back to you on this post. I had to go hunting for it and it got buried 3 pages back! Avy changes did not help either...I could not find you! haha...

[B]Milk
10/10
Very, very good film. Very well-made. An incredibly depressing movie, though. It is a major downer. I mean, I knew what happened, but playing it out in a movie just really made it worse. Sean Penn was perfect as Harvey Milk. If you know anything about the real man, as I did, he was the absolute perfect choice to play him. I think the casting for the rest of the cast wasn't bad either.

Sounds incredible and now I know it ends tragically or I suppose it does. Who else plays in the film?

He had some pretty good roles in his early career. Have you ever seen "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"? One of the classic films in my household when I was a kid. Nobody in the world could be as great as he was as Jeff Spicoli. :D

No, I don't think I ever saw it yet the name sounds so familar. Maybe my son did rent it years back. He used to rent movies all the time back then. Sometimes we would watch them together, which is a great memory for me now.

Then you have the film "Bad Boys". Another classic in my house from my childhood years. This is at the opposite end of the scale, though, when it comes to genre. It stars Penn and Esai Morales (he is just too beautiful - even when he is a bad guy;)). In fact, when I was little I was always quoting Morales' character. :p It is about these two guys that end up in the same detention facility and they have it out for the other and blah, blah, blah. I personally love this film. I think it is one of the best from the 80's, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to you. I don't think you'd care for it. You wouldn't like to watch the ending. :)

I never saw that one either. I am pretty sure of that; I think I would have remembered it. I think it sounds good though.

Also, never forget that he is on "Little House on the Prairie". :nod: I can remember when I was a kid my brothers would say "That has to be Sean Penn". It IS him (his father directed a couple episodes). But it is kind of funny because he looks just the same. There is no doubt it is him. Then, a long time ago, I was looking him up on IMDB for a specific movie title, sure enough, "Little House" is on his resume. :D

This I had forgotten or maybe I never knew it. How strange to think of him on that type of show. I bet it was fun looking for him. Someone on Youtube thought they spied Branagh as a very young man in "Chariots of Fire" so they put up the video excerpt. He appeared in a class gathering scene as an extra. I think it may have been him, but still not 100% sure. You could tell by his walk....so funny.

Pretty in Pink - 9/10 James Spader is such a sleaze as Steff. He is great in here. One of my favorite "villains" in film.

I loved "Pretty in Pink". I finally broke down and bought it a year ago. I love Molly Ringwald. I loved the kid who played "Duckie", Jon Cryer; he was super in this film. Harry Dean Stanton was good too as her father. I was ga ga over Andrew McCarthy..was he quietly cute or what? Yes, definitely James Spader was such a sleaseball. I could not stand him, but he was good being the ultimate villain. I also love the film "Sixteen Candles"; I thought that film was great fun and very sweet, too. I will probably buy that one someday too, along with "The Breakfast Club". Now these take me back to the 80's and films my son shared with me.

Janine

04-04-2009, 02:46 AM

I will have to get that DVD when I get back. I really do want to see it. I'll let you know when I do. :)

Which one are you referring to now?

I don't think you can go wrong with BHR. It's just so lovely and the acting is so good. I'm due for a rewatch soon on my red Sony! :)

I am due for a rewatch now of ALL my films on my new pink Sony! ;)

I'll end up watching it that many times. And I'm going to make my husband watch it. He's due for some Shakespeare! ;) I watch it all the way through, too. I don't like to break it up, and once you start watching, you are hooked. I love "Henry V," too, but I think I'm a little more addicted to "Hamlet."
You will! This movie is so addictive. I can't believe I keep going back to it. I can't get enough of it for some reason. I do agree that is attracts me also to rewatch more than "Henry V", as a whole. It is such a unique experience and one keeps pondering Hamlet; that could be a forever thing. With Henry you get what you see. My favorite scene in Henry is still the camp night scene when he speaks about kings being mere humans weighted with such responsibility of their kingly station in life. I love that whole soliloquy and Branagh pulls it off so beautifully. I love the single tear rolling down his cheek at the end of that speech. I must see "Henry V" on the Sony soon, too. That will be a whole new experience. I think you hubby will like "Hamlet" a lot. I was shocked when my son saw "Hamlet" with Mel Gibson when it first was out and he was entraced with the play. Now my son, Sean, is not at all the literary/bookish type, although he is very smart and sensitive. I think Hamlet is a very manly play. I think the ending with the sword fighting is very masculine and men are usually keen on avenging or revenge. There is something in "Hamlet" for everyone in my opinion. Wasn't Kate Winslet amazing, too? I loved Nick Farrell as Horatio. He is sort of an under-rated actor, I believe. He is very good and played well off of the manic side of Hamlet, with his own quiet contained demeanor.

I think both "Henry V" and "Hamlet" are Branagh at his best; one is the 'fresh young' Branagh while the other is the 'mature experienced' Branagh. I love them both so much. They both seem so sincere and honest to me.

Well, "Boy in the Bush" IS Lawrence! So it was on my "must read" list. I do like the poetic writing. Lawrence was wonderful at that, among so many other things. But I've never seen the film. If I ever do, I'll grab a copy, but I doubt I will. I love that part, too. His prose is pure poetry to me. It flows so naturally, easily and has a certain rhythm. Have you read "The Trespasser"? It is like a long epic love poem. I loved it. Someday I will will re-read it, I believe. It is beautiful imagery and poetic text. One is carried away with it as on a wave. After-awhile, you just feel inclined to go with the flow.

I own the movie version of "Kangaroo", also. I could only get it on VHS tape, but glad I did. It is very good and I have seen it now a number of times. I read the book first, but it is rare; it's difficult to find. The film stars Colin Friel and Judy Davis. The characters represent Lawrence and his German wife, Frieda. I like that it is based on some autobiograhical material and facts.

I'll have to mosey on over there when I have more time. Thanks for all the information.
Oh good; hope to see you over there. It is great fun and I love being part of the KBAS; you see videos others can't see of KB's - early rare bits and productions like "The Billy Plays" or "The Lady's Not for Burning". It is worth it to sign up.

I love the book, but I've never seen the film. Shame on me! That's another one I'll have to put on my list. The list is growing. :)

I think the film is quite good; has a A-1 cast and they all depict the characters well. The ending is slightly different perhaps in meaning, but close to the original. I love the book, too. The Reddleman was my hero in that one.

I don't even own any of the stories except the novella ones, like "The Virgin and the Gypsy." The others are impossibly difficult to find. But the novellas are wonderful. Did you read "Love Among the Haystakes" or "The Fox"? I particularly love those two. I will look on Amazon for the books of his short stories - there are three paperbacks that comprise "The Complete Short Stories of DHL".

It's great, and I like Emma Thompson, too, Branagh's ex-wife. She's a fine actress and a good screenwriter as well. Did you know she adapted "Sense and Sensibility" for the screen, and then starred with Kate Winslet? I love that DVD and have that one. I think it's my favorite Austen adaptation.

So do I; I like her very much; a very fine actress; one of the best. Loved her in "Howard's End" and "Remains of the Day". Did you see their film "Dead Again"? I love them both in that film. I knew she adapted the novel to the screenplay for S&S; she won an Oscar that year doing so. She is very smart and a very good author. I love S&S and have it on tape and on DVD. Have you seen "Fortunes of War", with a very young Ken and Em? I love FOW - another one I watch many times over. They were magical together - sad they had to break up; but they both seem happy now with their new spouses. I think they remain friends to this day, which is nice to hear. They express great respect for each other and their talents.

Remarkable

04-04-2009, 06:13 AM

"Find Me Guilty".

Well, truthfully, I can't judge if justice was done or not, but the film portrayed in the most touching manner the heart of a man, his love for people, for his people. It got into me, his wish of seeing everyone well off. Maybe it was just a way of feeling less guilty with himself, of asking forgivness for his past deeds, ... still, it was beautiful.

Really, aren't we all searching for a bit of love?...

Phangirl7

04-05-2009, 10:50 AM

"I Love You, Man"

9/10. Possibly the funniest movie I've seen so far this year.
P.G.7.

LadyWentworth

04-05-2009, 06:08 PM

LadyWentworth, Oh my gosh, can you forgive me?
Well, I will have to think about it first. :p

Sounds incredible and now I know it ends tragically or I suppose it does. Who else plays in the film?
James Franco and Josh Brolin.

No, I don't think I ever saw it yet the name sounds so familar. Maybe my son did rent it years back. He used to rent movies all the time back then. Sometimes we would watch them together, which is a great memory for me now.
Yeah, this is a movie from the early 80's. There are so many people in there, too. It was kind of like a stepping stone for so many actors.

I never saw that one either. I am pretty sure of that; I think I would have remembered it. I think it sounds good though.
It isn't an overly well-known film. Most people when they hear the title "Bad Boys" will immediately think of this Martin Lawrence-Will Smith movie that was out a few years ago. This is NOT that!! It is very good, but I still don't know if you would like it. Especially because of the ending (it involves a little blood :)).

