Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s Comments (group member since Oct 06, 2009)

Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB ’s comments from the THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB group.

Jon R wrote: "The Arch-Conjuror of England: John Dee. Dr. Dee was a master of the hermetic arts and a counselor to Elizabeth I who depended upon him to advise her on astrology, Magik, and other esoteric spiritua..."

I love that whole period. Ironic that the son of Mary Queen of Scots would be the one to succeed Elizabeth I

I welcome all of you great new members!

Absolutely super events and projects listed here appreciate all who post!!

Brian wrote: "Just finished The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane. It's a good fantasy set in the "real" world. He's very good at writing from a young person's POV and..."

Brian- I saw that book in the airport bookstore and was struck by how short it was. It seemed to be more of a novella.

KOMET wrote: "Yesterday, I began reading "A Particular Friendship" by the British actor Dirk Bogarde. It is a collection of some of the letters from a correspondence Bogarde had with a British expatriate livin..."

I looked at the book's synopsis. What a great looking book. Curious how you find it. I always felt Bogarde was a superb actor- perhaps a bit too intelligent for many of the roles he took. A great stage actor who was never really properly utilized on screen.

Jacques wrote: "I'm reading Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. My wife read it and loved it. How could I resist?"

I bought Wolf Hall when it came out- love the Cromwell angle.

Helena wrote: ""Lord Jim" with Peter O'Toole in the leading role was a great film that also did justice to the book. Wonderful!"

And let us not forget the other star of Lord Jim...,James Mason!!

Not sure if the John Woo film The Wind Talkers is based on a novel. It claims to be based on fact. I found it a pretty horrible film. I expected to see a movie about the Navajo Code Talkers and their sadly unrecognized role in WWII. Unfortunately what I got was about 5 minutes (out of over 130) dealing with the Navajo Code Talkers and 125+ minutes of the most inane war cliches and improbable battles scenes I can ever recall seeing.

Bryan wrote: "This week, my top recommendation goes to "The Way Way Back," a coming-of age story of a boy that finds himself while working at a water park over the summer. I will say, it does start out a little ..."

Great reviews Bryan. I really enjoyed Wolverine. I found it far more enjoyable than the X Man films which I felt were more style than substance.

I will definitely have to catch The Way Way Back. Love coming of age films

Felt a great need for a Victorian novel.. And can't go wrong with Trollope. Loving every page of Framley Parsonage- the 4th volume in his Barchester series

Brinn wrote: "Hi People,
I, too, enjoyed The Lone Ranger...of course, much of it was filmed in and around my town of Angel Fire, New Mexico. I was lucky enough to be an extra-- there is a straight-on face shot o..."

How wonderful!! I loved the film and have seen it three times. When I buy the bluray I will look for you in film!

Ken wrote: "I've been following this thread but not day to day. Haven't seen any mention of Cloud Atlas. I haven't seen it and probably won't but I hear the movie was a headscratcher and no where as good as t..."

Have not seen it but my sisters boss loved it

As usual. Top notch writers here!! I love all the links posted! Thanks to all of you

Franky wrote: "Susan wrote: "My favorites are the 1980's miniseries of Bleak House (with Diana Rigg as Lady Dedlock) and the 1990's miniseries of Our Mutual Friend. Did you know that there is a 1970's version of ..."

There is the great Paul Scofield in Martin Chuzzlewit - Superb adaption by BBC.

Melissa wrote: "Rick wrote: "Miekey wrote: "For movies, I recommend The Lone Ranger. Quirky but I liked it. for books, try The Atlantis Gene by AG Riddle."

SO happy someone else enjoyed The Lone Ranger..I found i..."

haha! certainly helps make me enjoy any movie more!!

Miekey wrote: "For movies, I recommend The Lone Ranger. Quirky but I liked it. for books, try The Atlantis Gene by AG Riddle."

SO happy someone else enjoyed The Lone Ranger..I found it stunning! yet so many of my friends and family did not care for it..

H. Will wrote: "I'm not a fan of historical novels that often give a skewed version of the real story. I like good non-fiction that allows me to use my own imagination. Maybe I'm selfish?"

I have to admit that I really do not mind historical fiction that takes a famous historical character (Henry VIII, Lucrecia Borgia ect) and creates an embellished plot. As long as the environment and other surrounding details are accurate to the period, I can lose myself in the period and the story.

two new films I just saw were both quite terrible..Red 2 and RIPD...both were so convoluted with a bare bones plot and alot of hackneyed dialogue..yes the action scenes were fun, but nothing new..same as in the last 500 action films.

Robert wrote: "Greetings everyone.
Being a disabled navy vietnam veteran on a small pension and is bedbound 80 percent of the time, I have difficulty financially to buy books. Several authors have sent me copies ..."

Phoenix wrote: "Hi. I'm not sure I introduced myself when I joined. I am Lee Jordan, and my husband, Gary Jordan.

We are husband and wife and a co-writer team. Our pen name is THE PHOENIX. We are Goodreads autho..."

Carmel wrote: "Calling authors of Scottish-themed books! I am editor of Scots News Magazine in Australia, with a subscription base of several thousand readers based in Oz, UK, USA and NZ. I'm happy to promote bo..."

Welcome to all of you!!!

Gerald wrote: "I realize this is most unusual (and perhaps not what Rick had in mind), but at the moment the book I'd recommend that you read is my suspense thriller 'Of Good And Evil' and the movie I'd recommend..."

so very happy to hear, Gerald, that a film is being made from your superb book!