Author Topic: Movies & Books Into Movies (Read 592053 times)

Babi · « **Reply #2960 on:** October 22, 2012, 08:55:14 AM »

So many movies – how do you choose what to watch?
Reviews? Recommendations? Actors? Availability?
Do you choose a movie the same way you choose a book?

And where do you like to watch most of your movies?
Do you stream movies from Netflix and other places?
Where’s the strangest place you’ve ever watched a film?

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When we happen to find ourselves watching a bad movie/TV show at home, the running commentary from the
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(If that doesn't suffice, we turn it off and find something else to do.)

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #2961 on:** October 24, 2012, 03:48:30 PM »

Was it here or on S&F that someone mentioned "Fireflies In The Garden"? Anyway, I watched it the other night, and found it a bit confusing, and not all that great. The cast was good, and handled their parts well. Willem DaFoe, Hayden Panitierre, Ryan Reynolds.

MaryPage · « **Reply #2962 on:** October 24, 2012, 04:07:56 PM »

I bought the DVD because someone liked it, and then I did NOT like it. Gave it to my cleaning lady.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #2963 on:** October 24, 2012, 04:17:00 PM »

Good move, MaryPage!

pedln · « **Reply #2964 on:** October 25, 2012, 08:50:41 PM »

I was the one who said she liked Fireflies in the Garden. But -- that was after watching it a second time. After the first time round, I was kind of confused about the whole show. Second time around cleared it all up. Sorry it was not a successful purchase MaryPage. Tell your cleaning lady to watch it twice.

Dana · « **Reply #2965 on:** October 29, 2012, 10:47:16 PM »

Just rewatched a super movie on TMC--Inherit the Wind. Made me think how little we have advanced in religious tolerance. I kept thinking that with the creationism movement it could well happen again in the good old USA today, and the Muslim faith seems little better. Depressing, really. When I first saw this movie I naively thought it was history. But a very good dramatization--this was the Spencer Tracy, Frederick March version.

maryz · « **Reply #2966 on:** October 29, 2012, 11:13:26 PM »

We got to see a stage version of Inherit the Wind in August in San Diego . Terrific! The trial on which the play/movie was based took place in Dayton, tennessee, about 25 miles from here. The original courthouse is still in use.

JoanK · « **Reply #2967 on:** October 30, 2012, 02:53:55 PM »

Was this the Scopes trial? Still famous today.

maryz · « **Reply #2968 on:** October 30, 2012, 03:58:12 PM »

Yes, of course.

MaryPage · « **Reply #2969 on:** November 01, 2012, 03:40:33 PM »

The incredible thing to me is that so many, many Americans believe their fundamentalist Christian preachers and disbelieve Evolution to this very day! Polls show this to be true. Despite the Catholic Church admitting to Evolution and the proof shown in our medical labs which work so hard to gain ground over the constantly evolving bacteria and viruses that plague our species so, and the many changes I see in many, many species in my own lifetime, they want to stick to a stubborn belief that the Bible must be taken literally and the planet is only 6,000 years old.
I will not find fault with Faith; but Mythology is another matter, especially when it interferes with intelligent understanding. I ask why they do not kill their children when they smart talk them, as the Bible says they may. Why do they not take more than one wife? Oh dearie me, there are virtually a multitude of questions!
Sometimes I find myself equating some of our more ignorant Christian ranters, who spend so much time privately fantasizing over raping women that they publicly do everything they can to diminish the horrors of rape and what it does to women, with the Taliban. Both Christian extremists and Muslim extremists want to treat women as a lesser species that should not be seen or heard or educated, but just be slaves owned by men. Seriously.
This is not just my opinion, but that of many highly educated men. Thank God for the few, say I!

http://www.staff.science.uu.nl/~bodla101/religion/ageoftheworld.html

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth is that the Bible does not, anywhere, give an age to this planet!

pedln · « **Reply #2970 on:** November 10, 2012, 01:17:17 PM »

I've seen it before, Dana, but it's been a long time. Have just put it on my Netflix queue.

