Favorite non-Austen movies

~Zimei Wed, Dec 4, 1996 (12:15) seed

Ok, how about favorite non-Austen movies ? I'll start with my list: Amadeus: superb script/performance, devine music. Mozart rules (along with Jane Austen :) Cinema Paradiso: never fails to bring tears in my eyes at the end. Dr. Zhivago: Best epic movie IMO. Bizet's Carmen: Placido Domingo/Julia Mignenes. Ms Mignenes may have a small voice for stage but she can do no wrong in front of the camera. Shot entirely on location in the beautiful Andalusian Spain. La Traviata: Placido Dominto/Teresa Stratas; This Zeffirelli production along with Rosi's Carmen are the best movie adpations of operas, IMHO. Impromptu: Hugh Grant/Judy Davis, Chopin & George Sand story. When Sally met Henry: wonderful character studies; great script Valmont: I prefer this version to Dangerous Liaisons; it's so refreshing and different, and ... fun (despite the sad ending) and having the dashing Colin as Valmont doesn't hurt either. The Bear: Simply the best animal movie for adults (may be a little too deep for kids) The Sound of Music: Need I say more ? My Fair Lady: (see The Sound of Music) I own tapes of all of the above and have watched them many times. While I'm on the subject: Favorite TV Sitcom: Frasier (used to be Murphy Brown, but it started to deteriorate mid last season; Runner-ups: Seinfield, Mad About You Favorite TV Series: Start Track: The Next Generation

~elder Wed, Dec 4, 1996 (20:01) #1

Favorite movies: My Fair Lady Marty All About Eve and probably a lot of others if I think about it too long.

~Ann Wed, Dec 4, 1996 (20:14) #2

Year of Living Dangerously -- deliscious Mel! Music Box -- Jessica Lange, very good very powerful. Raiders of the Lost Ark -- just for fun L.A. Story -- Alas poor Yurik! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- a little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men! Mr. North -- do do that voodoo! More recently: Once Were Warriors -- NZ's best! Fargo -- I live in Mpls. And lots of others I can't think of at the moment.

~JohanneD Wed, Dec 4, 1996 (22:23) #3

Old stuff : anything with Errol Flynn/Laurence Olivier/Branagh, Twelve angry man, the Scarlet Pimpernel, Les parapluies de Cherbourg, Farenheit 451, most of Depardieu's especially Cyrano, Boys from Brazil, Great Escape All time favorite from the past : a Brit-comedy with the two boys who played in Oliver (60's) and blow a bomb at the end + music from CSNY and BeeGee's. Saw it when I was around 10 and never saw it again, anybody know the title and particulars and recently : Eat drink man woman French Kiss Les Mis�rables du XX�me si�cle Emma, oups... does'nt count

~terry Wed, Dec 4, 1996 (22:31) #4

Eat Drink Man Woman was a great movie. I really enjoyed the interactions in this movie.

~JohanneD Wed, Dec 4, 1996 (22:57) #5

Terry, Absolutely. You rarely see this quality with such simplicity. Forgot to mention anything with Rowan Atkinson.

~Cheryl Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (02:36) #6

Too many to name, but of course, that won't stop me from trying! Old MGM musicals: Singing in the Rain, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Anything with Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant: It's a Wonderful Life, The Philadelphia Story, Arsenic and Old Lace Hitchcock: Rear Window (added points for Stewart!), North by Northwest (added points for Grant!) Other Movies: the Star Wars movies, Amadeus, Bull Durham, The Lion in Winter and of course Casablanca!

~Amy Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (03:50) #7

Hannah and Her Sisters Field of Dreams The Razor's Edge Harvey Casablanca The Player Mr Smith Goes to Washington North by Northwest

~Linda409 Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (08:20) #8

Not in order of preference. Not an complete list. Seven Days In May Twelve Angry Men Inherit The Wind Stage Door The Sound Of Music Linda

~Kim Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (08:48) #9

I suppose my all time favorite movie is Gone With the Wind. I also love Tombstone . I watch anything with Bette Davis; she is my favorite actress. Ialso enjoy movies with Joan Fontaine and Gene Tierney.

