Great! They left out some lines that can't be left out, like Antony's "Mischief thou art afoot..." at the end of the funeral orations. Even worse, they left out the entire Cinna The Poet scene (III,iii), one of the greatest 'little scenes' in all of Shakespeare -- an unthinkable omission! Nevertheless, Gielgud, Mason, Brando, Calhern and Kerr are terrific, the movie is beautifully filmed and directed, and it all makes for a first rate version of the play.
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Who is this "Sand" guy, Patricia? I'll be surprised I've commented on that film here, though I did pick it up on a sale a couple of years ago. As far as I remember, it was ok. I may watch it once more in light of the recs here.
Sorry. It was "lonely-at-the-top" on whose post I was commenting.
In my defence, it was an easy mistake to make, since you are both so good-looking.
My apologies.
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Good performances in this HBO film based on the career of labor leader Jackie Presser.
Brian Dennehy, IMO, is one of the most durable and versatile character actors working today.
A favourite of mine is "Best Seller" in which he is featured along with James Woods, another great character actor.
The plot revolves around a former cop, turned writer, played by Dennehy and a hit-man, superbly played by Woods.
Much better than I expected it to be. Recommemded.
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Henri Cartier-Bresson is one of my favorite photographers. This isn't a great documentary, but I loved it anyway because it deepened my appreciation for him.
I agree with you, Pete. When I saw this film, I was in an audience with two other people, a mother and daughter. The daughter had read the work in her college class.
Jennifer's Body--this was fun. Meagan Fox didn't ruin it, and Amanda Seifreyd is an interesting actor to behold. She's got chops, and she knows how to use them. The movie isn't anything terribly special, but it's smart and snappy and even the obvious snatches of Diablo Cody dialogue don't get in the way.
Jennifer's Body--this was fun. Meagan Fox didn't ruin it, and Amanda Seifreyd is an interesting actor to behold. She's got chops, and she knows how to use them. The movie isn't anything terribly special, but it's smart and snappy and even the obvious snatches of Diablo Cody dialogue don't get in the way.
if you have the opportunity, see "The Maid" from Chile. interesting psychological study and you can improve your Spanish at the same time!
I would like to recommend National Lampoon's BAGBOY!!
The plot involves a national super-market grocery-bagging competition, treated as if it were serious and it is hilarious!!
Dennis Farina is in the cast and is terrific, especially since he is usually cast as a tough cop, or ruthless mob guy.
See it and I think you will smile, several times. I did.
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That's an unlikely recommendation, patricia! Thanks. ANd Valerie, I'll check it out if I can find it, thanks--but if I want to improve my Spanish I could just complete my homework assignment, or even just walk out the door and chat with our night watchman!
That's an unlikely recommendation, patricia! Thanks. !
Believe me, I didn't think I would like it. But, when I saw that Dennis Farina was in the cast, I was curious.
The National Lampoon series of films are not usually on my list of favourites. But, this one tickled my funnybone. I think it was because the whole thing was treated seriously, much the same as was The Karate Kid.
Admittedly, you have to be on the same wavelength as the story and accept the premise that this national competition is important.
Months after I saw it, I found out that, at least here in Canada, the actually IS such a competiton.
Prize money is awarded and the winner does get a certain amount of publicity and respect, I guess at least among their fellow baggers. Just the other day the winner this year was featured on Canada AM on CTV.
The big surprise, at least to me, was the casting of Dennis Farina and that he fit right in.
Liked it. Of course, I had had a glass or two of some very nice wine.....................but, no matter.
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The latest from Shane Meadows. One of the best films I've seen this year which isn't actually saying a whole lot but it really is a fantastic movie. It stars once again the kid that made This Is England such a great film. He does it again. He's obviously a little older but by no means smarter. This time he's a street urchin from out of town and he meets up with the son of a Polish immigrant who is about the same age as him, 15 or so. They become friends, they both fall in love with an older French girl who thinks they're cute and gets their hopes up...and other stuff. I imagine a pretty good microcosm of modern England. See it!
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Paranormal Activity - quite an impressive display of dread management: I had a tight, queasy stomach for about half of the film. Successfully disturbing and scary, building on the lessons taught by The Blair Witch Project, but standing on its own. Cars passing me on the highway on the way home made me uneasy, and I stayed a bit freaked out for a couple hours. Now that the feeling's past, I remember the key spook scenes even a bit fondly.
Good stuff. Probably best enjoyed with a crowd. Avoid the trailer, which has brief but spoiler scenes, and go in as cold as possible.
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Hey, that doesn't look like Pussy Galore to me, even in disguise! You're not getting behind on your Bond flicks, are you?!
I know the Coen Bros. are not everyone's cup of tea, but I usually laugh my way through their movies, and last night was no exception. Mrs. jmj and me had a date night at the Cape Cinema (I've shilled for this theater before on this thread), where we saw "A Serious Man". One of the reasons I liked this movie so much was that one of the main characters reminded me so much of my adopted father, who was trained as a psychologist and got lost in philosophy book somewhere along the way.
I know the Coen Bros. are not everyone's cup of tea, but I usually laugh my way through their movies, and last night was no exception. Mrs. jmj and me had a date night at the Cape Cinema (I've shilled for this theater before on this thread), where we saw "A Serious Man". One of the reasons I liked this movie so much was that one of the main characters reminded me so much of my adopted father, who was trained as a psychologist and got lost in philosophy book somewhere along the way.
I'll be surprised I've commented on that film here, though I did pick it up on a sale a couple of years ago. As far as I remember, it was ok. I may watch it once more in light of the recs here.
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