What Movies Have Been Playing On Your DVD/Video Lately?

Terence Lee · Post by **Terence Lee** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:59 am

Aha Lena & Harry......it is Mrs Henderson Presents, isn't it?

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:08 am

Yes that's correct Terence. It's an enjoyable film about the Windmill Theatre in London the one theatre that never closed, bar a few days leading up to WW11, with Bob Hoskins playing the role of Vivian Van Damm.

Sheila H-B · Post by **Sheila H-B** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:57 pm

Terence Lee wrote:Hi Sheila

2046 is not the easiest movie to appreciate. The pacing is so deliberate and the director's eye for detail means the film plays like an art movie. I have seen it once, appreciated it of course but also yawned through it. It is not something I can watch often.

No, to be honest it left me a bit baffled too but dazzled by the cinematography and the soundtrack. My favourite Wong Kar Wai films are In The Mood For Love and Chunking Express. Especially ITMFL because of the Nat King Cole songs included on the soundtrack.

john · Post by **john** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:33 pm

Watched NOTES OF A SCANDAL the other night, really good fim, excellent performance by Dame Judi Dench, but then she is superb in anything she does.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:04 am

John, we also like Judi Dench. There's a nice web-site you may want to look at. www.djdchronology.com

john · Post by **john** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:08 am

Thanks for that Lena and Harry, I will take a look!

Terence Lee · Post by **Terence Lee** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 4:38 am

Hi John

I also watched Notes Of A Scandal on DVD last night and was amazed at Judi Dench's acting range. Here she tackles a grey character who becomes unbelievably possessive and manipulative. There is a scene in which she practically looks evil.....the one where she tries to prevent Cate from going into the car to join her family for her son's concert. As she issued the ultimate threat, her eyes were absolutely blazing with fury. Hope she picks up an award for this role!

john · Post by **john** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:10 pm

She certainly deserves an award Terence.
Also watched Casino Royale the other night, and thought that was very good too. I thought Daniel Craig played the part well.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:17 am

Watched "The Glenn Miller Story" DVD tonight.............................WONDERFUL. Starring James Stewart, June Allyson and of course featuring Frances Langford singing "Chatanoogah Choo Choo"

the music is glorious, but the ending is always so SAD

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:26 pm

This is a great movie even though somewhat corny but the music lives on.
The eccentric actor Peter sellers apparently hated the Glenn Miller signature tune "In The Mood " and stated in his will that it should be played at his funeral that took place at Golders Green Crematorium.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:01 pm

Lena & Harry

Took my two girls for a walk down by the River Ouse in York at the weekend, we had an ice cream, watched the boats sail by, and started our amble along 'Dame Judi Dench Way', a lane leading down to the river.
She's a good old York lass, brilliant actress.

John, I also watched Casino Royale the other night, I have to admit, I was a bit disapointed by it, maybe I was expecting too much after all the BAFTA nominations.
I really like the chase on foot at the start though.

Gray

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:10 am

Sounds like you had a nice stroll on a perfecly sunny day along the river with your Two little girls Gray. Those few nice days were rare for this time of year.
Judi Dench although born in North Yorkshire talks now so typically English as we say, she surprises herself in "Mrs Henderson Presents" when she comes out with that F our-letter word.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:36 pm

Sounds like a lovely day out Gray...

I'm listening to my brand new CD received just this morning ..En Espana, and Grand Exitos en Espanol, of course!!!!

Marian.

john · Post by **john** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:09 am

Watching Final Destination 3 tonight, I think it is every bit as good as the first two!

Terence Lee · Post by **Terence Lee** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:54 am

Hi John

I watched it some months ago. It's good and scary.

My movie tonight is Fierce People starring Diane Lane and Donald Sutherland.