The election and all the talk shows, etc have kept a lot of us pretty busy. What films has everyone been watching? I've been trying to keep up with taped Call the Midwife and Upstairs, Downstairs -- both just so enjoyable. And I finally saw the first disc of Lark Rise to Candleford. Also very enjoyable. Many thanks to whoever suggested it here. These British shows are just very appealing.

Now I need help. I seriously thinking of buying the West Wing Complete series from Amazon, (it has come down in price) but don't really trust all their info. Seasons one to five all have English subtitles. Seasons six and seven do not. But their info on the series as a whole says it is closed captioned. However, the Warner store (they put it out) says it's not captioned. Does anyone have seasons six or seven, who could check that out?

I enjoyed the series when it was on TV, and all the folks who wrote reviews for Amazon have just been drooling.

Frybabe · « **Reply #2971 on:** November 10, 2012, 01:52:14 PM »

I've been enjoying the old Poirot shows. I also have the Cadfael series on my watchlist. I've never got to see it when it aired on PBS.

MaryPage · « **Reply #2972 on:** November 10, 2012, 04:16:04 PM »

I have almost finished reading World Without End, and dying to know who plays whom in the mini-series I went on line and googled "list cast World Without End," and it did most satisfactorily do so. Pictures and names. But also a brief thumb nail sketch of who is whom. And wouldn't you just know it, they have changed whole relationships and positions and, well, they have changed the book enormously. Bummer!

So I am back and forth as to whether I will buy the DVD set (it comes out for sale on December 4th and can be preordered) or not.

Has anyone seen it on REELZ? I do not get that channel.

Babi · « **Reply #2973 on:** November 11, 2012, 08:49:14 AM »

Ah, you are in for a treat, FRYBABE. The Cadfael series I thought was excellent, despite the
fact that Derek Jacobi did not at all fit my ideas of the physical appearance of a tough ex-soldier. But then, Derek Jacobi can successfully play any role, IMHO.

PatH · « **Reply #2974 on:** November 11, 2012, 12:11:40 PM »

I agree; The Cadfael series is excellent. My only complaint is they were more violent than necessary.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #2975 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:36:40 PM »

I can hardly wait for the new film of "Anna Karenina" starring Keira Knightly, Jude Law. I have seen a clip of it here on the computer, and it is going to be a beautiful presentation. Whenever the DVD comes out, I am sure to buy it, for the cinematography if nothing else, but I'm sure there will be plenty to warrant my purchase.

Someone let me know whenever you have seen the new movie "Lincoln". It is based somewhat on Doris Kearns Goodwin's "Team of Rivals". She has said she is very pleased with the movie! It is in limited release now, but should get the multi-theatre release within a week or so.

JeanneP · « **Reply #2976 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:46:43 PM »

I am also waiting for the movie "Lincoln" to come to our town. Should be soon. Looks like Sally fields did good playing Mrs Lincoln. As I live in Illinois, Close to Springfield, I am quite a Lincoln fan from way back.

JeanneP · « **Reply #2977 on:** November 13, 2012, 08:21:55 PM »

Already 30 deg here at 6pm. Picked up about 6 dvd at library today. One being "Salmon fishing in the Yemen" Will be what I will be watching tonight. Nice and cozy in PJs. If still this cold tomorrow may be a Movie Marathon for me.

rosemarykaye · « **Reply #2978 on:** November 14, 2012, 04:49:17 AM »

Let us know what you think of "Salmon Fishing" Jeanne - I thought it was pretty awful but my daughter liked it.

Rosemary

pedln · « **Reply #2979 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:30:02 AM »

JeanneP, I gave Salmon Fishing four netflix stars, and thought it was just plain enjoyable. It's also a book, by Paul Torday. Let us know what else you're watching during your marathon. (You're only 4 hours north of me, so I pay attention to your weather.)

I feel like I"m in that bog of nothing really outstanding to see, so am looking forward to Lincoln and Anna Karenina. I just received Moonrise Kingdom for Friday night potluck and movie night. It got a lot of attention earlier this year, trailers, etc., but now I wonder if it bombed at the box office.

