Iceni Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 The Grapes of Wrath - all it needs to make it even more depressing is soundtrack featuring The Smiths and Leonard Cohen.I have never read the book so cannot comment on the how faithful the film is. Surprised that no-one has financed a remake featuring a Romanian extended family on their way to the Fens for veg picking.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 [quote user="Iceni"]The Grapes of Wrath - all it needs to make it even more depressing is soundtrack featuring The Smiths and Leonard Cohen.I have never read the book so cannot comment on the how faithful the film is. Surprised that no-one has financed a remake featuring a Romanian extended family on their way to the Fens for veg picking.John[/quote]You must read the book , I read it over 40 years ago and the last page still haunts me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 [quote user="Deby"]District 9 - excellent film - a Sci Thriller and its not what you expect not at all predictable. Inglourious Basterds - excellent film - Mr Pitt plays an excellent character - as well as the German Officer - I tip him for an Oscar![/quote]Loved both of them . Definately recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marym2 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The Lovely Bones, strong film, good cast heavy in a lot of places. Music is great , although not enough. This is out in a few weeks (private screening) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The Lovely Bones, yes an excellent but disturbing film. Avatar, superb - despite what others have said. I also enjoyed The Book of Eli (Denzel Washington). An old film I really enjoyed - In Bruges, 2008 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 How about Casablanca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 [quote user="Joe"]How about Casablanca[/quote]Now yer talkin'! Love Claude Raines in it although everybody remembers Bogart and Henreid of course. Without the Rick/Louis relationship I wouldn't enjoy it half so much.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave21478 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I saw the script for Avatar and decided to give it a miss....[img]http://wtfoodge.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/avatar-pocahontas-500x486.jpg[/img]In reality, I have not seen it as I hear its best viewed on the big screen. My local cinema is about the size of my living room, with two rows of seats reclaimed from an old coach (and Im not joking either) facing a screen thats probably the same size as my own telly. I will wait for the dvd - at least it will be in English that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I agree that I think it would be pretty daft to see Avatar on a small screen (a 42" job might be OK) as it's not exactly got the snappiest script in the business..However, great on small screen or large, imo, would be "Up in the Air" or "In the Air" as it is bizarely called over here, which I saw last night. Smart, funny, thought-provoking and - for those who fancy him (not my type) - George Clooney, who is brilliant in it. Saw this last night - Jason Reitman's next pic' after the equally excellent Juno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I watched "The Godfather" and "GodFather II" over the weekend which I consider has to be up amongst the greats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 [quote user="cooperlola"]However, great on small screen or large, imo, would be "Up in the Air" or "In the Air" as it is bizarely called over here, which I saw last night. Smart, funny, thought-provoking and - for those who fancy him (not my type) - George Clooney, who is brilliant in it. Saw this last night - Jason Reitman's next pic' after the equally excellent Juno.[/quote]I watched Up in the air a couple of weeks ago and I loved it!I stepped into the storyline effortlessly and enjoyed every minute of the movie. That the three main characters (Clooney's, Kendrick's and Farmiga's) are so believable is a credit to an excellent script and superb directorial input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 A strong French Thriller, subtitled in English is currently on iPLayer channel 4 for those who can connect.Tell No One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 [quote user="NormanH"] A strong French Thriller, subtitled in English is currently on iPLayer channel 4 for those who can connect.Tell No One[/quote]I have this on DVD and add my recommendation.It is a very good thriller and a well executed film, with convincing interpretations. (Ne le dis à personne in French). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have watched a few good films recently.Miss Potter from 2006 was very good .....little bits of animation on some of the characters in the books. Beatrix Potter was right about the size of her books , as a child I always thought her books where for girls so I chose Thomas the tank engine (also small books).Sherlock Holmes 2009, not like any previous Holmes but I enjoyed it.An old one from 1953 "Pick up on south street " with Richard Widmark was great.Inside man also from 2006 with Denzel Washington as with most of his films very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 As the film is discussed on this thread, here is a reminder posted on the French cinema thread:[quote user="krusty"]"Ne le dis à personne" is on BBC4 at 23.30 UK time tonight.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362225/[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 [quote user="krusty"]An old one from 1953 "Pick up on south street " with Richard Widmark was great.[/quote]...and is showing tomorrow at 13.25 (UK time) on Film 4.http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0046187/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouyade Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Went to see Avavtar in 3D last night - amazing effects, thin story. BUT, I had to leave half way through as it mage me feel very sick - like travel sickness. Just got back home in time......!I hope that this isn't going to be the case in all 3D films/ TV or I will be rather limited in viewing choices in the future as 3D becomes more popular/ commonplace.Pouyade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouyade Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Went to see Avatar in 3D last night - amazing effects, thin story. BUT, I had to leave half way through as it made me feel very sick - like travel sickness. Just got back home in time......!I hope that this isn't going to be the case in all 3D films/ TV or I will be rather limited in viewing choices in the future as 3D becomes more popular/ commonplace.Pouyade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 I watched "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" last night. My reaction at the end of it was ....rubbish , but after thinking about it today. It is worth watching , if you have watched it , what do you think ? trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I have not seen the film but I ve read the book twice. Excellent. Hope the film is as good; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 What language was the book in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I read it in French.Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 Just asking , perfume is more a subject I associate with the French . I think you would like it.The film is very well made , it gets across the feeling of France in those days IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 [quote user="krusty"]Just asking , perfume is more a subject I associate with the French . I think you would like it.[/quote]You know me well, my friend, so I think I'll give it a go if I can find it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Coeur de Lion Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Don't bother with Valentine's Day. It's a very poor immitation of the excellent Love Actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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