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Offline Diane CBPFC

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Fall DVD rental line up
« on: November 07, 2010, 06:29:25 PM »
Any suggestions?

I thought Invictus was better than I had hoped and Gunless was a little slow and not that funny which was a shame as I really wanted to see that even when it was out in the movies.

What have you watched lately?



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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2010, 07:32:27 PM »
'Ironman 2' and 'Prince of Persia'.  Both good films.

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2010, 06:19:05 PM »
Most of the films I see these days are afternoon TV movies and the plot is always the same. A successful Los Angeles career woman (usually called Beth) learns that her father has died and  heads back to the family ranch in Wyoming where she grew up. Evil businessmen are trying to buy the ranch and she stays on to fight them with the local hicks, one of whom is her ex-high school boyfriend. She falls in love, turns her back on L.A. and lives happily ever after.
Apart from that, Diane, I can't really help---apart from my usual recommendation of "Mr. Holland's Opus". But that's only if you're in the mood for a good cry...

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2010, 06:53:45 PM »
That sounds like a good movie that you watch Roger - it would be perfect if it were set in Montana. They should do a Montana version.

I watched Toy Story 3 last night with the family. (Even our 16-year-old watched it with us). I must admit when they all held hands I had a good little cry. Damn you Tom Hanks.

People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2010, 07:04:33 PM »
I watched  The Hangover with my son  Josh, light comedy it's not bad, I thought I ought to watch Sky movie movie once in a while since I'm paying for  subscription.

Also watched The Proposal, a chick flick film  :D



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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2010, 07:31:14 PM »
Working my way through "Brothers & Sisters" 4th season.

Recently saw "Last Chance Harvey" with Dustin Hoffman and the sainted Emma Thompson....gentle comedy

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2010, 07:41:25 PM »
I think my favourite series are 'Bones' and 'NCIS'. Favourite one-off films are 'The Fifth Element' and 'Independence Day'.  Favourite blubber movies, 'The Green Mile' and 'Forest Gump' (double-damn you, Tom Hanks!).

Offline Roger Kettle

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2010, 08:10:32 PM »
Lucy, like you, I subscribe to Sky Movies but seldom get round to watching anything. I DID see The Hangover a few weeks back and thought it was okay, with some funny moments. I honestly can't think of a recent(ish) film that I can recommend. Still, it's not long till Christmas and an excellent excuse to head for "It's A Wonderful Life".

lucy

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2010, 10:49:51 PM »
Lil, have you got a box set of Brothers and Sisters season 4, and where did you get it? , love that series, I miss the season finale  :(

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2010, 06:58:52 AM »
I treated myself from Amazon!  I'm about to start disc 4 of 6 and will happily lend it to you when I've finished...I would normally say "give" it to you but I've a friend who recently discovered the show and I know will want to see the 4th season eventually!

lucy

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2010, 04:30:45 PM »
Thanks Lil, I only want to see the finale.. the rest I've seen. I'm an avid fan ;D

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2010, 11:25:38 PM »
I like Brothers and Sisters too - and Bones.  I'm an avid Kathy Reichs fan and have read all the books. She just amazes me the way she wrote all those books and did all her other stuff at the same time. Been to a talk by her and met her briefly when she signed my book.  Fascinating lady.

My favourite blubber movies are Beaches (oh yes) and Dr Zhivago - even go so far as to say that Dr Z is my favourite movie.  One recent fave is It's Complicated with Meryl Streep - you would probably like that, Diane. Elaine and I went to see it in the middle of my chemo.  Did  me the world of good, I laughed so much.  We missed a lot of it because we were talking and laughing about the funny bits.  Luckily, there were only a couple of other people in the cinema at the time. In the same vein but with Diane Keaton, Something's Gotta Give is another good one.  Mad Money is funny too.  My sister bought me Mamma Mia when she was here because I hadn't seen it.  Haven't had a chance yet.  Also got the complete series of A History of Scotland for my birthday, still to watch.

Must look out for Last Chance Harvey, Lil, didn't see it at the movies - love Dustin Hoffman.  Also haven't seen Iron Man and Iron Man 2 - they would do for son's Christmas!


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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2010, 07:52:45 PM »
"Stand By Me" was on the other night and I ended up watching it again. Great film.

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2010, 09:23:10 PM »
Over the last couple of weeks I downloaded and watched The Expendables, Robin Hood and Red.
I'd say I preferred Red out of all of them, great fun movie.

For the "tear doon fa" stuff it would be most of those mentioned, Stand by Me, Green Mile stand out (can't stick a Wonderful Life, when that wee girlie says..every time a bell rings an angel gets it's wings.... I could puke.

One Australian film I loved (and cried at) was Mary and Max it's an animated movie just released now in the UK I think.

http://www.alltrailers.net/mary-and-max.html

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Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: Fall DVD rental line up
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2010, 08:19:38 PM »
I ordered two Sandra Bullock movies through inter-library loan "The Proposal" I am still waiting for but have in to watch this weekend, "The Blind Side".

I am also re-waching Big Bang Season three after just getting it back from being lent out.

People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad