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

[MissScarlett]

Miss Scarlett, I agree; I think that LOA is still my favorite. I don't own "Doctor Zhivago", although I have nearly pushed the Amazon button to order it more than once; I admit it. When I was young I was totally in love with Omar Shariff and I thought that film was the best film I ever saw; but, for some odd reason now I favor Lean's other films. I did breakdown recently and I bought "Ryan's Daughter". I liked it very much and when I found out that John Mills played the role of the town misfit, ever since them I have been entranced with his Oscar winning role; truly incredible, such a makeup and personality tranformation. I love the setting for the movie, those gorgeous vistas of white beach in Ireland, and I love Sara Mills; she was so young and freshly beautiful in that film. Have you see it? It is a strange film in some ways, but the more I watch it, the more I love it. I also feel similar to Lean's film "A Passage to India". I love Judy Davis and think that film is a wonderful adaptation of the Forster book, which I loved. Of course, "Bridge Over the River Kwai" can't be beat, but my library owns it, so I can watch that one anytime for free.

I love "Doctor Zhivago," too and I also have that DVD, the one with Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. I don't care for the more recent version. I adore Omar Sharif. Adored him in "Lawrence of Arabia," too.

It is funny; I love biops. As soon as I find out the story is based on someone real it takes on new meanings for me. I think Sean Penn is excellent. He was great in "Mystic River", "My Name is Sam", and "Dead Man Walking" just to name a few. I didn't like him early on in his career but now I think he has come into his own and is truly a fine nuanced actor. I do want to see "Milk" eventually. I am sure my library will get that one in and then I will watch it.

I've always thought Sean Penn was an excellent, excellent actor, but never as good as he is in "Milk."

Is it the one with Moira Shearer, the ballet dancer? It also stars Marius Goring and Anton Walbrook. If so the score is magnificent. I love "Heart of Fire". There actually is another film with a title close to this one or the same, but that is a Christmas story and much later. "The Red Shoes" I believe was produced in the 50's and there is a book, also. I read the book. I think Powell and Pressburger wrote the book after the screenplay. Martin Scorsee has a huge collection of things related to the film. On my DVD there is an extra features slideshow of the posters, programs, promo shots, etc. It is very interesting.

Yes, that's the one. It's a sad, but beautiful, story.

Oh, no doubt one of my favorite Hitchcock movies, if not thee favorite. I think that film is perfect. I hope to own it someday but for now my library owns that one too, so I haven't purchased it. I also love "Dial M for Murder"....both take place in a basically one room environment and are similar to a play and I love them both.

I love most of Hitchcock's films. I love "Dial M for Murder," "Strangers On a Train," "North by Northwest," and "Rear Window" most. My husband gave me a volume of early Hitchcock movies for Christmas.

So do I! Now do you have the one with Alan Bates and Oliver Reed, Glenda Jackson? The Ken Russell film? If so, that is a classic. It is nearly exactly like the book; however Russell did take some liberties for film's sake. The orginal novel is incredible and does surpass the movie; if you did not read it yet, you must someday. We had a wonderful long involved discussion on this forum dedicated to analysising "Women in Love". I should copy out all the entries to keep for posterity. We also discussed in depth "Sons and Lovers". I still think the best discussion was for WIL, although they both were good.

I also have the Russell version of "Lady Chatterly"; which I think is even closer to the actual book.

Yes, I have the Alan Bates DVD of "Women in Love." I have "Lady Chatterley's Lover," too, but the only with Joely Richardson and Sean Bean, I think it is.

Today, I watched "The Thrill of It All" with James Garner and Doris Day. I just wanted something light and funny and Doris Day always raises my spirits on a gloomy spring day.

[Shalot]

I watched Religulous last weekend. Actually I watched it twice - once with a little buzz going on and the second time without. I like Bill Maher and I remember watching his stand-up and thinking that I could do with a little less religion bashing. I thought he made good points but I also thought that he was somewhat condescending so I wasn't sure what to expect with Religulous. I thought it might be good for a few laughs, but I expected to be more offended than amused. I thougt he would probably interview several people from different faiths and then go on to make fun of them. I was pleasantly surprised though. There were a lot of interviews, but they were broken up with a lot of fitting and hilarious footage and music strategically inserted to either make a point or make you laugh. Best of all, Bill Maher wasn't as big of an arse as I expected him to be. Some people may get offended I suppose, but I would suggest that anyone who gets upset just keep in mind that Bill Maher is a comedian. So, I give Religulous a 9/10.

