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

[iluvdaughtry4]

The last movie I saw was The Water Horse for a one of those family movie night thingys that parents like to do. I would probably give it an 8 and a half or 9. It was pretty good

[johann cruyff]

The last two movies I saw were M and Metropolis,both directed by Fritz Lang. It was my second time watching M and only the first time I saw Metropolis - and I must say,I liked it even more than M,which is,if I'm not mistaken,considered Lang's finest work. I give Metropolis 8.5/10,truly a great movie.

I also watched Mulholland Drive by Lynch for the second time,and now I'm even more confused than before,although the point of watching it for the second time was to clarify some things

[OswaldTheOsprey]

All About Eve, the archly cynical 1950 look backstage at Broadway. Superb-just like another 1950 film, Sunset Boulevard, which cast a wry eye on Hollywood itself. No doubt about it-10/10.

OswaldTheOsprey

[Janine]

[QUOTE=Antiquarian;587405]I loved the ending. We will have to talk about it in email. It was truly interesting and the way it lead up to that.

I love "Ladies in Lavender." It's on my Wish List to buy sometime because I know I want to see it again and again.

Then you did see it, Anti. I liked it, too and took it out for viewing this weekend. Have you seen Dench in "Chocolat"? I adore that film. My sister owns it and I have been meaning to rewatch it. Maybe that will fit the bill this weekend, too....but I still have new ones that are not yet opened.

I think there was a time when he was all but ignored in universities, but he's gaining popularity and is right up there with Thomas Hardy, etc., so I really hope someone comes out with a collection of his short stories. We can get his novels, but it would be great to get a full, affordable collection of his short stories in one volume.

Definitely true but now I am seeing quite the opposite online in sites that are interested in perserving his memory and his genius. Yes, the books run very expensive. I have had to buy some used ones myself just to get the ones I long for. Maybe we should write Cambridge and request a full set of his short stories in one volume. There probably is one that we don't know about and it costs a mere fortune.

"Women in Love" has been made into a film? I did not know that. I bought the soundtrack to "Brideshead Revisited," which I can send you. I love it.

Here it is on Amazon - quite reasonable, too.

http://www.amazon.com/Women-Love-Ala...A1/ref=sr_1_1?

This seller (with high feedbacks) has it for a $7.77 - check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi.../ref=dp_olp_2?

Thanks for the offer, Antiquarian. I have to pay you back with something; we will discuss that in mail.

I loved the movie, but it's very sad. I thought HBC did a magnificent job as did Helen Mirren (of course). She should invite us to tea, seeing how much we like her.

Yes, it was good and sad. I will have to watch it when it comes back into the library - hope that is soon.
Hummm...tea with Helen would be like having tea with the Queen!

Unfortunately, I have seen "Carrie" with Sissy Spacek. I did not like it. It's an adaptation of Stephen King's first published novel and I'm not a Stephen King fan.

I kind of thought that also. It is probably truly frightening and would not be to my liking. I may have seen it years ago and forgotten it. My son did like Stephen King movies when he was younger. I think he rented that one once.

Loretta Lynn's life is depicted in "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "Johnny Cash's in "Walk the Line." Resse played June Carter Cash if I'm not mistaken. I'm always mixing them up for some strange reason. LOL

Yes, and I thought Sissy was great as Loretta. I loved that movie. I love Tommy-Lee Jones, too - he was wonderful in that film as well. I loved "Walk the Line" - I bought that one to keep, too. It is still in the wrapper.

I had not even heard of that one, but I'll look it up. Writing poetry? Is there a worse way to earn a living?

I know, he finds out there is no worse way to try to survive then by writing alone, in the film. It has it's funny amusing British type moments. I liked it a lot. It is a heartfelt film, although I read the ending was somewhat different than the book; I still liked it and the ending.

I forget things without any pills at all. Don't feel bad. We all do. I hope your visit with Brooke was fantastic.

I hate this pill, but what can you do, when you need it to function?

Oh, our visit with Missy Brooke was terrific! I love her so much - she so precious and when we drove up my son was outside sitting on a chair holding her. The evening was a nice one weatherwise. I will send you some new photos.