JeanneP · « **Reply #2980 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:23:59 PM »

I just loved "Salmon fishing". I don't think I would have enjoyed it as a book.
It and another movie called. "He's not really into you" along with a "Mrs Henderson" with Judi Dench.. both mediocre.
Went out today and so have 4 more left to watch once it get to cold to leave the house. That could be tomorrow.

JeanneP · « **Reply #2981 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:29:49 PM »

Pedlin.

I get down you way once in awhile as my Grandson is on the Faculty of Missouri State in Springfield.

rosemarykaye · « **Reply #2982 on:** November 15, 2012, 06:42:37 AM »

Jeanne, I had high hopes of that Mrs Henderson film but when I saw it (at the cinema when it first came out) I thought it was awful - a real waste of Judi Dench & Bob Hoskins' talents.

Madeleine has just persuaded me to use one of my precious LoveFilm choices on 'Kick Ass' - goodness only knows what that is, but I expect the girls will watch it by themselves!

Really miserable weather here this week - fog, rain and when it's not actually raining, dripping damp everywhere - otherwise known as 'dreich'. I've been for my walk up the hill, and I did take some photos of the most beautiful spiders' webs covered in raindrops - but now I back indoors, baking scones, making coffee, and with no intention of venturing out again until I have to.

Rosemary

Babi · « **Reply #2983 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:48:56 AM »

It just got down to the forties here, and Valerie conceded that 'Yes, it was cold' and struggled to get the flame lit on our
central heating system. And it was a struggle. The last time the gas company was here, they apparently turned off the
switch bringing gas to the heater and failed to turn it back on. Val had a cold, miserable time locating and resolving the problem. I'm so lucky to have her here; I thank God for her frequently.

MaryPage · « **Reply #2984 on:** November 15, 2012, 09:10:43 AM »

I thought Salmon Fishing on The Yemen was just great. Love that quiet British humor.

Jeanne, one of my daughters lived in Springfield for over 30 years, but she is in Kansas City now. She moved to be closer to her grandchildren.

Tomereader1 · « **Reply #2985 on:** November 15, 2012, 12:16:08 PM »

Last year my "heating boys" (as I call them) came to light my central heat pilot, but had to install a new gas valve (the system is as old as the house 1961). Thinking that it was the same as the old one, I embarked upon trying to light it early this week when the cold spell came in, but it was dissimilar to the older one. My hubby looked at it and decided he didn't know what the secret was either. I left a call for them on Monday evening, and they came Tuesday. They were having a very busy day!! They carefully showed me what to push and where to turn the arrow and in what order, and I wrote it all down, and saved it in my computer also, so should be set for next year. I don't like to mess with things that have natural gas for obvious reasons! Wouldn't want an electric heating sytem, if there is such a thing, due to costs to run.

maryz · « **Reply #2986 on:** November 15, 2012, 12:35:24 PM »

Lots of all-electric systems here in TVA country, Tome. In many areas, natural gas not available . We had it for years, because no gas. We have gas now, and like it better. Costs not too different here in the south. A/C is the big cost.

Frybabe · « **Reply #2987 on:** November 15, 2012, 12:40:43 PM »

My boiler has an electric-start, so I don't have to do anything. I have no clue how to get it toheat if the electric goes out, though.

JeanneP · « **Reply #2988 on:** November 15, 2012, 01:44:29 PM »

New furnace 2 years ago and one just turns a arrow on the Thermostat on the wall and it starts up auto.

Frybabe · « **Reply #2989 on:** November 15, 2012, 02:49:29 PM »

Exactly.

PatH · « **Reply #2990 on:** November 15, 2012, 04:38:32 PM »

That's all I have to do with my 30 year old boiler, too.

rosemarykaye · « **Reply #2991 on:** November 16, 2012, 03:58:04 AM »

We have something called FloGas, which is delivered to a big tank shared by these 20 houses. It is a bit cheaper than other heating fuels (which is not to say much, all of them are horrendously expensive here). Our boiler is about 10 years old and when we bought the house there was an existing service contract with British Gas - the guy turned up and immediately slapped a sticker on the boiler to say that it was too old for them to be able to get parts. This absolved them from all responsibility apparently - including the part of the (expensive) cover that assured us that they would come out, even on a national holiday, and fix anything that went wrong. The service contract was therefore pointless and we cancelled it. The person we spoke to at British Gas could not understand why we were unhappy about paying a monthly sum for nothing!

