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« Reply #45 on: April 26, 2010, 12:57:21 AM » |
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Divorce is a bit much, but I think marriage counseling would be a must.
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Blessed art Thou, O Lord, teach me Thy statutes.
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« Reply #46 on: April 26, 2010, 03:34:01 AM » |
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« Reply #47 on: April 26, 2010, 03:45:58 AM » |
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I'm wont to agree with this assertion; Braveheart certainly comes to mind here. However, when I read the description of The Notebook, I immediately sensed that this is one movie for me to steer clear of. I've had two very close family members in similar situations and it's simply too difficult to re-live those times. |
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« Reply #49 on: May 12, 2010, 03:27:34 PM » |
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Some movies are so sad and intense that it becomes impossible to cry--not with that stone sitting in the middle of your chest. For me such movies include Passion of the Christ, The Killing Fields, The Road, and Schindler's List.
Very possible to not cry (except "The Killing fields" and "The Road" that I haven't seen). "Passion of the Christ," IMHO, is pure Hollywood, and so is "Schindler's List." Beating you on your emotions without any penetration into the essence of what is shown. "Schtellel."  Other movies are simply tragic but in a good way. For example, the sacrifice of the self for the greater good (Casablanca
I am not against "Casablanca," but... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069097/Don't you rather cry when you see this..? I mean, guys, the time, the time moves, goes on... Woody Allen is a genious, and you, Americans, do not even know him? Or is it that he leaves you untouched? Political commentary removed (since I can't see moving this whole post to Politics) -PtA Heorhij, you know better than to post politics on the public boards. This warning will therefore last for three weeks. If you think this action wrong, please feel free to appeal it via PM to either Fr. George or Veniamin.
- PeterTheAleutSorry I missed this back in April. Now, Heorhij you should know that some folks, even educated, cosmopolitan ones, prefer Hollywood over pseudo-intellectual European garbage, which Woody Allen has tried to emulate.  |
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« Reply #50 on: May 30, 2010, 01:36:58 AM » |
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Gran Turismo
and of course Old Yeller
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« Reply #51 on: May 30, 2010, 07:15:52 AM » |
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"Babette's Feast", a very profound movie, and which, due to my deep understanding of and identification with, its central theme, completely moved me to tears as it came to a close.
Great movie. other movies that make me cry Manon of the Spring Always Sense and Sensibility Enchanted April Life is Beautiful Schindler's List Secret of Roan Inish |
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« Reply #52 on: May 30, 2010, 09:42:21 AM » |
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« Reply #53 on: May 30, 2010, 09:47:20 AM » |
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Katyn
and the Russian TV series BRIGADE
Burnt by the Sun
Les Miserables
Shawshank Redemption
Spartagus
The Wind that Shakes the Barley
Hanging Gael
Imagining Argentina
Phantom of the Opera
Mary Queen of Scots
Casa Blanca
Tae Guk Gi
Rob Roy
Dancing at Lunasa
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« Reply #54 on: May 30, 2010, 11:49:24 AM » |
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spit
Could you elaborate on the movie "spit", please? |
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« Reply #55 on: May 30, 2010, 11:59:15 AM » |
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Could you elaborate on the movie "spit", please? hmmm...that was supposed to say "split"...I think I was just saying that I had accidentally split my original list...  M. |
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« Reply #56 on: May 30, 2010, 12:06:56 PM » |
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Could you elaborate on the movie "spit", please? hmmm...that was supposed to say "split"...I think I was just saying that I had accidentally split my original list... M.  |
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+ Our dear sister Martha (Rosehip) passed away on Dec 20, 2010. May her memory be eternal! +
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« Reply #57 on: June 02, 2010, 03:58:09 PM » |
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The Dirty Dozen
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Courteous is my name,
and I have always aimed to live up to it.
Grace is also my name,
but when things go wrong
its Courteous whom I blame;
but its Grace who sees me through it.
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« Reply #58 on: June 02, 2010, 05:03:16 PM » |
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This thread prompted me to register.
I wanted to post "Brian's Song", but someone beat me to it. So I'll just second him.
I also saw "Marley and Me" listed. If you'll indulge me, I'll describe my experience with that movie.
I thought from the movie trailers and the first few minutes that it was just going to be a funny movie about a big, unintentionally destructive dog. As I watched the movie, I gradually realized that we were watching the development, growth, and aging of a family; and I became more and more convinced as the movie progressed that part of that development was going to be watching Marley die. Well, I didn't do it. I took my own dog out for a walk and skipped the last 10 or 15 minutes.
I'll put in a vote for "A Christmas Carol". It always warms my heart that Scrooge is able to rehabilitate himself and that others welcome the new him. Makes me think there's still hope for a misanthrope like me.
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« Reply #59 on: June 02, 2010, 05:24:18 PM » |
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This thread prompted me to register.
I wanted to post "Brian's Song", but someone beat me to it. So I'll just second him.
I also saw "Marley and Me" listed. If you'll indulge me, I'll describe my experience with that movie.
I thought from the movie trailers and the first few minutes that it was just going to be a funny movie about a big, unintentionally destructive dog. As I watched the movie, I gradually realized that we were watching the development, growth, and aging of a family; and I became more and more convinced as the movie progressed that part of that development was going to be watching Marley die. Well, I didn't do it. I took my own dog out for a walk and skipped the last 10 or 15 minutes.
I'll put in a vote for "A Christmas Carol". It always warms my heart that Scrooge is able to rehabilitate himself and that others welcome the new him. Makes me think there's still hope for a misanthrope like me.
Welcome to the forum! BTW, you sure do not sound like a misanthrope. |
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