tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post3957206345098843069..comments2023-10-30T11:13:57.380+01:00Comments on FRENCH FANCY MOVES TO CORNWALL: I was tempted - and then I gave inFrench Fancy...http://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-7288762798779541022010-05-13T18:00:08.691+02:002010-05-13T18:00:08.691+02:00Meryl Steep - fabulous and long on my secret list ...Meryl Steep - fabulous and long on my secret list of movie stars I'd like to .... shall we say, get to know personally!<br /><br />Actually, she looks a little like my wife.The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-48849008405642453442010-05-08T15:18:44.570+02:002010-05-08T15:18:44.570+02:00ASD - I've taken most of the films from your s...ASD - I've taken most of the films from your sidebar already for my list. You have the same taste as me in these. I must say that my days of the old b&w are passed a bit now. I used to belong to a vintage film club at the Mayfair Hotel - you'd have loved it thereFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-43142617026443483022010-05-07T13:24:45.209+02:002010-05-07T13:24:45.209+02:00My dear, you must be spoilt for choice. I first th...My dear, you must be spoilt for choice. I first thought I would recommend you French films but would that be like taking coal to Newcastle? So instead here are my two recommendations both are old classics (one is black in white & my all time favourite)and another one is chic mystery film with the script written by Harold Pinter and starring with Sir Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier.<br /><A Super Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640893790909916004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-78637132562710851962010-05-04T09:54:44.838+02:002010-05-04T09:54:44.838+02:00Angie - guess what, I've already ordered it - ...Angie - guess what, I've already ordered it - I didn't recognise the title because here it is called 'pas si simple' - yay, another Meryl one. It's not out yet but I've reserved it. I don't know as a new member whether I will get things first (so they make a good impression) or last (so people who've paid for months and months get the benefit of new releases)French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-43726770131781783192010-05-04T09:52:28.467+02:002010-05-04T09:52:28.467+02:00Larry - they've got a film called 'Tango&#...Larry - they've got a film called 'Tango' dir. Saura. I don't know if it's the same one you meant but I loved his film of Carmen so I've just added 'Tango' to my list. <br /><br />I can't see your second choice there but there is a Korean film 'Save the Green Planet' which I am off to check out now - now I've read the reviews I don't think this French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-91436039808760755872010-05-04T09:46:42.088+02:002010-05-04T09:46:42.088+02:00CT - I totally agree with you about SBC. Small dos...CT - I totally agree with you about SBC. Small doses is best<br /><br />Larry - oh good, you've pre-empted me. I'm about to ask for recommendations and I'm off to the site now to check out your two.<br /><br />Hope life is going well <br /><br />Angie - lovely, another film for me to see if they have it.<br /><br />Love and hugs back to you and the most beautiful family I have ever French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-64069166333199689472010-05-04T08:33:42.889+02:002010-05-04T08:33:42.889+02:00I don't blame you, I bought it myself, althoug...I don't blame you, I bought it myself, although all I have to watch it on is my puny laptop. <br /><br />I just finished watching It's Complicated, and I loved it. So did my husband, by the way. If you haven't seen it and get a chance, do. Love and hugs to you.Angie Muresanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13830360358541367259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-37211545955173678232010-05-04T06:50:58.153+02:002010-05-04T06:50:58.153+02:00See if they have "The Tango Lesson", or ...See if they have "The Tango Lesson", or for an amazing movie, "The Brother from Another Planet." Both are unconventional and transporting. And for distinctly French experiences, I like to show my friends, "Diva," though not in it's dubbed version, and even the subtitled versions vary humourously.Larry M. Browhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317072412753621519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-70479584510681618102010-05-04T03:27:31.288+02:002010-05-04T03:27:31.288+02:00Hee hee, FF; enjoy the rest when you have the chan...Hee hee, FF; enjoy the rest when you have the chance :). SBC's a daring one! I haven't gotten to see Da Ali G show, but I have a feeling I'd enjoy it more than the long form of his pranks (I need to appreciate his work in smaller doses).This Ro(a)mantic Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324882155203905958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-66392133902593737512010-05-03T16:14:07.570+02:002010-05-03T16:14:07.570+02:00Fi - I even laughed at the Ali G film - the one in...Fi - I even laughed at the Ali G film - the one in the House of Commons. I didn't know there was a sequel to Madagascar. I wonder if it is as good as the first. so often the follow-ups are a disappointment<br /><br />willow - when we were with the DVD rental company that went bust we got the films one a week and you sent it back before you got the next. This way is much better. I've French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-29673742189135196412010-05-03T15:00:31.882+02:002010-05-03T15:00:31.882+02:00Fun that you get the whole month's selections ...Fun that you get the whole month's selections at once! Isn't Julie and Julia fun? We all connect on the blogging level, for sure. Streep is amazing, I kept wishing there was a bit more of her in the film.