tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post5700241189065104014..comments2023-10-24T03:01:43.946-07:00Comments on On Page and Screen: It's Monday, What Are You Reading? and Looking for Movie RecommendationsSarah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791493920946066930noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-92181686494354468492012-11-20T12:33:40.886-08:002012-11-20T12:33:40.886-08:00I vaguely remembered someone saying Babel was a br...I vaguely remembered someone saying Babel was a brilliant, life-changing film, and for some reason I thought it was you. But I wasn't sure. Have you reviewed it somewhere? if so, I'd love to read your thoughts ... but only after I see the movie myself. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-87857072298443813842012-11-20T12:26:09.638-08:002012-11-20T12:26:09.638-08:00Weekend is great, The Descendants is written how p...Weekend is great, The Descendants is written how people actually talk (which I think is rare), The Usual Suspects is puzzlingly brilliant, Boogie Nights is… Boogie Nights (a grand compliment) and Babel is one of the finest films I’ve ever seen. Enjoy!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-56917310516306431502012-11-20T08:05:10.292-08:002012-11-20T08:05:10.292-08:00Thanks! I watched Eyes Wide Shut last night, and I...Thanks! I watched Eyes Wide Shut last night, and I think Boogie Nights will be one of the next ones I hit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-34248489254843861172012-11-20T08:03:10.803-08:002012-11-20T08:03:10.803-08:00I'm sorry about your comment -- it drives me c...I'm sorry about your comment -- it drives me crazy when that happens. Submarine seems to be a divisive movie -- half the people I've talked to think it's terrific, and half can't stand it. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-27521853916587903202012-11-20T05:23:51.008-08:002012-11-20T05:23:51.008-08:00I wrote long comment for this post yesterday throu...I wrote long comment for this post yesterday through my mobile-phone but the comment couldn't be uploaded :(<br /><br />I didn't know Walking Dead is originally a comic book, I thought it was something new. I haven't watched tho ;)<br /><br />From the list of your movies, I have only seen Submarine and didn't like it. I like the director but not the movie.Novrozhttp://bokunosekai.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-47930879660188373402012-11-20T02:59:50.675-08:002012-11-20T02:59:50.675-08:00Out of those mentioned, Boogie Nights is definetly...Out of those mentioned, Boogie Nights is definetly the highlight, it's probably one of the best movies of the 90's and for me the best film by Anderson.<br /><br />Eyes Wide Shut is excellent, it's long and kinda bizarre but it's a fantastic movie and both Cruise and Kidman are really good in it.<br /><br />The Descendants on the other hand..I was really bored with this one and I'm a huge Clooney fan.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-85513624090289646662012-11-19T20:02:52.891-08:002012-11-19T20:02:52.891-08:00I do want to read World War Z -- my son read it an...I do want to read World War Z -- my son read it and says it's very good. Thanks!<br /><br />I hope you like We Need to Talk About Kevin. It's very grim but thought-provoking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-13893474311768376792012-11-19T19:56:55.222-08:002012-11-19T19:56:55.222-08:00I just scrolled through some of your old posts to ...I just scrolled through some of your old posts to find a new book :) I sent We Need to Talk About Kevin to my kindle, looks great! <br /><br />I just finished World War Z, which is going to be a movie next year (looks great but COMPLETELY different from the book). If you want to continue your education in the zombie apocalypse, this one's a must!! I loved it because it read like The Hot Zone or The Great Influenza (all-time fave); it's a series of interviews with people from all walks of life, all over the globe, discussing how they faced the epidemic and how it affected their lives. Fascinating stuff.Tippihttp://www.onthescreenreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-720090973424952222012-11-19T19:43:28.006-08:002012-11-19T19:43:28.006-08:00Be forewarned ... The Walking Dead gets increasing...Be forewarned ... The Walking Dead gets increasingly grim and twisted as it goes along! :-) The 21st ... is that the end of the Mayan calendar thing? I'll definitely be on the lookout for zombies. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-40708759506133523312012-11-19T19:41:50.478-08:002012-11-19T19:41:50.478-08:00I'm hearing mixed reviews about Submarine, whi...I'm hearing mixed reviews about Submarine, which makes me even more curious. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-63369487204260590142012-11-19T19:31:53.400-08:002012-11-19T19:31:53.400-08:00My husband and I *just* started watching The Walki...My husband and I *just* started watching The Walking Dead tonight. I'm slightly horrified and still can't stop watching it. I agree that it is definitely different. As for a Zombie apocalypse, December 21st is rapidly approaching. Who knows what is going to happen?!? ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-71399487006568182542012-11-19T19:29:29.578-08:002012-11-19T19:29:29.578-08:00Thanks for the link! I'd recommend any film on...Thanks for the link! I'd recommend any film on that list, but I didn't like Submarine. It does have a great cast though. ;)<br /><br />And don't feel bad about your watchlist. My Netflix queue is just under 500! :)Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-6566943395884297192012-11-19T16:01:20.460-08:002012-11-19T16:01:20.460-08:00You've posted about your ds a few times, and I...You've posted about your ds a few times, and I suspect we have the same son. :-) I think mine just lets me think he's only "considering" it to soften the blow. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-2651684575684249662012-11-19T15:47:44.157-08:002012-11-19T15:47:44.157-08:00I've seen good things about Daniel Isn't T...I've seen good things about Daniel Isn't Talking. And if it makes you feel any better, I can guarantee that my ds would leave me at the mercy of the zombies without a second thought so you're one up on me if yours is only still considering it. ;-)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651401312450990123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-40890820369984067542012-11-19T10:53:36.786-08:002012-11-19T10:53:36.786-08:00I'm glad you love The Virgin Suicides ... both...I'm glad you love The Virgin Suicides ... both book and film. It makes me even more excited about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-43028477344892674542012-11-19T10:08:32.605-08:002012-11-19T10:08:32.605-08:00I love The Virgin Suicides. I can't wait to he...I love The Virgin Suicides. I can't wait to hear what you think. The movie adaptation is brilliant too! <br /><br />I only half watched Submarine: this one time I went to a concert and the venue had a wall full of TV screens behind the stage where they were playing the movie. The effect was actually pretty cool, but of course I was following the band more closely. I do want to watch it properly one day!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-52800020928718431272012-11-19T09:56:19.657-08:002012-11-19T09:56:19.657-08:00I read The Hobbit a zillion years ago -- I might r...I read The Hobbit a zillion years ago -- I might re-read it before it comes out. If I remember correctly, it's a really fun book. Thanks for the film recommendations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-27810880457549160622012-11-19T09:42:20.218-08:002012-11-19T09:42:20.218-08:00Boogie Nights and Submarine are absolutely brillia...Boogie Nights and Submarine are absolutely brilliant! I'm thinking of trying to get through The Hobbit before it comes out!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-20260600489569986902012-11-19T07:35:33.018-08:002012-11-19T07:35:33.018-08:00Thanks, Danielle!Thanks, Danielle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-39749311909054633032012-11-19T07:35:03.115-08:002012-11-19T07:35:03.115-08:00Dan, thank you so much for such an interesting, th...Dan, thank you so much for such an interesting, thoughtful comment. I'll probably take your recommendation, especially on Weekend. (I may need to add Beginners to the list, too.)<br /><br />I've never liked Tom Cruise, except in two roles. Mostly, I find him annoying (and I felt that way long before he started proselytizing about psychiatrists and what-not). But Eyes Wide Shut does sound intriguing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-8897824720640905342012-11-19T07:28:50.851-08:002012-11-19T07:28:50.851-08:00"your ds should be more worried about perimen..."your ds should be more worried about perimenopausal mothers than zombies" ... now THAT is the line of the day!! Brilliant! :-) And sadly, so true.<br /><br />And yes, Clooney was always easy on the eyes, even when I didn't like him as an actor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-17125115812183491642012-11-19T07:21:50.859-08:002012-11-19T07:21:50.859-08:00Ooh, what a great collection of books and films! ...Ooh, what a great collection of books and films! The Virgin Suicides is a lovely book. <br /><br />Eyes Wide Shut has been one of my favorites recently. Thanks for sharing :)<br /><br />Best,<br />Danielle<br />http://thereaderscommute.blogspot.comDanielle V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636855265099660016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-66294692024952365912012-11-19T04:12:54.759-08:002012-11-19T04:12:54.759-08:00Of those films you mention, I've enjoyed them ...Of those films you mention, I've enjoyed them all in varying ways. Submarine and Eyes Wide Shut are the two least "accessible" films. Submarine has a great sense of quirky humour about it but is perhaps too "knowing" in its construction (and is possibly in too much debt to the similar but better Harold and Maude). Eyes Wide Shut has its lovers and haters. I'm in the camp that thinks it is fantastic - one of best Tom Cruise films as you rarely see him in something as dark and surreal as this.<br /><br />However, the films I'd recommend to watch as soon as possible are The Descendants and Weeekend. The Descendants is great - a moving character study and familial drama, Weekend is great because, like Ewan McGregor's Beginners, reminds us that romantic drama doesn't have to be a vacuous waste of time.Danhttp://www.top10films.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-47402598761888779032012-11-19T03:14:37.496-08:002012-11-19T03:14:37.496-08:00bahaha your ds should be more worried about perime...bahaha your ds should be more worried about perimenopausal mothers than zombies ... we can be freaky scary LOL<br /><br />The Descendants was good if you like 'lame-ish' tear jerkers and Mr Clooney is still pretty easy on the eye :)<br /><br />Have a great week!Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.com