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Good extras are a real bonus to a film. It can give good insights into the making of, and in this case, the real story, often in the form of a documentary, that shows what really happened, rather than the romanticised version of the film. And yes, Blow is a good film. Never seen any of the extras though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Antiquarian, now that is a surprise. I thought he looked even younger than thirty. He certainly was cute when he was thirty-ish. I loved the little quirpy exchange between the characters and she played it so coy with him and the meeting in the cafe was really something. I loved that film. I think I must get it from my library and see it soon. The ending was just terrific!Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Yes, you are absolutely right - it was Margaret Sullavan and I just looked up her other films on Amazon. I did not know she was married to Henry Fonda; interesting. Yeah, I would take Jimmy over Henry any day. She also played in a film I like very much "The Good Fairy" - that is the one I referred to, where she works as an usher, at a movie theater. Every once in awhile, it comes into my library and I watch it.Quote:
The woman he fell in love with was Margaret Sullavan, who was married for about a year to Henry Fonda. Personally, I'd take Jimmy Stewart. :)
Frank Morton, who played the shop owner, was in "The Human Comedy" - I just checked that out. Have you seen that film? It is interesting and sometimes overly sentimental, but if you read the book (tiny fast read) it is written as a sort of 'fable' and so depicts an ideal place or micro-world. I read the book and loved it; it is a very touching 'family' story. There are some wonderfull memorable scenes in that film. Mickey Rooney plays the son who goes to work in the telegraph office and he plays this role very seriously. Frank Morton was in many other old films, as well.
Definitely so. I agree!Quote:
It's just a terrific movie.
Alien, I just bought the Alien Quadrilogy boxed set a few days ago.
I haven't seen any of the Alien franchise, however I must say the first was extremely good, subtly filmed, atmospheric and suspenseful, and pretty creepy too. Made me jump a couple of times, which films these days don't do for me usually.
Alien 5 stars out of 5. An awesome film. Can't wait to watch the sequel, Aliens, with my brother and father tomorrow! :D
Antiquarian, hi, glad you liked my suggestion; it is a sentimental type movie but then, I like that sometimes. I don't think one can go wrong with any of those old classic films, do you? Have you seen "Our Town"? That is a good film, too. I like so many, it would be impossible to remember or name them all. I love movies, period! Thanks for the biop information on Sullavan. I think I may have read that about her before. Yes, I think she might have had some problems juggling a career and marriage; some do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Wow, you must let me know how you like "Atonement". My friend loved it and I am dying to see it.
"Bolwieser" Rainer Werner Fassbinder 9/10 :D
Persuasion (1995 BBC version) 9/10
SleepyWitch, I love that BBC version of "Persuasion"; in fact, I recently broke down and bought the DVD to keep in my collection. I love period films and I liked Ciaran Hinds as Captain Wentworth so much. I love the book, too. I love Hinds in the newer version of "Jane Eyre" too. Ever see it? Samantha Morton plays Jane. She is fantastic; they both are!Quote:
Originally Posted by SleepyWitch
Last Tango in Paris - 4.0/4.0 Big fan of this movie, great soundtrack
I saw Crash (Cronenberg's 1996) again, a repulsive movie that I find "fascinating". Now I saw its NC-17 cut I consider it as one of my favorites much to my confusion. 4.0/4.0
I watched "The assassination of Jesse james by the coward Robert Ford" and I really enjoyed it! Great music (Nick Cave) and great photography.
oy, ok i actually saw a couple of movies that came out in the theatres,
"I am Legend" pretty dern good, i want to know what the alternative ending was,
"Sankofa" from Karibu book store that just closed down, deep slavery movie, scary...
Sweeny Todd!
"poppin pussys into pies"-loved it.