[djy78usa]

I watched "The Happening" at the theater a few days ago. It reminded me why I don't go to the theater to see new movies very often. This was one of the worst movies I've seen. The story might have been somewhat interesting, but I couldn't really follow it because I was distracted by the godawful acting. I normally enjoy Mark Walhberg and Zoey Deschanel, but both actors were almost unwatchable. I am somewhat insulted by the fact that M. Night Shayamalan, who must have been too busy patting himself on the back to realize what an awful movie he'd made, can actually sleep at night knowing that people are wasting their time and money on such drivel.

1 out of 10.

[Mark F.]

The last two movies I saw were M and Metropolis,both directed by Fritz Lang. It was my second time watching M and only the first time I saw Metropolis - and I must say,I liked it even more than M,which is,if I'm not mistaken,considered Lang's finest work. I give Metropolis 8.5/10,truly a great movie.

You should check out the Doctor Mabuse films and Die Nibelungen by Lang. Those are probably my favorites. He also directed a few good films in Hollywood like The Big Heat, Scarlet Street and The Secret Beyond the Door.

I watched Samuel Fuller's film Shock Corridor. A brilliantly dark journey into madness with great lighting by Stanley Cortez (The Night of the Hunter).

[OswaldTheOsprey]

Those are two of my favorites and I own both DVDs. Even my husband loves them. Marilyn Monroe almost stole the show in "All About Eve" even though her part was so tiny.

"Sunset Boulevard" is one I just never get tired of. Love Gloria Swanson.

That was the year Bette and Gloria were competing for the "Best Actress" Oscar and it went to Judy Holliday for "Born Yesterday," another favorite of mine.

I own both dvds also. Another great 1950 movie (which I also own the dvd of) is James Stewart's Harvey-very funny!

OswaldTheOsprey

[djy78usa]

Have you noticed he always has a cameo in his films the way the great Hitchcock did?

I never notcied that. Has he actually compared himself to Hitchcock?!?!?!?

I find his movies dreadful. I won't watch another. I've given him too many chances as it is now.

I'm with you on this one. It's a shame, because I really enjoyed The Sixth Sense, but it has just been a long tumble downhill since then.

[Janine]

I did see “Chocolat,” Janine and I enjoyed it. I like both Juliette Binoche and Judi Dench. LOL You’re like me, you have unopened DVDs. I’m trying to make an effort to watch them all now, though. I don’t know what I’ll watch this weekend. I’ll have to watch something. My husband will be working two long days both days.

Yes, I am doing the same thing, except I keep going back to ones I love, for some odd reason. I need to open up the new ones and I took two out from my library, as well. Those are 2 weekers though. I loved "Chocolat" - I love Juliette Binoche too. Have you seen her in "The Widow of St. Pierre"? I think that is the name; it also has a foreign title; of course French!

Yes, there is a lot of interest in Lawrence now and the books of short stories are very expensive. I think I did find a collection of his complete short stories but it was more than $700. Sometimes it does help to write a publisher. They do read the letter and take them seriously. Thanks for the link to “Women In Love.”

$700. - yikes - unreal! I had one in my Wishlist that went to 2 or 3 hundred and I thought that was bad.
I just watched some trailers on the film in Youtube. This is probably the best one. Don't watch the other; if you see the other trailers it will spoil it for you - it shows the ending. It is a major spoiler! Ok, here is the one I watched http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wgWE...eature=related -

This is basically only one scene; actually I don't recall this scene in the book; the part about the fig; I guess they took liberties. But at least you can see the characters - good introduction to them and the final more intimate discussion between Gerald and Rupert, concerning their concepts on being in love. The performances are all strong ones but one warning - this film is rated R and it has a lot of nudity in it; so your hubby might blush... or cover his face. It is better viewed by a woman I think. I don't know if he would like it; Virgil has seen it and liked it although it does depart at times from the book plot and does not completely convey Lawrence's ideas from the novel. But seen separately it is a stunning film. I saw it at an artsy theater on South St. Philadephia way back when it first came out. I was actually shocked to see the movie said it was produced in 1970. I thought it was more like the late 70's or 80's. I think I saw the film first and then read the book later. I don't think I saw this film until about the late 70's.

