pearl Report post Posted May 19, 2008 I have him as my desktop background. He peeps round Windows Live at me. I was going to swap him for one of DMB's lovely piccies, but when it came to it, I just couldnt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Ooooooh, me too Pearl...although on mine he's sat at a piano looking.........hmmmmmmmm But I kept thinking of Catherine Cookson and the flipping Mallen Streak while watching Sweeney He doesn't half suit eyeliner though doesn't he........wonder if my DH could pull it off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted May 19, 2008 For all you oddballs - there's a strange little film called 'Shark Vs Eagle' I recently watched on DVD... Some of the acting is a bit hammy, but if you like quirky stuff it might be up your street... I've just got into The Sopranos I avoided it while it was on TV 'cos I thought it'd be yer typical American fodder, but then when it finished I thought I ought to at least watch one or two to see what all the fuss was about! It is FANTASTIC! I've rented/watched all of season one and will be moving onto two later this week if lovefilm deliver in time! Atonement was good (not great, but good) Worst film I've seen recently (and possibly ever!) 'Planet Terror' - the robert rodriguez half of the rodriguez/tarantino homage to 50's B movies... It's more a 'c' movie as in 'c ten minutes and turn it off'. A Toikey if ever i saw one. Smell the gravy... Dunno if it's just me, but films these days tend to be more 'okay' than good(?) Loads of hype and great trailers, but always leave you feeling a bit disappointed and 'used'... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Ps - I love you.................. It's so soppy, and so sad, and so funny, and sooooooo girlie (AND has vairy yummy irish men in it! ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Gawd, the lead fella is fabulous isn't he? Always loved a fella with an irish accent......James Nesbitt is sooooooooooooo scrummy Why have I turned into a lecherous old lady since turning 40? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Why have I turned into a lecherous old lady since turning 40? Just use JP's excuse: It's my hawthorns (hormones) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 21, 2008 I've just got into The Sopranos We lurve the Sopranos. Had to wait for it all to come on terrestrial as we have steam driven TV, then they put it on at odd times just for badness, but Mr p is a videomeister & taped everything.... EXCEPT.... for the very last episode!!!!!!! I couldnt believe it. Thankfully we still don't know the ending & have borrowed S's boyf's DVD so we will be able to watch it this weekend, phew! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2008 It was the William bloke, who she had a fling with that i liked.. lovely *sigh* Never watched Sopranos... Thought it was a blokey lets-just-kill-everyone-and-have-woman-wandering-around-looking-like-barbie type thing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Oh - do you still have the DVD bags (PS...one)? Did you watch the deleted bits............. very last one.............still making me giggle when i think of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Ps - I love you.................. It's so soppy, and so sad, and so funny, and sooooooo girlie (AND has vairy yummy irish men in it! ). My daughter and I watched this together. Both had tears streaming down our faces. The scenery reminds me of the South Island of New Zealand. So pretty, so sad but romantic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Never watched Sopranos... Thought it was a blokey lets-just-kill-everyone-and-have-woman-wandering-around-looking-like-barbie type thing... Ooh no, far more to it than that. Deeply psychological. At its best, like a greek tragedy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Ooh no, far more to it than that. Deeply psychological. At its best, like a greek tragedy. My son and I really enjoyed the series too. A bit like the Godfather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh - will have to hunt it down at my local DVD place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted May 21, 2008 For all you oddballs - there's a strange little film called 'Shark Vs Eagle' I recently watched on DVD... Some of the acting is a bit hammy, but if you like quirky stuff it might be up your street... I loved Shark vs Eagle - does that mean I'm an oddball?! Only watched it because of Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords (best tv in ages, but then I'm in bed by 9pm) We watched The Last Legion for movie night last Saturday and it was very, very bad indeed. My choice this week so going for The Golden Compass <'> Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted May 21, 2008 I posted on another thread about Happy Go Lucky - I really enjoyed this film, it really lifted my mood. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Oh - do you still have the DVD bags (PS...one)? Did you watch the deleted bits............. very last one.............still making me giggle when i think of it. Noooo, I've returned it to the online rental peeps.........took me till now to work out what the heck DVD bags were........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Me thinks our next forum meet up should be in Ireland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted May 21, 2008 I loved Shark vs Eagle - does that mean I'm an oddball?! Only watched it because of Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords (best tv in ages, but then I'm in bed by 9pm) Karen x Erm... yes, I'm afraid it does...... Flight of the conchords... I didn't see much of it as it clashed with various other things, but I really liked the strange little american comedienne in it too She was on buzzcocks or something with the guy from mighty boosh (dunno why that doesn't work for me - like both of them individually but boosh just doesn't do it for me) and they really sparked each other off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Yayyyssss - Ireland good. Full of beautiful trees, pretty flowers, lots of culture, alcohol and vairy nice men! Me thinks New York would be better - bound to find an Irish pub.