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Full marks to there selection, I notice Flow is one of them. I will have to keep an eye out for that one. One film you recommend Ed a while back I had never heard of and glad you did mention it, was "Hearts In Atlantis" I managed to get a DVD of it a while back and since then we have all watched it. its really good.
This is two of my latest finds at Pennylane records second hand dvd's, one I had never heard of and that's Robin Williams in "The Big White" I found it really good and certainly recommend it. Excellent all round cast in particular Holly Hunter.
Graham Ritchie;n115197...Now this is even more strange, that after watching the blu-ray just the other night, the town in Scotland "Dunoon" where I spent my secondary school years, that on there Facebook page they are screening "The Straight Story", its sure is a small world at times
It nice to see the film get attention again. I think the discussions about which David Lynch movies were your favorites has many of us re-watching old favorites.
I agree Ed its a bit of a strange one its a movie that I had put of watching for a long time, its a blu-ray that will make its way back to Pennylane records and other stuff I got my $5 out of it
Now this is even more strange, that after watching the blu-ray just the other night, the town in Scotland "Dunoon" where I spent my secondary school years, that on there Facebook page they are screening "The Straight Story", its sure is a small world at times
Last night being Saturday it was again a screening of the Imprint blu-ray release of "The Straight Story", it really is a first class movie to watch again as with the blu-ray transfer
Tonight I got around to watching the blu-ray release of "Lion of the Desert" starring Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Rod Steiger and John Gielgud. Its a good movie with a running time of 156 minutes its taken me a while to get around to watching it. Not sure of when it came out the film that is?, must have been a while back. however that was my Sunday night viewing now over
Graham, The Straight Story was mentioned as one of David Lynch's better films. I enjoyed it. Richard Farnsworth did a great job playing the old man traveling hundred of miles on a riding mower to see his estranged ill brother.
Lion of the Desert (1980) is a strange one. Here is the trailer:
I was wondering how I missed this one considering the stellar cast. Turns out it was a huge flop. While looking at user reviews on IMDB I came across this:
6/10
When a dictator finances a film pushing an agenda against another dictator, you have to question the motives.
I've read the assessments of this movie that indicates that it's a fairly accurate account of the lengthy battle between Mussolini's Italy and Libya across the sea. Muammar Gaddafi financed this film that shows crimes against humanity that began in the 1920's and continued well into the 30's. Considering Gaddafi's record, it's easy to wonder how accurate the presentation from his side is in this film. Certainly, the Italians are presented as unreasonable and in Mussolini's case, downright fanatical.
It's a very showy performance for Rod Steiger as Mussolini, bellowing his lines just as other actors have done in this role. He's certainly no shrinking violet, and the grand palace he lives in (complete with guards who seem to be standing throughout their shift with an arm raised high just in case he decides to walk by) is a sight to behold, especially his war room. General Rodolfo Graziani (Oliver Reed) never seems to leave Italy, running the operation from far away.
Then there's the presentation of Libyan resistance leader Omar al-Mukhtar as played by Anthony Quinn, completely calm and well spoken even when confronted by the fact that the Italian negotiators aren't going to give him anything that he feels they're entitled to. Simply they just want their land back. Irene Papas and John Gielgud have smaller roles as other Libyans involved in the rebellion. The only thing that I can say about the film is that it is epic in scale and made me want to do more research on my own, but for the most part, I felt that something was missing to indicate only one side of the story.