There is also a film version of "The Rainbow" I would simply die to own; you can watch trailers of that on youtube as well. They say it is virtually impossible to get a hold of. I could try the Amazon UK site since I have a Region 2 player. "The Virgin and the Gipsy" has a film adaptation I am considering buying.

It wasn’t that it was frightening so much as bloody. Once scene in particular. I don’t really like that at all, even though I know it’s fake. I can imagine your son liked “Christine” a lot, another Stephen King film. I did like “Misery.” I enjoyed that one and “The Shining,” but I don’t have any desire to see them again.

My son loved the film "Christine." How did you know? He was very much into cars so he thought that was just great. I thought it was actually pretty hysterical. Believe it or not, I have never seen "The Shining" and I have heard it was quite good. I did see "Misery" - that was with Kathy Bates, right? She is another fine actress.

Oh, that’s terrific. I’m looking forward to seeing the photos.

It was a great visit for all. My mom loves the baby so much too. It really makes her day - I don't think she ever expected to be a great-grannie.

Those are two of my favorites and I own both DVDs. Even my husband loves them. Marilyn Monroe almost stole the show in "All About Eve" even though her part was so tiny.

"Sunset Boulevard" is one I just never get tired of. Love Gloria Swanson.

That was the year Bette and Gloria were competing for the "Best Actress" Oscar and it went to Judy Holliday for "Born Yesterday," another favorite of mine.

I am not even sure I have seen either of them; but maybe I did years back. Oh horrors! I have been missing all these truly great films. I am jealous.

I did see "Harvey" and I love that film! It is so imaginative. Hey, Antiquarian, maybe Haryey is something like "The Black Monk" from the Chekhov thread. Of course Harvey is a lot more benign, harmless.

[EricP]

I watched Kurosawa's "The Bad Sleep Well" yesterday. It's definitely an interesting take on "Hamlet", and the social critique offered seems just as relevant now, in the age of Enron, as it was almost fifty years ago.

[Janine]

Thanks for the link, Janine. Oh, that was a beautiful clip. The house is gorgeous! Now I really want to see the movie.

Antiquarian, after watching the clips on You Tube, I had to re-watch the film last night. I finally figured out the scene, when they all are sitting around under the trees having a lunch or tea, and Birkin launches into this speech about the fig. I knew this part was not in the book, because I re-read the book, and then listened to the audiofile, and it just is not there. Then it dawned on me last night, it might be a Lawrence poem. Oddly enough, when the movie ended, I decided to start viewing it, with commentary by Ken Russell turned on. It was quite revealing, and when he got to that scene sure enough, he said this was from a Lawrence poem. I had to look it up before I went to bed - it is just called "Figs"; I haven't looked for it online, but I will today. In this film scene, are only excerpts from the poem; the poem is quite long.
Anyway, the commentary is so interesting, because Russell tells where all the scenes have been filmed, some are actual areas that Lawrence frequented. I will find the whole commentary revealing, I am sure. Russell is so nice/intelligent, speaking in this commentary. I don't know what he looks like, but he has a nice voice and one can tell he is very artist. His wife is a costume designer. His kids were young and in the film, as well; he pointed out they are in the wedding scene. He seemed to be a real family man, himself.

Antiquarian, The house you see in the trailer is amazing, isn't it? There are other's equally so. I kept wondering if you should read the book first and then see the film or the reverse. I still have not decided. Which do you like to normally do first? The book is much more expansive than the film; of course, they always are. I almost wish that Ken Russell did, as he did with "Lady Chatterly", and made this film as a 4 hr. mini-series; but in 1970, I doubt that was feasible. The film is a piece of art, undoubtably so. It is beautifully filmed and the acting is wonderful, and basically it captures the essense of the novel, not all the ideas - how can a 2 hour film do that? Locations are great, set design and costuming very appropriate to the times - the early 20's. I think you will like the film, although parts may leave you wondering; but that is what is good about a fine film, isn't it?
I have some other links for you to see from You Tube, on Lawrence. I just found these yesterday. I will email them to you.