~JohanneD Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (15:51) #10

But the way, att. Caroline regarding Rupert Everett and my interest in Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, anybody ever see Bayardo San Roman's Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) ? Great movie starring also Ornella Mutti (?spell). You can really feel the heat.

~PatK Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (19:41) #11

~PatK Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (19:50) #12

The Bishop's Wife, Affair to Remember (just about anything with Cary Grant) Moonstruck The Bridges of Madison County The American President Bambi Tim Shirley Valentine Sabrina (old version though I do like the new one too) Sleepless in Seatle The Shoes of the Fisherman Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Gentleman's Agreement A Walk In The Clouds Not a favorite necessarily but a fun movie to watch : The Ref with Dennis Leary

~Amy Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (21:29) #13

Moonstruck!

~mich Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (22:36) #14

Just a few that come to mind Anne of Green Gables Anne of Avonlea An Affair to remember King & I Sleepless in Seatle I remember Mama

~Donna Thu, Dec 5, 1996 (22:57) #15

I like so many movies/actors: old and new Jimmy Stewart-"It's a Wonderful Life" Rear Window ect.ect. Gregory Peck-"To Kill A Mockingbird" ect. Carey Grant-"An Affair To Remember" Bishop's Wife {remake of this}Denzel Washington is the Angel. Charles Laughton-"Les Miserables" ect. Gary Cooper-"Saratoga Trunk"1945 Clark Gable-"The Misfits"ect. Montgomery Clift-"The Heiress"1949 There is more "Gaslight", Moonstruck,Bridges of Madison County any Audrey Hepburn, K. Hepburn & Spencer Tracey, The King and I ect.ect.ect. I know I watch to many movies.The list goes on forever.

~fen Fri, Dec 6, 1996 (08:28) #16

Almost any British film with: Peter O'Toole (Lawrence of Arabia, Becket, etc.), Peter Sellers; Richard Burton; the old "Carry on" comedies; etc. Medicine Man (Sean Connery) Carmen (flamenco dancers version) Black Orpheus Cat on a Hot Tin Roof A Passage to India of course I periodically see a film like Space Jam just for R & R.

~Hilary Mon, Dec 9, 1996 (17:58) #17

Moonstruck and Hannah and her Sisters also, Amy. Oh Lucky man Bliss The year my voice broke Ordinary people

~Kali Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (17:12) #18

I concur on GWTW, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Mr. Smith. Other movies I particularly love include Goodbye, Mr. Chips, a lovely film about love, family, education, and war; Auntie Mame, a warning to all of the Babbitty elements of the world; Spartacus; The Odd Couple; and Don't Start the Revolution Without Me... A crappy movie that I like, mainly becuase I'm in it, in utero, is Alex and the Gypsy, with Jack Lemmon. During the Greek picnic scene, it features my pregnant mother as an extra, one of my father's friends telling fortunes with coffee grounds, and my parents, uncle, and godfather as the Greek band...the song they play was written by my father for me, even though I wan't quite born yet...;)

~Kaffeine Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (17:26) #19

"and Don't Start the Revolution Without Me... " Kali - If you mean the Gene Wilder/Donald Sutherland film, I'll know we're long lost twins!! I was going to mention that one, but figured nobody had ever heard of it. Its one of my favorites! Along similar lines, have you seen "The Producers" or "The Twelve Chairs"? Very funny!

~Kali Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (17:49) #20

Okay, Kaff...then it's official: we're long lost twins...born how many years and miles apart? I was born on June 23, 1975 in Lodi, CA...

~Cheryl Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (18:48) #21

"The Producers!" One of my all-time favorites! How could I have overlooked this on my list?! I love the scene in Zero Mostel's office when Gene Wilder gets hysterical and needs his blankie! And "Springtime for Hitler!" I'll be humming it the rest of the day now...

~Kaffeine Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (20:10) #22

The blankie scene! If you can play .wav files, try this: http://userwww.service.emory.edu/~mgros/brooks/producer%20Folder/BLANKET.WAV :)

~Kali Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (23:53) #23

Kaff: "But I thought it was a costume ball!"

