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

I have just watched Best in Show for the 10th time! Still hilarious. And perfect for dog lovers. Such a quotable film!

I am reading Lady Anna by Trollope. Love his books and this is a fascinating look at Victorian marriage and nobility

Magnificent posts!!

I have been watching a lot of newly restored silent films. Amazing how 90 year old films can look so great due to hard and dedicated work. Just saw the restored Keaton Steamboat Bill Jr. Stunning!!!

Just finished watching my Criterion version Chaplin masterpiece Monsieur Verdoux.. One of my all time favorite films. A brilliant dark comedy that gets better with every viewing!!! A major flop when first released. This is truly a unique and worthwhile film. Martha Raye is a riot as one of Chaplin's wives. Again. A true masterpiece of cinema

I always loved Sounder. The book and film

I am currently reading The Ark. A terrific thriller that moves along at a fine pace and has two very likable lead characters and a very well drawn main villain

. A stunning work

Books that are too short and skimp on major plot devices

Welcome to all our new members!!

Great Expectations. 1946

Currently reading two..a medieval thriller and a current thriller

E.R. wrote: "Sometimes I read one at a time or two books at once. Most times I will listen to an audio book while reading another book. Or I'll just have more than one book loaded in my FB reader and whatever m..."

I have yet to listen to an audio book...ever! I love old time radio so I know that I will enjoy audio books..odd I have yet to listen to a single one yet!

I have to be honest..I LOVED ..the film..have not read the book..reminded me a bit of Goodfellas..how Scorsese uses the lead character to narrate during the film..definitely NOT for those under 21!!..but a really great film

Lance wrote: "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk may be The Best Years of Our Lives for a new generation. It's a tour de force stream-of-consciousness look at mid-2000s America through the confused ..."

loved the classic film "Best Years...." this is a book I will definitely put on my TBR list
Thanks Lance!!

Reading a fascinating thriller..Dry Ice
About how governments and corporations can manipulate the weather for both good and nefarious reasons!!

Feliks wrote: "I grew up watching many James Mason films. Such a range of performances in his filmography. A solid professional who could do just about anything asked of him.

Brilliantly able --at all times--of..."

very very well said Feliks!!!

All good now!!

I watched the bluray of yesterday and found it a stunning film. Love how Scorcase made it in the same style as Goodfellas. With the VoiceOver narration. Powerful film. Very much NOT for kids!!

Barbara wrote: "I finished The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly. Attorney Mickey Haller has problems. He regularly represents criminal lowlifes and his embarrassed teenage daughter ..."

I loved and what a great title!!