Oh my! Let's not get tooo carried away, Janine!Originally Posted by Janine
Yeah, *Classic*, you are slipping. Well, I guess normally, you just refer to him as "Anthony, my love"...on first name basis by now.
Ooh Beatles Movies. Ack, that reminds me of the time I had the pleasure of watching Yellow Submarine. I'll never do that again. It Almost ruined the Beatles for me forever -a billion/10
I'm weary with right-angles, abbreviated daylight,
Waiting for a winter to be done.
Why do I still see you in every mirrored window,
In all that I could never overcome?
Oh my! Let's not get tooo carried away, Janine!
"It's so mysterious, the land of tears."
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Taken - this is one of the best action movies I have seen in a while 9/10
The Mummy three - In my defence I would watch Brendan Fraser paint. 8/10 I loved it.
Filming of Richard Burton's Hamlet on Broadway from whenever?? 1955-60? Unbelievable. Go see it. Burton really knows his stuff. Hume Cronyn is a remarkable Polonius too.
"Reflections in a golden eye" by J Huston 8/10
"Rebel without a cause" by N Ray (i think) 10/10
"Tess" by R Polanski 9/10 (a faithful adaptation)
"Sunshine" by D Boyle 9/10
"28 weeks later" didn't care for this one.
Last edited by manolia; 10-16-2008 at 03:49 AM.
Through the darkness of future past
the magician longs to see
one chance out between two worlds
'Fire walk with me.'
Twin Peaks
Gone baby gone by B. Affleck
8/10
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ~ Mark Twain
The Duchess 8/10
It was really well filmed and well acted. It only loses points for being THE SADDEST STORY EVER.
I enjoyed it though.
I'm weary with right-angles, abbreviated daylight,
Waiting for a winter to be done.
Why do I still see you in every mirrored window,
In all that I could never overcome?
manolia, I own this film and I love it. Only thing I would change is one of the scenes, where Angel walks in his sleep and speaks to Tess. Otherwise, it was an excellent adaptation; I would highly recommend it. Another great adaptation of Hardy's work is the A&E production of "The Mayor of Casterbridge"; stars Ciran Hinds. I love that one, too."Tess" by R Polanski 9/10 (a faithful adaptation)
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
We Are Marshall - 9/10
I watched V for Vendetta movie. It is a poetic, but a bit confused. But, I absolutely like that film for his vocabulary and graciousness of speeches....I would rate 9.5 from 10.
A writing feeds my mind, and I feed other minds with my writing.
Sleuth the modern version (Michael Caine / Jude Law). I'd give it 6/10. I prefer the original version even despite Lawrence 'can I be more over the top' Olivier. Wasn't impressed with the language (unnecessary), the 'arty' devices (watching the action through the surveillance system), and the departure from the original storyline. Some fine acting though from Caine and Law, and it's a classic story. Just wish they hadn't fiddled with it. Would recommend the original, or if you have the chance see it on the stage.
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That's why i liked it, too. I read the book ("Tess of the D'Urbervilles") a few months ago, so i remember most of the details..i agree the scene you mention was beautiful and it was a pity that it was left out from the film.
Through the darkness of future past
the magician longs to see
one chance out between two worlds
'Fire walk with me.'
Twin Peaks
The Duchess - 10/10
manolia, glad you read his book; have you read any of the others by Hardy? I read most of Hardy's work. I think my favorites are "The Mayor of Casterbridge", "Far from the Madding Crowd", "Return of the Native", and "The Woodlanders"....I also happen to own the movie versions of each and have enjoyed them countless times.
Yes, just a pity to me that that one scene was eliminated. I am not quite sure how they could have pulled it off but I thought it was significant to the story. The movie was filmed in France I believe because it replicated how English countryside would have looked back in Tess' day (I watched the the Extra Features!)
Last night I watched an oldy but goody:
Georgie Girl ~ Lynn Redgrave, Alan Bates; Charlotte Rampling, James Mason
I still loved this movie and wow, did it bring back memories. It was shot in black and white which was quite effective. Alan Bates was great and so was the very young, Lynn Redgrave. The music was so fun - love the song "Hey there Georgie Girl" by the Seekers. A nice trip down 'memory-lane'.
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Dedication-- I enjoyed this movie.. Billy Crudup was great.. and though I really don't like Mandy Moore (although she is beautiful) she was alright in it too.. 7/10
Adrift in Manhattan-- Loved this one.. really interesting movie... and acting was just great.. 9/10
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