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.

Duncan wrote: "My favorite book turned into a movie that was better than the book:Godfather I. My favorite movie that was very faithful to the book: The Maltese Falcon. My least favorite movie that made a total, ..."

I agree completely about Maltese Falcon...superb adaption of Hammett novel (Greenstreet, Lorre and Elisha Cook Jr. (Wilmer) really shined!)...also 1942 Alan Ladd version of The Glass Key is another great Hammett adaption

Seeley wrote: "Greetings! I've been lurking in this forum for a while and never properly introduced myself. I am a devoted fan of mystery/thrillers from Lee Child, Zoe Sharp, John Sandford, Preston & Child, James..."

Welcome Seeley! VERY GENEROUS of you!! lookslike a real winner to me!!! great read!!!

Kim wrote: "I somehow thought I had already posted my introduction but I guess not....Thanks for the invitation Rick, I love to read and I love to write! I recently published my memoir about my life teaching ..."

Welcome Kim!!! Your memoir sounds facinating!

I have to thank of you..our wonderful James Mason Member Writers ..for posting about your magnificent books!! I am so very proud to have each and every one of you as a member of our Group!!

Cheryl wrote: "Kendall wrote: "Cheryl wrote: I saw The English Patient and didn't care for it. Thinking of reading the book . . .

I saw the movie and read the Michael Ondaatje book. In spite of a Booker Award..."

Kendall wrote: "Cheryl wrote: I saw The English Patient and didn't care for it. Thinking of reading the book . . .

I saw the movie and read the Michael Ondaatje book. In spite of a Booker Award for the book an..."

(Hand being Raised).....lowbrow too I guess!! I hated the film!! so so boring!!

Brian wrote: "My favorite, and I would argue one of the best film adaptations of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird."

ABSOLUTELY!!! One of the few films I have on VHS, DVD(Multiple releases) and now Bluray!

Jennifer wrote: "If you missed BERNIE, it's absolutely worth catching (it's currently on Netflix Instant). Even if you don't normally like Jack Black, this movie might win you over because he does such an amazing j..."

The Howard Jones book seems really interesting. Love the details you provided. Will have to check it out. Thanks!

KOMET wrote: "Rick wrote: "KOMET wrote: "I've grown to LOVE the TV series "BEING HUMAN" (the U.S. version) on the Syfy Channel. So far, Season 3 is shaping up in a lot of interesting ways. The main actors h..."

Same with THE FLASH..years ago..can't recall network..but cancelled after one season..I felt it was a great show!

KOMET wrote: "I've grown to LOVE the TV series "BEING HUMAN" (the U.S. version) on the Syfy Channel. So far, Season 3 is shaping up in a lot of interesting ways. The main actors have created a very credible..."

did you ever watch FireFly series..heard it was superb SciFi but cancelled after one Season

Barbara wrote: "Rick wrote: "Watched a show called SWAMP PAWN on CMT...so so funny...a few "reality" shows are actually hilarious if watched as if you are viewing a sitcom"

Hardcore Pawn is pretty hilarious also :)"

I have to say..I still watch Hardcore Pawn.. but last several episodes have seemed MUCH MUCH too scripted..like they need a plot-line each show "Les is losing it" "Les buys a fake watch..oh but seller mentions at last second he has "more" at home".."Who can sell an antique item first..oh..and just then someone comes in to sell an antique so they can now really have a contest"...liked it better when not so obviously scripted

R.E. wrote: "Try my first novel, It's a Wonderful Undead Life by R. E. Mullins. It's a vampire/romance.
It's been a rough couple of years for Cailey Kantor. Now she’s not only facing her first Christmas sea..."

wonderful sounding plot..and great characters!!..so full support here!!

Watched a show called SWAMP PAWN on CMT...so so funny...a few "reality" shows are actually hilarious if watched as if you are viewing a sitcom

Robert wrote: "My son, Stephen is CEO of his own company and has many corporate clients in and around Atlanta, GA but he also loves doing book cover art and he is the best at it. All my ebooks have covers graced..."

I can attest to Bob's son Stephen's magnificent work!!

Kyle ~Special K: Rebel Leader~ wrote: "Just started reading Neanderthal. Quite excellent so far."

I recall reading that years ago and enjoying it alot!

Carol wrote: "Neal was badly abused by Dahl during their marriage. He put her through hell but thankfully, she refused to put up with it and divorced him."

good for her..wonder why she married such a repulsive human being

Carol wrote: "I'm reading actress Patrica Neal's autobiography As I Am."

very curious on her take on husband Roald Dahl and his anti-semitism.
I know he played a key role in her recovery from the terrible stroke she suffered..yet quite a dreadful man

Steve wrote: "Hello. Pleased to be here. Im a real Ale loving Scottish Crime Writer. My first novel Good Deed was published by Ringwood Publishing in October.
Available on Kindle, Kobo and in paperback from Amaz..."

Kim wrote: "Thank you for the invitation to the James Mason group. I have recently self-published my first book "When the Cherry Blossoms Fall: My Life as an English Teacher in Japan". I teach literacy and e..."

Greetings Kim and Steve!!

Carol wrote: "Bridget R. wrote: "I love romance but can there be a book where the hero/heroine are simply ordinary looking? It's either they're both extremely beautiful or there's a "beauty and the beast" theme..."

EXCELLENT point Carol...I always enjoy the character actors more than the stars as most stars are interchangable...your mention of Macy and McDormand ...I cannot think of anyone who could have been more perfect in Fargo! James Mason always considered himself a character actor.. and his diversity in over 100 films proves that..brilliant - regardless of role..size or quality of overall film.
Cary Grant is an interesting exception to the rule..I always considered him to be one of the few leading men who were just as entertaining and funny as the character actors..just watch him in His Girl Friday..his comic timing was beyond compare!

Kate wrote: "Hi, my name is Kate O'Reilley. I'm thrilled to be part of your group."

R.E. wrote: "Thank you for inviting this very new author to your group. My first novel, It's a Wonderful Undead Life was just published by Wild Rose Press 12/12/12. It is a vampire/romance. I'm currently workin..."

John wrote: "I've enjoyed lurking in the background of this group for the last few weeks. There's a lot of good information here.

My new novel Treasure of Saint-Lazare is now available as a Kindle Select or pa..."

Karen wrote: "Hi, I am a Christian fiction author. I have self published two very different novels. Anessia's Quest is a life journey with a young child that is placed in the foster care system. She develops a..."

welcome! four more SUPER members!!

Margaret wrote: "Rick wrote: "P.I. wrote: "One of my past favorites was the British MI5. Horrifyingly intense and gritty."

Is David Dickinson still on BBC? really enjoyed him on Bargain Hunt"

Yes David is still o..."

Really!! Does he still where those wacky glasses?? Really miss the show. Used to watch it everyday on BBC America. Alas not on for past several years