~Amy Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (08:43) #24

How about favorite movie characters and character types. HC is quite right about my loving geeks. I have a thing for the eccentric brilliant geeky academic types: Ian Malcolm the mathmatician in Jurassic Park; Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady; Doc Brown in Back to the Future; Prof Falken in WarGames; even Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver. Amy

~saskia Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (10:46) #25

The tapes getting gray on my video-player are (besides P&P2): Impromptu (about Chopin and George Sand), Groundhog Day (about becoming a good person, I think) and Clueless (clueless! not really an Austen-movie, but I thought it a very nice version of Emma).

~Hilary Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (14:09) #26

Did I mention 'A company of Strangers' -thats a great film.

~Carolyn Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (16:01) #27

To Sir with Love Disney's Beauty & the Beast Disney's Lady & the Tramp Strictly Ballroom Stripes True Lies Star Wars trilogy Long Walk Home Late for Dinner Raiders of the Lost Ark & IJ & the Last Crusade Pretty Woman The Fugitive The Cowboys Favorite television show: Remember WENN on AMC (this show has some of the best writing on television)

~Amy Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (16:04) #28

Sleuth

~Kali Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (16:27) #29

Oh, and the Bond Films...Dr. No is the first and best...

~Kali Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (16:31) #30

And Enchanted April and The Party, starring Peter Sellars...oh, and Stage Door, with young Katharine Hepburn and Lucille Ball...

~Amy Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (16:39) #31

Annie Hall. I can't believe nobody has mentioned it.

~kendall Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (19:29) #32

Fresh Horses (city-rural culture clash - I am sure I must have been there and met those people). While you were Sleeping Probably any 'chick flick' that gets good critical reviews and a few that did not. Cousins Teen movies like Breakfast Club, American Grafitti, Sixteen Candles, Clueless. Moonstruck (where Cher almost marries Mr. Collins)

~terry Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (19:44) #33

Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Waynes World. Dave. Groundhog Day.

~Amy Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (19:50) #34

I love Groundhog Day.

~elder Wed, Dec 11, 1996 (20:27) #35

I enjoyed Groundhog Day, too, Amy & Terry (and all). I managed to watch it several times one week last winter -- it must have been on several times in the same week on HBO, or whatever. Anyway, I may have even watched it through from beginning to end -- unusual for me, being a channel surfer of the 1st degree. Bill Murray actually showed more dramatic flair than usual.

~PatK Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (07:35) #36

I too like Groundhog Day, Dave, While You Were Sleeping (saw it again last night),To Sir With Love -- I guess I have a lot more favorites than I first listed. Carolyn -- saw that you listed Late For Dinner -- can't say it's my favorite but enjoyed it (love Brian Wimmer - have since he played Boonie on China Beach - another favorite). Speaking of TV shows (as some have also listed): China Beach, Beauty and the Beast, Star Trek TNG, Voyager, DS9, Babylon 5, NYPD Blue, ER, Touched By an Angel, Murder She Wrote, Grace Under Fire, Cybil (though I don't get to watch it as much as I'd like), MASH.

~Amy Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (08:06) #37

I am happy to say that the net has diminished my TV watching, which never occupied a lot of time. In past years, I had adopted just one regular network show to watch each week. It has ranged from Hill Street Blues to Northern Exposure. I don't have one currently. Amy

~jane Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (09:31) #38

Amy, I am like you in sticking with only about one show at a time, and Northern Exposure was it. Previously, I watched thirtysomething, and right now I watch NOTHING having weaned myself from E.R. It is more logistical rather than being a strong feeling about TV quality--like many of our group, I suspect that a diversion like this that is very flexible as to timing works best (and I don't like programming my VCR---if I am going to watch a show, I want to do it when everyone else is. Come to think of it, w en I put in a P&P tape, chances are someone else I sort of know is doing the same thing!

~mrobens Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (09:37) #39

]In past years, I had adopted just one regular network show to watch each week. It has ranged from Hill Street Blues to Northern Exposure. I don't have one currently. Not even X-Files, Amy?

