"Reel" FReepers - Celebrating Cinema - March 2007

March 1, 2007 | DollyCali; wtc911

[alwaysconservative]

Hmm. That sounds good, but let me check my schedule to make sure before I commit to you that I will do it.

[colorado tanker]

My favorite movie of all time is Casablanca. But my pick for best movie of all time is Citizen Kane.

BTW, watch Kane sometime in proximity to Stagecoach and you'll see how much Orson Welles was influenced by John Ford.

[ReignOfError]

Want me to put you down for April 1 next thread for To Kill a mockingbird, Citizen Kane, Casablanca???

Sure! Do you want something like a straight review? Because actually, I'd like to flesh out what I posted above -- adding more details on the movies, but with the underlying theme of why we're drawn to the heroes we are. But I can do it either way.

[ReignOfError]

I look forward to your write-up of Mockingbird. Both the book and movie are favorites of mine.

The first time I read it, in ninth grade English, I had a teacher who required us to read a chapter a night, and gave us a brief quiz each day. I'm not a fan of that approach, but Mrs. Greiff was such a great teacher in every other way that it didn't bother me much.

The night I was supposed to read the chapter with the beginning of Tom Robinson's trial, I finished the book. I was definitely dragging the next day, but I just couldn't put it down.

[DollyCali]

Take a look at what we have tomorrow for ideas.. will send you a follow up FReepmail in next day or so. The review will be rather like what we see in initisl post OR like Phil will have tomorrow wiht an abbreviated post on thread with HOT LINK to the longer/full review.

Just let me know the movie so I can work up pix & all the links..

[DollyCali]

Reel Cinema Classic REVIEWS

Jaws
Reviewed by PCottraux (Philip Cottruax)

Da-dum. Da-dum. Da-dum.

I don’t think there’s a movie out there with more quotable lines, is more often quoted, or has a more recognizable theme than Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. The movie became engrained in our public conscience and is instantly recognizable as a pop culture icon, but it did much more than that; together with George Lucas’s Star Wars, it helped launch the modern era of film that we are still in—an era which shows no signs of slowing any time soon. Jaws brought the early ‘70s period of dark, gritty filmmaking, which included Chinatown and The Godfather, to an abrupt end. Before this film, the summertime was essentially a movie dumpster for forgotten B-pictures; after this film, it was the primary movie season.

Getting to the heart of the matter, however, it becomes clear that the acclamation is well-deserved. Jaws is simply a great film, with classic suspense and thrills topped off with an epic sea adventure reminiscent of Hemingway and Melville. Much is made of how much it terrified audiences, but the final act of the movie is as enthralling as it is scary, and the (literally) explosive climax ties up everything quite satisfyingly. Many peoples’ fear of water can probably be attributed to Jaws as well. Even as a 6 year-old boy, I recall going to the local YMCA for a swim to be a somewhat harrowing experience. The rec center had a gigantic indoor pool where the deep end reached 14 feet, and I rarely ventured away from the shallow end due to the certain promise that sharks had to be lurking somewhere in the blue murky depths of the other side of the pool.

Full Review HERE

This is rated PG. It is 2 hours an 5 minutes in length.

Stars: Roy Schneider. Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw Director Steven Spielberg

Box Office (March 7) Estimated budget: $12 million.The film grossed more than $260 million at the domestic box office and nearly $475 million worldwide.

Rotten Tomatoes Review

Official Site

Trailers

Reel Cinema FAMILY/KIDZ Reviews

Bridge to Terabithia
Reviewed by DollyCali

Walt Disney Pictures bring a delightfull tale to the screen. Bridge to Terabithia , a drama, is a faithful adaptation of a beloved children's novel and a powerful portrayal of love, loss, and imagination through children's eyes. The author is Katherine Paterson, whose son David co-wrote the screenplay and serves as a producer.

The story centers around a talented boy from a financially poor but loving and large Christian family who befriends a new girl who just moved into the property next to him. Her parents are authors & have financial comfort & Leslie is their only child, Both teens are somewhat outcasts & suffer the fate of many 8th grade children at the hands of cruel classmates. Their escape adventures in the back yard of mystery, wonder & joy will bring smiles & tears to you.

The audience when I attended was primarily adults, teens (dates) and a smattering of families/children.

The laughter from the children was fun to hear. .. The adults easily got into the story.. I personally was taken back to my years as a teen & the school “junk” as well as to the adventure and love of close friends. It will engage you as an adult as it amuses your children.

I think young children are fine with this movie. The death scene gives parents afterwards perhaps their first opportunity to discuss this topic with them. The little girl(younger sister of star) in the movie is charming & your little girls will LOVE HER!

As my son grew up every movie we went to was followed by dinner out & we talked about the movie. I asked him what his favorite parts were & why. What his WORSTEST parts were & why.. what made him happy & what made him sad. These are wonderful opportunities to share your values, get to know more of your child, & offer your strength as a parent with your children

The company that did the digital imaging (WETA) here is the same that did Lord of the Rings & King Kong. They are quite good & even people who dislike “special effect” movies, wont be too disturbed. The movie is filmed in New Zealand & the USA

This is rated PG for thematic images & the death of a young person..I don’t like to bring this as a spoiler but feel it is important that you know this befor taking young children. It is 1 hour an 50 minutes in length.