This I had forgotten or maybe I never knew it. How strange to think of him on that type of show. I bet it was fun looking for him. Someone on Youtube thought they spied Branagh as a very young man in "Chariots of Fire" so they put up the video excerpt. He appeared in a class gathering scene as an extra. I think it may have been him, but still not 100% sure. You could tell by his walk....so funny.
Yeah, on the one episode he is one of the kids who donates a toy, or a pail, or whatever it was, to help this tinker create a bell for Walnut Grove's church. He is right out there in plain view in the midst of the other kids. :D I have heard that about Kenneth. I will have to watch it and see how it looks to me. I won't be able to watch it on YouTube, though. All of a sudden NONE of the videos are working for me. That is why I haven't been around there at all.

I loved "Pretty in Pink". I finally broke down and bought it a year ago. I love Molly Ringwald. I loved the kid who played "Duckie", Jon Cryer; he was super in this film. Harry Dean Stanton was good too as her father. I was ga ga over Andrew McCarthy..was he quietly cute or what? Yes, definitely James Spader was such a sleaseball. I could not stand him, but he was good being the ultimate villain. I also love the film "Sixteen Candles"; I thought that film was great fun and very sweet, too. I will probably buy that one someday too, along with "The Breakfast Club". Now these take me back to the 80's and films my son shared with me.
Andrew McCarthy has one of the cutest smiles ever!! But I have to admit that I am one of the pro-Duckie fans. I would've wanted him. :D Speaking of these 80's movies, have you ever seen "Some Kind of Wonderful"? It is very good. You might like that if you loved "Pretty in Pink". It is basically the same story, but it is different. Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masterson are in it.

There's Something About Mary
9/10
I don't care. I love this movie. :D

qimissung

04-05-2009, 11:49 PM

Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist
8/10 Nick and Nora are charming.

The Changeling
Another fine movie from Mr. Eastwood. Angelina Jolie in a quietly understated role.
8/10

Zack and Miri do a Porno
8/10 I like Kevin Smith's movies. Be careful; there is always a ton of profanity. And I like Seth Rogan. He's funny.

The scene where Zack and Miri are filming their porno (they are spectacularly bad actors) and find they are falling in love is so beautiful.

The Electric Mist
7/10 With Tommy Lee Jones. I like Tommy Lee Jones, and this movie is well done, but it didn't draw me in and make me care.

The Lazarus Project
8/10 I think this one might be a straight to video; I don't remember it coming out anyway. It was actually pretty good.

teashi

04-07-2009, 05:27 PM

Just saw Wall-E hours ago. I'll give it.. maybe 7/10. Good. Didn't quite live up to all the raves and praise, but it was good. Maybe I should watch it again..
I didn't get the whole fat colony thing. Over a thousand years in the future, humans are all the same exact fat shape floating around in chairs all the time.. Not sure what that's all about. But it was cool and cute. Eve and Wall-E were interesting to watch in how they interact together and how they respond to things. Good sound effects considering there's no normal voice acting for many charactes (I like the sound of Eve's laugh especially). I liked the whole plant in the boot motif, the cleanup robot, the roach.. The movie seemed to not focus enough on Wall-E himself though, and focused too much on the fat humans and Eve at times.
The 3D animation was good, probably the most realistic of all Pixar films, and showed some unexpected live-action moments, which I don't think has been done in a Pixar film before. So my opinion: maybe not a great movie, but pretty good.

kevinthediltz

04-07-2009, 05:33 PM

I re- watched "Gangs of New York" the other night. Its one of my favorites. The amazing acting of Daniel Day Lewis. The endless Christ and Devil references. And even subtile hints to a certain world war.
An amazing movie even without the subtext.
I say 9/10

(plus DDL headbutts Leo Decaprio, which makes the whole movie worth it in itself)

jon1jt

04-07-2009, 11:01 PM

13 Conversations About One Thing

a beautiful film

Zee.

04-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Catch me if you can, Taken and Snatch

LOVE LOVE LOVE

*Classic*Charm*

04-07-2009, 11:04 PM

Catch me if you can, Taken and Snatch

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Catch Me If You Can is a GREAT film

LadyWentworth

04-07-2009, 11:50 PM

The Changeling
Another fine movie from Mr. Eastwood. Angelina Jolie in a quietly understated role.
8/10
I completely agree about Jolie in this film!

Inside Man
9.8/10
I love this movie. I haven't seen it since I saw it in the theater. So I bought the DVD the other day. I love this movie!!! There, I said it again! My only disappointment is Jodie Foster (she is why I a tenth of a point was deducted). I actually feel that her performance is so amateurish. Especially with the performances of everyone else in there. But she isn't in it that much. So it doesn't take away from the film at all. I just think it was very odd casting. The other tenth of a point is for Spike Lee using that God awful "trademark" of his while a character seems to be moving on a conveyor belt down the street. Why??? I honestly think that for that brief moment, he cheapened his film. It didn't fit with the kind of movie that this is. I forgot that he did that in here, too, or else I just chose to block it from my mind. Anyway, still a great movie.

*Classic*Charm*

04-08-2009, 12:28 AM

I completely agree about Jolie in this film!

Inside Man
9.8/10
I love this movie. I haven't seen it since I saw it in the theater. So I bought the DVD the other day. I love this movie!!! There, I said it again! My only disappointment is Jodie Foster (she is why I a tenth of a point was deducted). I actually feel that her performance is so amateurish. Especially with the performances of everyone else in there. But she isn't in it that much. So it doesn't take away from the film at all. I just think it was very odd casting. The other tenth of a point is for Spike Lee using that God awful "trademark" of his while a character seems to be moving on a conveyor belt down the street. Why??? I honestly think that for that brief moment, he cheapened his film. It didn't fit with the kind of movie that this is. I forgot that he did that in here, too, or else I just chose to block it from my mind. Anyway, still a great movie.

I liked Inside Man! Aww poor Jodie. She'll just never live up to Clarice.

LadyWentworth

04-08-2009, 12:51 AM

I liked Inside Man! Aww poor Jodie. She'll just never live up to Clarice.
I really don't think that she will. But I just think that someone else should've been in the role. She annoyed me in there. She seems to speak with a sickening sweet, soft tone to her voice throughout every scene of hers. It is almost like a whisper, which I don't understand why. I just think she was the wrong choice.

Tell me Clive Owen wasn't a clever criminal in there? :D I loved him. :)

MissScarlett

04-08-2009, 01:21 AM

Janine

04-08-2009, 03:14 PM

Last night I watched the BBC film "Under the Greenwood Tree", an adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel. I love this film, even better after watching it several times. I love the way all the men revolve around the heroine, Fancy Day, trying to propose marriage to her. It is very humorous at times and very human. All the characters well played and down-to-earth, since this takes place in a small Dorset community. The tree in the beginning and the end is such a beautiful image and reminescent of the tree in the Shakespeare poem. I loved the setting for the film, which was entirely filmed (all but that tree) in a small historic village on the amazingly beautiful isle of Jersey. The guy who plays Dick Dewey is very handsome and appealing, James Murray. There's one scene, where he (being love-struck) is gazing up to Fancy's window in the cold of winter and it is snowing at night. It is such a striking image; simply beautiful (blue toned) with snow falling on his hat. He's the simplistic young man in the plot, who does not possess the social statis to seriously engage the attention of Fancy Day, who has returned from being educated elsewhere in England. She has come back to become the town's teacher and play the church organ. It's a lovely story and begins in the dead of winter, Christmas Eve with carolers immediately setting the rural atmosphere of this film. We are taken through the four seasons, much like Hardy's "Far From the Madding Crowd", and it is similar, since the plot features one attractive young woman who is surrounded by 3 adoring men. If you have not read this book by Hardy, I highly recommend it; although it is very rural and slowpaced, a little less plot driven and more character driven; Hardy originally did not consider it in the same light as his other 'major' novels. Then he took another look at it later in his life, and appreciated it's quiet charm and deeper meanings; this was stated in the biographical notes in the Extra Feature commentary, which was worthwhile viewing. This is fast becoming one of my favorite films. It looked utterly dazzling on my small portable LCD player, a recent investment with my horded Christmas money. I would give this a 10/10 if you like period pieces and Hardy's novels. It's a very sweet and enjoyable film.

Janine

04-08-2009, 03:21 PM

I finally got to see "Doubt" tonight. I loved it! Meryl Streep played a terrible person, but she played her so excellently. As always. And I loved Philip Seymour Hoffman! It's a great movie. Dark, but great.

10/10

Hi MissScarlett, I must see this film; especially now that you recommended it and gave it a 10/10! I love Meryl Streep; I always have. I can't think of any performance of hers that I did not consider to be fine; even the nasty roles. She is a lovely person and beautiful as well and I think such an excellent actor. Pairing her up with Philip Seymour Hoffman would be great. I think he did an amazing job in "Capote". I can't wait now to see this. Hope my library has the film in.

underyourskin

04-08-2009, 04:59 PM

Son of Rambow.....6. It ws cute I guess but I just couldn't get into it.

mono

04-10-2009, 10:40 PM

I finally got to see "Doubt" tonight. I loved it! Meryl Streep played a terrible person, but she played her so excellently. As always. And I loved Philip Seymour Hoffman! It's a great movie. Dark, but great.