[Janine]

I love "Doctor Zhivago," too and I also have that DVD, the one with Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. I don't care for the more recent version. I adore Omar Sharif. Adored him in "Lawrence of Arabia," too.

One of these days I may spring for the DVD of DZ. I have to spread out my spending and find I am accumulating a lot of DVD's lately so I must budget a bit. I loved him LOA, too...such an amazing film and like nothing else then or now.

I've always thought Sean Penn was an excellent, excellent actor, but never as good as he is in "Milk."

In that case, I look forward to seeing it. I have heard all good things about it.

Yes, that's the one. It's a sad, but beautiful, story.

Yes very tragic, but I love it; great film. I love the scene where he breaks down telling the audience what has become of Victoria. His personality and demeanor has been, up until this ending, mostly in control; perhaps, only the mirror scene indicates some loss of control of his emotions, but more like anger; throughout he has been pretty composed and his emotions have been kept in-check; then this scene shows him totally crushed and vulnerable; it's like he has a breakdown standing there right on stage. Anton Walbrook's performance in this film never ceases to fascinate me.

I love most of Hitchcock's films. I love "Dial M for Murder," "Strangers On a Train," "North by Northwest," and "Rear Window" most. My husband gave me a volume of early Hitchcock movies for Christmas.

All of those are great! Nice gift from you husband. I love the early movies in B/W. I have a small set like that, which I have not watched for awhile now. The early rendition of "The Lady Vanishes" is real good.

Yes, I have the Alan Bates DVD of "Women in Love." I have "Lady Chatterley's Lover," too, but the only with Joely Richardson and Sean Bean, I think it is.

Good versions of both. I own them both, too. I try to collect anything on film to do with Lawrence. I have a book that tells of the adaptations but I haven't had the time to delve into it yet. I would die to get the BBC mini-series film of "Boy in the Bush". I just read the book not long ago and liked it very much. The ending is quite subversive though, even for Lawrence. A young Kenneth Branagh plays the protagonist. The book was a collaboration with Molly Skinner, but the scholars are now saying the writing is purely all Lawrence. It is about a young man who is send to Australia by his parents in the 1800's. I really enjoyed reading this novel. It was different that others of L's.

Today, I watched "The Thrill of It All" with James Garner and Doris Day. I just wanted something light and funny and Doris Day always raises my spirits on a gloomy spring day.

Sometimes we do need the light side of life. I caught on Youtube the whole Shakespeare remake of "The Taming of the Shrew" starring Rufus Sewell as the manly bridegroom, two nights ago. It's set in modern day and is a scream. Kate is played by this English actress, who is really tiny and has a squeaky funny voice. She is hilarious. I had to view most of it twice, since I got such a kick out of it. I think it should be up for awhile, if anyone is interested. I believe it is about 9 segments, the complete movie.

Last night I watched "The Woodlanders", also with cute, sexy, handsome Rufus Sewell, and then part of Ken Branagh's "Frankenstein". I own both, so watch them often. I cried near the ending to the first film. It gets to me everytime. I like both films very much.

[SleepyWitch]

Quantum of Solace

as a pretty intense James Bond fan, I am severely disappointed. I got to the end and asked "what happened?". The film work itself was good...but there was no plot at all. Sadness

can't say I'm a James Bond fan, really. But this was the weirdest Bond film I've ever seen, too. I missed a plot, too.

[manolia]

I watched some all time favorites lately

"The Wickerman"
"The prince of darkness" both great films with C Lee

[*Classic*Charm*]

I missed a plot, too.

That's because there wasn't one

[Scheherazade]

I haven't seen the latest Bond movie yet but one does not watch those movies for the plot or acting! Car chases, gadgets and the Bond having it shaken not stirred!

[vnvnvn2000]

War, Inc. – 1/5
This film was hard to sit through. The themes were blatant and often times would reach from the screen and slap you in the face. I don’t understand why great actors would lower to such political waste.

[MissScarlett]

One of these days I may spring for the DVD of DZ. I have to spread out my spending and find I am accumulating a lot of DVD's lately so I must budget a bit. I loved him LOA, too...such an amazing film and like nothing else then or now.

I've really slowed down my DVD buying. I have to budget some, too, and I have DVDs I haven't opened yet, so I may want, but I'll hold off.

In that case, I look forward to seeing it. I have heard all good things about it.