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah Perry Report post Posted May 22, 2008 Yes, went to see 'The Kite Runner' last night. My god what an amazing film, very harrowing though. The DVD has just come out too. Must go and read the book! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KateBall Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Saw Speed Racer with ds (car obsessional) this week. I heard it would be a bit like sitting in a video game for 2 hours and it was to some extent. But it was great to see ds thoroughly dazzled. There were only 2 other families in at the time and I reckon one of them was AS too judging by the noises just like my ds. "OOOOOrsome, Coooooool, Wow". Then I turned to him and there he was with his hands up to an imaginary steering wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted June 7, 2008 While we were away on our hols we watched 1408, with Samuel L Jackson and John Cusack...scared me to death. Last night we watched Reign of Fire, hmmmmm, not sure...........although I am developing a very huge crush on Gerard Butler and Christian Bale Euro 2008 starts today, so we won't be watching anything but football now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Last night we watched Reign of Fire, hmmmmm, not sure...........although I am developing a very huge crush on Gerard Butler Wouldn't have anything to do with the movie PS I love you, J and I watched it again last night. I have to agree, I love his accent too. I never get sick of that film. It must be Gerard. I could say something but I won't, might get moderated. xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Wouldn't have anything to do with the movie PS I love you, J and I watched it again last night. I have to agree, I love his accent too. I never get sick of that film. It must be Gerard. I could say something but I won't, might get moderated. xx It's gotta be said he has the perfect surname for fantasy role plays! 'Yes, M'Lady' Personally, I'm waiting for Professor Myang Lee to get demoted back to 'Nurse' or to give up academia entirely and get a job as a traffic warden! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted June 7, 2008 I've been to see Sex and the City. I loved it. Not for the story line (which in comparison to the series was a bit weak imo) but because of the aesthetics. I love the clothes, the shoes, the whole style of it. I wouldn't wear most of them (not least because my fat distribution is in all the wrong places ) but I love to see them and on a big screen.... gorrrrgeous Flo' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CEJesson Report post Posted June 8, 2008 Hallam Foe and Snow Cake - but nothing recent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) Watched Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium tonight and thought Dustin Hoffman was smashing Our DVD's have been coming thick and fast from our online peeps, so a quick round up of what we've watched recently. The Other Boelyn Girl - I enjoyed it, DH went to bed The Invasion - Disappointed tbh Inside I'm Dancing - Had me in floods of tears (youngest DD has same type of MD as the main character) played by James McAvoy who was superb Charlie Wilson's War - Fab I Am Legend - Disappointed with the ending National Treasure Book of Secrets - DH enjoyed it, I didn't, found it too drawn out, and in some cases ridiculous A Mighty Heart - DH fell asleep but I thought it was quite good I took eldest DD to see the new Narnia film last week and we both loved it, but DH and DS went to see it and thought differently. Have also been to see the new Indiana film, made no sense to me whatsoever SATC however was Edited July 5, 2008 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Mr p & JP are going to Prince Caspian this afty. Me, I can't wait for Mamma Mia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted July 5, 2008 Oooohh Pearl, Prince Caspian..................... Yum yum I'm looking forward to Mamma Mia too. You can't beat an Abba song can you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted July 5, 2008 For all you oddballs - there's a strange little film called 'Shark Vs Eagle' I recently watched on DVD... Some of the acting is a bit hammy, but if you like quirky stuff it might be up your street... AHAAA! it was youuuu! Was stood in the DVD place earlier.....and spotter that DVD.............i kept thinking..'Oddball, oddball' .................and then 'Why am i thinking oddball??' I shouldn't be let out in public................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted July 19, 2008 Mamma mia here I go again my my how can I resist you JUST what I needed to cheer myself up. I want to be Meryl Streep. I want her cheekbones, I want to look that good when I'm 59, & I want to snog Pierce Brosnan in my line of work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Mamma mia here I go again my my how can I resist you JUST what I needed to cheer myself up. I want to be Meryl Streep. I want her cheekbones, I want to look that good when I'm 59, & I want to snog Pierce Brosnan in my line of work. Am taking Chris to see this on Thursday night (Mike is going to see the new batman film with his friend cos it is his friends b'day!) - we bought the soundtrack on cd yesterday!!!! I can't wait!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Enjoy! Hope you get a better audience than us, no one would sing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted July 20, 2008 Just watched "The assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford. Brad Pitt? No it was very good actually! I'm not even sure why I ordered this - I'm certainly NOT into westerns... I must have read a good review or something(?) Anyways, it was excellent. Slightly strange, but excellent. Somehow, they've made a two and a half hour long film that is actually 'paced' even more slowly and still pulls you right in. Some absolutely wonderful photography - very contrasty, light and shade - almost like a graphic comic in places. There's a scene of a train robbery shot in a woods at night: absolutely ethereal... good soundtrack too - Nick Cave who I don't actually like very much but obviously that doesn't extend to movie scores! anyways. well worth renting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
