"Andrei Rublov" (1966) by Andrei Tarkovsky
10/10
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"Andrei Rublov" (1966) by Andrei Tarkovsky
10/10
I have "Far from heaven"...is it the one with Julian Moore? I haven't seen it yet..Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
As for B Mountain, it was interesting but what i liked most was the acting of the two actors. I think they were very good. But the film as a whole had a lot of boring parts ;)
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Originally Posted by Janine
Glad you both liked it :) Great film indeed ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
How funny, now that I read my post over....I think I just described "The Piano" or aspects of it....bizzare, blood and gore,noir ,dark and dismal,disturbing and bizzare. How we do these things unconciously...;) :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesian
however, Jamesian, this newer Campion film ....."In The Cut"
was 'a little too much so for me actually'.....when I say gore I mean gore and it was very disturbing.
Yes, and Dennis Quad as her husband. I thought it was a wonderful film. My mother and I watched it, can you believe it? She never likes anything and she thought it was really good, too. The performances are noteworthy. I like Julian Moore.Quote:
I have "Far from heaven"...is it the one with Julian Moore? I haven't seen it yet..
Yes, I felt it lagged many times over and some of the story was downright silly, not at all believable; that might just be my opinion, but it felt fake at times. I was not that impressed with the acting and I have adored Jake G (sp?) - loved him in "October Sky". I also, liked some things that Keith Leger has done before, but I did not feel this was one of his best performances. As I said, I did not like his mumbling; half the time I could not understand what he was saying....maybe I need a hearing aid.;) :lol:Quote:
As for B Mountain, it was interesting but what i liked most was the acting of the two actors. I think they were very good. But the film as a whole had a lot of boring parts
Oh gee, Antiquarian, you are making me desire to see it again. Every once in awhile, I have to watch it over - it is a whole evening event. It is so spectacular and I adore the desert scenes! Have you seen the extras on the DVD, like "The Making Of" - fascinating! Omar Shariff never rode a camel before - he was so funny describing it. And Peter O'Toole took right to it; Antony Quinn said he was scared to death riding in the desert on the horse. Those desert scenes were dangerous, you know. O'Toole fell of his camel and was under the animal - this was in a big raid scene and the camel stood perfectly still to protect him. They said camels will actually do that and save a man's life.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Manolia,
I own "Lawrence of Arabia," too and love it. Those desert scenes are just spectacular and so is the story.
I believe the DVD also has the 'true story' of the real Lawrence of Arabia. I think I would like to read his book. He was a fascinating man and few people know this, but very good friends with Thomas Hardy.
Manolia, Yeah!!!:thumbs_up We all have great taste!Quote:
Glad you both liked it Great film indeed
The last movie I saw is "La Vie en Rose".My uncle had advised me to watch it since three months ago,but I never seemed to find the time.
Anyway,it was unratable.A revival of the European cinema,it had all the elements of making it touching,great and involving.I loved the cast,adored the scenes and was charmed by the great ability of the director.The long silences very meaningful.The bursts were decisive.It was the truth,in the end.It was in fact "La Vie en Noir"...
Darby O'Gill and the Little People...
a blast from the past and my childhood... lol... I hadn't seen it in possibly 15 years.... I love it..
such a good movie... 9/10
this week's rentals
Donnie Darko (director's cut) 3.5/4.0 - Better than the initial cut
2046 3.0/4.0
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1970s original version) 4.0/4.0 - I'm never a fan of horror movies but this is an exception. Minimum gore, surreal terror, great stuff.
Cannibal Holocaust - Can't give rating. Stopped watching after they ate the turtle.
Dead Alive 3.0/3.0
So, Antiquarian, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a thick book? I was not aware of the size. I will have to look it up online or see if the library has it. I won't have time now to read it; too many books ahead of it on my list to be read, I am afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Yes, from what I read and understood he went to see Hardy often. I thought it was not far from where Hardy resided at the time that Lawrence died in a cycle accident, but I could be wrong on that fact. I will try and look something up online today about him.
