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 Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:46 am
Xagarath Ankor Hmmm... seems Studio Ghibli's Gedo Senki (aka Tales from Earthsea, based on the 3rd book of Ursual Le Guin's series) spilled ou in japan without me noticing. Not much to go on yet, but the trailer seems to have a distinct lack of sea for a film based on a book which was mostly set in a small boat. Is the Earthsea series any good? I never tried any Ursula Le Guin, for some reason. I must get hold of the latest Artemis Fowl - it occurs to me it's been out for a month and I haven't picked it up yet. Back on topic, the adverts for "Children of Men", directed by Alfonso Cuarón, have been intriguing me. I hadn't given the posters a second glance, but the radio trails are a different matter. Maybe I *will* find a movie to watch after all. My movie knowledge this month is near zero, since my copy of Total Film failed to arrive. Waiting on a new delivery at the moment. DW
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Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:29 pm
Warnersister Xagarath Ankor Hmmm... seems Studio Ghibli's Gedo Senki (aka Tales from Earthsea, based on the 3rd book of Ursual Le Guin's series) spilled ou in japan without me noticing. Not much to go on yet, but the trailer seems to have a distinct lack of sea for a film based on a book which was mostly set in a small boat. Is the Earthsea series any good? I never tried any Ursula Le Guin, for some reason. I must get hold of the latest Artemis Fowl - it occurs to me it's been out for a month and I haven't picked it up yet. Back on topic, the adverts for "Children of Men", directed by Alfonso Cuarón, have been intriguing me. I hadn't given the posters a second glance, but the radio trails are a different matter. Maybe I *will* find a movie to watch after all. My movie knowledge this month is near zero, since my copy of Total Film failed to arrive. Waiting on a new delivery at the moment. DW The Earthsea series is among the best fantasy I've read, and I'd recommend it in the highest possible terms. (Except book 5, which is a little weaker) Eveything else by Le Guin, however, is an acquired taste. The book of Children of Men wasn't bad, btw. I have it somewhere.
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:34 am
Just reminded myself of The Prestige. Christopher Nolan directs Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman as magicians?
I'm sold on that one.
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:11 pm
Has anyone else seen any publicity for that new Christopher Guest film, For Your Consideration?
Without handing out spoilers: I'm intrigued...
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:25 am
Nuala Has anyone else seen any publicity for that new Christopher Guest film, For Your Consideration? Without handing out spoilers: I'm intrigued... Heard the title, I know that... (Looks) Ok, now I'm mildly annoyed I managed to overlook it. Looks worth a look, at least.
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:21 am
Both Children of Men and The Departed are recommended.
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:10 pm
The Prestige turned out to be excellent.
Now I'm just looking at Pan's Labyrinth and The Host.
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:43 am
Finally got around to A Scanner Darkly. Found the artistic style highly compelling - there was just something about watching what seemed to be literally an animated comic - but still undecided as to whether the plot could be described as deep and gradual or just plain too slow.
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:29 am
I quite liked the relaxed feel and occasional dry humour, myself.
Then again, I seem to be one of the few people who didn't find, say, The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes too slow, so I suspect I'm keener on slow-paced plots than I'd previously thought.
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Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:49 am
Xagarath Ankor I quite liked the relaxed feel and occasional dry humour, myself. Like I said: undecided. smile
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 4:16 am
I shall be seeing Pan's Labyrinth next Friday, when it releases.
Even if I have to sell things.
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:41 am
I'm still waiting for a release date for Alatriste, given it was out a year ago in Spain. Decidedly mixed reviews, apparently, but given that I rarely agree with critics (I *like* Volcano, thank you very much) probably still worth seeing. If I could find a cinema showing it in Spanish, that is...
Do you reckon any will be showing El Laberinto de Pan in Spanish? Or was it actually shot in English? I've not been reading Total Film enough recently...
DW
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Warnersister Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:06 am
Warnersister I'm still waiting for a release date for Alatriste, given it was out a year ago in Spain. Decidedly mixed reviews, apparently, but given that I rarely agree with critics (I *like* Volcano, thank you very much) probably still worth seeing. If I could find a cinema showing it in Spanish, that is... Do you reckon any will be showing El Laberinto de Pan in Spanish? Or was it actually shot in English? I've not been reading Total Film enough recently... DW It was not shot in English, thankfully. Hopefully it will be shown the same way.
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:18 am
Xagarath Ankor It was not shot in English, thankfully. Hopefully it will be shown the same way. /cynicism I bet it was dubbed... DW
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:56 pm
Darnit. Doesn't matter, it ain't coming to Newcastle.
Again.
(Prepares to wait for the DVD)
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