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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 29, 2009 15:18:41 GMT
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Post by Jazz on Jul 29, 2009 16:04:44 GMT
Ahem. I realize that Julia Child was American. If you haven't read 'Appetite for Life", her biography by Noel Reilly Fitch, it is a great read. I think I'll wait to see the film. Using the term 'too American' was probably not a good idea, I am thinking more of 'Hollywoodized'. Have you ever rented any of her original cooking shows? They're priceless! 'Film food, ready for its 'bon appetit', www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/dining/29movie.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&th&emc=th |
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 29, 2009 17:08:21 GMT
Did you click on my link in the post? (Ahem.  ) No, I haven't read the biography, but will try to find it. She really fascinates me. I remember seeing some of the original shows. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2009 17:46:00 GMT
The New York Times article really makes one want to see the film.
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Post by Jazz on Jul 29, 2009 17:51:41 GMT
Did you click on my link in the post? (Ahem. ) Indeed I did, but it was blank except for a small photo in the upper left corner.  The article is great and has inspired my planning. This may be a great film to see an early show, 6 or 7PM, and then splurge on a delicious dinner out. |
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 29, 2009 22:36:32 GMT
Did you click on my link in the post? (Ahem. ) Indeed I did, but it was blank except for a small photo in the upper left corner.  If you think about it, would you try clicking on it again, please? It's working for me -- can't imagine what the problem might be. |
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Post by lola on Jul 30, 2009 0:55:01 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 2:01:17 GMT
Those interested in the Nora Ephron film might find her recent profile in the New Yorker fascinating as she goes into great detail about her own personal identification of the making of the film and her culinary pursuits as well. Apparently she is a gourmand in her own right.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2009 2:12:24 GMT
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 10, 2009 14:38:34 GMT
Those who first loved this book either as a parent or as a kid will be thrilled to see it come to life. I can't believe how much the creatures look like the ones in the book! Can't wait to see it. The trailer is really good quality -- be sure to put it on full screen. Let the wild rumpus begin ~~ www.traileraddict.com/trailer/where-the-wild-things-are/trailer |
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Post by traveler63 on Aug 13, 2009 23:40:17 GMT
There is a film which was done by HBO starring Kevin Bacon called "Taking Chance". It won't appeal to a lot of you, because it is strictly an American film. What I mean by that is because of the subject matter. It is based on a true story of a Marine officer who accompanies the body home of a fallen Marine killed in action in Iraq. I believe it is worth the time to watch because it explains the care and the honor that is bestowed on our fallen soldiers and Marines.
It is also unique because normally an officer would not accompany an enlisted Marine home. Also, the Marines are a little different in how they view their comrades.
If you can, please take the time to watch this. BTW, Kevin Bacon is up for an Emmy for this. Kirk said he was spot on in playing the part.
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Post by Jazz on Aug 14, 2009 5:30:28 GMT
Traveller63, I just watched this last night and think that it is well worth the time. It was very moving. I didn't realize how ritualized and respected was 'the last journey home'. Kevin Bacon was excellent.
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Post by tigronette on Aug 14, 2009 7:14:35 GMT
I managed to get my paws on Southland Tales about 18 months ago (you can imagine how...) and it was mesmerising and incomprehansible in equal measures.
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Post by nic on Aug 14, 2009 10:27:03 GMT
There is a film which was done by HBO starring Kevin Bacon called "Taking Chance". Iraq War Redux pictures are box office poison, but there have been some really good movies made. To the above, I'll recommend watching "The Lucky Ones" with Tim Robbins and Amy Adams, and "In the Valley of Elah" with Tommy Lee Jones. I've already expressed great enthusiasm for "The Hurt Locker" already, so... Trailers: www.theluckyonesmovie.com/www.apple.com/trailers/warner_independent_pictures/inthevalleyofelah/ |
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Post by nic on Aug 14, 2009 10:32:33 GMT
The New York Times article really makes one want to see the film. Meryl Streep was quite charming as Julia Child, as was Amy Adams as the titular Julie. Surprisingly enough, there was more Julia than Julie; everything worked quite well, if I may say so! Women should especially like it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2009 13:36:53 GMT
I'll be going to see the new Kristin Scott Thomas movie "Partir" with a friend tomorrow. It is supposed to be considerably steamier than most of what she does.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2009 14:44:22 GMT
I saw the full trailer of James Cameron's "Avatar" on Sunday. Just like when he did "Abyss," it looks like he is going for something really different from the typical movie fare.
Of course, with a $300 million budget, you can do quite a bit.
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 9, 2009 23:59:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2009 5:57:00 GMT
No, I missed that when it came out. One of the problems in Paris is that between 10 and 20 films come out every week, so you have to catch the minor ones immediately since they get swept off the screen so fast.
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 10, 2009 6:03:51 GMT
Hmmm. That leads me to a question. This is not so much about places like Paris which still have "downtowns" with movie theaters. But what about the zillions of places which think "cineplex" when they think of movies. What has happened to all the second-run, "art", and classic-movie theaters?
Do they still exist? Have video/dvd rentals driven them out of business?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2009 6:19:15 GMT
In Paris, there are still about 6 or 7 repertory cinemas, plus lots of the other places with special screenings of classics before the start of the 'normal' day (this usually means screenings around 11 a.m.). For example, my Pariscope guide tells me that among the older movies you can see at the cinema this week, there are such things as Some Like It Hot, Death in Venice, Beetlejuice, Elmer Gantry, The Broken Arrow, Spellbound, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Mamma Roma, Rashomon, Life of Brian, Stromboli, The Garden of the Finzi-Contini, etc. -- I was counting the list of 'old' movies and stopped at 100. Here is an example of one of the places that shows older films: Cinéma MacMahon |
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 10, 2009 6:52:05 GMT
The line-up at the Cinéma MacMahon is great! I always loved this theater, and was pleased to see that it's still going strong. Let it load, and you can sing along with "Let's all go to the lobby". |
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Post by imec on Nov 25, 2009 19:22:19 GMT
Anyone seen Pirate Radio yet? (not that I have any intention of breaking my 30 year absence from the cinema... )
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 20:23:25 GMT
Never even heard of it.
The last movie I saw was the Filipino movie Kinatay. I saw no reason for it to be forbidden to spectators under age 16 until near the end when they chopped up the hooker with a machete and dumped the body parts along the road. (And these were the police.)
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Post by imec on Nov 25, 2009 21:31:53 GMT
Released earlier this year in Europe as "The Boat that Rocked" - it's based on the story of Radio Caroline et al - British pirate radio stations from the 60's. Fantastic soundtrack! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 21:41:50 GMT
Oh yes -- of course I saw it. It was a very big success in France under the title Good Morning England. Great fun! And yes, the soundtrack is magnificent.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 21:51:47 GMT
The French trailer is a completely different film, or so it seems...
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 26, 2009 0:44:12 GMT
Oh joy ~~ I hope I can find that. It looks like enormous fun. Gad, that soundtrack!
The French seem to have furiously fed into their own stereotype with that lame preview.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 5:42:41 GMT
Yes, but at least they didn't try to pretend that Philip Seymour Hoffman is the main character in the movie. It is actually about the teenage boy surrounded by an ensemble cast.
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Post by bjd on Nov 26, 2009 8:32:47 GMT
I also saw it and liked it -- I find the French trailer much closer to the movie than the Pirate Radio thing. And the music is indeed great.
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