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Posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 12:42:33
In reply to The Constant Gardener?, posted by Racer on May 16, 2006, at 12:31:13
I just saw that one too. It didn't work so well. I had to keep turning it off. I was pretty anxiety-stricken about having just started anti-depressants, and the whole plot about the drug company was somewhat distressing. Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz were definitely eye-candy however. And the cinematography was exquisite. thanks for suggestion.
Posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 12:44:41
In reply to Re: movie recommendations?, posted by Tabitha on May 16, 2006, at 11:50:00
thanks tabitha :)
Posted by curtm on May 16, 2006, at 12:46:03
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
My personal favorites are Animal House, The Pink Panther Strikes again, and Young Frankenstein.
Other fav's
1941
Tommy Boy
History of the World Part I
Monty Python's The Holy Grail
Fast Times at Ridgemont Highllrrrpp, as of this moment you're on "Double-Secret Probation!"
Posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 14:21:32
In reply to Re: movie recommendations? » llrrrpp, posted by curtm on May 16, 2006, at 12:46:03
llrrrpp, as of this moment you're on "Double-Secret Probation!"
Curt, what's that? Is it bad? did I make a boo-boo? :(
Posted by curtm on May 16, 2006, at 16:27:50
In reply to Re: movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 14:21:32
?? llrrrpp, as of this moment you're on "Double-Secret Probation!"
>> Curt, what's that? Is it bad? did I make a boo-boo? :(
That's funny! That's hilarious!
It's a line from the movie Animal House. The frat boys get put on probation by the Dean. However they were already on probation. So he says "Then as of this moment you're on "Double-Secret Probation!"
You have never seen it? Please watch it sometime. I'm interested if you like it or not.
Posted by ron1953 on May 16, 2006, at 19:39:29
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
Quirky and/or fun:
Big Fish
Zathura
Being John Malkovich
Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-RabbitMore seriouser:
Life Is Beautiful
My Left Foot
Cinderella Man
Reversal of Fortune
Downright silly:Shaun of the Dead
Posted by saturn on May 16, 2006, at 19:53:10
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
Posted by sleepygirl on May 16, 2006, at 20:37:36
In reply to Re: movie recommendations?, posted by ron1953 on May 16, 2006, at 19:39:29
I love "Empire of the Sun" the movie......the path of this kid losing his innocence in wartime, separated from his parents in Japan-in a camp with British and American prisoners...interesting characters, interesting to watch how they are affected, how drastically things change, how a kid could make sense of it all
not for everyone, but I find it really interesting
Posted by sleepygirl on May 16, 2006, at 20:38:16
In reply to Re: movie recommendations?, posted by ron1953 on May 16, 2006, at 19:39:29
Posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 20:49:42
In reply to I love Shaun of the Dead!! so funny :-) (nm) » ron1953, posted by sleepygirl on May 16, 2006, at 20:38:16
you guys are fantastico,
with any luck, I could spend more time on the couch watching DVD's than explaining my twisted childhood.I guess I will even have to invite my friends over for an anti-depressed movie night, with buttered popcorn and pints and pints of (lofat) ice cream. It'll be jolly.
Posted by Phillipa on May 16, 2006, at 22:06:24
In reply to vielen Dank, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 20:49:42
Can't wait for the DiVinci Code. Love Phillipa
Posted by Racer on May 17, 2006, at 1:08:46
In reply to vielen Dank, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 20:49:42
Posted by Poet on May 17, 2006, at 10:35:49
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
Hi llrrpp,
I second Curt's vote for Animal House.
Fun: The Blues Brothers and Caddyshack.
Semi-dark, but quirky: Fargo and American Beauty.
Have you ever seen Enchanted April? It's a wonderful film about four women who go on holiday together in Italy. It's romantic, clever and the photography is gorgeous.
Poet
Posted by ron1953 on May 17, 2006, at 13:08:33
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
Posted by Declan on May 17, 2006, at 19:03:38
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
I enjoyed Capote. Or anything with Phillip Seymore Hoffmann in it. In particular Happiness and Boogie Nights.
Posted by llrrrpp on May 17, 2006, at 19:07:19
In reply to Re: movie recommendations?, posted by Declan on May 17, 2006, at 19:03:38
Capote!!!
Oh no nono nonononnnnnooooo! this one was so dark and depressing. I don't even know where to begin...PSHoffman, yes. Capote, no.