Well, not long ago I invested in the film, "The Piano"; I also bought the film score - wonderful! I really could watch it again, although it is quite dark. Still it has some fascination of dark mystique, with that incredibly desolate shoreline in Australia and the stark, yet beautiful, cinematograpyh of the piano sitting there on the shoreline and in the waves. I guess the imagery really draws me to it, and even though it is such a 'dark' film throughout and sinister, with much disturbing cruelity, it has an uplifting conclusion.Quote:
I enjoyed "The Piano," though enjoy might not be quite the right word. It is a very disturbing film, but a good one as well. I'm not sure I want to watch that one again. I think I'll go for "Lawrence of Arabia," instead.
Now recently, I saw "Sophie's Choice" which I also purchased, when I saw it cheap. I wondered why now, since I do not think I would be able to watch that fim, too often - too hard to take, too draining. The film is extraordinary with fine performances, but the ending leaves one rather devastated and totally exhausted. I won't go on more about it; I believe I already posted something in this thread about it a few pages back. It is a wonderful film and great acting, but oh such a 'downer' and very disturbing. I still would highly recommend it had you not seen it before.
Into the Wild - brilliant!!! a must-see!! I very highly recommend it! I have read the book and, for the first time, I think the film adaptation is superior.
The Orphanage 10/10
Great haunted house film, best horror flick I've seen in a while. Very close to Del Toro's work like Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone but it focuses on the parents rather than on childhood and the use of classic horror themes works very well with the mother's anxiety and fear of loosing her child. The directing is intelligent and there are some very tense scenes throughout the film. See it.
I can't wait to see this one! It should be out here next week, unfortunately I've only seen it shceduled in one of the more independent cinemas, so I'm hoping they'll have enough showings and I won't miss it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark F.
Rented Pirate of the Carribbean 3 last night. Was actually very good, much better than the second one. Very long though....8/10
"Les Rivieres Pourpres" by Mathieu Kassovitz
10/10
Hostel - it was just terrible.
"Quartet" - dir. James Ivory
I've enjoyed pretty much every Merchant Ivory film I've seen, but I have to say this is my favorite so far. It basically involves a young wife getting involved in a sort of menage a trois with this English couple in 1920s Paris while her husband is in jail. It has, I think, a very nice sense of completion about it, and it has made me rather curious about the book. Perhaps I'll read soon...
Vertigo 4.0/4.0
The Good Shepard. Fell asleep about 15 minutes into it and then woke up for the last hour. Seemed bleak. I'll give it a 3.5/4.0.
I liked that movie, but it just seemd like nothing was developed as well as it should have been. And it's not easy to make a movie that's 3 hours and underdeveloped.Quote:
Originally Posted by asilef73
This was an excellent film! I've seen that there is a sort of sequel to it...I can't remember the exact title, but it's something like Angels of the Apocalypse. Never watched it, so don't know how it would be.Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
American Gangster (2007, Ridley Scott). The plot was a bit confusing at the beginning, but the performances of D. Washington and R. Crowe were superb. 10/10!
The last movie I saw was "Forbidden Planet". So glad I saw it. What a classic. The special effects were absolutely STUNNING for the time period it was made in. Beat the pants offa most special effects from later years. I also loved the themes in it. "Everybody all of us got a shadow".
9/10
"Basil" (1998)
8/10
Far From Heaven
(with the very good Dennis Quaid and terrific Dennis Haysbert :D )
9/10
I've seen this a couple of times now. I like the old-time, 1950's, retro-style they used in the actual making of the film. Especially the Elmer Bernstein score.
i have senn AWAKE it was waaaaaaawoooo i love it
HiQuote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
LadyWentworth, Hope you feel better today.
As I already told someone else on this thread (think it was manolia) I just love this film. I also love the 1950's retro-style they used and I liked the way they played up the season of autumn - it was quite lovely. I liked the two intermingling stories - both dealing with separate forms of prejudice. I watched the extras when I had the DVD home and it was quite interesting. That kiss for Quad was not easy, or so the director pointed out. Was he fabulous or what? I thought it was one of his finest performances. I am not very familiar with Dennis Haysbert, but I thought he was great, too. I will have to take it from my library soon and watch it again. You are right - that score was commendable. I will have to keep an eye out for that one on CD. Oh horrors! I did not make it to my library yesterday and I religiously go there on Mondays, but I may go tonight, or tomorrow. Good thing is I am finally catching up on the movies, I bought and had not yet viewed. It is about time!
Seven Samurai 4.0/4.0 - A bit long but worth it.
There Will Be Blood.