10/10
I rented and watched Doubt a few nights ago. Indeed, I agree - beautifully acted - I have always loved Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Meryl Streep and I have a bit of a love/hate relationship, but she did an absolutely fantastic job in this film, as well as the supporting cast, like Amy Adams. Also I thought it wonderfully directed, filled with metaphors, such as Streep's character's obsession with having fresh light in every room she enters, wanting to "shed light" upon everything, or Hoffman's sermons - well done.
The only thing that disappointed me - the conclusion. I suppose I have gotten awfully tired of so many contemporary films ending this way (and I will not spoil it for those who have not seen it), but it seemed so sudden, brief, overly-dramatic, and vague. My opinion: exquisitely acted, stunning directing, but the writing could have gone better.
Rating: 9/10.

I also rented a film called TransSiberian - eh, another murder-mystery, who-dun-it kind of film, further predisposing the American stereotype of the darkness and violence of Russia. It had some nice scenery of China and West Siberia, but this seemed about the only thing I enjoyed about it.
Rating: 5/10.

MissScarlett

04-10-2009, 11:02 PM

Hi MissScarlett, I must see this film; especially now that you recommended it and gave it a 10/10! I love Meryl Streep; I always have. I can't think of any performance of hers that I did not consider to be fine; even the nasty roles. She is a lovely person and beautiful as well and I think such an excellent actor. Pairing her up with Philip Seymour Hoffman would be great. I think he did an amazing job in "Capote". I can't wait now to see this. Hope my library has the film in.

I own "Capote," Janine, and I adored Philip Seymour Hoffman in that one, too. I think he did an amazing job. He does an amazing job in "Doubt," too. And Meryl is just wonderful. She's so nasty and mean, but so believable. She's the greatest living actress, I think. I think she can do anything. My husband and I watched her in "The Devil Wears Prada" awhile back. I had heard that film was no good, but we laughed a lot at it, and Meryl was just wonderful. Nasty again, but funny nasty. In "Doubt" she's dead serious and perfect. Let me know what you thought when you watch it.

I rented and watched Doubt a few nights ago. Indeed, I agree - beautifully acted - I have always loved Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Meryl Streep and I have a bit of a love/hate relationship, but she did an absolutely fantastic job in this film, as well as the supporting cast, like Amy Adams. Also I thought it wonderfully directed, filled with metaphors, such as Streep's character's obsession with having fresh light in every room she enters, wanting to "shed light" upon everything, or Hoffman's sermons - well done.

The only thing that disappointed me - the conclusion. I suppose I have gotten awfully tired of so many contemporary films ending this way (and I will not spoil it for those who have not seen it), but it seemed so sudden, brief, overly-dramatic, and vague. My opinion: exquisitely acted, stunning directing, but the writing could have gone better.
Rating: 9/10.

You know, mono, I can't quite make up my mind about that ending. It did sort of come out of the blue. There was no set up for it earlier, no reason for us to believe in it. (I don't want to spoil it for anyone else, either.) The last minute or so was overly dramatic, while the rest of the film, I think, was understated. I wish they'd left it understated, but the ending didn't ruin the film for me. I see it didn't for you, either since you gave it a nine.

Mortis Anarchy

04-10-2009, 11:46 PM

Henry Poole Was Here-9/10

I really enjoyed this film. It revolves somewhat around faith, but the real reason I enjoyed it was because of watching the character, Henry Poole, develop and his interactions with the other characters. I think Luke Wilson did an outstanding job. The quips between Wilson's character and Ezperanza were HILARIOUS. Oh, George Lopez is in the film, but...he isn't the usual G.LO. :thumbs_up

Zeruiah

04-11-2009, 12:11 AM

I just saw Mister Lonely with my sister. What a bizarre film... about as relevant all together as cucumbers are to goats. The film weaves many deranged look-a-likes together: Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Charlie Chaplain (and Hitler), Madonna, Dean Martin, Abe Lincoln, Shirley Temple, and some others; then it punctures this narrative cloth with a tale of flying nuns (get the reference?) led by a priest, played by Werner Herzog (oh, aren't we witty here?), to add some allusive flair.

It takes a bit of mitigation to understand, but it's ostensibly about following gut-instinctual dreams and the pathways to impossible achievements, though through a bleeding-heart liberal perspective that's often too humanistic for its own good.

I am, however, very happy that it didn't fall prey to predictable, feel-good structure commonly seen in movies of this type. I won't ruin it for anyone who actually reads my review, but it goes on an anti-Dante path, moving from the innocent and gay to the more profane and tragic until the bright ending.

Some of the things the director did seemed annoying and unfit for the big screen until I realized their meaning. For instance, the look-a-likes look nothing like their idols unless far away, save the clothing and hair; most of the actors are rather ugly; the Michael Jackson look-a-like fails miserably at dancing; the beginning of the story portrays unrealistic financial situations (how the hell do you afford to maintain a castle when you can barely get an impersonation job?), then moves to the tragically realistic at the end, seeming like you went from nowhere to nowhere you can breath.

It takes a little getting used to. And even then, it's a one-night stand; I still wouldn't take it back home and introduce it to my mother.

I give it a 7/10

MissScarlett

04-11-2009, 02:16 AM

I watched Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera" with Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, and Patrick Wilson again. I love the romance and tragedy of this film as well as the elaborately beautiful sets and the glorious music. This is my favorite musical.

10/10

mono

04-11-2009, 03:56 AM

I own "Capote," Janine, and I adored Philip Seymour Hoffman in that one, too. I think he did an amazing job. He does an amazing job in "Doubt," too.
Oh, I have felt impressed by anything with Philip Seymour Hoffman - one of the greatest actors of our time, in my opinion; he does well in such a variety of films! Has anyone else seen Before the Devil Knows You're Dead? It seems like one of his less-recognized films, despite having come out within the past few years, but one of my personal favorites among recent films. :nod:

You know, mono, I can't quite make up my mind about that ending. It did sort of come out of the blue. There was no set up for it earlier, no reason for us to believe in it. (I don't want to spoil it for anyone else, either.) The last minute or so was overly dramatic, while the rest of the film, I think, was understated. I wish they'd left it understated, but the ending didn't ruin the film for me. I see it didn't for you, either since you gave it a nine.
I think I would have given it a solid 10, if the ending had gone a bit better. I did not care a lot for the context of the conclusion (it seems difficult to phrase this without spoiling it), but its out-of-nowhere and brief nature really bugged me, too. The same guy, John Patrick Shanley, wrote and directed the film; he did an amazing job at directing the film, yet I almost feel as if he wrote the ending in a huge hurry, as if he had to meet a deadline - swift judgment, I know, but it left me a bit disappointed.

LadyWentworth

04-12-2009, 12:04 AM

Henry Poole Was Here-9/10
I saw this when it was out last summer. I think I gave it the same rating as you did. I really liked this one. It was #2 on my list of summer films last year.

Stand By Me
10/10

Simply one of my all-time favorite films. I hadn't seen it in years. I always felt it was very depressing, but for some odd reason, it really affected me this time when I watched it. The movie had never done that before. I can't figure why it put me into such a funk afterwards. Still, great movie.

Janine

04-12-2009, 12:24 AM

I saw this when it was out last summer. I think I gave it the same rating as you did. I really liked this one. It was #2 on my list of summer films last year.

Stand By Me
10/10

Simply one of my all-time favorite films. I hadn't seen it in years. I always felt it was very depressing, but for some odd reason, it really affected me this time when I watched it. The movie had never done that before. I can't figure why it put me into such a funk afterwards. Still, great movie.

My son, Sean, loved that film when he was young. What year did that come out? I recall watching it with him in his room. He had good taste in films, don't you think? I haven't seen it in years. I think it might depress me some now too. I don't recall it being a very cheery ending.

LadyWentworth

04-12-2009, 12:49 AM

My son, Sean, loved that film when he was young. What year did that come out? I recall watching it with him in his room. He had good taste in films, don't you think? I haven't seen it in years. I think it might depress me some now too. I don't recall it being a very cheery ending.
It is from 1986. Yes, it seems that your son has very good taste in films. :) You know what? I always did think the movie was a downer. A couple of years ago I read the Stephen King story ("The Body") that this was based on. That was good. I think the movie is better (there are some changes in the movie that help the story, actually). But I didn't think the story came across sad at all. So it has been years since I watched it. I knew I wasn't going to be all perky after watching the movie, but I didn't expect it to bother me like it did. I don't know what happened. Honestly, I was a little depressed that night, anyway, and I think that may have helped imy mood along. But it was an absolute killer!

zanna

04-12-2009, 01:01 AM

Just got back from seeing Monsters Vs. Aliens in 3D with the fam -- it was really fun! The 3D effect was pretty cool, and half the entertainment was seeing everyone in a darkened theater wearing tinted, horn-rim glasses! =D

Even though it is a 'kid's film,' there were things in it that an adult would enjoy, which is nice for all the parents who go with their children. =) It was dramatic, with scary moments, but not too scary for most kids. Mainly there were lots of cool action sequences, which looked great in 3D. =) A fun time; maybe a 'moral' is that you have to believe in yourself, and do your own thing -- one of the characters was going to marry an ambitious, selfish partner, but learns to be independent over the course of the film. I'd say 9/10 for effects, good, clean, exploding fun, and the slightest dash of a moral. =)

MissScarlett

04-12-2009, 01:11 AM

Oh, I have felt impressed by anything with Philip Seymour Hoffman - one of the greatest actors of our time, in my opinion; he does well in such a variety of films! Has anyone else seen Before the Devil Knows You're Dead? It seems like one of his less-recognized films, despite having come out within the past few years, but one of my personal favorites among recent films. :nod:

I haven't seen that film, mono, but I love anything with Philip Seymour Hoffman. I think he's such a terrific actor.