Let us know when you watch "Milk" and what you think. I'm betting you're going to love both the movie and Sean Penn's performance.

I'm looking forward to the release of "Doubt" next Tuesday, and "The Reader" the Tuesday after that. I so want to buy those!

Yes very tragic, but I love it; great film. I love the scene where he breaks down telling the audience what has become of Victoria. His personality and demeanor has been, up until this ending, mostly in control; perhaps, only the mirror scene indicates some loss of control of his emotions, but more like anger; throughout he has been pretty composed and his emotions have been kept in-check; then this scene shows him totally crushed and vulnerable; it's like he has a breakdown standing there right on stage. Anton Walbrook's performance in this film never ceases to fascinate me.

Yes, it's a gorgeous film, and that scene is very moving. The score is wonderful, too. Someone gave me the score to the BBC miniseries of "Brideshead Revisited," which I own and love. It's lovely. I'll have to watch that miniseries again soon. Have you seen it?

All of those are great! Nice gift from you husband. I love the early movies in B/W. I have a small set like that, which I have not watched for awhile now. The early rendition of "The Lady Vanishes" is real good.

Yes, my husband is getting to really know my taste! I love "The Lady Vanishes!"

Good versions of both. I own them both, too. I try to collect anything on film to do with Lawrence. I have a book that tells of the adaptations but I haven't had the time to delve into it yet. I would die to get the BBC mini-series film of "Boy in the Bush". I just read the book not long ago and liked it very much. The ending is quite subversive though, even for Lawrence. A young Kenneth Branagh plays the protagonist. The book was a collaboration with Molly Skinner, but the scholars are now saying the writing is purely all Lawrence. It is about a young man who is send to Australia by his parents in the 1800's. I really enjoyed reading this novel. It was different that others of L's.

There is a BBC miniseries of "Boy in the Bush?" Wow! I would love to have that, too. And I adore Kenneth Branagh. I recently watched his four-hour, full-text version of "Hamlet" and loved it.

Sometimes we do need the light side of life. I caught on Youtube the whole Shakespeare remake of "The Taming of the Shrew" starring Rufus Sewell as the manly bridegroom, two nights ago. It's set in modern day and is a scream. Kate is played by this English actress, who is really tiny and has a squeaky funny voice. She is hilarious. I had to view most of it twice, since I got such a kick out of it. I think it should be up for awhile, if anyone is interested. I believe it is about 9 segments, the complete movie.

Last night I watched "The Woodlanders", also with cute, sexy, handsome Rufus Sewell, and then part of Ken Branagh's "Frankenstein". I own both, so watch them often. I cried near the ending to the first film. It gets to me everytime. I like both films very much.

I love Rufus Sewell. He is adorable. I've not seen "The Woodlanders." I'll have to try to find that one. I have "Tess" with N. Kinski. I love that one, too.

[paranoyalarim]

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 10/9

i love it. amazing.

[Janine]

I've really slowed down my DVD buying. I have to budget some, too, and I have DVDs I haven't opened yet, so I may want, but I'll hold off.

Let us know when you watch "Milk" and what you think. I'm betting you're going to love both the movie and Sean Penn's performance.

I'm looking forward to the release of "Doubt" next Tuesday, and "The Reader" the Tuesday after that. I so want to buy those!

Oh my gosh, you are like me; you are slowing down but you're still thinking of the ones you will want to buy! haha....I used to be fanatical about opening them right away in case they were defective and had to go back; then I did end up getting behind on that and I have at least 10 not opened yet. Last night, rather than my usual obsessing on my favorites I have watched repeatedly, I made myself open a new one. It is a adaptation "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" after the Anne Bronte novel. I am still trying to figure out how I feel about this film; it is almost too realistic at times and really stark, set on the moors. I feel it is a little long and dragging somewhat, but hope tonight I change my mind about that. It seems to be coming to a very dramatic part. I am probably 3/4 through; it's broken up into sections, since the credits keep appearing at the end of each part. I suppose it aired on BBC TV.

Yes, it's a gorgeous film, and that scene is very moving. The score is wonderful, too. Someone gave me the score to the BBC miniseries of "Brideshead Revisited," which I own and love. It's lovely. I'll have to watch that miniseries again soon. Have you seen it?