Very dark, brooding, but awesome motion picture. Strangely filmed but enthralling.
9/10.
:thumbs_up great movie!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Bartholomew
Last night i saw one of the films i really like, again, this time in the theater. "In einem Jahr mit 13 Monden" by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (I guess the title in english reads "In a year of 13 moons")..This is one of the saddest films i've seen..it always leaves me with a deep melancholy and a weird sense in the stomach..most notable scene is the one in the slaughterhouse..a scene which one never forgets ;) 10/10
Sorry, I had missed this reply a page back; this thread got away from me. Yes, that sounds like an intriguing book but so long. I would like it because I also love books, and movies, about the desert.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Good one to own. I don't own the DVD yet, but my library does, so I can check it out anytime. I don't usually buy the ones I can borrow free.Quote:
I own the DVD of "The Piano" as well, but not the soundtrack. I thought it was an excellent film and very well acted, but yes, it is very dark.
Yes, it truly was 'draining'. I knew I had to work myself up to view it again. Have you see the Meryl Streep/Jeremy Iron film, "The French Lieutenant's Woman"? Another period film for you, Antiquarian...hahaha.. I love that film and own it.Quote:
I've seen "Sophie's Choice" and also read the book. You're right, draining is just the way to describe it. Very sad.
Loved it!!! :thumbs_up I would definitely watch it again, but have not had the chance lately, although I did view it twice already. Wonderful acting. I think it was Brody's best performance. Also, see the extras on the DVD - how interesting they are with the director and his own personal experiences in Nazi occuppied Poland. I love films by Roman Polanski(sp?). Did you see his film "Tess" after the Thomas Hardy classic? I loved it; I own it. There is another 'period' film for you, Antiquarian.;)Quote:
I loved "The Pianist" with Adrian Brody. If you haven't seen that one, I'd recommend it.
I loved it also!!!:thumbs_up You must watch it. It is hard to watch and one you do need to get in the mood for but it has such a human uplifting wonderful side to it. Oh do try and see it soon. It is a classic film. The acting is all first rate - wonderful. My son took me to the movies, when it first came out. He is a huge movie buff and I recall that day so well; he was only a teen but he was dying to see it. If I said a word he would freak out. He always wants total silence while viewing a film. It is an awesome experience; very intense, like "The Pianist", maybe even more so. Bye the way, "The Pianist" soundtrack is a good one too. How could one go wrong with piano music so beautiful. I loved the scene when Brody's character was hiding out in the appartment with the piano and he put his hands above the keys but could not make a sound - all the sound was in his mind - so beautiful that scene was.Quote:
I also have "Schindler's List" but I've never watched it. I honestly don't know why. I want to see it very much. It just seems that the time is never "right." I think I'll have to make the right time to watch it.
I heard the book was a little difficult. When was it written? Who knows, maybe someday you will go back to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Oh good, I think also it is a fine film and pretty close to the book. One scene that is missing bothers me. The scene where Angel sleepwalks. I thought that scene was vital and it was left out. I suppose Polanski did not see how to depict it in film. I also thought some other detail was changed but other than that I do enjoy that film. I was thinking of watching it again tonight actually. I am in the mood for a long film adaptation. I almost watched "Middlemarch" last night but then it was too late to begin it and I knew I would want to see the whole miniseries in one sitting - I do that sometimes - crazy.Quote:
I do own the Roman Polanski film, "Tess." My long suffering husband has not yet seen that one, though he's met Nastassja Kinski, so I think he'll be interested in watching it. :) I loved it the first time I watched it. I love Thomas Hardy and I thought this was a pretty good adaptation. I think it was filmed in Normandy, France and not in Britain. Just a strange little fact. I don't think Polanski could leave France when it was made. I love his films as well.
Indeed Tess was filmed in France in the rural areas. On the extra on the DVD Polanski tells how they tried to film in England but it was impossible - too many modern interferences like telephone lines, etc. It was easier and more authentic, cheaper, too - to film in France. It is like here - so many films now are filmed in Calgary, Canada or the surrounding areas or other parts of Canada. They say it is freezing cold but it is much more economical and looks just like the US's western regions.