I think I would have given it a solid 10, if the ending had gone a bit better. I did not care a lot for the context of the conclusion (it seems difficult to phrase this without spoiling it), but its out-of-nowhere and brief nature really bugged me, too. The same guy, John Patrick Shanley, wrote and directed the film; he did an amazing job at directing the film, yet I almost feel as if he wrote the ending in a huge hurry, as if he had to meet a deadline - swift judgment, I know, but it left me a bit disappointed.

The end did come out-of-the-blue. There was nothing at all in her character that would indicate she even could feel that way. JPS needed to plant the seed for the ending, and he didn't do it. I do agree with you. I still like it more than "Slumdog Millionaire," though. I did like "Slumdog," but I think "Doubt" was the superior film. I'm looking forward to renting "The Reader" on Tuesday. I missed it at the theatre, but I read the book, and loved it, years ago.

I watched "The Tale of Desperaux" this evening, mainly because my husband rented it. It was cute, but not all that good. Good for children, but it didn't have the charm of "Cars" or "Ratatouille." I have to give it 6/10, which pains me to do to such a cute mouse!

Janine

04-12-2009, 09:31 PM

MissScarlett

04-12-2009, 09:37 PM

"Cars" or "Ratatouille" were great, weren't they, MissScarlett. I just thought they both were so darn clever and cute and 'charming', as you said. Bet they would look great on our little Sony players. We two are starting to sound like a Sony commercial! :lol:

"Cars" was so clever and "Ratatouille" was so cute.

We do sound like Sony commercials - you with your pink player and me with my red. :) But they are so nice and so addicting. I love them!

Janine

04-12-2009, 10:03 PM

"Cars" was so clever and "Ratatouille" was so cute.

We do sound like Sony commercials - you with your pink player and me with my red. :) But they are so nice and so addicting. I love them!

I love that little rat under the chef hat!

I know it! I am just wondering now why I ever spend the money on a new TV for my upstairs - only 19" widescreen, but here I am viewing the little 8" and loving it. Sort of strange.

MissScarlett

04-12-2009, 10:58 PM

We just got a 42" HD LCD TV downstairs, but I still prefer to spend time with my little 8" Sony, too.

Face it, Janine. We are Sony addicts and we have to admit it! :lol:

BienvenuJDC

04-12-2009, 11:00 PM

I saw His Girl Friday...it was hilarious...

It's simple enough that you don't have to delve in too deep...but very light hearted.

MissScarlett

04-12-2009, 11:03 PM

They talk so fast in that film, but I love it. Does anyone talk faster than Jimmy Cagney, though? LOL I don't think so.

Janine

04-12-2009, 11:09 PM

We just got a 42" HD LCD TV downstairs, but I still prefer to spend time with my little 8" Sony, too.

Face it, Janine. We are Sony addicts and we have to admit it! :lol:

It's worse than a drug! Just connect my IV up to my Sony! :lol:

LadyWentworth

04-13-2009, 12:31 AM

The American President
10/10

I still don't understand how it didn't win Best Picture. Great movie.

*Classic*Charm*

04-13-2009, 12:50 AM

I introduced my best friend to Casablanca the other night. She fell asleep:(

The film gets 11/10, of course:)

qimissung

04-14-2009, 11:26 AM

The American President
10/10

I still don't understand how it didn't win Best Picture. Great movie.

I'm fond of that movie, too!

qimissung

04-14-2009, 11:27 AM

I introduced my best friend to Casablanca the other night. She fell asleep:(

The film gets 11/10, of course:)

Sacre Bleu! How is such a thing possible!!

MissScarlett

04-14-2009, 11:35 AM

Janine

04-14-2009, 04:07 PM

I watched "Wuthering Heights" with Timothy Dalton yesterday afternoon. I LOVED the scenery. I'd give the movie as it is 10/10, but when compared to the book 9/10. It didn't even touch on the second half of the book, but that would have taken a miniseries.

10/10

Last night I watched "Les Miserables" with Liam Neeson, who gave a wonderful performance. I didn't like the movie too much, though I'm sure the book is much, much better. I'll have to read it sometime, but I don't know when.

7/10

MissScarlett, I think your assessments are right on. I would probably give Timothy a 10/10 for his amazing acting ability and at such a young age; but I would give the film a 9/10 compared to the actual novel, like you said. I love the film and own it, and will watch it again soon. I am in the mood for that film right now.

The Liam Neeson "Les Miserables" to me, had something lacking, which I could not quite put my finger on. I will have to see it again (my library owns it), and see exactly why I felt that way. Maybe I was just comparing it to the musical stage play, which I thought to be spectacular and very moving. I loved the novel as well; it does indeed have so much more!

MissScarlett

04-14-2009, 05:12 PM

MissScarlett,The Liam Neeson "Les Miserables" to me, had something lacking, which I could not quite put my finger on. I will have to see it again (my library owns it), and see exactly why I felt that way. Maybe I was just comparing it to the musical stage play, which I thought to be spectacular and very moving. I loved the novel as well; it does indeed have so much more!

I think that's what it is, Janine. I think you're right. If one's seen the musical or read the book, those are so much richer. The movie is okay, as far as it goes, and Liam Neeson was wonderful, but it's just not as rich as the musical or the book.

LadyWentworth

04-14-2009, 06:17 PM

I'm fond of that movie, too!
It is a good movie, isn't it? :nod:

Last night I watched "Les Miserables" with Liam Neeson, who gave a wonderful performance. I didn't like the movie too much, though I'm sure the book is much, much better. I'll have to read it sometime, but I don't know when.
7/10

The Liam Neeson "Les Miserables" to me, had something lacking, which I could not quite put my finger on. I will have to see it again (my library owns it), and see exactly why I felt that way. Maybe I was just comparing it to the musical stage play, which I thought to be spectacular and very moving. I loved the novel as well; it does indeed have so much more!
Reading these reminded me of something. Years ago I heard that they were making a film adaptation of the musical stage show. The rumor was that Mandy Patinkin would play Jean Valjean (a very good choice, I thought). I was looking forward to it, but it never happened. Then I remember when there was the talk of a version of "Les Mis" being filmed. Unfortunately it turned out to be this one that you two are talking about. I have never seen it, and to be honest, I don't think I will (I have my crazy reasons, which I will spare you from :)). But too bad they never did follow through with adapting the musical, huh? I still wish they would.

Janine

04-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Reading these reminded me of something. Years ago I heard that they were making a film adaptation of the musical stage show. The rumor was that Mandy Patinkin would play Jean Valjean (a very good choice, I thought). I was looking forward to it, but it never happened. Then I remember when there was the talk of a version of "Les Mis" being filmed. Unfortunately it turned out to be this one that you two are talking about. I have never seen it, and to be honest, I don't think I will (I have my crazy reasons, which I will spare you from :)). But too bad they never did follow through with adapting the musical, huh? I still wish they would.

Well, I think they missed an opportunity there. Truly a musical on film would have been spectacular. I love the stage production. The whole stage revolved and it was amazing to see - very artistic. Maybe they could not figure out how to manage that on film. It would have been better to do it anyway a musical or to make the film version longer and a miniseries, which encompassed more of the novel. Also, I am not entirely sure Liam Neeson was right for the role to begin with. Jean Vajean is suppose to be very strong in body and I don't see Liam as that type guy. He seemed a bit slight for the part. Jodi May is always good, but she was a little too drab, to be the daughter. It was Jodi May, right?...now it's been quite awhile since I saw it. I get her mixed up with Claire Danes.

MissScarlett

04-14-2009, 10:25 PM

Janine, I think it was Claire Danes. :)

I watched "The Reader" tonight, which I've been waiting to watch for months since I missed it at the theatre. I read the book when it came out and I loved it. Well, the movie was good, and Kate Winslet deserves her Oscar, but honestly, the first third of the movie they were nude. Now, I'm no prude, and Kate Winslet is a terrific actress, but people honestly look better with their clothes on! A nude scene would be okay, but this was just too much nudity. Geez, I watched "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and there wasn't one iota as much nudity as this, so I know they can imply and film without so much if they want. After awhile, all the nudity seemed gratuitous, and I didn't appreciate it at all.

Thankfully, the last two-thirds, people did keep their clothes on, and the movie was really engrossing.

7/10 (would be 9/10 had they cut down on the nudity)

BienvenuJDC

04-14-2009, 10:28 PM

It definitely was Claire Danes...I remember because I used to crush on her...

Janine

04-14-2009, 10:57 PM

Janine, I think it was Claire Danes. :)

Right - it was Claire Danes. Thanks.

I watched "The Reader" tonight, which I've been waiting to watch for months since I missed it at the theatre. I read the book when it came out and I loved it. Well, the movie was good, and Kate Winslet deserves her Oscar, but honestly, the first third of the movie they were nude. Now, I'm no prude, and Kate Winslet is a terrific actress, but people honestly look better with their clothes on! A nude scene would be okay, but this was just too much nudity. Geez, I watched "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and there wasn't one iota as much nudity as this, so I know they can imply and film without so much if they want. After awhile, all the nudity seemed gratuitous, and I didn't appreciate it at all.