I loved the scenry, too. That night carriage ride so lovely; also the vistas of Monte Carlo when they arrive there; I loved when Viky went to dinner at the impresario's request. That scene with the weedy stairway upward was so amazing and thrilling; she looked just like Cinderella mounting those steps to her prince. This movie is one of my alltime favorites - you can't tell can you? haha

I loved "Brideshead Revisited", but that is one I have not sprung for yet. I have thought of it though. It is in my wishlist on Amazon. I bet the score is great. I collect film scores. I have tons by now. They are some of my favorite CD's. By the way, I own most of Patrick Doyle's music scored that he did for Ken Branagh films. I play "Hamlet" all the time. I can't get enough of that fine score. The film I have seen now at least 20 times in it's entirety. That is one of my obsessions. I love the film! Glad to hear you say you enjoyed it and loved it, too.

Yes, my husband is getting to really know my taste! I love "The Lady Vanishes!"

Good for him! He gets an A+ for that one! We seem to like the same films.

There is a BBC miniseries of "Boy in the Bush?" Wow! I would love to have that, too. And I adore Kenneth Branagh. I recently watched his four-hour, full-text version of "Hamlet" and loved it.

Yes, there is, but try to get it. I think we would face the near impossible. One person on Youtube has it and posts parts from time to time. I actually only saw one little part, but it surely looked good and Kenneth B was a baby...he looked so young and thin and vulnerable. I think it was one of his first roles and he learned to ride horseback on the set. I would die to get it, too. One might find it somewhere on VHS, but I don't even think it came out on DVD. Did you read the novel? On Youtube, I recently joined up to get a channel page, so I could save playlists, share videos, etc. and then I joined the KSAS channel page; which stands for 'Kenneth Branagh Appreciation Society'. Now the head of that page alerts me in email of the latest posted Ken videos. I have been watching all kinds of rare productions, lately. I love Sean O'Casey's play "Shadow of a Gunman"; Ken plays Donal and does a terrific job. I would die to own this production, too. It is very well done and inspired me to buy a book of O'Casey's plays. I am presently reading "The Plow and the Stars". I also just watched "The Lady's Not for Burning" which was very good.

I love Rufus Sewell. He is adorable. I've not seen "The Woodlanders." I'll have to try to find that one. I have "Tess" with N. Kinski. I love that one, too.

He is even more than adorable in "The Woodlanders". He is so sensitive and sweet and heartbroken; it tears you up inside. You would love him in that film. I love that book and that movie, although the US release of the DVD is suppose to be cut some, from the original British version; I still enjoy it emensely. I own that "Tess" as well and love it; another film I have seen repeatedly. I am trying to get all/most of the Hardy books on film and all the Lawrence books/and/or short stories on film. I have a pretty good collection so far. I also have the newer version of "Sons and Lovers". It is quite good. I have nearly all Kenneth Branagh's films, except the really rare ones that are impossible to find. But then we should not say 'impossible', right?

[MissScarlett]

Oh my gosh, you are like me; you are slowing down but you're still thinking of the ones you will want to buy! haha....I used to be fanatical about opening them right away in case they were defective and had to go back; then I did end up getting behind on that and I have at least 10 not opened yet. Last night, rather than my usual obsessing on my favorites I have watched repeatedly, I made myself open a new one. It is a adaptation "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" after the Anne Bronte novel. I am still trying to figure out how I feel about this film; it is almost too realistic at times and really stark, set on the moors. I feel it is a little long and dragging somewhat, but hope tonight I change my mind about that. It seems to be coming to a very dramatic part. I am probably 3/4 through; it's broken up into sections, since the credits keep appearing at the end of each part. I suppose it aired on BBC TV.

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" is one I want to buy when I start buying DVDs again. I love the moors. I wouldn't want to live there, but I love seeing them in films. So desolate. "Bleak House" seemed a little drug out to me with all the credits, broken up into parts like that.

I loved the scenry, too. That night carriage ride so lovely; also the vistas of Monte Carlo when they arrive there; I loved when Viky went to dinner at the impresario's request. That scene with the weedy stairway upward was so amazing and thrilling; she looked just like Cinderella mounting those steps to her prince. This movie is one of my alltime favorites - you can't tell can you? haha

Oh, the scenery is gorgeous. It's such a delicately beautiful movie.

