What is the last movie you saw? and rate it.

[Janine]

By the way, what i loved so much about 2001 space Odyssey was the first 15 minutes. And especially the music.

Yes Janine, i agree with Gregory Peck having a great voice (and appearance. Very handsome man!). I've seen him in a lot of movies. I particularly liked "Spellbound". I am a huge Hitchcock admirer. In fact he is my all time favourite director.

manolia,Yes, I agree about "Space Oddessy" and the first 15 mins. It is like a space ballet....so serene and mesmerizing. I loved it. Hummm, must see it again. Probably my library has the DVD. Maybe I can get it tonight.

I adored "Spellbound". I am a big Hitchcock fan. I have seen almost all his films and own some. I need to buy "Spellbound" and I long to get and view "Notorious". I have seen "Spellbound" several times. The dream sequence was done by Salvador Dali, you know. The floating eye part is my favorite. I should post that eye as my signature photo.
Did not know Peck directed or maybe I did and just forgot. What films did he direct? Interesting to me. He was great in "To Kill a Mockingbird".

[Niamh]

[QUOTE=Janine;356738 Just feel so energyless. Is that a word?[/QUOTE]

It is now!

[Janine]

I saw an older film last night I recall this from my adolescence...

"Spencer's Mountain" with Henry Fonda and Maureen O'Hara.

It was nostalgic for me, since it took me back to my innoscent years, and old film stars surfaced in the film. It was a cute film, a little overly sentimental at times and very 'Americana', also pretty corny now and then, but the performances were quite good and commendable. I especially liked the ending. I liked the fun chemistry between Fonda and O'Hara, she is one of my favorite actresses. The son and his girlfriend made me laugh, too, even thought they were pretty corny but the girl did have her sexy allure. I had forgotten that the long running Walton's TV series was based on this movie. Interesting to note that one of the young girls also became the big star on the Danny Thomas show; she played his daughter. All the actors were good and it was a little Disneyish, but I enjoyed it. Not a Disney film that I could see and actually pretty outspoken for the time it was first viewed in theaters. The music was nice and the scenry was gorgeous, really stunning views of the Grand Tetons. What a beautiful state! Made me want to go there. Nice family film.

[Janine]

It is now!

Quick add it to the dictionary!

[Mark F.]

Yes it pointed out so many things that are wrong with people today, but i didn't like the fact that he manipulated real people in doing so. He could have made a parody using actors (like Monty Pythons or Rowan Atkinson etc). Making fun on innocent, ignorant people is not fun or decent for me. Of course you are entitled to your own opinion. Besides i know many people that loved the film, you are not the only one.

All the people in the film were actors, it was a mockumentary. By the way it's directed, the cuts etc. you can see that everything was staged.

[manolia]

I adored "Spellbound". I am a big Hitchcock fan. I have seen almost all his films and own some. I need to buy "Spellbound" and I long to get and view "Notorious".

Good choice "Notorious"
One of the best films by Hitchcock. I have seen many Hitchcock films (about 25) and this one is near the top of my list, my favourite being "the birds" or "North by Northwest" (i can't decide between the two).

I have seen "Spellbound" several times. The dream sequence was done by Salvador Dali, you know. The floating eye part is my favorite. I should post that eye as my signature photo.

Apart from the leading actors (Peck and Bergman) this is the very reason why i love this film. Dali is my favourite painter. I so enjoyed my trip to Spain 3 years ago because i could see so many paintings by Dali!! In my house and in my office the only pictures i have on my walls are those by Dali.

Did not know Peck directed or maybe I did and just forgot. What films did he direct? Interesting to me. He was great in "To Kill a Mockingbird".

I'm afraid i wasn't clear on this one. I meant that Hitchcock is my favourite director. As far as i know Peck didn't direct. Sorry for the mix-up.

[manolia]

All the people in the film were actors, it was a mockumentary. By the way it's directed, the cuts etc. you can see that everything was staged.

