What MOVIES or DVDs have you seen? (PART NINE: On-Going General Thread) Showing 601-650 of 1,343

[Linda]

Lavender is such a pretty color. Jim, do you have any lavender growing in your fields?

Joy - sounds like a good movie. I'll look on Amazon Prime for this movie. I like Maggie Smith.

[Nina]

I once planted lavender around a bird bath and interspersed it with mini orange day lilies. it was very fetching.

[Jim]

Linda wrote: "Lavender is such a pretty color. Jim, do you have any lavender growing in your fields?"

No, it doesn't do well here. We had 2 plants & one survived a few years, but the other never came back after 1. We like it, but it just doesn't do well.

[Linda]

Nina wrote: "I once planted lavender around a bird bath and interspersed it with mini orange day lilies. it was very fetching."

Sounds lovely.

[Linda]

Jim wrote: "Linda wrote: "Lavender is such a pretty color. Jim, do you have any lavender growing in your fields?"

No, it doesn't do well here. We had 2 plants & one survived a few years, but the other never c..."

At least you gave it a go. I might try planting some - see what happens.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

I recently watched "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" on TCM. It had a very satisfying surprise ending. I had never seen the whole movie before this. Gene Wilder made it very entertaining. I've always liked him.
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067992/?...
https://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/Willy-W...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

[Jim]

You should watch the new one with Johnny Depp & see how they compare, Joy.

[Nina]

I added it to my queue so thanks for the suggestion. Just watched after twenty years "When Harry Met Sally," again and so love Meg Ryan in it.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Jim wrote: "You should watch the new one with Johnny Depp & see how they compare, Joy."

No thanks. I read the reviews. Johnny Depp is too dark for me.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "I added it to my queue so thanks for the suggestion. Just watched after twenty years "When Harry Met Sally," again and so love Meg Ryan in it."

They are a cute couple in that movie.

[Linda]

Joy H. wrote: "I recently watched "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" on TCM. It had a very satisfying surprise ending. I had never seen the whole movie before this. Gene Wilder made it very entertaining. I've ..."

Gene Wilder was a good actor and very funny man. Fabulous in Young Frankenstein with Madeline Kahn.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072431/

[Linda]

When Harry Met Sally and You've Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan - good comfort movies.

Going to add these 2 dvd's to my list of dvd's to own. I only own about 20 and they are movies that are good and timeless, can watch anytime, any year.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Yes, I enjoyed those movies, Linda.

[Nina]

One of my very old favorite movies is "Enchanted April," and also, "84 Charring Cross Road."

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Yes, those were good too.

[Nina]

Watched, "Brideshead Revisited," again after many years and not sure I liked it. Too introspective.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Watched, "Brideshead Revisited," again after many years and not sure I liked it. Too introspective."

Not my cup of tea.

FILM: "Brideshead Revisited" (2008)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412536/?...
"A poignant story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence set in England prior to the Second World War."

WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridesh...
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"The novel explores themes including nostalgia for the age of English aristocracy, Catholicism, and the nearly overt homosexuality of Sebastian Flyte's coterie at Oxford University."

"A faithful and well-received television adaptation of the novel was produced in an 11-part miniseries by Granada Television in 1981."

"In 2008 Brideshead Revisited was developed into a feature film of the same title, with Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain..."
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Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

[Joy H., Group Founder]

PS-Source of title, "Brideshead Revisited":
"Includes "the Flytes, a family of wealthy English Catholics who live in a palatial mansion called Brideshead Castle."
FROM: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridesh...

Brideshead Castle (in the story) is in Wiltshire. Wiltshire is a county in South West England.

[Nina]

I only liked the setting and the views of Venice where I once spent a rainy afternoon.

[Linda]

Sometimes a movie is enjoyable because of the setting, views, landscape and architecture. I like the movie "P.S. I Love You" mostly because of the beautiful scenery in Ireland.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Yesterday I watched "Rebecca" on TCM. Of course, I had seen it before years ago, but it was still an absorbing drama. So well acted.
"Rebecca" (1940)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032976/?...
"A self-conscious bride is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife."

Stars: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock .

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

[JAKe]

Anyone interested in having lunch, breakfast or any meal with me when I come to your area to visit and view landmarks that are in my novel? I haven't set the dates that I will be there but probably early October.

[Linda]

Since you are an author and the Crandall Library is in the central location of the places you want to visit, perhaps contact them and inquire if someone is interested in providing a tour and meet with you.

[Nina]

Yes, "Rebecca," is still a good one.

