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Resurrecting the Movies thread...
Lumière:
Anyone into period/corset movies as much as I am? :)
I recently watched the 1995 BBC adaptation of Edith Wharton's book The Buccaneers.
The story revolves around the lives of four young women, American aristocrats who travel to England in a quest of love and adventure.
It has about 5 episodes, 302 minutes in total and I absolutely loved it...the costumes, the scenery, the performances.
Another period movie I have watched a few times over the past weeks is Fingersmith (BBC adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel)...quite a Victorian thriller and a beautiful love story between two women who are brought together in a twisted plot of betrayal.
After recently reading the novel, I can't seen to stop myself from popping in the DVD every so often.
BelAir:
L - I'm glad you finally get to see I'm Not There. I am not sure what you will think of it.
(I haven't read any reviews of Atonement yet.)
I saw Waitress over the holiday and did not particularly care for it. There were some humerous moments, but all in all, I did not find Keri Russell particularly believable. Oh, I did love Andy Griffith though! I was shocked and surprised to read that the director and co-star was killed last November (06).
M - I will add those to my netflix!
BelAir:
also on Owen's list was "before the devil knows you're dead", anyone seen that?
belbbmfan:
--- Quote from: Lucise on January 04, 2008, 01:21:59 pm ---Anyone into period/corset movies as much as I am? :)
I recently watched the 1995 BBC adaptation of Edith Wharton's book The Buccaneers.
The story revolves around the lives of four young women, American aristocrats who travel to England in a quest of love and adventure.
It has about 5 episodes, 302 minutes in total and I absolutely loved it...the costumes, the scenery, the performances.
Another period movie I have watched a few times over the past weeks is Fingersmith (BBC adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel)...quite a Victorian thriller and a beautiful love story between two women who are brought together in a twisted plot of betrayal.
After recently reading the novel, I can't seen to stop myself from popping in the DVD every so often.
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*raises hand*
I'll watch a good 'corset movie' any day. I haven't seen any of the ones you mentioned Milli, although I have heard of the Buccaneers. The BBC has just started showing Sense and Sensibility, a tv adaptation by Andrew Davies. It was announced as 'from the man who brought you Mr. Darcy in a wet shirt'! LOL
It was very good. The next episode is scheduled for next Sunday. Yummy!!
The other day, Pride and Prejudice, the movie was on tv. I started watching it but I didn't like it. This Mr. Darcy was bland and I wasn't much impressed with Kiera Knightly's performance either.
And in spite of the poor reviews, I think I'll go and see Becoming Jane too.
oilgun:
--- Quote from: MaineWriter on January 04, 2008, 10:03:26 am ---Pajiba has posted their top 12 list for the year and "Waitress" is their no. 1 choice. I gave that DVD to my mother for Christmas so I'll be seeing it soon. One movie on the list, which I have never heard of, but it sounds interesting, is "Starter for 10." Has anyone here seen it? It's been out on DVD since the summer.
Just curious.
L
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I saw Starter for 10! It's with the man of the hour James McAvoy. One of those charming and funny British comedies, this one set in the 80s. It's good but I wouldn't include it in my top ten by any means.
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