tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post127081309056420916..comments2023-10-24T03:01:43.946-07:00Comments on On Page and Screen: Movie Confessions Blogathon: Quirky Bibliophile's ResponsesSarah Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791493920946066930noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-62913046777484577982012-08-14T16:53:20.333-07:002012-08-14T16:53:20.333-07:00Thanks, Becca! I will definitely add Act of Valor ...Thanks, Becca! I will definitely add Act of Valor to my list. The fact that it's recommended, for its realism, by someone who served in the Gulf War really makes me want to see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-783494267104363522012-08-13T22:12:19.899-07:002012-08-13T22:12:19.899-07:00I really like this meme! And very nice answers. ...I really like this meme! And very nice answers. I happened to like Apocalypse Now, but I think it is because my boyfriend, who is a Gulf War vet, recommended it so highly. If you want to see a good war movie, watch Act of Valor. My bf and I went to see it and he said it was very realistic. <br /><br />I really recommend Mr. Smith Goes to Washington! <br /><br />I have no idea in the whole world if there is a director whose movies I have not watched! Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-65308301389577468572012-07-29T19:01:48.602-07:002012-07-29T19:01:48.602-07:0010 Things I Hate About You is a fun movie. And tho...10 Things I Hate About You is a fun movie. And though I get ragged on about this, I contend that Richard Gere is STILL hot. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-4955234392383335982012-07-29T19:00:57.016-07:002012-07-29T19:00:57.016-07:00Thanks for the recommendations. Several people hav...Thanks for the recommendations. Several people have mentioned Cache, so I may look for it on Netflix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-76997676450665789722012-07-28T14:14:49.263-07:002012-07-28T14:14:49.263-07:00That's a great list of classics to see. As for...That's a great list of classics to see. As for Haneke, I'd recommend Cache or Code Unknown over Funny Games. My DVD collection fills up a tall bookshelf and some boxes/containers, but they're still overflowing. I really should go through them and get rid of some. I also watch the same movies over and over sometimes, but I haven't done it lately.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-1250402506395337142012-07-27T14:52:54.086-07:002012-07-27T14:52:54.086-07:00Hi Stephanie,
Richard Gere in his younger years ...Hi Stephanie, <br /><br />Richard Gere in his younger years must've been so dreamy. But I don't know if he ever in a bad film, perhaps I just never see it.<br /><br />I can understand watching a movie over and over again, though not 5 times in a row on the same day. I watched 10 things I hate you countless times, and me and my sisters sometimes remembered the dialogues and laughed.Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-22181915295667151332012-07-27T14:03:30.196-07:002012-07-27T14:03:30.196-07:00That is pretty crazy, isn't it? I can understa...That is pretty crazy, isn't it? I can understand why some people might not want subtitles if they have vision or reading issues. But don't they know they're buying tickets to a foreign film?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-39161461379437022542012-07-27T14:01:49.080-07:002012-07-27T14:01:49.080-07:00You're right ... inconceivable! :-) That is sa...You're right ... inconceivable! :-) That is sad that people wanted their money back because The Artist was black and white and silent. Some people really like their movies familiar and predictable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-29323018507404909412012-07-27T07:38:56.781-07:002012-07-27T07:38:56.781-07:00I wasn't crazy about Apocalypse Now and I'...I wasn't crazy about Apocalypse Now and I'm not sure why either.<br /><br />Some people wanted money back because a film was subtitled? Jeez. Madness.Lesyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785171567540455637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-58734766264025064632012-07-27T01:01:44.802-07:002012-07-27T01:01:44.802-07:00You can never watch The Princess Brides one too ma...You can never watch The Princess Brides one too many times in one day. That is just an inconceivable idea. Adore that film on so many levels.<br /><br />I remember, over here in the UK, there were people who'd gone to see The Artist and were demanding their money back as they didn't know it was black and white and was silent. *rolls eyes*Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-45072066929750631532012-07-26T19:55:17.763-07:002012-07-26T19:55:17.763-07:00I can see where that would be a benefit of watchin...I can see where that would be a benefit of watching horror movies at home. Unless you need the screaming for comic relief. :-) I haven't watched Sherlock yet -- but as a Dr. Who fan, it's probably just a matter of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-9870594472995820452012-07-26T19:53:51.363-07:002012-07-26T19:53:51.363-07:00Thanks for the recommendation -- I'll definite...Thanks for the recommendation -- I'll definitely keep The Piano Teacher in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-34333284173692410502012-07-26T19:53:22.867-07:002012-07-26T19:53:22.867-07:00I do think the hype around certain movies kind of ...I do think the hype around certain movies kind of ruins them. I'll keep Cache in mind. Thanks for the recommendation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-32572609952825967452012-07-26T19:51:56.741-07:002012-07-26T19:51:56.741-07:00I can see why The Princess Bride wouldn't appe...I can see why The Princess Bride wouldn't appeal to everyone. It's a pretty goofy movie. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-91071123297191586562012-07-26T19:50:54.846-07:002012-07-26T19:50:54.846-07:00Thanks! That is a good point about it being diffic...Thanks! That is a good point about it being difficult to draw the line between art and cheap shock tactics. Like beauty, it's in the eye of the beholder, I guess. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-5250758013969167202012-07-26T14:29:46.873-07:002012-07-26T14:29:46.873-07:00interesting answers, Steph.