It is kind of fable-like and symbolic - sort of about this small town, like a microcosm of the the real world. I don't recall too much about it now, and I never read the play - it was a play, wasn't it? Thorton Wilder, I believe. I happened to pick up the used VHS tape at my library for a buck so I should review it and then write a review and description. I connected to it right away because I live in a small town and grew up in a small town. The town in the film reminded me of my own town, where almost everyone knows each other, or a person's relatives, or did at one time; definitely so in the 1950's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Antiquarian, you are enticing me want to see this film, even if it is confusing. I love cinematically gorgeous films and costumes. I can put up with some boring or slow-moving parts, if I have something sumptuous to look at. Did they tell the story out of time sequence? That sometimes throws me off-balance, too and I find it confusing to follow. It seems a popular device or trend in films these days. What happened to films, where we did not have to think so hard?:confused:Quote:
My husband and I watched "Atonement" tonight. It was cinematically gorgeous, with gorgeous costumes, but my husband thought it got off to a slow start and he didn't particularly like the way the film was structured. He found it a bit confusing.
I love "The Remains of the Day" and wish I owned it. I do own "Shadowlands" and like that so much too although it is sooo sad. I guess I always connect those two films because of Anthony Hopkins. That and "Howard's End". I like all three.Quote:
I didn't, as I had read the book. I enjoyed it immensely. It's not one I'll watch again and again, like "The Remains of the Day," but it was overwhelming sad and tragic. Very well done. I thought the acting was superb and oh, that house! :)
I have not yet read "Atonement". I hope to see the film and read the book eventually.....way down the line on the reading part, I am afraid.
You know, neither am I and I can't quite put my finger on why. She did seem to look different in this film and I wondered if she would act in a different way or if she had progressed with her acting skills. To me she never seemed to have that much range but then who am I to judge. I just instinctively thought it, maybe from her role in the newer "Pride and Prejudice."Quote:
I'm not generally a fan of Keira Knightley, but I thought she was perfect in this movie.
Well, that is a pretty high mark for the film. I must see it now.Quote:
4.5/5
A, I am slowly but surely catching up on my emails....sorry the delay...
Yep, that is the one. I want to rewatch it but I can't seem to figure out my VHS connections right now and my son promised to stop by and see why I can't view (two-either) VCR's - says 'check connection'. The film is in black and white and starts out with just one man speaking, which is an interesting introduction to the town. I just recalling that it was quite different and had some notable old stars, although I can't name just who.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
Oh, maybe that is why your poor husband (who did not read the book) said he thought it dragged at first. I guess it would be hard to understand the time sequence and series of events. Yes, you pegged me; I love those extras on the DVD's. I have to blame that on my overly inquisitive mind. Funny how some people hate those and some love to view them. I am of the later persausion. I have to see just how they put the story together and like to analysis it, dissect the film, see the director and actors behind the scenes, the actual historical or novel references. I often watch those extra features twice, or thrice! I will probably tackle the movie straight on and see if I understand it and then watch the features. I don't want to know the ending before-hand. Then, no doubt, I will rewatch the film. I am still waiting for it to come into my library, unless it did and is checked out. I will investigate that today, on their online site. Everytime I go to the video rental, rent a newer movie, a few days later the same movie comes into the library; so I learned now to be patient.Quote:
"Atonement" "sort of" goes back and forth in time, but not throughout the entire film, just during the first third, I would guess. Something happens, and it's misinterpreted, and then we're shown what really happened. It helps if you've read the book. If you have, it's not confusing at all. Since you haven't, maybe watch the extra about making the movie first. After my husband watched that, he said he wasn't confused at all. I'm not an "extras" person myself, but I know you are. :) So are my husband and older brother.
I totally agree with you on "Pride and Prejudice" - I much preferred the BBC drama with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth. It is a classier production and closer to the actual book and text. The other newer one is updated and too modernised for my taste.Quote:
Keira Knightley "fit" her role in "Atonement" perfectly, in my opinion. I couldn't imagine anyone else in the role of Cecilia and the girl who played Briony was terrific, but I couldn't like her or forgive her until she was in her seventies, at the end of the film. I didn't like Knightley in "Pride and Prejudice," though. She wasn't "Lizzy Bennett for me. She seems too wooden for that part. I greatly preferred the more animated Jennifer Ehle.
