tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post2575702595685715966..comments2023-10-24T14:51:45.756+02:00Comments on Bloggertropolis: My Top Ten FilmsStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-20739744758096137732011-02-24T11:24:43.047+01:002011-02-24T11:24:43.047+01:00Anomymous: go ahead; knock yourself out - as long ...Anomymous: go ahead; knock yourself out - as long as you acknowledge the source of your material.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-75169992460032846542011-02-24T09:07:52.936+01:002011-02-24T09:07:52.936+01:00Hey,
I have a question for the webmaster/admin ...Hey,<br /> <br /> I have a question for the webmaster/admin here at www.pocketropolis.co.uk.<br /><br />Can I use part of the information from your post right above if I give a link back to this website?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-58078212995963521682007-05-13T12:50:00.000+02:002007-05-13T12:50:00.000+02:00Missed Mr Cave sadly but did see an interview with...Missed Mr Cave sadly but did see an interview with him and new band a while ago on some Beeb arts show and thought they sounded pretty good.<BR/><BR/>Alfred Molina is such a great actor. In Enchanted April he managed to move from quite a grotesque character into a very charming man.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-17328444213398225062007-05-13T12:09:00.000+02:002007-05-13T12:09:00.000+02:00Did you see Nick Cave on "Later... with Jools", on...Did you see Nick Cave on "Later... with Jools", on Friday, with his new band Grinderman? "The Proposition" is worth a look, in fact it's very well made, but it's best to watch it in the right frame of mind!<BR/><BR/>That's the version of "Lorna Doone" with Sean Bean as Carver Doone and Clive Owen as John Ridd. There's been another TV version since then, though on BBC1.<BR/><BR/>And, Alfred Molina, of "Species" and "Spider-Man 2" fame, was also in "Enchanted April". I remember him getting covered in soot when the bathroom boiler blew up!TimeWardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853837867256272087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-47655138195596036352007-05-04T04:14:00.000+02:002007-05-04T04:14:00.000+02:00I've only seen ONE of the films on your list (besi...I've only seen ONE of the films on your list (besides the Land Before TIme) - Bladerunner. No wonder I don't like watching movies very much (possibly, I'm not watching the right ones..?;-)).-eve-https://www.blogger.com/profile/01051512896652327719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-26993146445577169752007-05-01T10:24:00.000+02:002007-05-01T10:24:00.000+02:00Hi TimeWarden, I didn't realize Nick Cave had penn...Hi TimeWarden, I didn't realize Nick Cave had penned a western movie though from your comments you're not exactly selling it to me! I read And The Ass Saw The Angel years ago and recall it being a bit of a dense, hard slog but ultimately enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>As for Lorna Doone... my God yes! And didn't Sean Bean and Clive Owen also star?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-60400848878641752352007-05-01T10:21:00.000+02:002007-05-01T10:21:00.000+02:00Tris, I must admit to having a bit of a blind spot...Tris, I must admit to having a bit of a blind spot when it comes to gangster movies... I've seen very few. I've <I>never</I> seen the Godfather or The Goodfellas and feel really ashamed for admitting such a thing. I will try to remedy it ASAP!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-3778311529840148822007-05-01T08:27:00.000+02:002007-05-01T08:27:00.000+02:00Can anyone possibly list a top ten? I obviously wa...Can anyone possibly list a top ten? I obviously watch too many films! I have to agree with your choices of Donnie Darko and Unbreakable, both excellent films.MOTHER OF MANYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555514242369474271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-31788181995296452782007-05-01T07:42:00.000+02:002007-05-01T07:42:00.000+02:00I taped “Amelie” on Xmas Day back in 2005 but have...I taped “Amelie” on Xmas Day back in 2005 but have yet to get around to watching it! I watched Guy Pierce just a week ago, though, in Nick Cave’s unrelenting western “The Proposition” alongside Ray Winstone, John Hurt and Emily Watson. I nearly gave up after half-an-hour but saw it through to the bloody climax.