I loved "Brideshead Revisited", but that is one I have not sprung for yet. I have thought of it though. It is in my wishlist on Amazon. I bet the score is great. I collect film scores. I have tons by now. They are some of my favorite CD's. By the way, I own most of Patrick Doyle's music scored that he did for Ken Branagh films. I play "Hamlet" all the time. I can't get enough of that fine score. The film I have seen now at least 20 times in it's entirety. That is one of my obsessions. I love the film! Glad to hear you say you enjoyed it and loved it, too.

"Brideshead Revisited" is one I waited a long time to buy, then it disappeared for awhile only to come back remastered or something. I bought it then before it disappeared again. I love film scores, too, and "Brideshead" is one of my favorites.

You've seen "Hamlet" twenty times? It's four hours long! But I have to admit, I'll probably watch it that many times. I only recently bought it. It was one of the last I bought before I swore off buying for awhile. I had to have "Hamlet." I love the play, and I love Branagh's movie adaptation. And now, I'll have to get the score! LOL

Good for him! He gets an A+ for that one! We seem to like the same films.

Yes, there is, but try to get it. I think we would face the near impossible. One person on Youtube has it and posts parts from time to time. I actually only saw one little part, but it surely looked good and Kenneth B was a baby...he looked so young and thin and vulnerable. I think it was one of his first roles and he learned to ride horseback on the set. I would die to get it, too. One might find it somewhere on VHS, but I don't even think it came out on DVD. Did you read the novel? On Youtube, I recently joined up to get a channel page, so I could save playlists, share videos, etc. and then I joined the KSAS channel page; which stands for 'Kenneth Branagh Appreciation Society'. Now the head of that page alerts me in email of the latest posted Ken videos. I have been watching all kinds of rare productions, lately. I love Sean O'Casey's play "Shadow of a Gunman"; Ken plays Donal and does a terrific job. I would die to own this production, too. It is very well done and inspired me to buy a book of O'Casey's plays. I am presently reading "The Plow and the Stars". I also just watched "The Lady's Not for Burning" which was very good.

My husband is a good guy.

I did read "Boy in the Bush" and loved it. I would love to see the film.

I've seen an older (at least I think it's older) version of "The Lady's Not for Burning" on TV with Richard Chamberlain in the leading male role. I love that play. Would love to own it.

He is even more than adorable in "The Woodlanders". He is so sensitive and sweet and heartbroken; it tears you up inside. You would love him in that film. I love that book and that movie, although the US release of the DVD is suppose to be cut some, from the original British version; I still enjoy it emensely. I own that "Tess" as well and love it; another film I have seen repeatedly. I am trying to get all/most of the Hardy books on film and all the Lawrence books/and/or short stories on film. I have a pretty good collection so far. I also have the newer version of "Sons and Lovers". It is quite good. I have nearly all Kenneth Branagh's films, except the really rare ones that are impossible to find. But then we should not say 'impossible', right?

Oh, I'll have to add "The Woodlanders" to my list. I put that reread aside and started on "The Return of the Native."

No, we should never say "impossible!" I just wish they'd come out with an affordable collection of Lawrence's stories - all in one volume.

I don't know what to watch tonight. I might try Branagh's "Much Ado About Nothing."

To those talking about "Quantum of Solace," I loved it! It was dark, but it was James Bond!

[Janine]

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" is one I want to buy when I start buying DVDs again. I love the moors. I wouldn't want to live there, but I love seeing them in films. So desolate. "Bleak House" seemed a little drug out to me with all the credits, broken up into parts like that.

I was just answering your profile message and you must have been over here answering this post. I think we are the only ones on here tonight.

Well, I think I do like the film; the moors are amazing with their desolation and austerity. It's funny; I like the actor Rupert Graves and in this production I am not liking his performance that much; I feel he is overplaying the part. I guess that disappointed me right off. Of course, he is playing the abusive husband. Usually, I have found him somewhat appealing, but in this film, I can't see what she saw in him from the beginning, so that part is bugging me a bit. Did you see the film yet? I saw "Bleak House", too and I liked it very much. I thought all the acting was top-notch. My library got that one in so it was free rental.

Oh, the scenery is gorgeous. It's such a delicately beautiful movie.

That is a good way of describing it....delicate it is. I love the fine nuanced performances, especially Anton Walbrook. He was amazing and so complex.

"Brideshead Revisited" is one I waited a long time to buy, then it disappeared for awhile only to come back remastered or something. I bought it then before it disappeared again. I love film scores, too, and "Brideshead" is one of my favorites.

