Have you seen Hour of the Wolf by Bergman?
Have you seen Hour of the Wolf by Bergman?
"And the worms, they will climb
The rugged ladder of your spine"
No, Mark F. Unfortunately!!!! I have searched PRACTICALLY everywhere!!!! Grrrr...........
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe that they are free.
-Goethe
I've seen a handful of flicks in theaters the past few months, and a couple of them were the best films I've ever been chanced to see in a theater. The Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men" and Paul Thomas Anderson's "There Will Be Blood" both captured me. My bias for darker films may be evident, but I've not seen any better acting EVER than Javier Bardem's portrayal of Anton Chigurh or Daniel Day-Lewis's immaculate role as Daniel Planview. Oh, how VILLAINOUS!
Honorable mention to the best film you haven't seen, Ben Affleck's "Gone Baby Gone", of which I have to say I was totally surprised by his brother Casey's role as Patrick Kenzie, the detective. The ending to that film was divine...
Plainview: Drainage! Drainage, Eli! Drained dry, you boy! If you have a milkshake and I have a milkshake and I have a straw and my straw reaches across the room and starts to drink your milkshake. I drink your milkshake! I drink it up!
Oh yes, 4/4 stars all around.
Plainview: Drainage! Drainage, Eli! Drained dry, you boy! If you have a milkshake and I have a milkshake and I have a straw and my straw reaches across the room and starts to drink your milkshake. I drink your milkshake! I drink it up!
I know! Isn't it ridiculous!?!? That is why I automatically put a movie that I want to see on my Netflix list. The chance of me actually going to a theater to see a movie nowadays is so slim! Of course, I haven't been too good at watching those movies either! I have the same film just sitting here, from Netflix, for almost 2 months now!Originally Posted by vheissu
I just know that when "Indiana Jones" is released I will be going on opening day!I really don't want to wait to see "Prince Caspian" or "The Dark Knight" either, but "Indiana Jones" is the my main priority! I have been waiting for this for YEARS!!!!
That is another one that I really wanted to see that I missed!
Amazing Grace ~ it was wonderful! Such great actors make up the cast and all gave fine nuanced performances, I felt. What an inspiring story; one that is true to the history of the abolition of slavery in England. I loved the ending and the music throughout was beautiful. The set design and costuming were very authentic and the film moved along smoothly, even though it is an epic spanning 20 yrs. I learned so much about slave trade and the horrid treatment and conditions abroad the ships that transported these poor victims: men, women and children alike, across the vast oceans, oceans that oft times were stormy and precarious, deadly. The numbers of those that perished was staggering, compared to those who amazingly, survived. This film absolutely makes one think on all levels, as to slavery and how very horrific the whole idea was, and still is, to begin with. I think I would give this film a very high rating, probably a 10/10 and recommend it to all to see. I like the way the whole slavery issue was presented in a new way in this film.
I did not know the origin of the song "Amazing Grace" and now when I hear it, I know I will appreciate the man who wrote it, a man who reformed and found God, being a slave merchant himself. This beautiful song will have far greater meaning, than it previously did to my understanding. When a marching band plays, it at the end of the film, in front of Westminister Abbey, on soulfull bagpipes, it is incredibly emotional; such an appropriate and fine way to end this captivating and inspiring film.
I liked the way the film never resorted to showing the actual violence and abuse of the slave trade, but rather by the use of symbols and glimpses/suggestions and verbal descriptions, one was made aware of the intensely horrific events that had been taking place in that time in history.
I watched all the commentary; especially interesting was the true story about the man himself and the brief biographies of the people who helped and supported him in his efforts to achieve his goal to abolish slavery.
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"It's so mysterious, the land of tears."
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
So glad to see that you've finally seen it and really liked it! It was a very good film!!
LW, Yes, wasn't it though? I really liked it and especially the main character played by Ioan Gruffudd - amazing. The whole cast was fabulous. I really liked the young man who played his friend and became prime minister. I was maybe a little dubious about the Romala Garai, because I always relate her to lighter stories and more modern films, but I think it worked and the little interplay between them lend the film a bit of lightness that it direly needed at times. I would really love to see Gruffudd's series - "Horatio Hornblower", but I would have to order from another library and then they are so long - such epics. Have you seen them?
What a treat to get two veteran actors in one film also - Michael Gambon and Albert Finney - super. I wasn't sure about Rufus Sewel at first, but he proved to portray his character admirably and with good range. In the extra he said he was suppose to be a little quirky and so he was with that strange hair. I love Nicholas Farrell so was quite happy to see him in the cast; he played Horatio in KB's "Hamlet". Ciaran Hinds is one of my favorite actors and he did a great job with his role - very convincing. It was a true treat to see so many fine actors in one film.
I was so lucky going to the library tonight; this film must have just come in, because I have never seen it there before, and it was featured at the front desk.
I am getting a cold so I have to go to bed now; I feel more and more ill as the time wears on. See you tomorrow, hopefully.
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The Wall- 9.5/10
"Amen"
10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe that they are free.
-Goethe
I want to highly recommend the movie, STEAM starring Oscar nominee Ruby Dee and actor Ally Sheedy. There's also the young, talented, Kate Siegel. Even if you haven't heard of these actors go check it out when it comes to theatres you'll enjoy it.
I went to a special screening of this film last night and had red wine and cheese while chatting it up with filmmaker, KYLE SCHICKNER and actress Kate Siegel. Divine.
Put it on your movie list, yippeee!
"He was nauseous with regret when he saw her face again, and when, as of yore, he pleaded and begged at her knees for the joy of her being. She understood Neal; she stroked his hair; she knew he was mad."
---Jack Kerouac, On The Road: The Original Scroll
I just saw the Jane Austen book club 4/4 i have now started reading Jane Austen
Star Dust. 9.59/10
it was very funny and cute! but their are a few indendos in it.
Pitiful creatur of darkness,
What kind of world have you known?
God give me courage to guide me,
You are not alone.
The one by Costa Gavra, eh? Great film
Through the darkness of future past
the magician longs to see
one chance out between two worlds
'Fire walk with me.'
Twin Peaks
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