Originally Posted By Lisann22 Man so many movies to chose from! Ok, I was going to pick some deep, serious material but there were too many to pick from. So without further ado I give you: April 1st to April 15th: ------------------------ Giant 1956 Starring: Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean Directed By: George Stevens Genre: Drama/Romance/Western Plot Summary: Ambitious Texas-style scale epic that traces the rising and falling fortunes of two generations of Texans. Miscegenation, moral dissipation, racism, the oppression of women....a variety of topics are brought forth during the film's 201-minute running time. The core of the film is actually the relationship between Bick Benedict and his wife Leslie. It is through them that we follow the film's themes of generation, conflict and social change. However, it is Jett Rink whom audiences remember, particularly in the early scenes when he is striding out on his small piece of land or when he comes to tell Benedict that "my well came in big." He puts his oily hand on one of the white columns of Benedict's porch and, unemphatically crystallizes the theme of the film - the muddy thumb prints of materialism on the pillars of elegance and the coming of conflict between the aristocracy and the nouveau riche. "You should have shot that fella a long time ago," a friend says to Benedict about Jett Rink. "Now he's too rich to kill." <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=Post-S-170" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=Post-S-170</a> Ok, yes I know she's a long flick but worth it, really worth it. This is one of my all time favs. I'll talk about once some have viewed it. April 16th to April 30th: ------------------------- Bull Durham 1988 Starring: Kevin Costner, Susan Saradon and Tim Robbins Directed By: Ron Shelton Genre: Comedy/Drama/Sport/Romance Plot Summary: "Veteran minor-league catcher Crash Davis is assigned to the Class A Durham Bulls to handle the team's star rookie, wild pitcher "Nuke" LaLoosh. Team groupie Annie Savoy romances both players, creating a comic triangle." <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094812/" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt00 94812/</a> In honor of it being Spring and a new baseball season I chose Bull Durham. I know that might not be popular with some but there's many elements to this movie. Give it a try. I believe it's the best baseball movie along with Bang The Drum Slowly, Eight Men Out and The Natural but Bull Durham is the FUNNIEST! Cannot wait to discuss this one... Happy viewing!
Originally Posted By u k fan Wow! I may have to rethink my plans to go to the movies with with you Lisa. I can't think of 2 genres I hate more than westerns and sports movies. I might compromise and watch Bull Durham, but to be honest I don't know if I'll get through 3+ hours of Giant!!!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 u k fan - calling Giant a Western is truly a stretch. It's not a John Wayne, Clint Eastwood type of cowboy film. It's about a ranching family in Texas and they were cowboy hats but the movie is NOT about cowboys in the traditional hollywood style. Trust me on this. Maybe others can chime in. It's about family, a couple, relationships and OIL.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Sorry didn't mean to be such a dud with my picks. Guess with all the different tastes this would be bound to happen. I decided no matter what the film I would try to expand my comfort zone and watch whatever someone chose. Maybe it will introduce me to something I otherwise might never have chosen.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I want to apologize I'm going 100mph this morning and did NOT intend to come across preachy or like I'm having a hissy fit. So if my post #5 feels that way, I'm so very sorry. I was just trying to indicate that I, yes me, Lisa, is going to try to watch the movies everyone suggests whether in the past I skipped it or not. LOL! What you all chose to do is your own personal choice and I'm not gonna come kick your hukkas if you don't watch what I picked. Whew.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Geeze Lisa! I'll watch it! I'll Watch it! Don't hurt me!!! ;o) Actually I thought Giant sounded very interesting and *IF* I can find a way to see it in time I'll be back to chat about it! ~Beth
Originally Posted By DAR I just moved Giant to the top of my queue it's one I've always wanted to see. And Bull Durham is a great choice.
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy I love Bull Durham. I hope to find the time to watch both these as last month I did not. But I am home all weekend by my self YEAH!
Originally Posted By disneydad109 Bull Durham is great it reminds me of the old 3rd ball park. nothing better than to eat too may hot dogs drink to much beer and get a bad sun burn in the old DAP. The new ball patrk is way way too up scale.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I really flaked on the March movie club, so as much as I enjoyed Giant when I saw it long ago I better pass on this. Good choices though!
Originally Posted By u k fan To be honest Wild West setting equals western to me. I found Back to the Future 3 boring! I've never made it through Blazing Saddles. The length puts me off too. I hate long films. Even the good ones like LOTR I struggle with, but I will try. If I can find a way to watch it where I don't have to buy it I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and watch it, but I only have one rental place in my town and the selection isn't great. I wasn't trying to offend, I'm sure my choices would not be to everyone's taste. I'd never even contemplated watching The Manchurian Candidate before and I really enjoyed that so I am open, but knowing my tastes I think I'll struggle with this!!!
Originally Posted By u k fan Well, Bull Durham is on TV next monday so I'll certainly watch that one. I haven't tried the rental place in town yet, but considering they didn't have Indy I'm not hopeful. The cheapest I can find to buy Giant is £7.50 ($15.00). For that kind of money I could join a rental service. I might ask around and see if anyonme knows of any good ones!!!
Originally Posted By u k fan Ok, I just signed up to Amazon's rental service and Giant is being dispatched today. As I mentioned I do struggle with long films. Does anyone have any suggestions for good places to stop the movie if I need to without killing the story?!!!
Originally Posted By DAR I just got Giant from netflix. I haven't had a chance to watch it yet. U K one thing you could do is pay attention if the movie is on two discs or a flipper. Once it tells you to insert disc 2 or flip it over that would be a good chance to take your break.
Originally Posted By DAR I just watched Giant today and really liked it. I thought the first half was a little slow but once James Dean hit it big the story really took off. Plus I liked how even though it was epic and long they pretty much kept it an intimate story. The performances were good all around. I'd give about a 7/10 only because of the slow first hour.