~jwinsor Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (19:56) #40

X-files is mine, but I hate that they moved it to Sunday! I often tape it and watch it on Friday anyway. If they think they can jerk around my schedule, they have another think coming! [grin]

~Donna Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (23:18) #41

St. Elsewhere,Northern Exsposure,China Beach, and L.A.Law {this all started bcause of Hill Street Blues} Love Groundhog Day,When Harry Met Sally {Bill Crystal is so talented},Love Tom Hanks. The movie I saw the most at a theater was "Hard Days Night" 28 times.

~Karen Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (23:26) #42

A Room with a View Enchanted April Lady Hawke A Walk in the Clouds Speed The Rock Glory To Sir with Love

~terry Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (23:30) #43

Donna, do you have something going with the Beatles?

~Kali Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (23:48) #44

The Beatles are wonderful...seen HELP!, Donna? ;)

~MaryC Thu, Dec 12, 1996 (23:51) #45

Admirable lists so far. I tend to like anything with Paul Newman, Harrison Ford, Robert Redford, Sean Connery and Michael Keaton (presently). In former years, the old Errol Flynn movies were fascinating. All time favorite in the adventure category (seen on the giant screen no less) was "Hunt for Red October". But then, there were also those 'Star Wars' movies... I see the problem here; once you get started you can just go on and on. Bye!

~Donna Fri, Dec 13, 1996 (00:53) #46

I grew up on the Beatles Terry, their music is classic. My first non-classic piano lessons was "Yesterday". HDN 28 times when I was a teenager. I did see HELP!

~Cheryl Fri, Dec 13, 1996 (01:10) #47

Donna, I'm right there with you- my all time favs! The Beatles and Mozart!

~terry Fri, Dec 13, 1996 (07:03) #48

We have a Beatles topic in the music conference, in case you ever wander over there. I'm a big Beatles fan too.

~lisaC Fri, Dec 13, 1996 (11:54) #49

A Room with a View Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Speed A Walk in the Clouds Groundhog Day Rocky I,II,II,IV,V Jane Eyre (with William Hurt, I rented it last night and thought it was brilliant. If only Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle played the lead roles it would have been heaven.)

~terry Fri, Dec 13, 1996 (16:41) #50

Groundhog Day keeps building up momentum.

~Amy Fri, Dec 13, 1996 (16:55) #51

It's a deeoozy!

~kendall Fri, Dec 13, 1996 (18:03) #52

I watched Groundhog Day 40 times - loved the way it took Bill Murry all the way form total jerk to real sweetheart (with a small detour into suicidal).

~Cheryl Sat, Dec 14, 1996 (01:38) #53

Ok, Ok, I'll come out as another "Groundhog Day" fan! Love when he finally has everything figured out and has to make the rounds... changing the tire... doing the Heimlich... saving the ungrateful kid falling out of the tree "you never say thank you! I'll be here tomorrow!"...

~terry Sat, Dec 14, 1996 (07:18) #54

I woke up today and turned on my notebook computer and the folks in the Austen conference were talking about groundhog day. This has been happening to me for the last three days. It's like I'm reliving the same day over and over again.

~elder Sat, Dec 14, 1996 (19:10) #55

Hey Terry, it's deja vu all over again (to quote Yogi Berra). But maybe you are implying that us Austen folks are obsessive or compulsive? In that case, I agree 100%. Is there anything you would like to (re)say about the movie Groundhog Day? (By the way, have you finished P&P2 tapes yet? What do you think?)

~terry Sat, Dec 14, 1996 (20:22) #56

The tapes are great. 2 down and 1 more to go. Groundhog Day is such a fantasy, it's intriguing to think how it would be to get another chance at some things in life.

~JohanneD Sat, Dec 14, 1996 (23:50) #57

Count me in for Groundhog Day and To Sir with love. Who can forget Lulu's song? GD : Fascinating concept, like Back to the future.

~Kali Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (15:49) #58

Ah! Back to the Future...I'm still waiting for fusion technology to save the world. Oh, and did I mention Dangerous Liaisons? Another great film...

~Cheryl Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (19:20) #59

I need to add the early Mel Brooks movies to my list: Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, The Producers, Twelve Chairs...funny, funny stuff...

~terry Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (19:27) #60

Mel Brooks was on PBS with Sid Caesar and about 12 other comedy greats from the early days of tv. Great, spontaneous discussion of early tv.