Stars: Josh Hutcherson..AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel Director Gabor Csupo of the Rugrats fame

Box Office (March 7) $58,207,144

Rotten Tomatoes Review

Official Site

Trailers

Holly-Toons March 2007
Week Two

By Pookie18, Editor

















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[DollyCali]

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March 2007
Week 2 Edition

New material begins
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THIS WEEK’S
CONTRIBUTORS

PCottraux
Pookie18
DollyCali

[DollyCali]

Your little one would enjoy this movie I believe... see post 186...

[LS]

Stuck in a hotel over the C-PAC weekend, we saw "Pursuit of Happyness" and "Deja Vu." I recommend both. The former is one of those rare movies that does NOT trash business, but shows that the hero's desire to be a stockbroker never waned despite all sorts of bad luck and self-inflicted injuries. It's a true story, too.

"Deja Vu" has you guessing until the very end. I also saw "Night at the Museum." Not as funny as I expected.

BTW, there is something called the "Hollywood Prayer Network," run by Jennifer Dornbush. If Christian conservatives care about Hollywood, we need to do more than complain about movies. Pray. Get involved with HPN, and they will pair you up with a Hollywood writer, actor, producer, or set person---yes, a CHRISTIAN in Hollywood. These people need our support. I'm partnered with a screenwriter. Light a candle instead of cursing the darkness. Contact them at: hollywoodprayernetwork@fpch.org

[Tanniker Smith]

Thanks for the ping. I have a lot of catching up to do.

[johnthebaptistmoore]

John Inman from "Are You Being Served?" has died at age 71 after struggling from Hepatitis A.

[DollyCali]

John Inman

Most Recent Role: Teddy on Doctors
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Blackpool, England UK
Birthday: 6-28-1935
Birth Name: Frederick John Inman
Date of Death: 3-8-2007
Cause of Death: Hepatitis A infection

John Inman was just thirteen when he first appeared at the South Pier in Blackpool, his home town. Since then he has never looked back, with innumerable appearances on television, in cabaret and stage productions all over Britain and overseas and with starring roles in London's West End.

His West End debut came in the musical Ann Veronica at the Cambridge Theatre, followed by seventeen months at the famous Windmill Theatre after which John starred as Lord Fancourt Babberley in the production of Charley's Aunt at the Adelphi Theatre in the Strand.

However it was as Mr. Humphries in the long running BBC series Are You Being Served? that he became a household name throughout the country and world-wide. He was chosen to be the subject of This Is Your Life and was later honoured by the Variety Club of Great Britain as BBC television personality of the year. He was also voted funniest man on television by the readers of T.V. Times.

Summer seasons have also been an important element in John's varied career. His favorite show is pantomime, of which he has done over 40, and he is firmly recognised as the best dame in the business. He has appeared in six Royal Variety Performances, before most of the members of the Royal Family.

In spite of his world tours, he still returns home each christmas for his pantomime appearances. Are You Being Served? is shown on American television from coast to coast with huge success, which makes John a truly International star.

John works unceasingly for charity, he is past King Rat of the Grand Order of Water Rats, and the 2002 President of the Heritage Foundation.

John is very pleased to be appearing in Aladdin at the Theater Royal, Newcastle as this will be the first time he has done a pantomime north of Manchester, and Newcastle is one of his favorite places.

[DollyCali]

Wasn't Pursuit a great movie? Will Smith's son is one cute kid. I like movies based on true stories & came home after seeing it & did a Google search on the real life people.

I did not see Deja Vu but will check it out..

Not heard of the Hollywood Prayer Network..

I will add your link to my master links each month in the body of thread. Thanks Larry.

Glad you got to go to CPAC. I hope to make it one year. Were you in the audience when Anne dropped the bombshell?

[DollyCali]

Thanks Phil & Pookie for your contributions this week. I haven't seen Jaws since it was released.. I need to see it again. I am recalling how scary it was to me as an adult...the music was so contagious... AND a PG rating.. interesting

[pookie18]

With the Oscars over, may have less to choose from in the future...but will keep an eye out...

[windchime]

WOW! Superb job DollyCali and editors!

My "Reel" FReepers dedicated notebook is in place.

[DollyCali]

I still have quite of few that you sent "in reserve"

[DollyCali]

Thank you! are you going to see 300 soon?

I may try for the midnight showing tonight (if I am up!)

[Armedanddangerous]

While in a nice motel last weekend I watched the following on PPV.

1. CASINO ROYALE..Seen it twice in the theaters last year, think it was the best film of 2006. Its coming out on DVD next tuesday, I encourage you to rent or buy it. An interesting and very cool take on James Bond.

2. Last King of Scotland. Forest Whittaker was great as Idi Amin, and it held my interest, which is more than I can say for most Academy Award films.

[pookie18]

Hope to find something more timely.