Comments on: Pull Up A Chair… http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/ Firedoglake weblog Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:04:38 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: LeRoy Ferguson http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552683 LeRoy Ferguson Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:52:43 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552683 <p>Wife and I were spellbound by the Oscar-winning (for best foreign-language entry) German movie “The Lives of Others.” It plunges the audience into intimate, and scary, contact with the Stasi secret police of the former East Germany. Our dreams right up to the alarm buzzer were filled with this drama, a very disturbing one for people who are, right now in history, worried about government’s invasion of our private lives.</p> <p>And note: there was absolutely no physical violence in the film; no weapons were shown; no one was struck; there was no shouting. A masterpiece. The director, Florian Henckel von Donnersmark, is 33 years old.</p> Wife and I were spellbound by the Oscar-winning (for best foreign-language entry) German movie “The Lives of Others.” It plunges the audience into intimate, and scary, contact with the Stasi secret police of the former East Germany. Our dreams right up to the alarm buzzer were filled with this drama, a very disturbing one for people who are, right now in history, worried about government’s invasion of our private lives.

And note: there was absolutely no physical violence in the film; no weapons were shown; no one was struck; there was no shouting. A masterpiece. The director, Florian Henckel von Donnersmark, is 33 years old.

]]> By: DeeLoralei http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552659 DeeLoralei Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:43:37 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552659 <p>No one has mentioned “Reds” a visually lovely film. The Kiera Knightly “Pride and Prejudice” was also quite stuningly beautiful. The BBC version was more true to its bookish origins and it had that super sexy Colin Firth </p> <p>LOTR are by far the best ever books to movie transcripts, and Peter Jackson is brilliant…Very few movies are ever worthy of the books they hope to emulate..</p> <p>All that said.. “My Dog Skip”, “Gone With the Wind” and yes, even “The Other Side of Midnight” rank in the upper echelons of books becoming good and true movies. LOTR and even “The God’s Must Be Crzy” find their honesty in reality……So to all Democratic prsidential candidates, I ask only that you be sincere…….</p> <p>My son is 16, and has a car given to him by his one relative I actually still admire and respect… so, I can’t come down on this man…</p> <p>But, I can say that for my sons entire life, I did actually engage these people in political and moral discussions about what was acceptable in the childs life……</p> No one has mentioned “Reds” a visually lovely film. The Kiera Knightly “Pride and Prejudice” was also quite stuningly beautiful. The BBC version was more true to its bookish origins and it had that super sexy Colin Firth

LOTR are by far the best ever books to movie transcripts, and Peter Jackson is brilliant…Very few movies are ever worthy of the books they hope to emulate..

All that said.. “My Dog Skip”, “Gone With the Wind” and yes, even “The Other Side of Midnight” rank in the upper echelons of books becoming good and true movies. LOTR and even “The God’s Must Be Crzy” find their honesty in reality……So to all Democratic prsidential candidates, I ask only that you be sincere…….

My son is 16, and has a car given to him by his one relative I actually still admire and respect… so, I can’t come down on this man…

But, I can say that for my sons entire life, I did actually engage these people in political and moral discussions about what was acceptable in the childs life……

]]> By: Damiana http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552657 Damiana Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:34:49 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552657 <p>Got here very very late–spent the day taking a friend to the ER to make sure she hadn’t cracked her skull (she hadn’t) and had to toss in my 2 cents worth. It’s officially a suggestion for the Peanut, but it’s subversive enough that I suspect you and Mr. ReddHedd will enjoy it too:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Schoolhouse-Rock-Special-30th-Anniversary/dp/B00005JKTY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-0259850-0220949?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1173594594&sr=8-1">SchoolHouse Rock on DVD</a>.</p> Got here very very late–spent the day taking a friend to the ER to make sure she hadn’t cracked her skull (she hadn’t) and had to toss in my 2 cents worth. It’s officially a suggestion for the Peanut, but it’s subversive enough that I suspect you and Mr. ReddHedd will enjoy it too:

SchoolHouse Rock on DVD.

]]> By: Kristine http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552655 Kristine Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:31:43 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552655 <p><a href="#comment-551335"><em>jnfr @ 135 </em></a></p> <blockquote><p>Christy, don’t miss the Discovery Channel’s Planet Earth series, an 11-parter starting later this month. Filmed by BBC crews using the latest HD technology. Looks like it’s going to be fantastic.</p></blockquote> <p>I’ll second that. My Dad bought me HDTV for Christmas, and I’m finding I really enjoy the Discovery Channel. One of the other series they feature is “Treasures of the Trust,” which I think is a BBC production of some of the castles, estates, homes, etc. held by The National Trust and open for tourism. Some interesting historical tidbits as well as beautiful homes and grounds.</p> jnfr @ 135

Christy, don’t miss the Discovery Channel’s Planet Earth series, an 11-parter starting later this month. Filmed by BBC crews using the latest HD technology. Looks like it’s going to be fantastic.

