tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post5298571435074654833..comments2024-01-25T07:08:17.130-05:00Comments on 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Sexuality & Wild Reeds (1994) **Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-68435279667505060122012-03-20T23:24:12.732-04:002012-03-20T23:24:12.732-04:00Sorry I am late in replying (family issues), FC. ...Sorry I am late in replying (family issues), FC. I love Volver--who wouldn't want to be Penelope Cruz, especially now that she's married to Javier Bardem.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-83299914727510851382012-03-18T12:55:42.916-04:002012-03-18T12:55:42.916-04:00Oh those French, they can make the mediocre seem f...Oh those French, they can make the mediocre seem fabulous, can't they. I've never seen this one, Kim, but I totally agree with your recommendations. Volver - ah - must go watch it again. In my dreams I am Penelope Cruz!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-7207448276008570722012-03-18T03:43:03.168-04:002012-03-18T03:43:03.168-04:00I read your original post and the one on the 2005 ...I read your original post and the one on the 2005 version. Very good.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-34089035439901657082012-03-17T19:11:21.153-04:002012-03-17T19:11:21.153-04:00@KimWilson - Thanks. I just read through your ext...@KimWilson - Thanks. I just read through your extended bio on the separate blog. I almost suggested Belle de Jour as one of the movies for ClassicBecky. You also mention Pride and Prejudice. You may be interested in this post: http://tipsfromchip.blogspot.com/2012/02/many-versions-of-pride-and-prejudice.html I reviewed different versions of the story that I would recommend to others. There are links to them in this parent post. You and I have similar opinions on the 2005 adaptation.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-88095031671972410112012-03-17T15:16:35.788-04:002012-03-17T15:16:35.788-04:00Thanks to both of you -- I've got plenty to ch...Thanks to both of you -- I've got plenty to choose from!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-53402383281180368462012-03-17T14:28:34.369-04:002012-03-17T14:28:34.369-04:00Well, I specialize in French history, so the Alger...Well, I specialize in French history, so the Algerian bit wasn't an issue for me, but I definitely see your point. Good choices for Becky, too.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-65332072917506844812012-03-17T14:26:23.231-04:002012-03-17T14:26:23.231-04:00This film isn't bad, Becky--just not as great ...This film isn't bad, Becky--just not as great as everyone makes it out to be. You should watch more foreign films! Suggestions: The Earrings of Madame de..., The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Volver, The Barbarian Invasions, The Secret in Their Eyes, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Smiles of a Summer Night, etc. There are many good silent films out there!Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-80943492488428501922012-03-17T14:08:59.584-04:002012-03-17T14:08:59.584-04:00I agree with you on this. I just saw it and it di...I agree with you on this. I just saw it and it didn't impress me that much. While I am familiar with Algeria's fight for independence, it didn't interest me enough to keep all the debates the characters have about it interesting. I imagined it might be like someone in England watching a film about American teenagers in the 1960s who obsess over the Vietnam War.<br /><br />To ClassicBecky - there are many, many French films that I would recommend. Not having any idea what genres you may like I will mention a selection of movies - Amelie for pure joy, Children of Paradise for its place in cinema history, La Femme Nikita for action with some depth, Wages of Fear for pure tension, Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring for drama, La Haine for independent filmmaking, The Passion of Joan of arc for silent films, The Closet for comedy, and Diabolique for a thriller.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8672005424133365490.post-81682274308270107662012-03-17T11:36:16.029-04:002012-03-17T11:36:16.029-04:00Foreign films have never been a strong suit for me...Foreign films have never been a strong suit for me, Kim, and I have not seen this one. Your write-up, however, is very good. I guess I should branch out more into the foreign genre. This one wasn't your favorite -- what would you suggest as a good French film for someone like to see?ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.com