I'll pass on this one. The whole movie is available to watch on youtube free of charge. Here is the link:
Last night being Saturday it was again a screening of the Imprint blu-ray release of "The Straight Story", it really is a first class movie to watch again as with the blu-ray transfer
Tonight I got around to watching the blu-ray release of "Lion of the Desert" starring Anthony Quinn, Oliver Reed, Rod Steiger and John Gielgud. Its a good movie with a running time of 156 minutes its taken me a while to get around to watching it. Not sure of when it came out the film that is?, must have been a while back. however that was my Sunday night viewing now over
Last night it was Blade Runner 2049. I watched it in 3D in the past but last night it was the 2D disc version. Other blu-rays of late have been Blue Thunder, Islands In The Stream, Galaxy Quest, and Sophie Scholl, good movies. On the DVD side over the last few weeks the latest was The Rocket Post filmed in Scotland and the new restoration DVD of The Never Ending Story which looks great all movies projected using the Panasonic
A couple of other movies on blu-ray I have watched this week
"Planet Of The Apes" 1968 is one I re-visit every so often, likewise with "The Flight Of The Phoenix" 1965, both picture and sound is really good. With the blu-ray of "Smitty" this one came from a video library that was shutting down. I had never heard of it before, but with Peter Fonda leading the cast that got me interested. If you just feel like watching a nice family film then "Smitty" is one I certainly recommend. Its just a nice film with a good overall cast I will throw in the trailer at the bottom
A couple of screen shots of Smitty
Had a visitor today, our grandson and to my surprise tonight he wanted to watch a movie in our little home cinema, Its really been a while now since the last time he stayed over, he also asked for a war movie, OK I thought, will project 1917, well that one was certainly a hit, an excellent transfer onto blu-ray. If you have never seen 1917 do take the time to watch it, I would certainly recommend it .
"Searching For Bobby Fisher" 1993, blu-ray released by "Imprint"" an excellent film, projected screen shots below taken from the Panasonic VP last week.
Highly recommend it
Note the use of the camera and lighting by Director of photography Conrad Hall. Music by James Horner
Ed, watch this actress at 2.09 into this scene standing at the table, my thought every time I watch this film, that she is genuinely finding it hard to keep it together and not to laugh.. Another scene I like a lot is when Lisa Minnelli talking to her dad when he says something along the line what does he do? nothing she replies... oh! another one....he is a millionare....his reply quickly.....you have my permission to marry him a brilliant all round cast
... I still regard ""Arthur" as one of the best films I have ever watched. The casting of Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and John Gielgud was perfect...
Gielgud certainly earned his Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar. His portrayal of Hobson was perfect; he was so charming while being sarcastic that one would thank him for insulting you.
Hobson: Thank you for a memorable afternoon, usually one must go to a bowling alley to meet a woman of your stature.
Arthur: What are you doing later tonight?
Linda: Oh, I have plans for tonight. What should I wear?
Hobson: Steal something casual.
Hobson: Thrilling to meet you, Gloria.
Gloria: Hi.
Hobson: Yes... You obviously have a wonderful economy with words, Gloria. I look forward to your next syllable with great eagerness.
Last night it was a return to 1981 when we went to the cinema long ago to watch "Arthur", I still regard ""Arthur" as one of the best films I have ever watched. The casting of Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli and John Gielgud was perfect, as with the theme music which we later bought as a 45 by Christopher Cross. There was a remake a few years back but I refuse to look at it. Only the 1981 Dudley Moore version for me. I never tire of watching it, its such a fun film I cant even think of the number of times I have seen it, never kept a count, but it must be heaps.
PS The trailer of "The Movie Man" looks good, I will have to keep an eye out for that one.
I saw The Movie Man last year. Keith Stata, who runs the Highlands Cinemas in Kinmount, Ontario is a fascinating character. I agree with many of his views except for when it comes to cats. I believe he has over 50 of them.
I saw The Movie Man last year. Keith Stata, who runs the Highlands Cinemas in Kinmount, Ontario is a fascinating character. I agree with many of his views except for when it comes to cats. I believe he has over 50 of them.
I watched The Movie Man (2024). It is the most entertaining film about movie lovers I have seen. It is more about how far a film fanatic will go than it is a documentary about movies.
It is available in the US on the PBS streaming site (subscription required).
. its really good.
another one....he is a millionare....his reply quickly.....you have my permission to marry him
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