I most likely will end up buying the film eventually, too; it's such a fine production and I love Sturbridge as a director. He directed "Shackelton", which is another of my favorites starring Ken B. I have seen BHR advertised recently and it was not that expensive. I will keep in-mind that the score is good. I can't recall it now, but can refresh my memory by watching some video excerpts on Youtube.

You've seen "Hamlet" twenty times? It's four hours long! But I have to admit, I'll probably watch it that many times. I only recently bought it. It was one of the last I bought before I swore off buying for awhile. I had to have "Hamlet." I love the play, and I love Branagh's movie adaptation. And now, I'll have to get the score! LOL

Absolutely, positively, 20 times, at least! I watch it every couple of months; seriously, I do. I usually watch it right through, too....all 4 hours! I purchased it prior to it's release, and was part of an online campaign; I also watch all my Branagh films repeatedly. I quite honestly think his finest and most perfect production is still "Henry V" - it is absolute perfection! But "Hamlet" is so enjoyable, even if it is a tragedy. I am forever fascinated with the inner workings of Hamlet's mind and Branagh pulls that off spendidly. He worked up to this perfection from all his former stage roles and it shows. He is the mature Hamlet in this film.

My husband is a good guy.

He must be! Lucky you; those good guys are rare.

I did read "Boy in the Bush" and loved it. I would love to see the film.

Wow, what possessed you to read "Boy in the Bush"...that is a really rare Lawrence read? We must discuss that ending via email. I loved the descriptive writing - the views of Australia were wonderful - the book was beautifully written and very poetic.

I've seen an older (at least I think it's older) version of "The Lady's Not for Burning" on TV with Richard Chamberlain in the leading male role. I love that play. Would love to own it.

Yes, someone mentioned this older version on Youtube. I love Richard Chamberlain. I bet it was great. I am not sure you can see the production with Ken B, unless you join that KBAS group on Youtube. First, you have to join Youtube, which is free of course to sign up. I love it now that I did so. It is easier to share videos and productions with your friends. Let me know if you sign up and I will aid you if you need it. You can format you page over there to look really lovely. You could be all scarlett colored motifs. I have a Ken Branagh blue (like his eyes) page presently, but I had a "Boy in the Bush" KB page not long ago, since green worked well for St. Patrick's Day.

Oh, I'll have to add "The Woodlanders" to my list. I put that reread aside and started on "The Return of the Native."

Definitely, put it back on your list and ROTN is a fine book, too. I loved both novels. I love the Hallmark production of ROTN. It actually stars a very young Katherine Zeta-Jones as Eustashia. She is quite good in the role. Clive Owen plays Wildeve and Stephen McIntosh plays the Reddleman; I just love him. It is a very good production and should be available on Amazon. I will check for you. The area where it was filmed is amazing; very austere and atmospheric.

No, we should never say "impossible!" I just wish they'd come out with an affordable collection of Lawrence's stories - all in one volume.

Yes! That's the spirit! I'm an optimist, too. At least, I got to see some rare Lawrence and Branagh stuff on Youtube. Yes, you mentioned about the short stories before and we all have said the same thing. I have all the stories now, but had to buy 'used' paperbacks to achieve all three parts of the full collection. One of my books is sad; absolutely falling appart.

I don't know what to watch tonight. I might try Branagh's "Much Ado About Nothing."

That's always a good choice; such a happy film; great elated ending. Don't even ask me how many times I have seen that film before. I am a little OCD. Love the scene with Ken easedropping and his final bit in the fountain kicking up the water...such fun.

[qimissung]

"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" 10/10 This movie is amazing, and I urge anyone who loves movies to see it. It is gorgeously filmed and beautifully acted. It is the true story of a man who lived life unto the fullest until the day he suffered a massive stroke. He spent the rest of his life with what is called "locked in syndrome"-he could only blink one eye.

The movie is initially shown entirely from his viewpoint, we look at the world through his eyes; his character is not even shown until about halfway through.

He went on to write a book based on his experience; this movie is based on the book. My favorite line comes early in the movie when a doctor, who has just told him his fate, says to him "You just rest awhile," and the main character, Jean-Dominique Bauby, thinks to himself "What does he think I'm doing?" He has a fierce bitter wit and intelligence, and he realizes quickly that he still has that and his imagination. It, and this movie, soar.

[MissScarlett]

I was just answering your profile message and you must have been over here answering this post. I think we are the only ones on here tonight.