Are you sure? I read on the net and some magazines that it was real people and many of them sued him afterwards. I knew that the part with Pamela Anderson was directed (well..this one was quite obvious). Maybe you know better

[Janine]

Good choice "Notorious"
One of the best films by Hitchcock. I have seen many Hitchcock films (about 25) and this one is near the top of my list, my favourite being "the birds" or "North by Northwest" (i can't decide between the two).

manolia, I want to buy "Notorious" but it is quite expensive everytime I look for it - seems it is very sought after. I saw a panel discussion on Hitch's films with two of his leading actresses and his daughter. They all though, especially his daughter, that "Notorious" was his best film. That talk show was amazing and revealed so much about Hitchcock. I had not realised his daugther played in a lot of his films. I thought that was really cool - mostly she had bit parts. She was a really nice lady on the talk show. They all were and one may have died by now. I also love "Vertigo", Kim Novak was great and stunning in that film, and I adore Jimmy Stewart.

Apart from the leading actors (Peck and Bergman) this is the very reason why i love this film. Dali is my favourite painter. I so enjoyed my trip to Spain 3 years ago because i could see so many paintings by Dali!! In my house and in my office the only pictures i have on my walls are those by Dali.

Ah ha! that is why you love it so. I remember you telling me before about seeing the Dali work in Spain. Did I send you my friend's blog of the Philadelphia show in a PM? There are a lot of Dali admirers on this site. I am a big fan now that I saw the show. The paintings are truly amazing. He was such a fine fine artist! Huge talent and imagination!

I'm afraid i wasn't clear on this one. I meant that Hitchcock is my favourite director. As far as i know Peck didn't direct. Sorry for the mix-up.

No problem. I did not think Peck directed, but he might have, who knows. Many stars do. He certainly was a handsome man and tall! Hitchcock is one of my favorite directors, too....so clever and intuitive.

[manolia]

manolia, I want to buy "Notorious" but it is quite expensive everytime I look for it - seems it is very sought after. I saw a panel discussion on Hitch's films with two of his leading actresses and his daughter. They all though, especially his daughter, that "Notorious" was his best film. That talk show was amazing and revealed so much about Hitchcock. I had not realised his daugther played in a lot of his films. I thought that was really cool - mostly she had bit parts. She was a really nice lady on the talk show. They all were and one may have died by now. I also love "Vertigo", Kim Novak was great and stunning in that film, and I adore Jimmy Stewart..

Hmmm..i didn't know about his daughter playing small parts ih his films. I have read a book about Hitchcock, but that was years ago and i have a bad memory . But i remember that he had also small parts in most of his films. He didn't have any lines but just showed up. I have been able to track him down in some of them, although he appears for just a few seconds. The "Vertigo" i haven't yet seen. Somehow i can't find it in the dvdclubs round here. I know that it's a very nice film.

Ah ha! that is why you love it so. I remember you telling me before about seeing the Dali work in Spain. Did I send you my friend's blog of the Philadelphia show in a PM? There are a lot of Dali admirers on this site. I am a big fan now that I saw the show. The paintings are truly amazing. He was such a fine fine artist! Huge talent and imagination!

You haven't send me this blog. Do send it if it is convenient to you. I am always glad to see and learn more about my favourite painter.
I admire very much most of the spanish painters like Velasquez (i am not sure about the spelling) and so many more.

[Janine]

Hmmm..i didn't know about his daughter playing small parts ih his films. I have read a book about Hitchcock, but that was years ago and i have a bad memory . But i remember that he had also small parts in most of his films. He didn't have any lines but just showed up. I have been able to track him down in some of them, although he appears for just a few seconds. The "Vertigo" i haven't yet seen. Somehow i can't find it in the dvdclubs round here. I know that it's a very nice film.

Well, his daughter was a teenager in the films or maybe even in her early 20's. She was ordinary looking and she usually plays a secretary or some small part. The fun of Hitchcock films is to find him in the film. He might even be in a reflection, or once I saw him in a newspaper, that one of the characters (Jimmy Stewart, I think) was reading. He was in an article and pictured but it was fast and you really had to pay attention to see it. I believe he was suppose to have make an appearance in every film he made. One other time I saw him quickly get on a bus. He usually appears in a crowd or somewhere where he will be disquised. You have to go back and run the film or DVD in slow motion and you will find him. It becomes a real fun, challenging game afterawhile. Now the director, Shamalayn (sp?) copies him in his films and he also always appears, sometimes he actually does have a speaking role, but mostly only a bit part. I saw him in one film where you only saw the back of his head and he was reading a newspaper, but you knew it was him from his voice. He adores Hitchcock and emulates his style.