The boiler does backfire and shut down quite often (I explained this to the service engineer and he just said 'well that could be anything'), we know how to re-start it but I fear we will need a new one soon. Would much rather just run everything off a woodburning stove if we had one - used to have two in Aberdeenshire and they were great. My friend's husband fits these stoves as his business, and he is absolutely frantic with work. Unfortunately it would cost a fortune to have the proper chimney put into this house, but we plan to move again once Madeleine has left school (in 4 yrs time) and I would definitely then go for a house with a stove, or two.

Rosemary

Frybabe · « **Reply #2992 on:** November 16, 2012, 08:05:05 AM »

I feel your pain Rosemarykaye. I've had my service guys out every year and never had a problem until this year. All of a sudden my boiler is too large for the air volume in the basement. I was livid that they never mentioned this before. Not only that, they slapped a yellow caution tag on it and sent a notice to my township officials. Apparently, if I add vents to my floor, take my basement door off or get one with louvers, that will alleviate the problem. so they say. No one suggested additional out side venting until my contractor came by on another matter suggested it. He is looking into it. If I remember correctly, the date on the boiler install is 2004.

Babi · « **Reply #2993 on:** November 16, 2012, 09:21:01 AM »

MARYZ, my son put in window AC's when our central AC system died. I was surprised...
and delighted!... when my electric bill dropped dramatically. Needless to say, we don't
even think about going back to central AC.

maryz · « **Reply #2994 on:** November 16, 2012, 10:52:42 AM »

Interesting, Babi. I'm sure we'll never buy another house, but I'd never consider one without central heat and a/c. Where do you live? We are in what's considered the "deep south", so the heat and humidity are pervasive and something to deal with 6+ months of the year.

p.s. Now I look and see that you're in Houston. I grew up there, living first with no a/c, then with window units. I can't imagine dealing with the humidity (and it's accompanying mildew problems) in Houston with just window units. (When we moved from Houston to Tennessee, I thought we had moved to the "desert" - the humidity was so much lower by comparison.

)

pedln · « **Reply #2995 on:** November 16, 2012, 11:24:21 AM »

Frybabe, it sounds like you have furnace police in your area.

I have the furnace people come every year right at the beginning of "heating" season, but the way their prices for a 20 minute checkup keep going up I sometimes think I should just wait until it breaks down.

JeanneP · « **Reply #2996 on:** November 16, 2012, 02:58:40 PM »

My original furnace which came in the house when it was built lasted 40 years with very little problems. Central Gas. I also decided to use Window A/c . Just put new one in 3 years ago. I don't care to much for A/C and use ceiling fans in every room
Doubt that this 3 year old furnace will last 40 years or even half that. So much more noisy also. Same goes for the Fridge, cooker all things replaced in last 5 years. Got 40 years out of these original items also.

JoanK · « **Reply #2997 on:** November 16, 2012, 03:57:12 PM »

I read the book, "Salmon fishing in Yemon", and liked it a lot. Love to see the movie.

Babi · « **Reply #2998 on:** November 17, 2012, 08:50:30 AM »

Our place is small, MARY, and that may make a difference. Valerie can't tolerate too much
heat and I have less and less tolerance for cold. So, she tilts the draft away from me and I
dress a bit more warmly and we manage to chug along together.

Nowadays, JEANNE, I suspect everything is designed with an expiration date in mind.
Can't stay in business if the customers won't need another whatever for 40 years!
Planned obsolescence is the correct term, I believe.

JeanneP · « **Reply #2999 on:** November 17, 2012, 02:31:51 PM »

Babi.

Yes, most things known as Throw away items now. Few people know how to repair things and if they do it is to expensive to fix. Cheaper to replace. Problem is, Running out of landfills now. Good thing that Asia will take a lot of our stuff and find use for it. See truck load after truck load of Electronics shipping out to them even from my small city.

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Author Topic: Movies & Books Into Movies (Read 592053 times)