<BR/><BR/>I’ve seen Mike Newell’s enchanting “Enchanted April” a few times which also starred the lovely Lorna Doone herself, Polly Walker. Big fan of Neil Jordan’s “The Company Of Wolves”, despite Angela Lansbury, but if everyone’s including “Blade Runner” I shall have to think of something different!!!TimeWardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853837867256272087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-26627650304317030032007-04-30T23:24:00.000+02:002007-04-30T23:24:00.000+02:00No Godfather, Apocalypse Now or Goodfellas? I'd li...No Godfather, Apocalypse Now or Goodfellas? I'd like to say that a bit of 60s Jean-Luc Godard would make my list, but I have to admit that the vulgar energy of Scorsese and Coppola win out...Tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235856654790610822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-5174468525536099012007-04-30T17:28:00.000+02:002007-04-30T17:28:00.000+02:00Hi there! Yes, I was referring to all three LOTR f...Hi there! Yes, I was referring to all three LOTR films... I kind of see them as one huge movie and like to immerse myself fully in the story. Though I draw the line at adopting full dwarf costume...<BR/><BR/>Ah - I'd forgotten about Josie Lawrence's Munchies ad! Wish I could get a copy of that! I used to love Whose Line Is It Anyway too... Tony Slattery used to be a fave cos he was rather mucky. Nobody could touch Josie on the song rounds though...<BR/><BR/>Thought of another movie too - Strictly Ballroom. A definite Top Elevener that one! Here's World Dance Federation Champ, Barry Fife!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-39254310719591718302007-04-30T16:25:00.000+02:002007-04-30T16:25:00.000+02:00Hey Steve! Thanks for the speedy response - and we...Hey Steve! Thanks for the speedy response - and well done!! I never knew I was capable of "marvellous adeptness" - one learns something new every day!<BR/><BR/>I completely agree, it's very hard to narrow one's bestest films down to a mere 10, let alone 100...gosh I am a harsh task-master aren't I?? I too will probably have a different selection in a few months time - one's tastes and preferences change.<BR/><BR/>But anyway I like your selection - interesting and eclectic.<BR/><BR/>1. Is this "Amelie" you are referring to? Beautifully shot and Mathieu Kassowitz is a dish!<BR/><BR/>2. Completely agree - of course! Roy Batty was, well, totally batty!<BR/><BR/>3. I haven't seen that one for years but it was pretty damn good from what I remember - and creepy fare as well. The bit when the wolf's head sprouts out of the girl's mouth (am I right?) is truly horrid. <BR/><BR/>4. Never seen it - not a massive Clint Eastwood fan to be honest and I'm not hugely fond of the Western genre, but I appreciate that this and some of Clint's other movies are true cult classics. <BR/><BR/>5. Not seen that one either! Josie Lawrence seems to have vanished these days hasn't she? She was a great impressionist (loved her on "Whose Line Is It Anyway" and erm...even in those "Munchies" adverts!)<BR/><BR/>6. Brilliant movie, I wholeheartedly approve. Should have put it in my own "Bubbling Under" list in fact. One of my favourite lines ever was: "I am seriously concerned about your commitment to Sparkle Motion!!" Or words to that effect.<BR/><BR/>7. Not seen this one either!! Might have to get it out on DVD...<BR/><BR/>8. As yet, I have only seen the first LOTR movie! And not the rest! For shame!! Are you referring to the first one Steve, or any of all three?<BR/><BR/>9. Again haven't seen it but may be worth renting out. I confess I don't care much for Hugh Grant, as he always seems to play exactly the same role, however he did look a bit "cooler" in this film, what with his trendy haircut and all. He's not so...erm...in public favour at the moment is he?!!<BR/><BR/>10. Again haven't seen it...sounded very intriguing when it came out with the backwards narrative and all (then again that's probably what makes it a bit hard to watch as you say...) Who would have thought that an actor from "Neighbours" could go on to have such an interesting career?<BR/><BR/>And from your Bubbling Under list, there's some good uns too...several of which I have not seen again! "Nil By Mouth" was very harrowing it to watch. I love "Kill Bill" - it's kitsch and violent in equal parts! <BR/><BR/>Lots of interesting sounding movies that I'll have to check out.<BR/><BR/>So thanks again for such an interesting and informative list - fabulous stuff!!Old Cheeserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871751335676050949noreply@blogger.com