~Kali Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (19:41) #61

Ah, Sid Caesar...a true genius...and yes, Mel Brooks is hilarious! I liked History of the World Part 1... and Blazing Saddles was tres hilar...Sheriff Bart!

~Cheryl Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (19:49) #62

Hey Kal! "rarr rarr!" (authentic frontiersman gibberish)

~Arnessa Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (21:36) #63

Yes, Amy! I like geeks, too, in movies... I loved War Games, I'd have to say it's my favorite movie of all time. Don't ask me why. What about Matthew Broderick, a geek-lover's dream date? I also liked the Star Wars trilogy. Luke Skywalker, another geek who makes good. Hmmm... And I like anything with Cary Grant, too. What about, "It Happened One Night?" Oh, and The Philadephia Story, and Imitation of Life and I guess that's all. I don't see movies that often.

~Amy Sun, Dec 15, 1996 (21:46) #64

Arnessa, we'll still have to watch the Razors Edge together, even if nobody else wants to.

~Mixu Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (08:45) #65

Some of the non-mentioned films I'd like to add to the list (OK, at least I didn't see them on the list...) Citizen Kane (and also The Touch of Evil. Very cinematic movies). Three Colours - trilogy - and practically all by Kiezslowsky (Oh, those Polish names...) The Dark Crystal The Chinese Ghost Story - the "almost perfect" movie for me. The perfect one hasn't been made yet. I LOVE to watch E.T. once a decade. Or at least have loved for this two decades (and two times) I've seen it.

~Donna Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (11:24) #66

A few others, Now Voyager,Bye Bye Birdie, Life with Father,Dark at the Top of the Stairs, Music Man, Labyrinth and anything with William Powell,Grease, West Side Story,LifeBoat,anything Abbot and Costello and Chritmas Story{about the Red Rider bb gun}. ET and Close Encounters.

~jane Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (14:51) #67

Perhaps these were mentioned early on in the list, but if not here are a couple of relatively recent movies that are great for people who like wit, conversation and the process of courtship/relationships (hey, that sounds like all of us): The Brothers McMullen Barcelona

~Amy Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (15:31) #68

The Brothers McMullen is remarkable, I think, Jane. Did you know it was made for $25,000?

~jane Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (17:24) #69

Amy, I didn't know about the super-low budget, and almost can't believe it. I want to see the newer movie by that writer, although I can't remember the name.

~Inko Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (17:47) #70

Some of my favorites have already been mentioned but here goes: Now Voyager, Anatomy of a Murder, Inherit the Wind, Citizen Kane, The Third Man, In Which we Serve, Brief Encounter (first, original one), Goodbye Mr. Chips (original with Robert Donat), all the Ealing comedies, especially The Lavendar Hill Mob, Whisky Galore (aka Tight Little Island), The Titfield Thunderbolt, The Man in the White Suit, Passport to Pimlico, and Kind Hearts and Coronets. All Audrey Hepburn movies, Cary Grant movies, and most of David Lean's films - especially Lawrence of rabia and Dr. Zhivago. There are so many, it's hard to think of all of them, but this will do for now.

~Ann Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (17:58) #71

Someone else has seen Passport to Pimlico!!! I saw most of it once, and have been wanting to see it again, but it is not findable.

~jane Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (18:54) #72

Inko, A few years ago I saw Lawrence of Arabia on a really big screen after they had freshened it up. I got it into my head that I had to go to the desert. I was obsessed. Luckily I had a break between jobs shortly after, and was able to go to Egypt. The other movie that inspired a vacation was Milagro Beanfield War, and so I went to New Mexico, including the town where it was filmed, on my honeymoon. Impressionable, aren't I?

~Inko Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (20:17) #73

Ann, I've seen Passport to Pimlico several times. About 10-15 years ago, when we first got a Beta VCR, our local PBS aired the Ealing comedies at 2 p.m in the afternoon and we got most of them on tape. Alas, we no longer have a workable Beta machine, otherwise I'd volunteer to copy it for you. Jane, maybe on your next vacation you should go to England and visit Lacock, Lyme Park, etc.! I visited Lacock last summer and it's a lovely village, even if the street is really paved over and there are cars parked in front of the buildings.

