Quote from: Jane on January 11, 2009, 06:50:30 PMI just added the best foreign film, Vals Im Bashir', to my queue. I'm wondering what else should be added.I really liked "Waltz with Bashir". From December 29, 2008:QuoteAs I was walking by Lincoln Plaza, I noticed that "Waltz with Bashir" was about to start, so... "Waltz with Bashir" I did. What an amazing piece of film-making. It manages to be a cartoon/animated feature, a memory piece, a documentary and analysis of the troubles in Palestine in the early 1980's, particularly the massacre of a whole town/camp of Palestinians by Christian Phalangists. The use of animation is used expertly to "portray" the recent past both realistically (as in news accounts) and in very personal, post-trauma-tinged memories and dreams. It managed to be Academic and entertaining at the same time.
I just added the best foreign film, Vals Im Bashir', to my queue. I'm wondering what else should be added.
As I was walking by Lincoln Plaza, I noticed that "Waltz with Bashir" was about to start, so... "Waltz with Bashir" I did. What an amazing piece of film-making. It manages to be a cartoon/animated feature, a memory piece, a documentary and analysis of the troubles in Palestine in the early 1980's, particularly the massacre of a whole town/camp of Palestinians by Christian Phalangists. The use of animation is used expertly to "portray" the recent past both realistically (as in news accounts) and in very personal, post-trauma-tinged memories and dreams. It managed to be Academic and entertaining at the same time.
Think I'll recommend The Reader as my book group's book/movie selection for our traditional August anniversary celebration.
Quote from: JRand58 on January 11, 2009, 05:53:54 PMDR DRUXY - I know two friends who joined DIRECT BUY.Both made some major purchases. One friend bought an entire EXPENSIVE dining room set, table and eight chairs, buffet and china cabinet, and a side board.Three of the chairs were back ordered and arrived six months later, one of the glass windows in the china cabinet was broken, and the WHOLE thing had to be returned to be repaired....The other person bought a bedroom set with several pieces.....which arrived piece meal over a period of about three months.Neither was happy and would not recommend DIRECT BUY.....but I only have this SECOND HAND experience.I am not watching the Golden Globe Awards either....Thanks for the information.We have decided to pass.
DR DRUXY - I know two friends who joined DIRECT BUY.Both made some major purchases. One friend bought an entire EXPENSIVE dining room set, table and eight chairs, buffet and china cabinet, and a side board.Three of the chairs were back ordered and arrived six months later, one of the glass windows in the china cabinet was broken, and the WHOLE thing had to be returned to be repaired....The other person bought a bedroom set with several pieces.....which arrived piece meal over a period of about three months.Neither was happy and would not recommend DIRECT BUY.....but I only have this SECOND HAND experience.I am not watching the Golden Globe Awards either....
Quote from: Ginny on January 11, 2009, 06:54:04 PMI'm having fun watching the Golden Globes and making a list of things to add to our Netflix list:RecountBurn After ReadingBernard & DorisExactly what I'm doing
I'm having fun watching the Golden Globes and making a list of things to add to our Netflix list:RecountBurn After ReadingBernard & Doris
Why do the Globes show clips from the movie trailers instead of the movies themselves?
I added In Bruges too
Quote from: Cillaliz on January 11, 2009, 07:03:06 PMI added In Bruges tooI'll wait on this one. Let me know if you like it.
I always found Colin Farrell's sex video to be rather sweet and touching.
Do you mean Selma Hayek or Penelope Cruz? I think Penelope has looked pretty sad tonight. Even after VCB winning best picture she doesn't look that happy. She smiled but her eyes were sad
DR Jose, you really liked The Wrestler, didn't you?