Thankfully, the last two-thirds, people did keep their clothes on, and the movie was really engrossing.

Now, please, MissScarlett, don't take this the wrong way, but I am hysterically laughing reading your post. Thanks for entertaining me; I am serious. I can imagine this film to be total 'over-kill'. I was dubious about seeing it to begin with, and wonder now, if I will even bother. Geez, I totally agree and I am no prude either, but some people definitely look better in clothes....good they kept them on at least 3/4's of the time!:lol: I recall seeing Ralph Finenes in "The English Patient', a film I am not crazy over actually, and he and the woman lead, Kristen somebody or the other (Help! Total memory lapse again) looked emaciated in a bathtub together. I didn't think their scene sexy at all. Another good example is Tilda Swinson in a film with Ewan McGregor called "Young Adam". The film is sort of fascinating in a twisted kind of way, but I tell you Tilda did not do her career any good appearing blantantly nude and looking anorexic in that film. Now, I don't know how old Kate is by now and she certainly is a gorgeous woman, but Ralph is getting up their in years and I can just imagine...ick. You know I saw him in another film nude; he is nude in a lot of films, actually; I think he enjoys being nude. This was about a family having some secret receipe for wine during the Nazi occuppied period and he was tortured nude hanging from some stake. The bod did not bode well. After that, I was really turned off by the man's looks. :sick:

7/10 (would be 9/10 had they cut down on the nudity)

Sounds fair to me!

PS: remind me to tell you a really funny story concerning all this in a PM.

MissScarlett

04-14-2009, 11:03 PM

Glad I made you laugh, Janine. ;) It's great to laugh.

Ralph was never nude in the movie, though. Some young kid that played him when he was supposed to be a teenager did most of his scenes nude, and I swear, I could beat this guy up! LOL

And while Kate Winslet is a terrific actress and looks gorgeous in designer clothes, she, like Tilda, is not doing herself any favors by appearing nude so much of the time. I was about ready to stop watching out of boredom when they started keeping their clothes on. :lol:

Kristen Scott-Thomas is who you're thinking of in "The English Patient." I wasn't so fond of her, either, but I did like Juliette Binoche.

Janine

04-14-2009, 11:15 PM

Glad I made you laugh, Janine. ;) It's great to laugh.

Yes, I need this right now. So thanks! I am still laughing, especially at your last line. I just cracked up at that point.

Ralph was never nude in the movie, though. Some young kid that played him when he was supposed to be a teenager did most of his scenes nude, and I swear, I could beat this guy up! LOL

No? Well, that must be a first for him. Don't think I have ever seen him in a film when he wasn't stark naked. At least you were spared that! Was the younger guy good looking? I will have to look up trailers on Youtube. Now you have me curious.

And while Kate Winslet is a terrific actress and looks gorgeous in designer clothes, she, like Tilda, is not doing herself any favors by appearing nude so much of the time. I was about ready to stop watching out of boredom when they started keeping their clothes on. :lol:

Well, she is not a teenager anymore, either. I think you are right. Do you know I read this about Andy Garcia; he has never done a nude scene; he refused to. I really like Andy Garcia in somethings; not in the ganster stuff but other films. I sort of now have a new respect for him. He won't do a sex scene either. He is very happily married to the same woman for his whole life. He's a total family man. Well, I say good for him!

Kristen Scott-Thomas is who you're thinking of in "The English Patient." I wasn't so fond of her, either, but I did like Juliette Binoche.
That's the actress. She's not my favorite, either. I didn't dislike all parts of the film; but as a whole, I thought it was lame. I do love Juliette Binoche. I love many movies she has been in. I will discuss them later on with you. I own "The Widow of St. Pierre" (Help again, think that's the title), and she is stunning in "Chocolat".

MissScarlett

04-14-2009, 11:24 PM

Yes, I need this right now. So thanks! I am still laughing, especially at your last line. I just cracked up at that point.

Glad I came along when I did, then. I like making people laugh and feel better.

No? Well, that must be a first for him. Don't think I have ever seen him in a film when he wasn't stark naked. At least you were spared that! Was the younger guy good looking? I will have to look up trailers on Youtube. Now you have me curious.

Well, I'm still trying to scrub the nudity from my conscious mind, but I don't think Ralph was nude anytime at all. The younger guy was okay, but nothing special, and slipped to blah when he took his clothes off.

Well, she is not a teenager anymore, either. I think you are right. Do you know I read this about Andy Garcia; he has never done a nude scene; he refused to. I really like Andy Garcia in somethings; not in the ganster stuff but other films. I sort of now have a new respect for him. He won't do a sex scene either. He is very happily married to the same woman for his whole life. He's a total family man. Well, I say good for him!

I say good for him, too! Excessive nudity is not really necessary. Most of the first third of the movie Kate and the kid were either making love (nude) or nude in the bathtub together. Totally boring, and I kept thinking, "I wonder how her husband feels about all of that?" I know I would not like it from a spouse, even if he were making millions. Kate is a good actress, but she really didn't need a part like this. Things were much more tastefully done in "Lady Chatterley's Lover," which really had very little nudity at all.

That's the actress. She's not my favorite, either. I didn't dislike all parts of the film; but as a whole, I thought it was lame. I do love Juliette Binoche. I love many movies she has been in. I will discuss them later on with you. I own "The Widow of St. Pierre" (Help again, think that's the title), and she is stunning in "Chocolat".

Yes, it's "The Widow of St. Pierre." A lovely film. She was gorgeous in "Chocolat," too. Thank goodness, it seems Kristen Scott-Thomas doesn't work much any more. We're spared scenes of her nude! :lol:

Have you ever seen "The Sheltering Sky?" There's one VERY disturbing scene of John Malkovich nude in that one. Full frontal nudity. Enough to give a poor girl nightmares! :lol:

BienvenuJDC

04-14-2009, 11:29 PM

Glad I came along when I did, then. I like making people laugh and feel better.

Well, I'm still trying to scrub the nudity from my conscious mind, but I don't think Ralph was nude anytime at all. The younger guy was okay, but nothing special, and slipped to blah when he took his clothes off.

I say good for him, too! Excessive nudity is not really necessary. Most of the first third of the movie Kate and the kid were either making love (nude) or nude in the bathtub together. Totally boring, and I kept thinking, "I wonder how her husband feels about all of that?" I know I would not like it from a spouse, even if he were making millions. Kate is a good actress, but she really didn't need a part like this. Things were much more tastefully done in "Lady Chatterley's Lover," which really had very little nudity at all.

Yes, it's "The Widow of St. Pierre." A lovely film. She was gorgeous in "Chocolat," too. Thank goodness, it seems Kristen Scott-Thomas doesn't work much any more. We're spared scenes of her nude! :lol:

Have you ever seen "The Sheltering Sky?" There's one VERY disturbing scene of John Malkovich nude in that one. Full frontal nudity. Enough to give a poor girl nightmares! :lol:

Interesting topic... I like John Malkovich...I hope I never see him nude...

Why do you think that celebrity marriages are so challenging?

LadyWentworth

04-14-2009, 11:31 PM

And while Kate Winslet is a terrific actress and looks gorgeous in designer clothes, she, like Tilda, is not doing herself any favors by appearing nude so much of the time. I was about ready to stop watching out of boredom when they started keeping their clothes on. :lol:
I heard her say that this film was the last one where she was going to appear nude. I thought "Why stop now? It isn't like we don't know what you look like after having done it so many times?". Is it because she is getting older? Truthfully, I don't know why she ever did it in the first place. I am not a prude, but I tend to find nude scenes unnecessary 9 out of 10 times.

Well, she is not a teenager anymore, either. I think you are right. Do you know I read this about Andy Garcia; he has never done a nude scene; he refused to. I really like Andy Garcia in somethings; not in the ganster stuff but other films. I sort of now have a new respect for him. He won't do a sex scene either. He is very happily married to the same woman for his whole life. He's a total family man. Well, I say good for him!
This made me think of something. I was talking to someone once about doing nude scenes. I said I would never do one because I know too many people who are going to see it. I don't care to have my brothers see me in something like that. I don't want friends or acquaintances (particularly of my parents) to see it. Then there is the worst part. I would probably go to a store, and if I found out someone would recognize me, I think the immediate response in my mind would be "Oh, God, that person knows what I look like naked!". :blush: :D

BienvenuJDC

04-14-2009, 11:42 PM

What exactly is a prude?
Assuming that it has something to do with being or not being nude...

Is it a coincidence that it rhymes with nude?

Janine

04-14-2009, 11:44 PM

I heard her say that this film was the last one where she was going to appear nude. I thought "Why stop now? It isn't like we don't know what you look like after having done it so many times?". Is it because she is getting older? Truthfully, I don't know why she ever did it in the first place. I am not a prude, but I tend to find nude scenes unnecessary 9 out of 10 times.

