I thought I'd float this idea and see if there's any interest and  what people think about it.

Some year's back I posted on the now defunct  Time- Warner boards - and we had a group that lived all over the world that discussed films.

We took turns to choose a title that was available to all from their local shops.

Then we'd all watch the weekly title- and discuss our thoughts about the film- characters- plot etc.

 It was great to get other insights about the same film you've watched- and how we all had our different perceptions- and sympathies  - for the characters.

I sit at the computer and watch TV- so often lose track of plots.

This will be a way of getting me back to actually sitting and watching something with my undivided attention. And it's a way to share a film you're passionate about- to see if others develop the same passion!

So if others are interested- we could make a list of members- and get started.

Easter would be a great downtime to squeeze in watching a film curled up at home -(for me- any way)

So I'll start the ball rolling- I'm choosing one of my favourite films- that I hope other enjoy:

"Immortal Beloved"  with Gary Oldman

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110116/

We could discuss it for a week then watch the next  person's selection.

 

 

 

 

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I'd love to join but unless its one film a year, I don't think I have the time!  Maybe I can just play every so often?

Yep- you could join the discussion whenever Paola. 

You may find you've already seen films that people nominate.

But I usually have to watch it again to refresh my memory.

 

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Sounds like fun! I'll stop by my store and see if they have it, but I wouldn't hold my breath...I don't have the greatest blockbuster in the world

This sounds like a fun idea, I'll pop into Virgin or Sanity tomorrow and see if they have a copy

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Ceedee

alive well and always kicking

Great ceedee! 

 I have to dig around to find my VHS copy- but I'm tempted to go and try to find the newer dvd that's been released tomorrow.

 

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I will watch and learn.  Have not seen many of the movies you mention on the different threads.  One I have been trying to find on DVD is Summertime with Katherine Hepburn and Rosanno Brazzi - not available around here.  I will have to look on line. 

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Virgin didn't have it and no time to try Sanity so will try again tomorrow

Must try for copy of 'Summertime' Julie it sounds like a good one 

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Ceedee

alive well and always kicking

 

I'm still madly trying to dig up my videotape copy-  with no success.

Now I'm thinking I've loaned it to somebody but don't know who- and it would have been so long ago- i've probably moved towns!!

I'll keep looking. I had no luck today- at JB- they thought they had a copy but it was gone.

Local (next town ) VideoEzy didn't have a copy I could hire even!

 

 

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YeeHa!!   I've found my videotape!! Which is just as well- because it seems  the dvd is no longer available in Australia ( to buy)  Not sure if rental stores have  it on their shelves.

Any way - I'm happy to get a copy to you ceedee-  and I can get a copy to  anyone else who wants to join in the discussion.

 It's well worth the effort.

(Will check that my equipment can do that later)

 

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Sounds like a great idea Bev. I'll swing over to my video store tomorrow and see if I can pick it up. 

I LOVE MOVIES!!

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Great Cherri!

If you have no luck I'll send you a copy. ( May have to check I've got the right address.)

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Darn it!!  Just had a go at copying my video of Immortal Beloved- and it has copy protection- so I guess if it can't be rented from video libraries- we may have to go with another selection.

Another  I like- that may be available- is 

"Impromptu"  with Hugh Grant- Judy Davis-Mandy Patinkin- Julian Sands.

 

 

 

 

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That's a shame Bev. I wonder why it's so hard to get. I might swing past my old Video Store. I still have membership although I haven't been there for ages. I buy rather than rent now days.

I'll look for 'Imprompu' on Thursday night after Gym

 

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Ceedee

alive well and always kicking

They may have 'Immortal Beloved' on rental  too ceedee.

 

 

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