About that screaming ...interesting answers, Steph.<br /><br />About that screaming banshee...I also find them interesting, more than the movie, they made me laugh. Because I find them amusing, i prefer to watch horror at home where no one screams.<br /><br />I am also like you when it comes to watching movies over and over again. I watched Sherlock like 3 times in one day when series 2 episode 1 was first aired.Novrozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05410600219306917078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-9614845499042294932012-07-26T10:05:55.215-07:002012-07-26T10:05:55.215-07:00Michael Haneke's films are definetly one of a ...Michael Haneke's films are definetly one of a kind, they are not as heavy and unpleasant as Von Trier's though. The Piano Teacher is my favorite, it's quite disturbing but it's also great and beautifully acted character study.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-77207119479161539072012-07-26T08:46:31.666-07:002012-07-26T08:46:31.666-07:00I've only seen one Haneke film, Cache, and I&#...I've only seen one Haneke film, Cache, and I'd highly recommend it. I really need to revisit Apocalypse Now. I remember liking it, but I really felt its length at times. I think that's another case where expectations are so high that it's likely to disappoint new viewers.Danhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-88437466520057655772012-07-25T23:03:45.236-07:002012-07-25T23:03:45.236-07:00Interesting response -- personally, I've never...Interesting response -- personally, I've never loved The Princess Bride. But hey, I'm glad you do.Sam Fragosohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974858608988634583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-66865851172377174662012-07-25T21:05:37.615-07:002012-07-25T21:05:37.615-07:00I love Apocalypse Now even the 4 hour redux but ca...I love Apocalypse Now even the 4 hour redux but can completely get why its not for everyone. I like Haneke but like all "shock" films it can be hard to define between art and easy scare tactics, if your in the mood I would check his films out, he makes chilling films that have a lasting impression on you. And the princess bride is great. This is a good idea for a blog by the way, combining two loves of yours.Trevor Greethamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399335283634491360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-68467993852131930822012-07-25T19:37:04.756-07:002012-07-25T19:37:04.756-07:00I really liked An Officer and a Gentleman, too. It...I really liked An Officer and a Gentleman, too. It's sappy and predictable, but what can I say ... it works. :-) And how could you resist repeating that Inigo Montoya line? As a matter of fact, there are so many insanely quotable lines in that movie. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455799919149349621.post-19576080440760890812012-07-25T19:25:14.498-07:002012-07-25T19:25:14.498-07:00It's been awhile since I've seen Apocalyps...It's been awhile since I've seen Apocalypse Now, but I can't say that it left a big enough impression on me. <br /><br />I've only seen 1 out of your 10, that being On the Waterfront, which I really liked. Man, the bad thing about these confessions is I'm finding out how many classic movies I actually haven't seen..ugh!<br /><br />An Officer and a Gentleman is my all-time favorite sappy "chick flick". I'll watch it anytime I come across it when flicking through channels. <br /><br />I remember seeing The Princess Bride in the theater, coming home and constantly repeating "my name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die". I think I drove my parents crazy, although that could have just been me driving my parents crazy like usual. :)Joe Giulianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06938576382441233772noreply@blogger.com