Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 242

Babette · 09-20-2007, 06:48 PM

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the only one I dread reading is Gone with the Wind so if I stick to it, it should be interesting. I will, of course, follow the reading with a viewing (and I've already seen all of these movies).

GwtW is one of my favorite books! It is sooooooo much better than the movie (which I like). I know many LoTers would advise you skip the viewing and save four hours of your life.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 09-20-2007, 12:34 PM

Eastern Promises. A better movie than A History of Violence, which I didn't care for. Worth it for Viggo's performance and one of the best on screen fights I've ever seen. I'm interested in the Russian mob underworld and Russian prison tattoos, but I was expecting more historical depth and context, I think. And there was one aspect relating to Viggo's character that disappointed me.

lashbear · 09-20-2007, 05:14 PM

Also try Tim by Colleen McCulloch - a good read made into an interesting adaptation with Mel Gibson and Piper Laurie.

and maybe some Disney conparisons, such as the original Pinocchio by Carlo Cullodi (The Cricket episode is worth it alone...) not forgetting the original Cinderella, gore and all.

Alex · 09-20-2007, 06:57 PM

I've seen the movie and I wasn't a huge fan, though I recognize it as a pretty impressive achievement of its time.

I've not read GwtW but did read some other (supposedly lesser) novels from the same general school of thought and style back in school for a class on the Civil War and popular culture and hated them pretty uniformly.

But I bought The Godfather at lunch today and despite being told that the book is pretty unimpressive the first 100 pages have been very readable in a John Grisham/Stephen King sort of way.

wendybeth · 09-21-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I've seen the movie and I wasn't a huge fan, though I recognize it as a pretty impressive achievement of its time.

I've not read GwtW but did read some other (supposedly lesser) novels from the same general school of thought and style back in school for a class on the Civil War and popular culture and hated them pretty uniformly.

But I bought The Godfather at lunch today and despite being told that the book is pretty unimpressive the first 100 pages have been very readable in a John Grisham/Stephen King sort of way.

It's been years, but I thought The Godfather was a great novel on many levels. I'll probably re-read it now and think it's ****, but at the time I really liked it. GWTW was okay, but I wanted to smack the crap out of most of the characters, particularly Scarlett, Melanie and Ashley. It's nothing special- just a precursor to Rosemary Rogers and her ilk.

Snowflake · 09-21-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

It's been years, but I thought The Godfather was a great novel on many levels. I'll probably re-read it now and think it's ****, but at the time I really liked it. GWTW was okay, but I wanted to smack the crap out of most of the characters, particularly Scarlett, Melanie and Ashley. It's nothing special- just a precursor to Rosemary Rogers and her ilk.

Well, I feel that way in the movie, too. I appreciate it for what it is, I loved it last time I saw it on the big screen. I've got the DVD and have never watched it.

Gemini Cricket · 09-25-2007, 05:23 PM

Stayed home today. Feelin' ill.
I watched Parenthood today. Gosh, it's such a well written movie. Lots of characters and they were pretty well fleshed out.
I think it's my favorite Ron Howard film.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 09-20-2007, 11:06 PM

I saw "3:10 to Yuma" this evening at a really crappy theatre - the AMC City Walk. Yes, I worked 18 years as a projectionist and it bothers me when there are scratches and the zenon bulb is not focused properly, among other things. Damnit!

Anyway - I enjoyed it - It was one of those films where you're not quite sure where it will end up (Unless you saw the original or read the short story, which I've not) It was long in parts and the acting was both Crowe and Bale at their usual - nothing too great but good.

I see why the released it now, instead of during the Oscar race. It might get something, but I doubt it. I think in a "greater" directors' hand it might have been easier to sit thru.

3:10 to Yuma gets 6 bornieo's out of 10. Mostly hinging on a better than average script. I'm eager to read the short story.

innerSpaceman · 09-21-2007, 07:10 AM

Kinky Boots has really good songs.

Movies in theaters right now I'd really like to see, but life demands I wait for Netflix: 3:10 to Yuma, Eastern Promises and Across the Universe. Fine.

LSPoorEeyorick · 09-25-2007, 05:36 PM

310 to Yuma is solid. Enjoyable. Something about it keeps me from saying it's excellent, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Good writing, good acting, generally... good.

09-20-2007, 12:34 PM	#2
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Eastern Promises. A better movie than A History of Violence, which I didn't care for. Worth it for Viggo's performance and one of the best on screen fights I've ever seen. I'm interested in the Russian mob underworld and Russian prison tattoos, but I was expecting more historical depth and context, I think. And there was one aspect relating to Viggo's character that disappointed me.
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09-20-2007, 05:14 PM	#3
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Also try Tim by Colleen McCulloch - a good read made into an interesting adaptation with Mel Gibson and Piper Laurie. and maybe some Disney conparisons, such as the original Pinocchio by Carlo Cullodi (The Cricket episode is worth it alone...) not forgetting the original Cinderella, gore and all. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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09-20-2007, 06:57 PM	#4
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I've seen the movie and I wasn't a huge fan, though I recognize it as a pretty impressive achievement of its time. I've not read GwtW but did read some other (supposedly lesser) novels from the same general school of thought and style back in school for a class on the Civil War and popular culture and hated them pretty uniformly. But I bought The Godfather at lunch today and despite being told that the book is pretty unimpressive the first 100 pages have been very readable in a John Grisham/Stephen King sort of way.
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09-25-2007, 05:23 PM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Stayed home today. Feelin' ill. I watched Parenthood today. Gosh, it's such a well written movie. Lots of characters and they were pretty well fleshed out. I think it's my favorite Ron Howard film.
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09-20-2007, 11:06 PM	#8
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I saw "3:10 to Yuma" this evening at a really crappy theatre - the AMC City Walk. Yes, I worked 18 years as a projectionist and it bothers me when there are scratches and the zenon bulb is not focused properly, among other things. Damnit! Anyway - I enjoyed it - It was one of those films where you're not quite sure where it will end up (Unless you saw the original or read the short story, which I've not) It was long in parts and the acting was both Crowe and Bale at their usual - nothing too great but good. I see why the released it now, instead of during the Oscar race. It might get something, but I doubt it. I think in a "greater" directors' hand it might have been easier to sit thru. 3:10 to Yuma gets 6 bornieo's out of 10. Mostly hinging on a better than average script. I'm eager to read the short story.
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09-21-2007, 07:10 AM	#9
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Kinky Boots has really good songs. Movies in theaters right now I'd really like to see, but life demands I wait for Netflix: 3:10 to Yuma, Eastern Promises and Across the Universe. Fine.
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09-25-2007, 05:36 PM	#10
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	310 to Yuma is solid. Enjoyable. Something about it keeps me from saying it's excellent, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Good writing, good acting, generally... good.
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