The movie is very good of "Howard's End" and better yet, if you had read the book; I also did. I love Forster's novels. Have you read "Passage to India" and "Room With a View". I have the soundtrack to the last - simply wonderful! I like both of the last films emensely, too but have a few qualms with "Room With a View" although I have seen it dozens of times now. It is still far better than some junk that is presented to us these days. I love Judy Davis in "Passage to India". I liked her in Woody Allen's "Celebrity", though that is really changing gears; I will tell you something funny about that an the herb suppliment eccunashia (sure I spelled that wrong);)Quote:
I've read Howard's End but haven't seen the film yet, but I have seen "Shadowlands." You're right, so sad! And I agree, I, too, love "The Remains of the Day." It's a beautiful book and film and there's an actor with range - Sir Anthony Hopkins. It was hard to believe the gentle, shy, self-effacing butler in "The Remains of the Day" was the same person who portrayed Hannibal Lector with such realism.
:thumbs_up I could watch that film dozens of times - so great and the interchange between them was just perfect. Cute film.Quote:
I watched "The Shop Around the Corner" again yesterday. Loved it even more the second time.
Janine and Antiquarian!!!!!!! *shakes his head in disbelief, looks up into the evening sky and wonders if there is a god any longer*... :p how could you talk about versions of Pride and Prejudice and neglect to mention the best one of all... 1940--- Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, Maureen O'sullivan, Melville Cooper as Mr Collins, and the great Edna May Oliver as the Lady Catherine de Bourgh... how could you!?!?!?! I am speechless, at a loss for words, tearing my hair out here... I mean, the BBC Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle version was good... just not comparable...:bawling:
Though, I have to admit that one of things I look forward to on this site is reading your ongoing movie discussion here... It is great, and full of wonderful insight, I might add... :D
"Oliver Twist" by Roman Polanski
9/10
Well, I don't get so dismayed, islandclimber....we will have to put this one on our list Antiquarian, don't you think?;) We both love old films, so that should not be a problem; except for the fact, that I have not seen that version available before. I must go and research it when I have the time. Glad that you alerted me to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
Gee, glad it is helpful. We love bantering on about films. Seems one film will lead to another suggestion or set of comments, and that makes this even more interesting.:)Quote:
Though, I have to admit that one of things I look forward to on this site is reading your ongoing movie discussion here... It is great, and full of wonderful insight, I might add... :D
Yep, we must check that one out.Quote:
LOL I have not seen the 1940 version, islandclimber. Something for me to look forward to.
:lol: ditto!Quote:
Please don't tear your hair out.
Amalia, Excellent film! I love Roman Polanski's films. *two thumbs up*Quote:
"Oliver Twist" by Roman Polanski
9/10
"The Kingdom" and "Into the Wild" -- both recommended; lots of meaning.
Watched Paris, je t'aime last night; it seems I had a bad copy the first time I saw it, and a lot of scenes where cut out.
Anyway, it's a cute collection of short stories, some make sense, some just leave you a bit puzzled. 8/10
byquist, I loved The Kingdom, it was very well directed and one of the few films of that managed to maintain objectivity and present both sides of the story.
recent BBC "Robin Hood" -- a tad on the corny side, but some bounce to it.
Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail
AWESOME!!!! :banana:
I just saw "Chalk" and oh my "Bob" it was AMAZING. I LOVE low-budget films that are little miracles like that! And it was such a great, basically untouched topic, too-teachers. I mean, sure, there are plenty of movies out there about teachers and how inspirational they are, but have you seen any that are about how they really are?
It's just fun because I see the teachers at my school socializing all the time, walkin' around, goin' in the teacher's room, etc. (sometimes I wish I could go in there and hang out with them, really) and I ask them how their last teacher's meeting went (they usually say "Boring. I just got coffee and spaced out.") and this really put all that on the big screen. Loved how it showed them going out to a bar. I've even heard teachers say, "When I went out with Ms. so-and-so". Of course it's only logical, I mean, they're human, too. :p
Real gem of a movie. I simply must own it. My favorite part was the Spelling Hornet. Hilarious. The extras on the DVD are great, too.
Completely underrated hilarious indie film and unfortunately basically unseen and unheard of.
10/10
Yes!!!!!!!!! Amazing film!!!:lol: (but I can't bring myself to use that dancing banana smilie!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Anza
Lily I thought Chalk was really good too...