You haven't send me this blog. Do send it if it is convenient to you. I am always glad to see and learn more about my favourite painter.
I admire very much most of the spanish painters like Velasquez (i am not sure about the spelling) and so many more.

Good, I will send you the link. You will love the blog. My friend from Japan did a great job setting it up, so organised. I like Velasquez, too and I don't know how to spell it. Spelling is a struggle for me - surely not my strong point.

[ForKnowledge]

A Bronx Tale was the last movie I've seen it was a bit of a disappointment not that it was a bad movie just that I expected to much. I did think it was a bit weird that the book I have been reading before and after the movie " the prince" was indirectly mentioned.

[Janine]

Ethan Frome ~ film adaptation of the novel ~ starring Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, and Joan Allen. American Playhouse Theatrical Films.

Good film but deviates some from the original book and the story/plot. Some things are added but basically it follows the same idea and storyline. If you view it separately as a film and not an adaptation it is a well done film and worth the viewing. All the performances are quite good. Scenry, set design and score are authentic and lovely, so it make the viewing enjoyable and interesting, even though the story is a very sad one.
I watched it since we are reading the book for the monthly book read. I have seen the film before, but it was still good the second time around. I wanted to have the visual experience to go along with my reading and commentary....round things out. Some key things have been changed to give the story more dimension on film and appeal to a modern audience.

[manolia]

. The fun of Hitchcock films is to find him in the film. He might even be in a reflection, or once I saw him in a newspaper, that one of the characters (Jimmy Stewart, I think) was reading. He was in an article and pictured but it was fast and you really had to pay attention to see it. I believe he was suppose to have make an appearance in every film he made. One other time I saw him quickly get on a bus. He usually appears in a crowd or somewhere where he will be disquised. You have to go back and run the film or DVD in slow motion and you will find him. It becomes a real fun, challenging game afterawhile.

Yes i know what you mean. I have read in a book about him that many of his fans did the same (trying to locate him in the movie) so after a while he showed up in the beginning of each film so the audience could spot him early and then concetrate on the movie itself.

.Now the director, Shamalayn (sp?) copies him in his films and he also always appears, sometimes he actually does have a speaking role, but mostly only a bit part. I saw him in one film where you only saw the back of his head and he was reading a newspaper, but you knew it was him from his voice. He adores Hitchcock and emulates his style..

Yes i like Shamalan (whatever the spelling may be) too. Though i haven't yet seen "The lady in the water". I guess i was discouraged by certain bad critics (i know i shouldn't pay attention to them). As for Shamalan appearing in his films i admit that i didn't know that. Then again i don't know how Shamalan looks like

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Good, I will send you the link. You will love the blog. My friend from Japan did a great job setting it up, so organised. I like Velasquez, too and I don't know how to spell it. Spelling is a struggle for me - surely not my strong point.

Thanks again for the link. I send you a PM

[vheissu]

vheissu, you know I saw "Closer" about two years ago - I rented it, and usually (when everyone is raving over the film) when I do rent it, I end up disappointed. In this case again I was feeling that way. I am not sure exactly why. I don't know if I care to see it again. I found the film pretty pointless, as well, or could not get through to the meaning, like you. Maybe a second viewing would help. I just did not feel I liked any of the characters or even cared what happened to them in the end. I, too, would give it about the same number rating and agree on all you said. I did hear it was taken from a play.

The only character I did sort of like was the one played by Clive Owen (the doctor) and that was because he wasn't either too sad (like Jude Law's) or just a bit superficial and problematic (Julia Robert's). Just blunt. Natalie Portman's character I just did not get: simply lying about who you are and going from one continent to the next just like that! ~wish I could do that!~
So yes, when I'll have the time I might see it again...
I've bought another film on a sale (love these sort sales!) by Jarmusch called "Coffee and Cigarettes" with a rather long list of first cast and in B&W.
Have you heard of it?

[Mark F.]

Are you sure? I read on the net and some magazines that it was real people and many of them sued him afterwards. I knew that the part with Pamela Anderson was directed (well..this one was quite obvious). Maybe you know better

I saw the movie a few months ago so I don't remember it too well, maybe some of the scenes weren't staged but I'm sure most of it was. Saying that people sued him and stuff like that are part of the hype (like Fargo being a true story or the Blair Witch Project being real footage...)