All boys love "Christine," I think.

hahah - how true; wasn't the car bright red and very shiny? I think it reminds me now of the Disney Pixar film - "Cars" - have you seen it? The car was bright red but not an old classic, rather a sports car. It is great fun! I love their animations, being artistic myself. I loved "Finding Nemo."

I have not seen "The Widow of St. Pierre."

You must see that film. It also is very slowpaced but a beautiful and a compassionate film. Juliet Binoche is wonderful in it. I recently saw "The Making of" featurette and it was so cold where they filmed. It showed how they tried to warm everyone up futily. Poor Juliet - she is really a trouper.

Yes, it was Kathy Bates in "Misery."

I thought so; with James Cann(sp?), right? She really did a number on him; poor guy.

Today I rewatched "Where Angels Fear To Tread."
It's a little slow moving for some, but not for me, and I loved the cinematography of the Italian countryside.

I almost bought it, but then again I know it will come in my library right after I spend the money; happens to me all the time. I will just have to be patient and wait. I have too many new ones, as it is, to view. Time to rip off their celephane!

Antiquarian, I love watching movies over again. I get so much more out of the ones I truly liked or loved. It sometimes seems I can't get enough of them. Getting a newer TV now all the ones I saw on my old monitor seem different on the new set. It is like watching a whole new film for me. I plan to see them all over again. And, Antiquarian, I don't mind slow-paced one bit. I rather find them relaxing - just sit back and go with the flow. They are art!

I also rewatched "A Handful of Dust." Absolutely perfect performances. I'm glad I own this DVD.

I had it in my cart the other day and nearly bought it, but then thought - 'buying enough, as it is, so buy next time'. There is always a 'next time'. I want this film and "The Bostonians".


Quote by Eric

I watched Kurosawa's "The Bad Sleep Well" yesterday. It's definitely an interesting take on "Hamlet", and the social critique offered seems just as relevant now, in the age of Enron, as it was almost fifty years ago.
10/10

Eric
I like Kurosawa's films. I have seen his film that I believe depicts "King Lear" or maybe is it "Macbeth"..."Ran"...I am not sure about that, but I will look it up.
I also saw a documentary on the film maker, that was quite fascinating. I did not know about this film version of "Hamlet", and I am a huge "Hamlet" buff. I will have to look into this film "The Bad Sleep Well" - interesting title, since one thinks immediately of the "To be or not to be" speech and all the death/sleep in the film.

[EricP]

Eric
I like Kurosawa's films. I have seen his film that I believe depicts "King Lear" or maybe is it "Macbeth"..."Ran"...I am not sure about that, but I will look it up.
I also saw a documentary on the film maker, that was quite fascinating. I did not know about this film version of "Hamlet", and I am a huge "Hamlet" buff. I will have to look into this film "The Bad Sleep Well" - interesting title, since one thinks immediately of the "To be or not to be" speech and all the death/sleep in the film.

"Ran" was Kurosawa's version of King Lear, and "Throne of Blood" is based on Macbeth. Unlike these two films, "The Bad Sleep Well" is a less literal adaptation, but it captures all of the important themes and ideas found in Hamlet.

[Idril]

I just finished watching a Danish movie called Chinaman. It combined my two favorite types of foreign movies, Chinese and Scandinavian and it was a wonderful movie. It was sweet and romantic and yet devastatingly sad.

[EricP]

One of my friends forced me to sit through "The Village" tonight. He thought it was very clever and unique, but I thought it was absolute garbage and two hours of my life that I'll never get back. It confirmed my suspicions that M. Night Shyamalan is a hack and an untalented director. I found myself laughing out loud at numerous unintentionally funny scenes and the generally horrible acting and dialogue. I especially liked the idiotic phrases the villagers used in an attempt to create an ominous atmosphere: "Those We Do Not Speak Of", "The Old Shed That Is Not To Be Used", etc. It's pretty awful when I found myself rooting for the protagonist, a blind girl, to fall into a ditch during her journey in the forest.

[manolia]

"Serenity" after watching again all the firefly episodes..I think that the movie was ok but the whole feeling of it was quite different from the series..don't say that i was disappointed but but..

Now i am watching the "carnivale" ..another great example of unfinished series..why? It is really good.