Antiquarian.. I agree with you about the new Elizabeth... I thought the first was quite a bit better! but I still love Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush... I always think about the movie Shine when I think of Rush... he was so amazing in it.. one of my favourite films... such a wonderful and yet sad story.. and then his portrayal of the Marquis de Sade in Quills... it was fantastic too.. It's too bad he hasn't been in anything of quite that caliber since, or not that I've seen...
:DQuote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
"We're starting a morning teacher walk..." *two people power walking* Ahahahaha. I love awkward movies like that. So realistic.
I <3333333 teachers so I'm a bit biased. :p
Oh yeah Geoffrey rush was in a tv film "The life and death of Peter Sellers" a few years back which was just amazing too... I love Peter Sellers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the original "Pink Panther" movies are so funny... Does your doooog bite? hahahaha :lol:
zat is not my doooog!Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
BBC North and South (2004). 20/10
Brilliant! Watched all four hours of it yesterday evening after work, and i had to watch all four hours of it again this morning i loved that much. Move over BBC Pride and Prejudice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The last movie I saw was...Saw:)
The fourth installment,to be precise,I went to the cinema specifically for this(well,not because I really wanted to see it,but because a female friend of mine asked me,and I can't say no to her...).
Anyway,I'm not sure if it's because I didn't see Saw II & III,but the movie was dreadful,,boring,no story,no characters,no sense.I fell asleep around 45 minutes in,she noticed that,and now she's cross.Yes,I fell asleep in the cinema.During a horror movie.That's how bad it was.
Fallen with Denzel Washington. It was pretty good but they left too many things unsaid, like why the brother was living with them and if he was slow?
3.5/5
I saw Chapter 27 yesterday, one of the two Mark David Chapman movies to be released this year. Jared Leto gained 60 lbs for the role and got gout in the process. He gives a strong performance, but the film slips through first time director, J.P. Schaefer, fingers.
I enjoyed the Coen's entry with Steve Buscemi and the mime family. My favorite was the one with the Haitian guitarist. I would say more, but I don't want to ruin it for any who haven't seen it.Quote:
Originally Posted by vheissu
Man on Fire with Denzel (Phwoar) Washington
Excellent film, 9/10
Yes, Antiquarian, I would agree with your rating and that it was a little slow going at times. The first film was 'dynamite' I thought and in comparison the second paled a bit, but I tried not to compare somehow, and maybe the night I watched it, I was in the mood for it, who knows? I loved the visuals so much. I get caught up in that aspect of films sometimes and just go with it, and seeing it on my new TV was wonderful. So islandclimber, I agree with you also, not as good as the first one. But I did enjoy it anyway, as Antiquarian said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
"The Holy Grail" - such a classic in humorous films!!! I could watch that a zillion times and still laugh myself silly.:lol: In fact, this friend and I were just talking on the phone and recalling the various scenes and we were crying, laughing so hard. Who can top it?
I have been dying to see this film for a long time now. I think I will request that my library get it for me. I almost purchased it a few times from Amazon. So, Niamh, it is that good? Are you saying - better than P&P - the BBC version? I have the novel here - on 'my to be read someday' reading list. A friend sent it to me with other books she no longer wanted to keep. Lucky me!:DQuote:
BBC North and South (2004). 20/10
Brilliant! Watched all four hours of it yesterday evening after work, and i had to watch all four hours of it again this morning i loved that much. Move over BBC Pride and Prejudice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will have to check out that tv film. It sounds interesting. I like Geoffrey Rush in a 'little known indedpendent' movie, "Lantana", set in modern day Australia. It's a pyscholgical type thriller and quieter and more nuanced performance for Rush. I always watch that film, when it comes into my library, even though by now, I know the ending, which is a surprise. Also, stars Barbara Hershey, Anthony LaPaglia, Rachael Blake.Quote:
Oh yeah Geoffrey rush was in a tv film "The life and death of Peter Sellers" a few years back which was just amazing too... I love Peter Sellers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the original "Pink Panther" movies are so funny... Does your doooog bite? hahahaha
How 'bout Sellers in the film about the atom bomb - "ban the boom!"? again the old brain is not functioning and I must go look it up. *talking to Janine's brain, do wake up!!!* Got it now - "Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" - classic!