Wow, I bet they are good sountracks - the last two you mention. I loved both films and especially "Girl With the Pearl Earring" being an artist myself. I own the DVD. I PM'd you about the other two ST's with a suggestion.Quote:
I have the soundtracks of "The Piano" and "The Pianist" on my "to buy when I have more money list." LOL I adore soundtracks. Right now, my favorites are "The Red Violin" and "Girl With a Pearl Earring."
You will definitely like it. It is amazing! Let us know after you have viewed it. I am about due for a second viewing myself. I think my library has the film on DVD. I will check tonight.Quote:
I'm going to make time to watch "Schindler's List" this week or early next week, when my husband has a few days off. I've put it off far too long.
That film I have not seen or is it a game?Quote:
Had a terrific time playing the classic movie edition of "Scene It" last night with my husband. :)
I saw ( one missed call ) 2 days ago ..
actually , I didn't understand't very well , It's a bit confused for me
coz I'm not a native speaker n E ,, but I'll try 2 find a subtitle f it's available ,,
La vita è bella, my movie favourite.
Vantage Point
7/10
Hello HerGuardian, welcome to this forum. I see you are a new member. I am a huge Lawrence fan and would like to welcome you also, to our D.H. Lawrence short story thread - we discuss one short story per month. The thread has been very interesting and highly successful, plus very enlightening about Lawrence.Quote:
Originally Posted by HerGuardian
Not long ago, on this forum we discussed "Women in Love" in much detail. It is my favorite of Lawrence's novels, although "Sons and Lovers" is only trailing now by a hair's breath behind for me. We also discussed this book is great detail, a few months back. I know both of these threads would be very helpful to your better understanding of the novels. We are currently planning a reading/discussion of "The Rainbow", which is actually the prequel to "Women in Love", and later (probably in the summer) a reading/discussion of "Lady Chatterly's Lover". If you like Lawrence's work, you have come to the right place. There are a number of us, who are Lawrence enthusiasts. If you want to discuss the book "Women in Love" via PM's, I would be glad to do so. I am currently listening to an audiobook rendition and enjoying it very much. I know the book very well by now, having read it twice, studied it and now reviewing it on audio CD's.
I hope all this is helpful and will get you further interested in reading more D.H. Lawrence works, a truly fascinating author.
I Am Legend... I enjoyed it,even though I am not a big fan for rabid human's.... I rate it a 10
The Brave One (take 2) I fell asleep last night while the convenience store shooting was going on. It was good so far, though. I'll give 4/5 for the first part I saw. I am trying to watch it again right now.
"There will be blood" 7.5/10. A good film, great performances but i didn't like the subject matter.
Kinky boots on dvd. Purely made for fun! Not as bad as expected
Magnolia - 3.5/4.0. Too long, and people bawl a lot. I like the frogs though.
Vanity Fair (Nair version) - 2.0/4.0 Not good. Why make Becky nice?
Monsoon Wedding - 4.0/4.0 Lovely makes you want to go there.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 8.5/10
I like the psychedelic aspects. And the acting by Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro
Antiquarian, I knew you would love this film. Yes, wasn't Jimmy Stewart young and adorable? Wonder just how old he was. I recall seeing the woman; was her last name O'Sullivan, in other films; I will have to look them up for you. One film is about a woman who works in a movie theater and it is a very good film; I love it. I wish I owned the film "The Shop Around the Corner", because it is one of those type classic films you long to see at least once a year; especially nice at Christmas. I also love at Christmastime, the film "The Human Comedy". I think the shop owner acts in that film also; he plays a clerk in a busy telegraph office during the war years; for certain he is in the "Wizzard of Oz". I will check those out for you, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Quote by AimusSage
AimusSage, I haven't seen this film yet, but I really do like Benicio Del Toro; did you see him in "21 Grams" and "The Hunted"(I'll check that last title to make sure it is correct)? He is an amazing actor.Quote:
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - 8.5/10
I like the psychedelic aspects. And the acting by Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro
Of course, I like Johnny Depp very much, but must admit I have not always liked the films he has been in - not all; in fact I tend to like some of his more obscure roles the best. I just saw him in "Blow" which I have seen before. I liked it best the first time around, because one did not know what to expect next, so it had the quality of surprise and suspense. I did feel the film was good, but has some flaws. I would probably rate it an 8/10, after seeing it twice. I like the fact it was based on a true story and watched the extras this time around on the DVD - very interesting.