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.

Raul wrote: "Rick wrote: "I recently read a thriller by Seth Harwood, who is a member of the Group called JACK WAKES UP- it was simply stunning! very much atmospheric and character driven, I was so taken by the..."

very welcome..really great read!

Simon wrote: "As for fave movies. Fraid you have to go way back to find a good one these days and that has to be The Big Lebowski. Films today are so trivial and CGId to death."

Recently bought The Big Lebowski bluray...need to watch it!!

Rick wrote: "Simon wrote: "My fave film version of a fave novel is Jaws. How Steven Speilberg managed to create such a classic and actually improved on the book is a miracle."

completely agree..Jaws is one of ..."

Hock wrote: "The Graduate. I actually read the novel before seeing the movie. The movie was better."

Jaws and The Graduate..two great films that feature one of my favorite actors..Murray Hamilton..(Mayor in Jaws..Mr. Robinson in The Graduate!!)

Simon wrote: "My fave film version of a fave novel is Jaws. How Steven Speilberg managed to create such a classic and actually improved on the book is a miracle."

completely agree..Jaws is one of those films in which everything works..never read book, I know it is different than film and since I love the movie so much (Have it on bluray..even more amazing in hi-def!!) I feel no need to read the book

Scott wrote: "As a nod to the namesake of this group, I have to nominate "Five Fingers," starring, James Mason. The book, "Operation Cicero" is not technically a novel (it claims to be a true story) but is based..."

Excellent post Scott!!!!! Love that film!! Mason was perfect as Alan Napier's not so loyal assistant!

Quite astounded at the amazing talent that I see being posted about above!!! Welcome all!!!

Barbara wrote: "Right now I'm reading "A Supremely Bad Idea: Three Mad Birders and Their Quest to See It All" by Luke Dempsey. Someone recommended it on the group "All About Animals". I'm about half way through an..."

love that plot..for a non-fiction book..sounds like a hoot! (pun intended!)

Richard wrote: "One book that adapts very easily to the screen (and has been done several times) is Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." My favorite is the 1939 (I think) version with Laurence Olivier as Mr. Darcy..."

I am totally with you Richard on the 1935 Colman film..truly remarkable acting and direction

Saïdeh wrote: "Hello, my name is Saïdeh Pakravan. I'm glad to have found this group (but curious about the name. James Mason is one of the greatest actors ever but why is a book club named after him?) I am an Ira..."

Hi Saideh..Good question!..The reason I named the group after James Mason is that he is my all time favorite actor, and when I started the Group in 2009, with an idea (To create a true "virtual community" of readers and writers) I also wanted to honor his memory...and James Mason actually wrote 2 books, a very facinating memoir, as well as a very witty book on his love of cats back..so..what better name to add a touch of grace to a Group :>)

So many wonderful new members!! I am so very proud and happy to have you ALL as a part of this great Community!

Howard wrote: "Barbara, wow, it's been a long time since I've seen this thread.

I guess Rick gave up & I forgot to respond, also & I also guess that I was right in that the thread was not so popular as were othe..."

I love this thread Howard..think it is a great idea..will have to try tosee if it can catch on..had not clue as to your character...thought and thought..could not come up with it! Great clue tho!

Anne wrote: "I have tons of photos I could add to the pics. Let me know what interests you and maybe I can comply."

well your choice!! any you choose I am sure will be the "cat's pajamas" PUN INTENDED :>)

To Those James Mason Members from the UK as well as the many who loved British TV and Humor..so sorry to hear of the death of the magnificent Richard Briers- star of THE GOOD LIFE, and later so very fine in Monarch of the Glen.

Leeny wrote: "Greetings,

I'm currently reading "Freedom Towards Education: A Survey of the Work of Waldorf Schools Throughout the World." (Lanthorn Press, East Grinstead, 1976).

I was drawn to the books cover ..."

sometimes a book finds us!

Barbara wrote: "I guess I should have said my photo is in my "All About Animals" group cause there where I put it, so figured I didn't need to add it to Rick's photo section here to bog up his photo section.

But..."

really appreciate you helping out a fellow member Barbara!!

Anne wrote: "All my life i have loved dogs and horses. When I graduated college(back in the dark ages) I realized my dream of getting an Arabian horse. My beautiful bay stallion was two when I got him, when at ..."

what a remarkable post Anne..indeed..post pictures of your pets! That's why I created this thread!

So sad about your horse..and I truly identify with you about dogs...throughout my life..during good..and especially during very bad times, my dogs have always been with me. I truly consider them God's greatest gift to humans..a great examples of the attributes humans yearn for..yet never fully achieve..unconditional love,utter honesty and complete acceptance of all.
You alos touch on the one truly hard part of owning and loving adog..when you must say goodbye. It is so very difficult..Etched in my memory is when I hadto bid farewell to my first Collie, Loarn (I was 14) My second Collie Van, (I was 33)..now I have my Schnauzer Velvet, 11 years old, diabetic..requiring insulin shots twice a day..cataracts...and still plugging in there..as happy and brave as any living being..totally accepting of his condition, and still wagging that little docked tail everytime I come home!

So Anne.. All you need to is to take any pictures of your dogs that you can send to your email..open your email..open attached pic..save it in your documents with unique name..then open file and copy location link from top of screen..and paste link. anyone else who can offer more concise directions..please do!!

Douglas wrote: "Hi, Ive just joined this group and have found this thread most interesting. I have recently read The Gulag Archipelago and found it "an experience to read". If i hadnt devoted my activities to the ..."



One of the truly great benefits of the different threads is getting superb book recommendations...much appreciated Douglas..

Marvin wrote: "Peril: From Jackboots To Jack Benny

An interesting interview with the author about keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive from the point of view of the children of survivors on Jewish Digest ra..."

Wow- quite a unique title..and no doubt..a VERY VERY important book

The Level of quality on this thread is SECOND TO NONE!!

Barbara wrote: "Here's a picture of my dog, Rufus. He's a pug/beagle mix.
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/group/...

Also, I have a book group called, "All About Animals" if anyone..."

What a GREAT pic of Rufus!!! so so cute!!!!