[Nina]

The setting is part of the charm of movies, I agree.

[Nina]

Saw a fun movie last night. Good acting/Colin Firth. Set on French Riviera.

[JAKe]

Linda wrote: "Since you are an author and the Crandall Library is in the central location of the places you want to visit, perhaps contact them and inquire if someone is interested in providing a tour and meet w..."

Great idea, Linda, especially since the library is part of the story.

[Mary JL]

I visited a larger branch of the Omaha Public Library this week. They have more DVDS than my small branch.

This week I will be viewing the PBS 2007 Documental "The Secret Life of the Brain." When the series was first aired in 2007 I missed it so I am looking forward to it.

It won an Emmy Award for Best Scientific or Technical Production.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Thanks for posting, Mary. Sounds interesting.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

PS-I see that Netflix has that documentary:
"The Secret Life of the Brain" (2002)
https://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/The-Sec...

I watched it in Oct. 2016.

[Mary JL]

I also picked up a set of DVDS for light entertainment.

They had the Complete Second Season of Wagon Train---1958.

I was always a fan of Westerns when young. Not up to PBS yet, late last night I popped in Disc One of "Wagon Train" and watched a few episodes.

You know, for being over fifty years old the episodes hold up surprisingly well. No not fantastic Emmy winners---but a decent hours woth of entertainment. Comparible in quality imho to at least some of today's writing.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Enjoy them, Mary.

[Linda]

We are watching: "The Pacific"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pac...

executive directors - Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks
A mini-series. 10 episodes.
Watched 3 episodes yesterday.

Today, my husband is watching 2 episodes without me. I'm more in the mood for something lighter and funny.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Lighter is good!

[Nina]

Watched an old Disney movie again after many years ago, "That Darn Cat," and can't imagine how they got that darn cat to perform all the various tricks. Still amazing. We, too, once had a Siamese but doubt very much she would have co-operated to that extent.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Watched an old Disney movie again after many years ago, "That Darn Cat," and can't imagine how they got that darn cat to perform all the various tricks. Still amazing. We, too, once had a Siamese b..."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120317/?...

[Linda]

"That Darn Cat" sounds cute.

[Linda]

Last night we watched "Lion" - a true story. Very good movie. Also a book.

The actor who portrays young Saroo is adorable - captures your heart. Story puts your heart on edge.

I can't imagine being so young and small - lost in a heavily populated city in India - and no one paying attention to you.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741834/

Anyone read the book?

[Joy H., Group Founder]

I watched a Netflix DVD, "For the Boys" (1991) with Bette Midler.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101902/?...
Thought I would enjoy it because I love Bette Midler but there were too many war scenes.

[Nina]

I added "Lion" to my Netflex list. And Linda I just had some delicious cream cheese blueberry bars that my neighbor sent over. If you want the recipe I'll send it along to you.

[Linda]

Nina - yes please send me the recipe. Like blueberries and like cream cheese. :)

[Linda]

Joy H. wrote: "I watched a Netflix DVD, "For the Boys" (1991) with Bette Midler.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101902/?...
Thought I would enjoy it because I love Bette Midler but there were too many w..."

Bette Midler is one of my favorites too. Have you seen "Outrageous Fortune" - saw this at a movie theatre with my Mom - funny

https://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/Outrage...

[Nina]

Linda, If your last name is Dros I sent you an email message. If not send me you email address.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Linda wrote: "Bette Midler is one of my favorites too. Have you seen "Outrageous Fortune" - saw this at a movie theatre with my Mom - funny ..."

Thank you, Linda. I put that film on my Netflix queue.
https://dvd.netflix.com/Movie/Outrage...

[Nina]

Linda, my email address is tlpwrite@juno.com and if you would send me an email with your street address I will mail you the blueberry recipe. It is too long to copy on goodreads. I also have a few other really good b. recipes. One is from an old New England Inn's recipe book for blueberry muffins.

[Linda]

Nina wrote: "Linda, my email address is tlpwrite@juno.com and if you would send me an email with your street address I will mail you the blueberry recipe. It is too long to copy on goodreads. I also have a few ..."

Nina, thanks much. I will email you.

[Nina]

Good old movie we saw last night starring Jane Wyman. Why did Reagan leave her for Nancy? Movie was "So Big," and was a Pulitzer Prize winner book for Edna Ferber.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Good question!

[JAKe]

But then, would he have wound up being president and would the walls have come tumbling down when they did?

[Nina]

Saw a fun movie last night, "Carolina," starring Shirley McLaine.