What's it about Grant? I'm always doubtful when it comes to films by Paul Verhovhen, even if it does star Charlotte Rampling. :hmm:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
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What's it about Grant? I'm always doubtful when it comes to films by Paul Verhovhen, even if it does star Charlotte Rampling. :hmm:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Great Expectations, 1946...bluray.
https://www.themoviedb.org/t/p/w500/...67dOhzMYfJ.jpg
Charles Dickens wrote a much harsher ending to the novel for its original publication in which Pip and Estella remain apart. He was forced to substitute the more famous ending when it later was published as a book, because the first one upset his readers. This appears to be the only time he ever changed the ending to one of his novels.
The film is loosely based on the 1986 non-fiction book Immodest Acts:Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Based on a true story, a 17th-century nun becomes entangled in a forbidden lesbian affair with a novice. But it is Benedetta's shocking religious visions that threaten to shake the Church to its core.
A remarkable film, which was a revelation to me in the depiction of the 'wild' west, and of the ruthless greed, and cruelty displayed by some of the settlers. I don't think I could watch it again - it's too revealing.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
New to me, so I did watch it on Talking Pictures TV. Thanks for the 'heads up' Geoff.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Think the film might have been given a bit of spit 'n' polish, as it was pin sharp and the colours looked refreshed.
As a 'commentary' on '60s Texas USA, it didn't pull it punches, and was at times a difficult watch. But I'm glad I did.
Unfortunately I found the ending a bit of a cop out. Apparently the director Athur Penn virually disowned the film after it was re-edited: maybe it was through re-editing that the ending suffered.
Anyway, it was interesting to see how some of the actors looked back in 1966.
ive got that on bluray. it was redone for the release and is an excellent film.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Picked up in a charity shop for 50p:
'My Summer of Love'
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/..._QL70_ML2_.jpg
https://www.alternateending.com/2020...love-2004.html
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/f...-a4465856.html
Saw this at my film club on it's release, and since it includes Emily Blunt's (:drool:) debut appearence, is a film I've always wanted to get a copy of.
have a break from the bleak 'the english' and some comedy with...
The Man Who Knew Too Little, 1997.. bluray reg a..
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...mX9c8qOVJpTe-P
The Lemon Drop Kid, 1951..
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...JZApb-ENQ0TSqA