Yeah, right, sure...that is until the next time. The worst I did see was this version of Hardy's novel "Jude the Obscure" just called "Jude". Oh my goodness, I just agreed with MissScarlett in a profile message that Hardy films don't have blantant nudity; but this one did! Not sure who the director was. It's a good film, but has some serious flaws. That is why I haven't really brought myself to purchase it and also, because the ending is quite changed from the novel and it has a terribly violent/shocking scene. Ok, but here is the point, Kate Winsett gives birth in the film, I am talking blantantly; now, I kid you not, you see the baby coming out. How in the world did they film that? I have to say this goes beyond nudity. Couldn't they have just suggested this birth in other ways? She must wear this device that looks exacly like a baby is being born. It was truly icky. I have seen real childbirths on TV, but this one took the cake. Can you even imagine playing that part?

This made me think of something. I was talking to someone once about doing nude scenes. I said I would never do one because I know too many people who are going to see it. I don't care to have my brothers see me in something like that. I don't want friends or acquaintances (particularly of my parents) to see it. Then there is the worst part. I would probably go to a store, and if I found out someone would recognize me, I think the immediate response in my mind would be "Oh, God, that person knows what I look like naked!". :blush: :D

:lol: I would feel the same way....definitely...haha...please keep your cloths on LWentworth! This reminds me of an amusing story to do with KB though. I will relay it soon in the social group thread. It is too funny picturing him.

Yuk, Bienvenu I would NOT like to see Malcovitch naked. I might throw up.:sick:

LadyWentworth

04-15-2009, 12:37 AM

What exactly is a prude?
Someone that is very uptight, extremely proper, et.c.

Yeah, right, sure...that is until the next time.
:D True. I still like her, though. I would still have her play me in a movie (she was my choice in my B-day interview :)).

The worst I did see was this version of Hardy's novel "Jude the Obscure" just called "Jude".
I immediately thought of this film when I read about no nudity in a Hardy film. Oh, that would definitely be a lie if someone said that about this one!

Ok, but here is the point, Kate Winsett gives birth in the film, I am talking blantantly; now, I kid you not, you see the baby coming out. How in the world did they film that? I have to say this goes beyond nudity. Couldn't they have just suggested this birth in other ways? She must wear this device that looks exacly like a baby is being born. It was truly icky. I have seen real childbirths on TV, but this one took the cake. Can you even imagine playing that part?
Well, I saw that in another movie. I think it was a Spike Lee film, but I am not positive. I was just sickened. :sick: Quiet honestly, people can go on and on about it being natural and stuff, but it is NOT pleasant to watch. It is kind of sickening. I'll never forget having to watch it in SexEd in school. :sick: I can watch a Health program if I really care to see that. I don't need to see it in a movie, when I am supposed to be entertained. Seeing the baby appear in such a realistic way is NOT entertaining to me.

:lol: I would feel the same way....definitely...haha...please keep your cloths on LWentworth! This reminds me of an amusing story to do with KB though. I will relay it soon in the social group thread. It is too funny picturing him.
Yeah, tell the story! And don't worry. I don't plan on stripping anytime soon for the movies. :) Besides, I really don't want to be naked in front of the whole film crew either. :p

Sapphire

04-15-2009, 06:26 AM

I watched "Sleepers" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepers_(film)) yesterday and got quite caught by the story. It's about a spur of the moment revenge, growing into a total revenge, and how to get away with it. One of the leading characters is quite into the book "the Count of Monte Cristo". It partly plays in court, but unlike most court dramas the trick is not to proof the innocent to be innocent, but to get the jury to let the guilty go completely. And lies are needed to make that work, lies by people that care much about speaking the truth.

I am not sure what to say about the movie. I had never heard of it before, while it has quite the cast: Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, Robert de Niro, Minnie Driver, Dustin Hoffman etc. I had never read the book it is based on either. I don't think it's a much above an average movie, and sometimes the close ups of Mr. de Niros puppy face are a bit too cheesy. Still I would encourage everybody to see it. It makes you think, or at least it made me think.

7/10

A number of the inmates, as tough as they acted during the day, would often cry themselves to sleep at night. There were other cries, too. Different from those full with fear and loneliness. They were low and muffled, the sounds of pain and anguish.Those cries can change the course of a life. They are cries that once heard, can never be erased from the memory.

MissScarlett

04-15-2009, 10:14 AM

Interesting topic... I like John Malkovich...I hope I never see him nude...

Why do you think that celebrity marriages are so challenging?

Do not ever watch "The Sheltering Sky," then. I wish men would realize that women don't want to see other women parading around nude any more than men want to see other men doing it.

I don't think celebrity marriages are any more challenging than non-celebrity marriages.

I heard her say that this film was the last one where she was going to appear nude. I thought "Why stop now? It isn't like we don't know what you look like after having done it so many times?". Is it because she is getting older? Truthfully, I don't know why she ever did it in the first place. I am not a prude, but I tend to find nude scenes unnecessary 9 out of 10 times.

This made me think of something. I was talking to someone once about doing nude scenes. I said I would never do one because I know too many people who are going to see it. I don't care to have my brothers see me in something like that. I don't want friends or acquaintances (particularly of my parents) to see it. Then there is the worst part. I would probably go to a store, and if I found out someone would recognize me, I think the immediate response in my mind would be "Oh, God, that person knows what I look like naked!". :blush: :D

What I don't get about the whole nude scene thing, LadyWentworth, is that the actresses claim to have such modesty that they want a "closed set," but then the movie/DVD is out there for the entire world to see! I don't get that.

I don't mind a nude scene, but this was twenty or thirty minutes of nudity and sex scenes. Not a good way of starting the film. And I almost went to see this film at the theatre with my oldest brother! Good heavens! He would have spent the entire time hiding in the restroom or at the concession area. It was almost embarrassing to watch on my Sony portable. My husband came up behind me and said, "I didn't know the movie was porn." It's not! :lol:

BienvenuJDC

04-15-2009, 10:30 AM

I don't think celebrity marriages are any more challenging than non-celebrity marriages.

I was thinking in respects that celebrities (especially movie stars) do love scenes and the like. If you notice that Mark Harmon does very few "intimate" type scenes. He is still married to "Mindy" (if I'm not mistaken)...from Mork & Mindy.

MissScarlett

04-15-2009, 01:36 PM

I think both Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward did love scenes and their marriage lasted many, many years, seemingly without major problems.

I would doubt that a love scene is romantic in any way with all the lights and cameramen, etc. right in front of you.

I still don't think celebrity marriages are any more challenging than non-celebrity marriages.

LadyWentworth

04-15-2009, 01:53 PM

What I don't get about the whole nude scene thing, LadyWentworth, is that the actresses claim to have such modesty that they want a "closed set," but then the movie/DVD is out there for the entire world to see! I don't get that.
I never thought about that before. That is true. Well, I am not one of those actresses. So I have no idea how their minds work. :)

I don't mind a nude scene, but this was twenty or thirty minutes of nudity and sex scenes. Not a good way of starting the film. And I almost went to see this film at the theatre with my oldest brother!
I always joke and say that when I was 13-14 my brother and I use to "date" because whenever he went to the movies I was always his "date". :p So we had seen a large amount of movies during that time. A good deal of them were 'R'. That rating was due to the language or violence or sex (all based on what the movie was). It was OK watching this stuff until the nude/sex scenes came on. I use to just die. I was so uncomfortable watching this stuff with him (and I am sure he was the same way with me, definitely). I use to want to just sink down in my chair because I was so uncomfortable. We would also watch a lot of movies at home. But then I could at least get up and leave during those scenes. :p

It was almost embarrassing to watch on my Sony portable. My husband came up behind me and said, "I didn't know the movie was porn." It's not! :lol
I heard there was a lot in there, but I didn't know, until you saw it, that there was THAT much in there.

I think both Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward did love scenes and their marriage lasted many, many years, seemingly without major problems.

I would doubt that a love scene is romantic in any way with all the lights and cameramen, etc. right in front of you.

I still don't think celebrity marriages are any more challenging than non-celebrity marriages.
I have to say that I completely agree with you on this. I really don't think any of their marriages are any more challenging. I also don't think a love scene will determine whether or not a marriage has more of a chance of surviving. Those actors are just doing their job. They agreed to those scenes, and they have to film them. I really don't think they think twice about what they are doing in regards to whether it will affect the relationship with their spouse. After all, acting is their job. They are just doing their job. As for Mark Harmon, I think it is just personal preference of whether he wants to do the scenes or not. I don't think he has too much of a problem because I have seen him in "heavier" scenes. I also think the reason he is still married to her is because he loves his wife and they still get along. Plain and simple.

parapony

04-15-2009, 02:21 PM

I just finished watching Dead Poets Society and loved it!

BienvenuJDC

04-15-2009, 02:25 PM

I still don't think celebrity marriages are any more challenging than non-celebrity marriages.

You might be right. It just seems that very few of them stay in their marriages for long. Maybe it's because they are in the spotlight...

Disordered

04-15-2009, 02:26 PM

In Her Shoes (again)

It's a good character-study movie, I want to read the book.

MissScarlett

04-15-2009, 02:49 PM

You might be right. It just seems that very few of them stay in their marriages for long. Maybe it's because they are in the spotlight...

I don't know that I can agree with that. Well, I can't. I think you're just focusing on the ones that break up. And they love being in the spotlight.

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's marriage lasted fifty years.

Jack Lemmon and Felicia Farr were married seemingly forever.

Tony Randall was happily married until his wife died, then he married and had children with a woman he remained married to until he died.