I’ll second that. My Dad bought me HDTV for Christmas, and I’m finding I really enjoy the Discovery Channel. One of the other series they feature is “Treasures of the Trust,” which I think is a BBC production of some of the castles, estates, homes, etc. held by The National Trust and open for tourism. Some interesting historical tidbits as well as beautiful homes and grounds.

]]> By: juslin http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552633 juslin Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:05:00 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552633 <p>as i’m a western buff - here’s a few goodies - the far country w/james stewart, the big country w/greg peck and the big sky w/kirk douglas - of course sabrina w/audrey hepburn and any movie with greer garson - yeah i’m a classic movie buff - special mention - goodbye mr chips!</p> as i’m a western buff – here’s a few goodies – the far country w/james stewart, the big country w/greg peck and the big sky w/kirk douglas – of course sabrina w/audrey hepburn and any movie with greer garson – yeah i’m a classic movie buff – special mention – goodbye mr chips!

]]> By: tcubed http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552584 tcubed Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:17:25 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552584 <p>Now that you have a nice flat screen set, a couple of recommendations:<br /> 1. Get the music system attached, then:<br /> <b>Choose Me</b> Performances, writing, photography. A little-known gem.<br /> 2. Get a hi-def tuner, then:<br /> <b>Jakers, the Adventures of Piggly Winks</b> On PBS. Aimed at kids, but great stories and top-notch graphics.</p> Now that you have a nice flat screen set, a couple of recommendations:
1. Get the music system attached, then:
Choose Me Performances, writing, photography. A little-known gem.
2. Get a hi-def tuner, then:
Jakers, the Adventures of Piggly Winks On PBS. Aimed at kids, but great stories and top-notch graphics.

]]> By: Richard Paschal http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552577 Richard Paschal Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:09:45 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552577 <p>“Six Feet Under” start to finish</p> “Six Feet Under” start to finish

]]> By: prostratedragon http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552544 prostratedragon Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:46:28 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552544 <p>At the movies: Volver; Notes on a Scandal; The Good Shepherd</p> <p>On video: I’ve been reviewing some movies with headline resonance lately, like D.O.A. (1947 version, <i>please</i>)—radioactive metal poisoning; The Conversation—eavesdropping professionals; In a Lonely Place—troubled war vets and a society unprepared to deal with them (and just really noticed recently how prevalent a subtext that is in late-40s to late-50s noir); The Thomas Crown Affair (again, original version please)—careless, disengaged, and possibly sociopathic people on the make.</p> <p>And I’ll see an earlier commenter’s Blue Velvet and anything by Hitchcock (including the first two tv seasons), and raise her a Mulholland Dr and The Wire.</p> At the movies: Volver; Notes on a Scandal; The Good Shepherd

On video: I’ve been reviewing some movies with headline resonance lately, like D.O.A. (1947 version, please)—radioactive metal poisoning; The Conversation—eavesdropping professionals; In a Lonely Place—troubled war vets and a society unprepared to deal with them (and just really noticed recently how prevalent a subtext that is in late-40s to late-50s noir); The Thomas Crown Affair (again, original version please)—careless, disengaged, and possibly sociopathic people on the make.

And I’ll see an earlier commenter’s Blue Velvet and anything by Hitchcock (including the first two tv seasons), and raise her a Mulholland Dr and The Wire.

]]> By: Alison http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552518 Alison Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:23:52 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552518 <p>My absolute favourite for a joyous romp is Oscar-winner “Tom Jones” with a young and handsome Albert Finney. For sheer creepiness “Don’t Look Now” with Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie in Venice and “Duel” with Dennis Weaver are great. David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” is also up there. Anything by Hitchcock of course, also Lina Wertmuller for off-the-wall cinema and Merchant/Ivory and David Lean for the grand spectacle. I also agree with a previous poster on “For Roseanna” - it’s terrific.</p> My absolute favourite for a joyous romp is Oscar-winner “Tom Jones” with a young and handsome Albert Finney. For sheer creepiness “Don’t Look Now” with Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie in Venice and “Duel” with Dennis Weaver are great. David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” is also up there. Anything by Hitchcock of course, also Lina Wertmuller for off-the-wall cinema and Merchant/Ivory and David Lean for the grand spectacle. I also agree with a previous poster on “For Roseanna” – it’s terrific.

]]> By: Audrey http://firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552484 Audrey Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:06:40 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/03/10/pull-up-a-chair-38/#comment-552484 <p>Ok. I’m getting here super late, but since you requested some animals for the family:</p> <p>Animals are Beautiful People and the Gods Must be Crazy. (Both by the same people.) The Milagro Beanfield War and Little Big Man are great as well.</p> <p>Enjoy.</p> Ok. I’m getting here super late, but since you requested some animals for the family:

Animals are Beautiful People and the Gods Must be Crazy. (Both by the same people.) The Milagro Beanfield War and Little Big Man are great as well.

Enjoy.

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