We Are Marshall - 9/10
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We Are Marshall - 9/10
I watched V for Vendetta movie. It is a poetic, but a bit confused. But, I absolutely like that film for his vocabulary and graciousness of speeches....I would rate 9.5 from 10.
Sleuth the modern version (Michael Caine / Jude Law). I'd give it 6/10. I prefer the original version even despite Lawrence 'can I be more over the top' Olivier. Wasn't impressed with the language (unnecessary), the 'arty' devices (watching the action through the surveillance system), and the departure from the original storyline. Some fine acting though from Caine and Law, and it's a classic story. Just wish they hadn't fiddled with it. Would recommend the original, or if you have the chance see it on the stage.
That's why i liked it, too. I read the book ("Tess of the D'Urbervilles") a few months ago, so i remember most of the details..i agree the scene you mention was beautiful and it was a pity that it was left out from the film.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
The Duchess - 10/10
manolia, glad you read his book; have you read any of the others by Hardy? I read most of Hardy's work. I think my favorites are "The Mayor of Casterbridge", "Far from the Madding Crowd", "Return of the Native", and "The Woodlanders"....I also happen to own the movie versions of each and have enjoyed them countless times.Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
Yes, just a pity to me that that one scene was eliminated. I am not quite sure how they could have pulled it off but I thought it was significant to the story. The movie was filmed in France I believe because it replicated how English countryside would have looked back in Tess' day (I watched the the Extra Features!)
Last night I watched an oldy but goody:
Georgie Girl ~ Lynn Redgrave, Alan Bates; Charlotte Rampling, James Mason
I still loved this movie and wow, did it bring back memories. It was shot in black and white which was quite effective. Alan Bates was great and so was the very young, Lynn Redgrave. The music was so fun - love the song "Hey there Georgie Girl" by the Seekers. A nice trip down 'memory-lane'.
Dedication-- I enjoyed this movie.. Billy Crudup was great.. and though I really don't like Mandy Moore (although she is beautiful :p) she was alright in it too.. 7/10
Adrift in Manhattan-- Loved this one.. really interesting movie... and acting was just great.. 9/10
Just watched this film and all the extra features:
Notorious ~ Alfred Hitchcock; starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains
Great movie! Can't get any better for Hitchcock; this film is said to be his best film. Glad that they just came out with a restored version on DVD at a reasonable price so I could add it to my Hitch collection. In this spy/romance/noir genre, this film is a leader and definitely scores a 10/10 in my book!
I also bought "Spellbound" and will watch that tomorrow night. I have seen it once before and liked it emensely - great dream sequence done by Salvador Dali. Can't wait until tomorrow night to watch it.
The Darjeeling Limited
9.5/10
It has some of the best lines that I have heard in a film recently. Plus, the soundtrack is great. :thumbs_up
Ignore this post. I got my movies mixed up for a brief second. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Janine
But I would like to say, anyway, that I would agree with you on this film, Janine. :)
Isn't Hardy your favourite author, Janine?Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
This is the first Hardy book i read. I liked it very much so there will be more to follow :)
Last night i watched Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" and i rate it 9/10
Mirrors at the cinema. Twas interesting for a horror movie with some scares and an ending that gives you something to think about.
Mystery Men 8/10. love that movie.
Shakespeare retold Much ado about Nothing. 9/10. was really good.
manolia, by now I think that D.H.Lawrence is my favorite author, but Hardy is right behind; I have read most of Hardy's novels, but still have maybe 2 or so to go....many are the more obscure ones you probably have not heard of. I set out to read them all. Now with Lawrence, I have mostly read all his books - many twice so far. "Women in Love" I read twice and listened to the entire MP3 file narrative (uncut); so that makes three - right? I will, no doubt, listen to that narration again. I am working on reading much of what Lawrence wrote - my goal. I recently bought some new things for my Lawrence collection: a few films - "The Virgin and the Gypsy" (older film version) and "The Rainbow" - newer BBC version; an obscure novel co-authored - "The Boy in the Bush" - there is a film but it is impossible to locate now, let alone buy. I know we must get to the reading of WIL sometime soon, but presently I have been trying to finish up "The Idiot" which was Sept's discussion group novel. After that, I need an easier book and then maybe we can do the WIL novel and discuss it together; what do you think?Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
One further question - it was the Roman Polanksi film you saw of "Tess", right?
Lady Wentworth, then you have seen it? It was superb, wasn't it? I may watch it again soon. Even though the plot was not as intricate as some other Hitchcock films I though the characters were more intricate and complex with great nuanced performances.Quote:
But I would like to say, anyway, that I would agree with you on this film, Janine.
Not WIL..we did that last year. Did you mean the Rainbow? I think that's the one we had decided to read next (?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Yes it was the Polanski film. A very good film indeed :)
Yes, silly me - I got my abreviations all mixed up. It was "The Rainbow" book I was referring to and it was the same film I recently saw. as well. You can watch the excerpts on Youtube. That is where I first discovered it. Then later I tracked down the film, but it is also with the play (newly released DVD) "The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd", starring Colin Firth as the drunken husband. I have two versions of that L play now; they are both quite intense and good. This version of "The Rainbow" was produced by the BBC for TV, not long ago. It was very good but disappointing, since they must have cut the original; I saw additional scenes that were missing from the DVD on Youtube...oh, well...it was still fine viewing. I knew the story having read it years back so it did not spoil it for me. I probably would suggest viewing it after you read the novel.Quote:
Originally Posted by manolia
manolia, I forgot to mention that I also saw "Rope" - in fact, I own it on a VHS tape and like it very much. I must rewatch that one soon. I think it is quite unique and interesting. I agree with your rating. I love all of Hitchcock's work really so I am biased.