Charlton Heston was happily married as were Henry Fonda and John Wayne. Clint Eastwood has been married to Dina Ruiz for some time now.

There's Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, who seem devoted to each other.

Even Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones seem happily married, but both of them are ending their careers in acting, so trouble may be brewing there.

There are scores of other good celebrity marriages.

Meanwhile, the divorce rate for marriage in general is over fifty percent.

BienvenuJDC

04-15-2009, 02:51 PM

That's what I meant by them being in the spotlight...

The media will always point out the failures, but never the successes...I agree with what you are saying.

MissScarlett

04-15-2009, 03:00 PM

I never thought about that before. That is true. Well, I am not one of those actresses. So I have no idea how their minds work. :)

I would NEVER do a nude scene, either. Not for any amount of money. I wouldn't want that on my resume.

I always joke and say that when I was 13-14 my brother and I use to "date" because whenever he went to the movies I was always his "date". :p So we had seen a large amount of movies during that time. A good deal of them were 'R'. That rating was due to the language or violence or sex (all based on what the movie was). It was OK watching this stuff until the nude/sex scenes came on. I use to just die. I was so uncomfortable watching this stuff with him (and I am sure he was the same way with me, definitely). I use to want to just sink down in my chair because I was so uncomfortable. We would also watch a lot of movies at home. But then I could at least get up and leave during those scenes. :p

I choose the movies I watch with my brother very carefully. LOL Especially when we're in a theatre. It's usually something like a Batman or Superman movie or even James Bond, which won't be too racy. (I adore Daniel Craig, do you like him?) We did see "Borat" together, and my brother said it was "just too crude." It was crude. Comedy today is rather mindless, I think, whereas in the 30s and 40s, it was very intelligent. The "Thin Man" series is comedic and very smart. Same for the Katharine Hepburn comedies. And Clark Gable and Cary Grant. I just LOVE classic film! :)

I heard there was a lot in there, but I didn't know, until you saw it, that there was THAT much in there.

I didn't think there would be that much. I was surprised. I don't remember the book having that much. I loved the book. I think the book was better than the movie. I bought Bernard Schlink's lastest book, Homecoming because I loved The Reader.

I have to say that I completely agree with you on this. I really don't think any of their marriages are any more challenging. I also don't think a love scene will determine whether or not a marriage has more of a chance of surviving. Those actors are just doing their job. They agreed to those scenes, and they have to film them. I really don't think they think twice about what they are doing in regards to whether it will affect the relationship with their spouse. After all, acting is their job. They are just doing their job. As for Mark Harmon, I think it is just personal preference of whether he wants to do the scenes or not. I don't think he has too much of a problem because I have seen him in "heavier" scenes. I also think the reason he is still married to her is because he loves his wife and they still get along. Plain and simple.

I agree. I think they're just thinking about their job and pay check and not the romantic aspect of the scene. Naturally, they have to make it look romantic, but I'm sure it isn't with all the soundmen, camera crews, etc. around. Probably anything but.

The media will always point out the failures, but never the successes...I agree with what you are saying.

If they care what the media think of their marriages, then they shouldn't BE married in the first place. We aren't going to agree on this one. LOL I just pointed out the GOOD things the media said about them. I think non-celebrity marriages actually have more pressure. They have more financial trouble, more day-to-day problems to solve together.

I just finished watching Dead Poets Society and loved it!

That is a lovely, lovely film, and Robin Williams was fantastic, but that one part in it (you know what I mean, I think, I don't want to spoil it here in case someone hasn't seen it) is just so, so sad! It always makes me cry. Have you seen "Good Will Hunting?" You'd probably like that one.

Janine

04-15-2009, 04:48 PM

MissScarlett, I do know what you mean about that part - heartbreaking. I loved the film and "Good Will Hunting" is amazing. Robin Williams is a very fine serious actor.

I agree with everyone's posts. Nudity in films and sex scenes are just part of the business of modern films; the actors are professional and getting paid to do it and even they will admit at times they feel uncomfortable. I think sex 'scenes/nudity' is fine if not overdone, but some film seem like a constant dose and then it's just plain annoying; like too much CG work. I have this advesion also to films where the guy just looks like he is banging the woman up against a wall; the women sometimes look like they are sheer pain; oh please! I saw Kate W and Patrick Wilson in "Little Children" and thought those love/sex scenes a bit much; didn't inspire me to suffer through the film again. To me that was not passion, but pure lust. Same with the library scene in "Atonement". I liked both films, but didn't care so much for those scenes. I like sensual passionate films 100% better, and I love the classics; how smart they were back then; to show just enough and suggest the rest. Look at Gary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in "Notorious"...the scene ozes passion and sexual desire and yet neither have yet taken their clothes off, nor never do; I could not get over what a hot scene it was regardless. Hitchcock knew how to do that with camera angles, sexy suggestive kisses, etc...it's very tantalizing.

I will try to locate some funny videos I saw on Youtube of interviews where the subject of sex scene fiasco's came up. Some were truly fun. Now both Johnny Depp and Ewan McGregor have done sex scenes and both have stayed with their real life woman and mother of their kids for years now. I think the pressures arise more from being appart for long periods of time while they are filming. It's not due to the sex scenes or the actresses they kiss passionatly. Afterall, these girlfriends and wives know perfectly well what the score is and how they will have to see their significant others, making pretend love to other beautiful woman; visa versa same thing applies to men.

MissScarlett

04-15-2009, 06:31 PM

I agree with you, Janine. And speaking of "Atonement," I felt the same way. I didn't like that scene, didn't think it was necessary, but overall, I did like the movie a lot. You're right, they are portraying lust, not passion. Just look at "Wuthering Heights." No clothes off in that one, and Timothy Dalton and Anna Calder-Marshall did portray passion, not lust. They were very passionate, much more so than KW and the kid (sorry, I can't remember his name) in "The Reader." Those two can't hold a candle to Dalton and Calder-Marshall when it comes to passion! :)

Oh, did you see "Evening," Janine? So many people I know didn't like that movie, but I loved it. I love Vanessa Redgrave in anything, though her part in this wasn't large at all.

Anyone who wants to talk about the film, feel welcome. I didn't mean to exclude anyone.

BienvenuJDC

04-15-2009, 06:47 PM

We aren't going to agree on this one. LOL I just pointed out the GOOD things the media said about them.

I didn't mean to say that the media NEVER said anything good about them. But you have made some good points. I was just trying to explain WHY it may have seemed to me that the celebrity marriages are challenging.

MissScarlett

04-15-2009, 06:57 PM

I know you didn't say they never said anything good. I didn't mean to imply that you didn't, and sorry if seemed that way.

Well, we disagree about celebrity marriages being more challenging, but that's fine, that's cool. People don't agree about everything. If they did, it would be boring! ;)

BienvenuJDC

04-15-2009, 07:00 PM

What I do agree with you about is that nudity usually doesn't add to a film. But it was funny in A Knight's Tale...:lol:

Janine

04-15-2009, 10:50 PM

What I do agree with you about is that nudity usually doesn't add to a film. But it was funny in A Knight's Tale...:lol:

Why is that? Did he have trouble getting his armour off?

LadyWentworth

04-17-2009, 07:27 PM

Flesh and the Devil
9.5/10

One of my favorite silent fillms with my favorite silent film star, John Gilbert. Very good movie. :thumbs_up

BienvenuJDC

04-17-2009, 07:32 PM

Why is that? Did he have trouble getting his armour off?

Didn't you see A Knight's Tale? The one guy had a gambling problem. You can guess how he lost his clothes...

mono

04-17-2009, 09:48 PM

I rented Religulous and Memento a few nights ago, and watched them both, making a very late night.

Religulous made quite an impression on me, as most religious/spiritual documentaries do, but I would call it no Jesus Camp or The Devil's Playground. Bill Maher had some good points to make, but most of it seemed like 90 minutes of a stand-up routine on religion; he focused almost solely upon Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, too, which disappointed me for its lack of universality. He obviously put a lot of work in the documentary (borderline shock-umentary), did some heavy-duty research, and what parts impressed me really impressed me.
Rating: 9.5/10.

Memento came out in 2000, and I felt like the only person who had never seen the psychological thriller. It took me a little while to catch onto the plot, which moves almost entirely backwards in succession, giving it a few points for such uniquity. I have never felt too impressed by Guy Pearce, as he can seem a bit of an over-actor, in my opinion, but the film needed a pretty face with a studly body; Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano gave excellent performances, however. Other than some of the acting, I thought it well written, superiorly directed, and very carefully pieced together that leaves the viewer with eyes glued on the television.
Rating: 9/10.

MissScarlett

04-17-2009, 10:25 PM

Memento is told backwards. I just can never get into that film. I keep meaning to have my husband watch it. Did you know you can watch it "forward?"

Janine

04-18-2009, 12:04 AM

Didn't you see A Knight's Tale? The one guy had a gambling problem. You can guess how he lost his clothes...

I didn't see it; odd since usually I like all those Knight type films. I alway meant to see it. So, you mean the guy lost the very shirt off his back, along with other articles of apparal? :lol: That must have been a very funny scene. I will have to see the film soon.

Janine

04-18-2009, 12:12 AM

Memento is told backwards. I just can never get into that film. I keep meaning to have my husband watch it. Did you know you can watch it "forward?"