~MSK Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (22:09) #74

Of those that were mentioned, two of my favorites are A Room with a View and Strictly Ballroom. Also, somewhat recent (last couple years) movies I have enjoyed include Smoke, Fargo, and two movies which I suppose might be considered childrens' movies but I would recommend to adults - The Little Princess (most recent version) and the absolutely lovely The Secret of Roan Inish. John Sayles made that, I also enjoyed his more recent movie about some quirky characters and a murder mystery in a Texas border t wn, but I can't think of the name of it... Also, an unbelievably amazing movie which I recently saw on video is last year's Les Miserables. The movie was long, but never seemed like it, I would have popped it right in and watched it again. It's set during World War II and not really an adaptation. It's hard to describe, but wonderful.

~Ann Mon, Dec 16, 1996 (22:12) #75

Mary--Lone Star

~Arnessa Tue, Dec 17, 1996 (21:50) #76

OK, Amy, I'm up for The Razor's Edge whenever you are. Are there geeks galore?

~Amy Tue, Dec 17, 1996 (21:55) #77

No geeks in Razor's Edge, Arnessa. When? I have a copy. So just me know when you locate it and we'll watch it at the same time and talk after. This will be fun. It's another story in which I identify with a male character. But Larry is nothing like Mr Bennet. Just a searcher.

~JohanneD Wed, Dec 18, 1996 (23:26) #78

MSK, happy you enjoyed Les mis�rables of the XXth century. Belmondo and Boujenah at their best. The biggest budget film ever made in France. Well worth it. Any other Euro films ?

~Becks Thu, Dec 19, 1996 (14:40) #79

Let's see... Sixteen Candles Uncle Buck Clueless Dead Man Walking Antonia's Line The Crow ET Sound of Music Trainspotting Le Confessional Heavenly Creatures Pulp Fiction Pretty Woman Bond films Romeo & Juliet (the new version) Muriel's Wedding Seven But my all-time fave is definitely S&S!

~Becks Thu, Dec 19, 1996 (14:53) #80

Oh my, I forgot one of my very fave... In the Name of the Father Circle of Friends

~elder Thu, Dec 19, 1996 (15:42) #81

Another good movie, although very dark, is The Professional. Jean Reno has an incredible face; his eyes show so much even though he seems to be repressing all emotion. I happened across this movie while channel surfing and something about his eyes just caught me. Natalie Portman was also very good as the girl.

~terry Thu, Dec 19, 1996 (20:57) #82

An odd sort of movie, but I liked Leaving Las Vegas.

~Carolineevans Sat, Dec 21, 1996 (10:46) #83

Anyone for Le Zebre 2001 Barry Lyndon?

~MSK Mon, Dec 23, 1996 (15:04) #84

Johanne - One of my other favorite European movies is Europa, Europa. I also liked White a lot (of the three colors trilogy). I didn't like Blue as well, although my husband did very much. We haven't seen Red yet. My husband is from Poland, so we tend to see a lot of Polish movies or movies by Polish directors. Oh, and I also really like The Double life of Veronique. Mary

~JohanneD Fri, Dec 27, 1996 (20:18) #85

To be honest, I'll have to brush up on others european movies (read continental), things not featuring Depardieu, Deneuve, Thierry L'Hermitte or other more comedy/commercial type. Le Zebre was quite interesting, ever read the book Caroline? Can borrow it from me anytime. Anything with Philippe Noiret I usualy enjoy. Anyone saw Il Postino lately? Will be renting your suggestions MSK, keep you posted;-) Saw Queen Margot last night, bloody and rendered me speachless for a while. Kathleen, The Professional - great movie - this guy has real potential and did'nt do too bad in Mission Impossible, smale part but well rendered. Taking his place in the Hollywood sun. He can play both or should I say all : the good, the bad and the ugly (with his rugged(sp?) but endearing face)

~terry Fri, Dec 27, 1996 (22:14) #86

Il Postino was terrific. I rented four movies over the holidays. Henry and June, Strange Days, a Paul Newman feel good movie filmed in a small Minnesota town (I forget the name now), and another movie that is not worth mentioning. Henry and June was about the Paris days of Henry Miller and Anais (ah nay eees) Nin. What a life these people had, to spend all their time going from one erotic encounter to another and making a living writing about these encounters. Strange Days was a feel bad movie, about the chaos in LA and the eve of the year 2000 when cerebral cortex devices that recreate real events in the mind take the place of drugs, are outlawed and dealt on the streets. The Paul Newman movie was great, he leads a disheveled life but the encounters and scenes in the small Minnesota town are great. A feel bad movie from the great North is Fargo.

