At the flicks

ooohh...I just watched Benicio - Ice and a SLICE! That man...those dimples, his voice...I'm being shallow but he could remove my fluffy socks anytime.

Shallow? Puhleeze. Where were you when we were dishing on sexy men in films and once we got started on the Benecio, we could hardly stop. No apologies ever necessary amongst us girls, et al.

Mary, I just saw Bottle Shock. Cute movie and The Alan as Alan as ever. Can you say duh-reamy?

I don't know if they said Bottle Shock was based on real events but, if it was, do you know if the carry on scene actually happened? If it didn't, it should have. It was too wonderful.

Watched Gran Torino and like Mary BL was left with the feeling that is was a truly great comment on life. The younger actors weren't overshadowed by Clint but their inexperience was obvious at the start. Somehow didnt seem to matter by the end.
Australia from an Aussie point of view was groan at the beginning. However, all was forgiven when Hugh took off his shirt. Loved the film but believe Nicole was miscast. Another less known Aussie would have been a better choice. Much better seen on the big screen than on a video I would suggest.

Forgot to put in Bolt. Absolutely fantastic animation movie. Must see for Travolta fans as the dog, but its the cat that steals the show. (As it should.)

Bottle Shop isn't actually 'on' here yet..it will be showing for 3 days the week after next as a 'special'. Must make an effort. I believe it is based on what was cutely referred to at the time as 'the Judgement of Paris'. I don't know how close it is to the reality. All this talk of Benecio, Hugh and Alan.....how will I ever calm down enough for beddiebyes!!!!!

And Elsie, don't we forgive all those who forsake their shirts for us!!!!!

The Reader - This has to be one of the best films I have seen for a long while. Perfectly crafted. Kate Winslet deserves her bafta, she really was superb. The young Michael (David Kross)really pulled it off, and Ralph Fiennes just added to the mix (his eyes haunting). A must see on your list - 9/10.
(I can't believe I paid over £2 for some apple liquorice and fudge 'Pick and Mix'. I needed to nibble though and I didn't fancy popcorn!).

Andre', glad to see you posting more often. And we pay at least that much for our snacks here in the States.

Keep an eye out for Two Lovers with Isabella Rossalini, Gwenyth Paltrwo and Joauqin Phoenix. The NY Times liked it very much, praising the cast for nuanced performances. Since this may the Joaquin's last movie performance, a must see for me.

thanx Terry and André...will watch out for them.
Terry, FINALLY got to see The Upside of Anger(dvd!). I agree that Costner was tolerable in that one, he played his role with a subtlety I had thought beyond him. JA drove me bananas....as with the character in the annoying Serendipity...WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!!!!!AARRGGHHH

Question...to qualify as 'Chick-Lit' do the female characters HAVE to be infuriating?

I thought Joan Allan was a hoot and her character a hoot and a half. Nothing like the mamsy pamsy co-lead in Serendipity. But that's just me. SPOILER!!!!!!!!!! The guilt when JA realizes her husband was at the bottom of a dry well the whole time she'd been cursing him ... that was so fresh. Sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as I did.

I agree that JA was great when she discovered that...terrific acting, but why did she just namby-pamby think he had left her in the first place? Couldn't she have thought to give the chap the benefit of the doubt and report him missing?
Anyway the question was faceious....If the characters hadn't done what they did, there would not have been a story, although in the case of S (except for the adorable JC) that would not have been a loss!!

(Sniff) You didn't like my movie (sniffle snuffle).
Okay, I'm over it. And nearly over Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro after Righteous Kill. I mean, really, how badly could they have needed the money? A total waste of time (grumble mumble). Should have been called Righteous Indignation for the feelings it engenders.

Sad to say I may not miss Joaquin Phoenix as much as I'd thought I might. Just read an interview with him that was so weird, the magazine's intro warned readers it was going to be weird. "I am an artiste." He didn't actually say that but it was the gist of his ramblings. Johnny Depp grew up and figured out he wasn't the center of the universe. Maybe Joaquin will as well.

But Terry daaahling....Stars are not mere mortals...they are fabulous creatures to be feted and adored..(bit like me really)

Saw a quick interview with the director Laurent Cantet and a few scenes from the film 'Class'-("Entre les Murs"). Due out here next week. One year in the life of a French schoolteacher working in a tough multi-cultural section of Paris. Looks to be good.

Mary - Adore, adore, adore, feted, feted, feted...will that do?

Andre' speaks for us all, Mary.

I am at work and as such i have nothing to do except munch on choc hot x buns and add my two bob's worth...andré mon petite tarte aux cerises, "entre les murs"... c'est tres non-édifiant...je found it un peu...er...ow you say...comme ci comme ca? c'est d'accord...MAIS c'est possible tu mais penser it bon, non??

Terry so profoundly saddened to hear that Al and Bob were prostituting their talents - how could they...

have i reported on benji button yet? loved the movie -so much so that i got a headache from crying so much...yes mary - i was that bad...

andré - seeing the reader tomorrow - do i need tissues, a hanky, a flannel or a towel?

André and Terry, I graciously thank you. Your fawning obsequiousness does you credit.
Billy!! J'adore choccie hot x buns.I love the Brumby ones. Do you know of any better?
Billy (again), take all four to be on the safe side.

Billy I'd just take a pick and mix...

Perdón Billyioso, mi diosa...en respecto a 'Classé', me no lo se. ?Si tan soló me lo huberias dicho, no te lo recomendaría, quizá¿

(Oh these sub-titles...wrong button).

I've never used my Ascii characters so much...

que?

i felt the same way with Petscii...near wore out my fingers that did...did you notice the stumps when we shook hands?

andré dahling - pick and mix = noise pollution = death...ref page 1 atf film etiquette/protocol as decreed by billybiffsboofheads.

yes Mary, I do.

Don't worry bbbh...I muffled the liquorice, I fudged the fudge...but I only had 8 bits...

BILLY!!!!! TELL!!!!!!!

there are ONLY 46 days left!!!!!!!!

Left until what, Mary? And for the record, obsequiousness is only one of my character traits. I am also obtuse, obstreperous, and obstructionist, and have been known to obfuscate and objectify.

Und Damen, es ist nicht nett en anderer Sprache sprechen, wenn alles nicht das Sprache konnen.

A)Choccie hot cross buns usually cease to be available after Easter
B)Terry, we've always loved ya anyway....

Trans: we who don't speak French feel left out of some of the earlier posts.

Mary, thanks for the explanation of the geographic significance of choccie hot cross buns. That is completely foreign to the western hemisphere. New knowledge. Less obtuse. Oh dear.

Terry, see post 955 part B

I agree with Billy about Doubt. The acting was fantastic, the Meryl and the PSH were great. Viola Davies was brilliant in a small but meaningful role. The ending was indeed a bit contrived. It must be my age and schooling, but everything looked soooo familiar...scary!!!!

Slumdog Millionaire - loved it.