This weekend I saw Hogfather which is more of a mini series than a movie but I saw it on a dvd so it counts. I'm a huge Discworld fan so it was fun to see it play out in "real life". I was a little disappointed by DEATH's appearance, his voice was great but his costume was so stiff and awkward...I know he's death and a skeleton and all that but still...it seemed like it could've been a little more 'natural'. The character of Teatime was incredibly creepy, definitely did justice to the book there.
The other movie I saw this weekend was Brothers, a Danish movie by Susanne Bier. This is the 3rd of her movies I've seen and they've all been incredibly intense and thought provoking. She does this weird thing with close ups that is...well...weird... but other than that, I love her films. They can be frustrating because nothing is tied up in tidy little bunches, it's messy and there is never a clear place or person to place your sympathies but when I get right down to it, that's one of the reasons why I like them. I think this movie will stay with me for awhile.
Watch thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Janine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdOaiZFY2j0
Yeah i think i like this more than the 1995 version of P&P.
Oh and see my blog. Just wrote an entry about it!:D
I am REALLY coming in LATE with all of this, but I don't care! :D
:thumbs_up Very good film.Quote:
Originally Posted by AimusSage
You guys know this is the film that "You Got Mail" was based on, right? There was a very good Broadway musical based on it called "She Loves Me".Quote:
Originally Posted by Antiquarian
You are talking about the one with William Holden, right? That was the only reason I stopped to watch it! :p The play didn't do much for me. The film is OK. Then it has William Holden in there! So, I have to like it out of obligation. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Well, that is brilliant. No more needs to be said about that! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SleepyWitch
I've seen the 1940 version. I even own it. :D The BBC version is good because it is much more faithful to the book. But the 1940 version isn't unfaithful. I suppose I lean towards the other because it is longer and I get more of the story. :) I just never understood why their fashions didn't fit the period more. Oh, I don't care. Greer Garson is wonderful as always. I really like Olivier's Darcy. I really like this version. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
:thumbs_up Another good one!Quote:
Originally Posted by amalia1985
The second "Elizabeth" film I have yet to see. I am expecting it to be good no matter what. I just don't want to be disappointed in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by islandclimber
"Shine". Very good film. Brilliant soundtrack, by the way.
Oh, and "Quills". I LOVE IT!!!! The film that started my Joaquin Pheonix obsession! :p I love this movie! I love Rush's performance in there! I haven't seen it in years, though. :( Now I have been put in the mood for it again.
I wanted to see this, but I missed it. So, yes, to reply to your message, Niamh, I WILL watch it! I will have to see if I can obtain it from Netflix. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
I thought the other film was out last year already. At least that is what I think I read. I know that they said that this one was better than the first movie that was released.Quote:
Originally Posted by NickAdams
I agree that that persuasion is fab. Nuff Said!
Go check out Netflix LW!!!!!
A tv station that shows classic movies had a Godfather marathon on yesterday. I watched both Godfather and Godfather, Part II. I've seen both many times, and I just keep on loving them! 10/10 for both.
Oh, I am such a ditz! :p It was ON my Netflix list already! I put it on there so long ago that I forgot it was on there! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Well, I "upped" it on my list to come after "The Assasination of Jesse James" and "There Will Be Blood". Those are my next two movies to come. So, I will be watching "North and South" after them. I will be sure to give my review. :)
I have to go buy the book now and read it. (if i watch it a third time my mam will have be committed!:p but its sooo tempting!)Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyWentworth
I'm with you (except I only watched part II yesterday). Then there was a show on today about Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano, et al, and their dealings in Cuba. I didn't realize how closely The Godfather Part II mirrored real events. It is a shame that Coppola had to besmirch the first two films with the almost unwatchable Part IIIQuote:
Originally Posted by Lady Raven
You've never read the book? Oh, I read the book years ago. Heaven only knows where I stashed it away to in this house! I am afraid that I will end up liking the film so much now that I will have to read the book, too. I just don't know where I have hidden it. :( It is somewhere in this house, though. That I know! :) It is a very good book, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Oh, you're so right about Part III! It was embarrassing, really. I watched to the end only out of morbid curiosity!Quote:
Originally Posted by djy78usa