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Post by Tilly Star on Nov 21, 2015 14:59:41 GMT 2
So I'm spending this weekend hibernating. I'm not in a reading mood so having a movie marathon.
I've got both Netflix and Amazon Prime so can access lots. I'm after some recommendations. I'm after easy watching, to give you an idea I've watched these so far and lived them:
- A Testament of Youth (if you haven't watched this, do. It adapts the book very week).
- The Hundred Metre Journey (watch when you need some easy going chicken soup for the soul).
- Blue Jasmine (could watch Cate Blanchett in anything, she's wonderful in this)
- Imitation Game (amazing, amazing, heartbreaking. Cumberpants is awesome )
What should I add to my watch list?
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Post by tzarine on Nov 21, 2015 17:24:51 GMT 2
here is one list. i have lots. the tilda swinton, the kitschfest. will ask tzar when he gets back, too
wong kar wai's 2046 - a writer in 60s hk writes sci fi stories, beautifully shot & acted happy together, also wkw - lovers fight in buenos aires, gorgeous & melancholy in the mood for love - unrequited love in the 60s, great visuals
diva - a french romp, featuring a postman, the diva he adores & some taiwanese counterfeiters & corrupt cops a bout de souffle, belmomdo & seberg in paris, my summer flick
some flicks from my youth in asia class: blue kite, china, director tian zhuangzhuang a boy & his mother survive changes, black humour, poignant yiyi, taiwan, edward yang the trials of a family, an ill grandmother, a religion obsessed mother, a father w regrets, photographed by their son all about lili chouchou, japan, shunji iwai. this includes rape & is pretty dark but it's about a boy who finds solace from his cruel world in the internet boards & the singer lili chouchou. blue spring, japan, toshiaki toyoda life in a boys school, not the scions of industry, but future yakuza, workers. 2 gangs fight for domination. bit violent but great score & visuals i wish, japan, hirokazu koreeda 2 boys try to get their divorced parents together, charming & sweet nobody knows also koreeda 4 kids abandoned by their mother in tokyo, joyous & heartbreaking, esp love yuya yagire who plays the oldest brother happy viewing
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Post by auntieannie on Nov 21, 2015 23:12:14 GMT 2
whatever you do.. NOT the lobster. really bizarre and quite a bit depressing.
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Post by auntieannie on Nov 21, 2015 23:14:43 GMT 2
I haven't checked it but can't help wondering how watching a film like Magic Mike, which requires zero neurones according to the trailer, would fare.
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Post by auntieannie on Nov 21, 2015 23:26:17 GMT 2
Did you ever watch midnight in Paris? I quite liked it a the time.
Tzarine, did you ever watch 'Les tribulations d'un chinois en chine'? A Philippe de Broca comedy/ vehicle for Belmondo in 1965? I remember it vaguely as being full of silliness.
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Post by auntieannie on Nov 21, 2015 23:48:30 GMT 2
what's your take on adaptations of some of Tolkien's books into films?
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Post by Voy on Nov 22, 2015 0:31:01 GMT 2
whatever you do.. NOT the lobster. really bizarre and quite a bit depressing. really? there's a movie about mr? and it's boring? oh noooooooooooo
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Post by auntieannie on Nov 22, 2015 1:14:28 GMT 2
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Post by Tilly Star on Nov 22, 2015 1:46:39 GMT 2
I loved Midnight in Paris Annie. I might watch it again tomorrow thank you for the reminder.
I only got to watch one film as all best laid plans of a day alone were scuppered when my brother and his family turned up, wonderful to see them but I lost viewing time ha ha.
I watched Before I Go to Sleep, was Ok a good twist but nothing special.
Thanks for your suggestions Tzarine, I really like the look of Diva. It's not available easily on Netflix or Amazon but will find it...
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Post by tiltedflipcurves on Nov 22, 2015 16:34:38 GMT 2
While it probably can't be called "easy watching" (it's subtitled and emotionally wrenching), I would put "Ida" on your must-see-sometime list. It's on Neflix streaming. "The Station Agent" somewhat similar but more approachable.
More in line with what I think you were asking: Celebrate the release of "Trumbo" with "Roman Holiday."