My son gave me that film to watch ages ago and I, too, could not get into it or relate to it at all at the time. I did hear somewhere that one could watch the movie 'forward' as well as the usual 'backward' way it is set up. I have no idea how one does that. I don't think I want to waste anymore time watching it; but I will consider it sometime in the future. I did orginally present to my son a theory I had on one aspect of the plot and he looked at me shocked and said he had not thought of it in quite that way. I probably should watch it again and see now what my take is on that part. I don't particularly like the main actor either, Guy Pearce. He just doesn't do it for me. Something about him annoys me; maybe, as Mono said, he is over-acting. MissS get your husband to watch it and let me know what he thinks of it. It seems guy really like this film. I have heard a few just raving over it and saying it was the one of the best film they ever saw in their lives. Strange because it just left me cold. I am not sure why, except to say it was so hard to comprehend that all my energy was eaten up by figuring it all out, or thinking I did.

BienvenuJDC

04-18-2009, 12:15 AM

Janine

04-18-2009, 12:17 AM

Yep...full (what's the opposite of frontal?) Backal...:lol:

Bareass!:lol:

BienvenuJDC

04-18-2009, 12:25 AM

Bareass!:lol:

Hmmm...well, it was all bare! :blush: :lol:

Shalot

04-18-2009, 12:26 AM

I watched "Sleepers" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepers_(film)) yesterday and got quite caught by the story. It's about a spur of the moment revenge, growing into a total revenge, and how to get away with it. One of the leading characters is quite into the book "the Count of Monte Cristo". It partly plays in court, but unlike most court dramas the trick is not to proof the innocent to be innocent, but to get the jury to let the guilty go completely. And lies are needed to make that work, lies by people that care much about speaking the truth.

I am not sure what to say about the movie. I had never heard of it before, while it has quite the cast: Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, Robert de Niro, Minnie Driver, Dustin Hoffman etc. I had never read the book it is based on either. I don't think it's a much above an average movie, and sometimes the close ups of Mr. de Niros puppy face are a bit too cheesy. Still I would encourage everybody to see it. It makes you think, or at least it made me think.

7/10

I like the way you described this movie. When I watched the movie, I was too caught up in the pain of the characters to think of it from that perspective. To me, it wasn't about how they did what they did. I focused more on why they did what they did.

MissScarlett

04-18-2009, 10:16 AM

I didn't see it; odd since usually I like all those Knight type films. I alway meant to see it. So, you mean the guy lost the very shirt off his back, along with other articles of apparal? :lol: That must have been a very funny scene. I will have to see the film soon.

Janine, you're being hilarious in here! :lol:

A Knight's Tale was made with a lot of flair, for one thing. It's very non-traditional, but a lot of fun. I might watch it again myself soon.

But first I have to get to Much Ado About Nothing.

BienvenuJDC

04-18-2009, 10:48 AM

Janine, you're being hilarious in here! :lol:

A Knight's Tale was made with a lot of flair, for one thing. It's very non-traditional, but a lot of fun. I might watch it again myself soon.

But first I have to get to Much Ado About Nothing.

This is the 2nd film that I really like Heath Ledger in... It really struck me deeply at the loss that the film community suffered at his death. I wish he was still with us.

MissScarlett

04-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Janine

04-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Heath Ledger was a very, very gifted actor, and it seems, a very nice human being. I don't know what he expected, though, mixing all those pills. It's sad he didn't learn from Marilyn Monroe, Anna Nicole Smith, Elvis, etc. that you can't take twenty different kinds of mood altering drugs and survive. I feel very badly for him, he must have felt terrible to take all of that. Still, I admire his acting ability very much, and I admire the good things he did in his life.

I'm not anti-medication, either. It can save lives, but the tragedy of Heath Ledger just points out again that medication has to be respected because it's very potent.

I don't feel bad for the acting community - that seems to make Ledger a commodity. I feel bad for Ledger, himself. He was in pain so great he chose to risk (and lose) his life looking for relief, and I feel bad for his friends and family. The acting community, who is so narcissistic, will get along.

I must post briefly today; I have a tons to do today offline. I saw Heath Ledger in a film not long ago, from my library, where in he played a heroin addict, along with his girlfriend. Does anyone know the name of the film? It was really sad to hear of his death and even more so after seeing this quite tragic and sad film. I thought his acting was amazing in it. I also liked him in the film "5 Feathers", even though that also is not a truthful film in regard to actually history or a period piece (took many liberties), still it was quite interesting and enjoyable.

Shalot

04-18-2009, 03:34 PM

I must post briefly today; I have a tons to do today offline. I saw Heath Ledger in a film not long ago, from my library, where in he played a heroin addict, along with his girlfriend. Does anyone know the name of the film? It was really sad to hear of his death and even more so after seeing this quite tragic and sad film. I thought his acting was amazing in it. I also liked him in the film "5 Feathers", even though that also is not a truthful film in regard to actually history or a period piece (took many liberties), still it was quite interesting and enjoyable.

It's called Candy I think.

Janine

04-19-2009, 09:34 PM

It's called Candy I think.

Thanks, Shalot, it was "Candy" and I thought it was a pretty good film. It made me so sad to think of when he actually died of a drug overdose.

librarius_qui

04-19-2009, 10:52 PM

House of Sand and Fog

It's so (Greekly) tragic, that I had to watch Troy, right after it, so as to recover sanity.

A good movie, tecnically speaking, but unbearable, to those who can't stand heavy stuff (a bit like Saving private Ryan ..., only, not in a war.)

Impartially, I'd say ... a B+ or an A-
If I were a Greek tragodian, I'd say A, or A+ ...

:sick:

Troy

Since I found out that Briseis wasn't a virgin, but a widow, it can't have a 10 ...

It's about a 7/10 ("B-"?)

I can't forgive these insistent "little changes" they keep making ...

A good movie, anyway. I'll keep watching every week, I suppose. And reread the Illiad because of it.

:thumbs_up

Janine

04-19-2009, 11:45 PM

House of Sand and Fog

It's so (Greekly) tragic, that I had to watch Troy, right after it, so as to recover sanity.

A good movie, tecnically speaking, but unbearable, to those who can't stand heavy stuff (a bit like Saving private Ryan ..., only, not in a war.)

Impartially, I'd say ... a B+ or an A-
If I were a Greek tragodian, I'd say A, or A+ ...

:sick:

librarius, I saw this movie a few years back and liked it a lot; it is really sad and tragic though. You said it! I would assess it as you did. It was very well done; but of course it is not enjoyable - very heavy film.

LadyWentworth

04-20-2009, 08:01 PM

The More the Merrier
9.5/10

A very enjoyable 1940's comedy that stars Jean Arthur, Charles Coburn and the great Joel McCrea. I would give it a higher mark, but I have this thing against Jean Arthur. She just irritates me. I would've preferred another actress to be the lead, but oh well! :)

LadyWentworth

04-26-2009, 12:13 AM

For Heaven's Sake
9/10

A very nice little silent film starring Harold Lloyd.

Shalot

04-26-2009, 06:47 PM

W. 9/10

I expected to hate this movie, but I was pleasantly surprised. Josh Brolin did an excellent job of portraying George W. Bush with his mannerisms and all. Also, I never really gave much thought to what drove or motivated our last president to make the choices he made and I don't know how close to the truth this story gets, but it was certainly an interesting way to look at his presidency.

seanlol

04-27-2009, 07:21 AM

Yes Man. 9/10.

DisPater

04-28-2009, 03:18 AM

"Entre les murs" - great movie.

LadyWentworth

04-29-2009, 05:19 PM

Dinner at Eight
9/10

I don't know why this film always seems to be advertised as a comedy because it really isn't. It is much more a drama with some comedy added in. Anyway, the movie is worth a watch just for Wallace Beery's and John Barrymore's performances. :thumbs_up

Joreads

04-29-2009, 09:47 PM

Let the right one in. 10/10

Hands down one of the best movies I have ever seen

Weeping Willow

04-30-2009, 02:53 AM

Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony

a must see..

Interviews, archival footage, and filmed performances highlight the role of music in the South African struggle against apartheid.

Janine

04-30-2009, 02:47 PM

Our Mutual Friend ~ The 6 hour BBC miniseries

Great cast of colorful characters; wonderful acting and amazing realism; almost too stark and also very dismal and dark at times. If you like Gothic, you will enjoy this film. The atmosphere is often very Gothic in aspect. I especially loved the lead, Steven Machintosh. He has long been a favorite of mine. He did a fine job in this series, with such a quiet nunanced restrained, but emotional performance. Anna Friel was very good, as well; she is the young woman who believes she wants for nothing in this world but money. I particularly liked the performance of Keeley Hawes. I just saw her in the Hardy adaptation of "Under the Greenwood Tree" a few weeks ago. She is very beautiful, I think.

Has anyone seen this film? I think I need to re-watch it, even though that would take considerable time, being such a long film. I think I would gain a better understanding of some of the details, which took place in the first part, of this complicated plot; the plot, by the way, has many twists and turns and keeps you guessing all the time. Some parts I found a little confusing and can be slow-going at times; but stick with it; you would not regret it. I would love to discuss this with someone, who has either read the Charles Dicken's novel (his last) or has seen the production, or both. Definitely, a very interesting novel and movie! I would give this fine production a 9/10.