Well, I think I do like the film; the moors are amazing with their desolation and austerity. It's funny; I like the actor Rupert Graves and in this production I am not liking his performance that much; I feel he is overplaying the part. I guess that disappointed me right off. Of course, he is playing the abusive husband. Usually, I have found him somewhat appealing, but in this film, I can't see what she saw in him from the beginning, so that part is bugging me a bit. Did you see the film yet? I saw "Bleak House", too and I liked it very much. I thought all the acting was top-notch. My library got that one in so it was free rental.

I will have to get that DVD when I get back. I really do want to see it. I'll let you know when I do.

I most likely will end up buying the film eventually, too; it's such a fine production and I love Sturbridge as a director. He directed "Shackelton", which is another of my favorites starring Ken B. I have seen BHR advertised recently and it was not that expensive. I will keep in-mind that the score is good. I can't recall it now, but can refresh my memory by watching some video excerpts on Youtube.

I don't think you can go wrong with BHR. It's just so lovely and the acting is so good. I'm due for a rewatch soon on my red Sony!

Absolutely, positively, 20 times, at least! I watch it every couple of months; seriously, I do. I usually watch it right through, too....all 4 hours! I purchased it prior to it's release, and was part of an online campaign; I also watch all my Branagh films repeatedly. I quite honestly think his finest and most perfect production is still "Henry V" - it is absolute perfection! But "Hamlet" is so enjoyable, even if it is a tragedy. I am forever fascinated with the inner workings of Hamlet's mind and Branagh pulls that off spendidly. He worked up to this perfection from all his former stage roles and it shows. He is the mature Hamlet in this film.

I'll end up watching it that many times. And I'm going to make my husband watch it. He's due for some Shakespeare! I watch it all the way through, too. I don't like to break it up, and once you start watching, you are hooked. I love "Henry V," too, but I think I'm a little more addicted to "Hamlet."

Wow, what possessed you to read "Boy in the Bush"...that is a really rare Lawrence read? We must discuss that ending via email. I loved the descriptive writing - the views of Australia were wonderful - the book was beautifully written and very poetic.

Well, "Boy in the Bush" IS Lawrence! So it was on my "must read" list. I do like the poetic writing. Lawrence was wonderful at that, among so many other things. But I've never seen the film. If I ever do, I'll grab a copy, but I doubt I will.

[QUOTE-Janine]Yes, someone mentioned this older version on Youtube. I love Richard Chamberlain. I bet it was great. I am not sure you can see the production with Ken B, unless you join that KBAS group on Youtube. First, you have to join Youtube, which is free of course to sign up. I love it now that I did so. It is easier to share videos and productions with your friends. Let me know if you sign up and I will aid you if you need it. You can format you page over there to look really lovely. You could be all scarlett colored motifs. I have a Ken Branagh blue (like his eyes) page presently, but I had a "Boy in the Bush" KB page not long ago, since green worked well for St. Patrick's Day.[/QUOTE]

I'll have to mosey on over there when I have more time. Thanks for all the information.

Definitely, put it back on your list and ROTN is a fine book, too. I loved both novels. I love the Hallmark production of ROTN. It actually stars a very young Katherine Zeta-Jones as Eustashia. She is quite good in the role. Clive Owen plays Wildeve and Stephen McIntosh plays the Reddleman; I just love him. It is a very good production and should be available on Amazon. I will check for you. The area where it was filmed is amazing; very austere and atmospheric.

I love the book, but I've never seen the film. Shame on me! That's another one I'll have to put on my list. The list is growing.

Yes! That's the spirit! I'm an optimist, too. At least, I got to see some rare Lawrence and Branagh stuff on Youtube. Yes, you mentioned about the short stories before and we all have said the same thing. I have all the stories now, but had to buy 'used' paperbacks to achieve all three parts of the full collection. One of my books is sad; absolutely falling appart.

I don't even own any of the stories except the novella ones, like "The Virgin and the Gypsy." The others are impossibly difficult to find.

That's always a good choice; such a happy film; great elated ending. Don't even ask me how many times I have seen that film before. I am a little OCD. Love the scene with Ken easedropping and his final bit in the fountain kicking up the water...such fun.

It's great, and I like Emma Thompson, too, Branagh's ex-wife. She's a fine actress and a good screenwriter as well. Did you know she adapted "Sense and Sensibility" for the screen, and then starred with Kate Winslet? I love that DVD and have that one. I think it's my favorite Austen adaptation.