~Ann Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (00:11) #87

Nobody's Fool--Newman movie with Melenie Griffith and Bruce Willis in interesting cameos. One of the last appearences of Jessica Tandy.

~terry Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (00:54) #88

What movies are folks thinking about going to see that they haven't seen yet?

~kendall Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (01:07) #89

Movies I want to see: The Preacher's Wife because the Bishop's wife is one of my xmas favorites

~Amy Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (01:30) #90

I still haven't seen the English Patient. And I better not wait too much longer. It can't be kept in Bloomington for too much longer. Seems like it has been on for 5 or 6 weeks?

~terry Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (01:59) #91

Same here Amy. I need to see it before it leaves the Village.

~Carolineevans Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (22:29) #92

Ditto. But the chances of it being shown within one hour's drive of where I live are less than 50-50. Any news of a video version yet? I spent Boxing day watching "Les Miserables" and was enchanted. Loved M.Eiffel Tower and the whole letter-writing thing.Capital, Capital! Johanne, I'd love to borrow "Le Zebre". E-mail me, would you?

~elder Mon, Dec 30, 1996 (11:23) #93

[resp 82] Johanne: " . . . The Professional - great movie - this guy has real potential and didn't do too bad in Mission Impossible, small part but well rendered. Taking his place in the Hollywood sun. He can play both or should I say all : the good, the bad and the ugly (with his rugged(sp?) but endearing face) I agree -- Jean Reno's eyes and world weary face catch my attention every time he is onscreen. He had a very small part (as Kevin Kline's policeman friend) in French Kiss, and I look forward to seeing him in more films.

~Tay Thu, Jan 2, 1997 (15:37) #94

I just rewatched "It's A Wonderful Life" sometime ago, and its just so sweet! Jame Stewart is his best in this movie, and Donna Reed so pretty! I also saw "The Sound of Music". Have all those songs memorize, me and my sises (there's five of us against our one lone brother) sing it all the time at the top of our voices "Eidelweis" "Do Re Me" "The Hills are Alive . . . with the Sound of Music . . ." Oooh! Just wonderful! Wonderful! The Wiz of Oz is so cute, always been my favourite. Well, these are all classics, and I'm sure you've all seen them plenty of times! Just couldn't resist speaking about them, since I just rewatched them all last week!

~MSK Thu, Jan 9, 1997 (20:37) #95

Has anyone seen the Spanish film "Women on the verge of a nervous breakdown"? Very funny. If you want to see Antonio Banderas before he was known at all in the U.S., rent it. He's very shy and sweet in this movie, not the action hero he seems to have been turned into here. Well, maybe not - I haven't seen Evita yet. Wonder how he'll be in that...

~terry Thu, Jan 9, 1997 (22:18) #96

And kaf has the ultimate Banderas site, it's killer!

~Ann Thu, Jan 9, 1997 (23:59) #97

He even sings in Evita!

~Ann Fri, Jan 10, 1997 (00:00) #98

~Kali Tue, Jan 14, 1997 (06:25) #99

How could I forget: THe Blues Bros. and the Monty Python Movies...Nih! Also, I concur with Amy2 on LA Story... Wallace and Gromit Trilogy...Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A CLose SHave (Wallace's sheep washing/shearing machine would be an asset to any 4-H program...)

~Mixu Wed, Jan 15, 1997 (10:04) #100

Kali, I think I'm in love ;0)... The Blues Brothers is my favourite musical (next one is, surprise, surprise, TRHPS). I've been a total fan of Monthy Python since their 1st appearance on Finnish tv a couple of years ago (unbelievable, isn't it?), and Wallace & Gromit is another of my great loves. Yes, I've been turned into a newt...