"Derrida" -- upity critics liked it; I'd call it mediocre. The Big D reminds me of Colombo (Peter Falk), but Falk is more intelligent and gets results. Derrida just gets a good tan from, no doubt, time spent sunning on the Riviera.
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"Derrida" -- upity critics liked it; I'd call it mediocre. The Big D reminds me of Colombo (Peter Falk), but Falk is more intelligent and gets results. Derrida just gets a good tan from, no doubt, time spent sunning on the Riviera.
You two must have been up all night gabbing. :lol:
I think that La Belle movie sounds cool, *Classic*. I love "Beauty and the Beast" themes and in an old film - that would be so cool. I understand it to be a black and white film?
Which Seller's Film features the phrase 'ban the boom'? I think that one is hilarious! I am sure years ago I saw "Shot in the Dark" islandclimber. I agree with you - I hate blantand violence when it is meant to be pure gore, having no other purpose but to shock a person or gross them out.
Bye the way, thanks for your sympathy about my eye - both of you.:) It is better today, thank heaven. I couldn't watch any movies last night, because of it:( so I listened to a narration of "Frankenstein" which was really fine; half way through it now. I have a few other audiofiles of books, I wish to listen to soon - bought awhile back, not even opened yet. I guess you could say I saw the movie in my own brain, as I was listening intendly last night and imagining all.
Which "Phantom of the Opera" version did you see, islandclimber? I heard there is this one with Charles Dancy playing the phantom, which is superb - black and white, I believe. You probably saw the older one, that is more well-known with Bella Laggosi (sp?).
I thought I would just say that Dr. Zhivago , the 1965 original movie , was the best movie ever . The music and photography
were amazing . Not to mention the story and the presentation .
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I like David Lean films a lot, but it has been years since I saw "Dr.Zhivago"...I don't know if I ever thought of it as 'the best film ever', but when I was younger, I did think it was pretty 'special' and very well filmed. I just think now, some of it is quite dated and I think some scenes a little to hard to actually believe; like the ice/snow house, but still it is lovely to watch. I must try and see it again soon.Quote:
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Of couse, my all-time favorite movie of his is "Lawrence of Arabia"...I own that one and "Passage to India". My library has "Bridge over the River Kwai" which is amazing. The ending is so incredible.
GREENWOLFE, welcome to the forum...I know you will like it...so many nice people here.
I can't remember which one has the phrase "ban the boom"... hmm.. His accent is just hilarious though... He has got to be one of the funniest actors ever...Quote:
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good to hear that your eye is feeling better :)
I was talking about the Lon Chaney silent "Phantom of the Opera" from 1926.. it is really good... though the disc I have it on is so scratched now it doesn't work, so it appears I have to find it again... oh well...:( that is life...
I will have to look it up. I can never recall the name of that film and as soon as I say it you will know it, I am sure. His accent was funny - so phoney it makes one laugh. I think he plays a number of characters in this film I am thinking of.Quote:
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Had to rest it last night and could not watch any films:bawling: but listened instead to Frankenstein, an audiobook I bought awhile back with Kenneth Branagh reading the text, acting out the voices. It was quite good, but I kept falling asleep - they I would have to backtrack to catch the parts I missed. Ken's voice can lull me to sleep anyday...hahaQuote:
good to hear that your eye is feeling better :)
I realised my mistake later - Bella was in 'Dracula' I think. Lon was in 'Phantom' - cool -I bet that is just great! I have never seen the whole film...I must put that on my list. uuuuhhhh...did you ever hear of cases for DVD's, islandclimber?;) they keep them scratch proof, you know. Don't mind me, I am just being a smart azz.Quote:
I was talking about the Lon Chaney silent "Phantom of the Opera" from 1926.. it is really good... though the disc I have it on is so scratched now it doesn't work, so it appears I have to find it again... oh well...:( that is life...
Wings of Desire (Der Himmel über Berlin) - 9/10
The Prestige - 8.5/10
Rear Window- 10/10
I finally finished it, and it was well worth the wait.
The man was a genius with a camera and lights, and Grace Kelly is just exquisite
Hitchcock never fails to please me!:D
Hey i saw this one a few days ago at the theater. I'd also give it a 10/10. I liked it very much and it made me laugh in more than one instances :D I have seen this one before, but it was many years ago.Quote:
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*Classic*,I agree with every word you wrote. I think "Rear Window" is one of my favorite (if not my favorite) Hitchock films. Luckily my library owns a copy, but someday I may buy it, for my H collection. I loved every minute of it and the way the different characters are seen through the eyes of the Jimmy Steward character, especially through the lens of his camera. I thought Grace Kelly was completely stunning in this film; very sexy, too.Quote:
Rear Window- 10/10
I finally finished it, and it was well worth the wait.
The man was a genius with a camera and lights, and Grace Kelly is just exquisite
Hitchcock never fails to please me!
manolia You are right - it did have some very laughable moments. I love the way the whole courtyard is like a 'world-unto-itself'; the only clue of to the outside world is the little space between the buildings (brilliant on Hichcock's part) and one could just see/perceive, now and then, something of importance going on there.
Talk about suspense, too...when Grace Kelly goes into the killer's appartment....what can I say...I was on the edge of my seat.
:thumbs_upI can't go on enough about this film. As I said, it is a favorite. I also love "Dial M for Murder" - I put them together in my mind. because both take place in a small appartment (one location) and are so much like stage plays. *Classic* -you said it...'Hickcock never fails to please me!' :)
Wow, you were able to see it in the theater? That must have been incredible. I didn't think they showed Hitchcock in theaters anymore. I wish they would do that here.Quote:
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Most theaters show only brand new films. But there are movie clubs in most cities (there are about three in mine). I am a member of one of them. They hire a theater twice a week. Every Monday they show new films from around the world (mostly artsy films that you won't see in a multiplex) and every Wednesday they show old films. I have seen lots of Hitchcock, Bergman etc films in the theater due to this club :)Quote:
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How cool. I don't think we have anything like that here unless in the big cities. I don't know of any showings of Hitchcock films. In college I took a film appreciation course and we did see quite a number of good older films but we concentrated on only a few film makers. I think it was a semester. I miss that now. In Philadelphia (my nearest city) they did have one theater that showed artsy films - usually old ones. In fact, I saw "Women in Love" there. Since then I was able to get the Ken Russell film on DVD, and a few other Lawrence adapations he directed.Quote:
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To see a movie on a big screen is such a treat though.
Quantum of Solace = 2/10
Really disappointing - Daniel Craig may be eye candy but he's so wooden as Bond. I can't believe he's in love with anyone but himself!
I saw Death Racer last night 4/10. It was watchable but that is about it. I could tell what the ending was going to be ten minutes in.
Ha, Dial M is my far and away favourite, Janine, and I agree- I think it is because it's filmed like a stage play!!Quote:
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You're right about Rear Window though- the perspectives from the window and through the camera lenses are so brilliant.
I felt so terrible for the poor lonely woman. She was so sad.