Thanks anyways. no offense to your sensibilities, I'm just a nutcase, and I'm trying to avoid triggering a depressive meltdown.
Posted by Racer on May 17, 2006, at 22:13:47
In reply to Re: movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 17, 2006, at 19:07:19
Then I'll repeat: "The Princess Bride" cures a multitude of ills...
Do you like older movies? "The Horn Blows At Midnight," "His Girl Friday," "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek," "Arsenic and Old Lace," or maybe "Nothing Sacred."
Newer movies? That's harder for me... I can't think of anything we've seen lately that would work for light and frothy... I'll keep trying to think...
Then again, I hate to admit how completely idiotic most of my choices would be...
How about "Dogma?"
Posted by Declan on May 17, 2006, at 22:47:48
In reply to Re: movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 17, 2006, at 19:07:19
Watch out for 'Happiness' then. You won't like it. It's in the comedy section at the video shop (black). I'm in the same situation you are (nutcase, depressive meltdown) and I have to be careful too.
Posted by curtm on May 18, 2006, at 9:48:01
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
What is your favorite movie soundtrack?
I have one in mind, but I'm not going to say because I KNOW someone else is going to pick it and I would like you to have it.
Posted by llrrrpp on May 18, 2006, at 9:55:55
In reply to Favorite movie soundtracks? » llrrrpp, posted by curtm on May 18, 2006, at 9:48:01
UPDATE:
I got Netflix. 3 movies out. including MANY of the recommendation. Thanks friends :)curt-
soundtracks:Kill Bill 1 & 2
Amadeus
Vertigo
North by Northwest(I'm a classical music geek, don't really listen to anything else!)
Posted by ClearSkies on May 18, 2006, at 21:14:05
In reply to movies and soundtracks, posted by llrrrpp on May 18, 2006, at 9:55:55
> UPDATE:
> I got Netflix. 3 movies out. including MANY of the recommendation. Thanks friends :)
>
> curt-
> soundtracks:
>
> Kill Bill 1 & 2
> Amadeus
> Vertigo
> North by Northwest
>
> (I'm a classical music geek, don't really listen to anything else!)Let's see:
"Leaving Las Vegas"
Awakening - the Robin Williams movie from the book by Oliver Sacks
"The Big Chill" - because I'm old!ClearSkies
Posted by sleepygirl on May 18, 2006, at 22:15:07
In reply to movies and soundtracks, posted by llrrrpp on May 18, 2006, at 9:55:55
you might like the "Empire of the Sun" soundtrack then...:-)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002LDC/drbobsvirte00-20
Posted by Declan on May 20, 2006, at 20:55:56
In reply to Re: movies and soundtracks » llrrrpp, posted by sleepygirl on May 18, 2006, at 22:15:07
Well, for soundtracks, I liked "Donny Darko" and "Garden State", but especially "Happiness" for having the front to use Mandy by Barry Manilow and something, I forget what, by the Bee Gees.
Declan
Posted by Declan on May 20, 2006, at 21:30:04
In reply to Re: movies and soundtracks, posted by Declan on May 20, 2006, at 20:55:56
The BeeGees thing might be "I'm all out of love", that's the chorus, anyway.
Posted by Kath on May 21, 2006, at 18:12:19
In reply to movie recommendations?, posted by llrrrpp on May 16, 2006, at 11:16:25
Spitfire Grill - wonderful; beautiful; sad at end but gets past it with a hope-for-the-future end. I LOVE it.
An Unfinished Life - recent - I think that's the title. With Robert Redford. I really enjoyed it.
Cold Comfort Farm - LOVED it. A comedy, but sort of weird. My husband & I loved it. Raved about it to my daughter (30) who didn't think it was all that great.
Not sure if you like what are sometimes called "women's movies" - I loved The Joy Luck Club. Very interesting. About several mother/daughter relationships between Oriental women. I've seen it 2 times. The 2nd time, my daughter & I watched it & agreed that we could weep loudly if necessary. It was a 26-kleenex movie!!!! But lovely.
I liked How To Make An American Quilt. About a young woman who goes to (I think) her aunt's house to work on her Thesis. While there her aunts relate events from their lives.
I know there are more, but I can't remember!!
Kath
> I'm thinking of renewing my Netflix membership, and I would like some movie reccommendations. I like thoughtful movies, but I'm trying to avoid movies that are really dark. Horror flicks are out of the question. Maybe something like The Big Lebowski, or other clever humor movies?
>
> DVD's are the other couch-based therapy.
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