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-27000443552675815702010-05-03T14:13:26.383+02:002010-05-03T14:13:26.383+02:00I split my sides at Borat.. even if it was rather ...I split my sides at Borat.. even if it was rather inappropriate in places.<br /><br />Must must must buy or rent J and J!<br /><br />If you enjoyed Madagascar 1, you might enjoy number 2 too...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-88232946345057716212010-05-03T12:54:05.642+02:002010-05-03T12:54:05.642+02:00Just to show the French translation of 'Wild H...Just to show the French translation of 'Wild Hogs' - it's Bande de sauvagesFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-49254544527286247032010-05-03T12:46:42.273+02:002010-05-03T12:46:42.273+02:00Den - I can't imagine anyone who blogs not enj...Den - I can't imagine anyone who blogs not enjoying this film. The moment where Julie finds she has regular readers is one we can all share<br /><br />Ayak - it is such a lovely film and I've Youtubed (sorry to rub it in) clips of Julia Child and Meryl has her down to a T<br /><br />Delana - in the interests of fairness I must point out that (your money can go down instead of up - oh, French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-52677506690556162532010-05-03T09:48:00.642+02:002010-05-03T09:48:00.642+02:00J&J sounds like my kind of film...especially i...J&J sounds like my kind of film...especially if it's a 12 rating. I've made a note.<br /><br />Was Wild Hogs about middle-aged men trying to regain their youth and freedom through a motorcycle adventure? If it's the same film, it had me in stitches.Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-65160554290315613032010-05-03T07:47:40.089+02:002010-05-03T07:47:40.089+02:00Julia has been a household name for my children as...Julia has been a household name for my children as far back as they can remember (I learned to cook with her books and TV shows), so it was a natural that we'd all go to the movies together to watch it. It was a feast of memories, of Julia and of the way she has touched all our lives. I agree, buying the DVD is a must! <br /><br />Now I am curious as to the "Borat" film. My kids sayMerisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-44409479315432240532010-05-03T00:30:50.165+02:002010-05-03T00:30:50.165+02:00Oh my, sounds like fun, all these films, just don&...Oh my, sounds like fun, all these films, just don't turn into a couch potato...Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-53264470982741901792010-05-02T06:39:50.155+02:002010-05-02T06:39:50.155+02:00I agree, I will watch it again, and again.
Same wi...I agree, I will watch it again, and again.<br />Same with Mama Mia and Wild Hogs.<br />We find any film with a "12" age rating is worth looking out for. That means it has no gratuitous violence, swearing or horror. All of which I find unpalatable these days.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-38787230518909609172010-05-02T03:50:39.951+02:002010-05-02T03:50:39.951+02:00FF: J and J was a fun movie. I'll send further...FF: J and J was a fun movie. I'll send further recs if you'll send an email. Enjoy!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-51441525590209689522010-05-02T01:08:09.650+02:002010-05-02T01:08:09.650+02:00Hee hee. Meryl Streep is quite amazing. I haven...Hee hee. Meryl Streep is quite amazing. I haven't seen J&J, but we did see Borat a few years back. I cannot wait to hear what you think of it. It's ... unique.This Ro(a)mantic Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09324882155203905958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-47986494771357164392010-05-01T22:40:06.141+02:002010-05-01T22:40:06.141+02:00Great that it arrived - what a great christening f...Great that it arrived - what a great christening for GlowriaLulu LaBonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546286547273386382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-29889014788757659582010-05-01T18:45:46.272+02:002010-05-01T18:45:46.272+02:00Ooohhh it sounds fab....I can't wait to see it...Ooohhh it sounds fab....I can't wait to see it now!! <br /><br />C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-77385780148876455552010-05-01T15:45:18.978+02:002010-05-01T15:45:18.978+02:00I know, isn't it wonderful? I loved the book e...I know, isn't it wonderful? I loved the book even more but Meryl is simply not to be missed. It's raining today and I need to figure out how to rent a movie since I haven't joined Glowria yet. But I will. 18 1/2 pounds. Holy smokes! You are cruisin'! Congratulations, my dear.Delana@dujourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319475424591739125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-16074517613081113782010-05-01T13:53:14.563+02:002010-05-01T13:53:14.563+02:00Well I know I've said I'm not really into ...Well I know I've said I'm not really into films in a big way, but this sounds very much like one I'd enjoy. Must look out for it xAyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903896106779269050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11026109.post-81978721014510967642010-05-01T11:06:03.369+02:002010-05-01T11:06:03.369+02:00Sounds like a sublime time :)Sounds like a sublime time :)DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.com