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Post by Tilly Star on Nov 22, 2015 17:14:59 GMT 2
Ida looks right up my street, I'm going to watch that tonight to end the marathon!
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Post by tzarine on Nov 22, 2015 20:32:40 GMT 2
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Post by Netsuke on Nov 26, 2015 22:07:29 GMT 2
Easy to watch, feel good films -
The 100 Foot Journey The Magic of Belle Isle Driving Miss Daisy A Month By The Lake Enchanted April
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Post by auntieannie on Nov 26, 2015 22:32:54 GMT 2
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Post by Netsuke on Nov 27, 2015 13:42:59 GMT 2
Oops, sorry Tilly, I forgot about the films being on Netflix. These are some the the films I have on 'My list' on Netflix and have watched them more than once. They're easy watching and 'feel good' movies.
Snow Flower and The Secret Fan is a beautiful film about two girls in the 19th century paired as Laotong (sworn sisters forever). The film goes from today back in time.
The First Grader - based on the true story of Kimani Maruge, a Kenyan man who enrolled in primary school at the age of 84 after the Kenyan government announced universal and free primary school education in 2003.
The 100 Foot Journey - set in France, think French cuisine meets Indian curry. Helen Mirren plays snooty Madame Mallory beautifully.
The Magic of Belle Isle - an alcoholic, disabled novelist (Morgan Freeman) finds his muse again after he moves into a lakeside cabin on Belle Isle for the summer next door to a single mother and her three daughters.
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Post by Tilly Star on Nov 27, 2015 16:16:47 GMT 2
Ha you got my needs perfectly, I did watch The 100 Foot Journey that weekend as it goes. Lovely, gentle, feel good film. And who doesn't love Helen Mirren.
I'll put the others on my list!
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Post by tzarine on Nov 27, 2015 18:15:06 GMT 2
my fav helens are the long goodbye the cook, the thief, his wife & her lover excalibur love prime suspect & her liz 1 series here's her website: www.helenmirren.com/the girl who leapt through time coming of age w time travel www.imdb.com/title/tt0808506/
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Post by wombatrois on Nov 28, 2015 1:51:46 GMT 2
The first grader is a great little film. The Station Agent was another favourite.
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Post by tzarine on Nov 29, 2015 18:25:44 GMT 2
orlando w the fabulous tilda swinton
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Post by tzarine on Feb 8, 2016 9:03:54 GMT 2
though i did not like helen mirren in the flick where she plays a french restauranteur
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Post by sophie on Feb 8, 2016 17:27:15 GMT 2
Brooklyn is a wonderful movie.
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Post by Tilly Star on Feb 8, 2016 19:11:35 GMT 2
I just started reading Brooklyn, will have to wait a while to watch the film so I'm not comparing!
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Post by sophie on Feb 8, 2016 20:15:27 GMT 2
I wondered how it would translate to the big screen, and the producers did a wonderful job. For a book with such lyrical language and writing style, not a lot of 'action', the movie better than I expected, and I liked it as much as the book. Perhaps more.
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Post by Tilly Star on Feb 9, 2016 14:33:31 GMT 2
I'm loving it, went to bed far too last last night because of reading it. So hopefully will see the film soon. I can imagine it will be lovely.
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Post by Ria on Feb 12, 2016 11:27:03 GMT 2
The Hateful Eight was the last I saw and it was awesome!
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Post by kerouac2 on Feb 19, 2016 20:47:50 GMT 2
I was quite disappointed by Hail Caesar because the Coens went into too many different directions at once. But most of the individual scenes can be appreciated even if the movie is not well done as a whole.
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Post by mapletree3 on Feb 21, 2016 20:40:59 GMT 2
I saw Brooklyn last night. What a lovely movie, the leading actress (can't recall her name) was stunning.
I found Revenant to be completely draining. It's beautifully shot, but way too much of DiCaprio suffering.
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Post by auntieannie on Feb 21, 2016 23:38:20 GMT 2
Talking about the Coens...what about an oldie but goodie: O Brother where art though?
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Post by Scrubb on Feb 22, 2016 5:32:19 GMT 2
I love that movie, annie - must watch it soon!
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Post by auntieannie on Feb 22, 2016 22:51:25 GMT 2
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