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Geoff (G. Robbins) wrote: "WillieWit wrote: "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest

I want to read the books before I watch the film, although I'm sorely tempted.

The books are much better Geoff

Geoff (G. Robbins) wrote: ..."

@ Geoff/Patti - I agree with you about Amelie. Chocolat is also a great film. Have to say that even tho it's a good film, I thought that "We were Soldiers " fell into the gung ho isn't the US great category for me. Typical Mel Gibson. If anyone likes Vietnam films and fancies a great novel - check out
- kindle summer sale just 99p....probably go back up in a few days.

The Boy in the striped Pajamas. Just started on BBC 2.

Deeply affecting book and film.

i have finally managed to persuade my boyfriend to watch The Black Swan. it was definitely more then i expected. made me physically sick at times, gave me nausea, terrified, scared, amazed me...such a good film, a great production. i saw other films about ballerinas who cannot bear the pressure of that demanding world, but the way this producer portrayed Nina's struggles its simply brilliant.

Catalina wrote: "i have finally managed to persuade my boyfriend to watch The Black Swan. "

The film surprised me a lot as I hadn't expected to enjoy it as much as I did.

Patti (P E) wrote: "The Boy in the striped Pajamas. Just started on BBC 2.

Deeply affecting book and film."

I've just watched it...very good but upsetting film. I've never seen it before. I thought the two lads were very good.

Yes, it's upsetting. Had to distract myself by posting recipes when I started to cry. One of the few books that made me cry, too.

I think Amelie its one of my favourite movies, i am a French films passionate...i love french language and culture, hence the interest. Try watching Love me if you Dare(Jeux D'enfants) - another great French film.
This month i have watched Band of Brothers as well...another touching series that initially i was reluctant to watch, thinking about all the blood, death and suffering...
Did not read the Boy in the striped Pajamas yes, but i did see the film...the book its on to-read list...if you liked this film, another great on, similar, its La Vita e Bella ...

Just put the DVD of Stephen's King's The Mist on to watch a few minutes of while I have lunch.

Which reminded me that I left Song Of Susannah back in the UK!

Darn. Guess I'll have to download it. Hehe

Well. Just finished 'The Mist'. Another Stephen King story made into a film that was disappointing. Maybe my expectations are too high when it comes to Sai King.

Do you like Dean Koontz Patti?

The Koontz I've read I've enjoyed, yes. Haven't read many. Last I read were the first two Odd Thomas but that was a few years ago now. I know I've read a few others but no idea what titles.
Do you have a favourite Koontz, Vanessa?

Patti (P E) wrote: "The Koontz I've read I've enjoyed, yes. Haven't read many. Last I read were the first two Odd Thomas but that was a few years ago now. I know I've read a few others but no idea what titles.
Do you ..."

My favourite Dean Koontz book has to be Lightning. Great story from start to finish.

Not heard of that one. He's written loads, hasn't he?

Oops. Books in the film thread!

Rum!

Whoop, Whoop, Whoop, crossover alert!!!!

Topic confusion.

Normality has been established.

The only Dean Koontz movies I've seen is Phantoms and Watchers. I wish the movie could be as good as the books :-) I loved to read watchers, but I can't say the same for the movie LOL

@Patti - I enjoyed The Mist, the ending frustrated me to no end, I couldn't believe what happened...

I recently watched When the war began, and I enjoyed it so much, I had to go get all 7 books. It was a great movie.

Jackie, the ending frustrated me too! I'm sure the novella didn't end like that. I'll have to see if I have the book here and re-read it. Not sure which collection it's in though. Will have to google.

I didn't know any of the Koontz books had been made into films. Will have to check them out, thanks.

Jackie wrote: "I recently watched When the war began, and I enjoyed it so much, I had to go get all 7 books. It was a great movie. "

Is this the John Marsden book Jackie?

I've tried to watch the Reel History programmes with Melvyn Bragg. It's looking at all different things caught on film through history.
So far I've seen the one about the rock'n'roll era and one on WW1 of the men in the trenches.
I've found the films very moving.

The first book in the Odd Thomas series (by Dean Koontz) is to be released as a film next year (:

Katy wrote: "The first book in the Odd Thomas series (by Dean Koontz) is to be released as a film next year (:"

I'll have to keep an eye out for it...thanks Katy.

Last film I saw at the cinema was the new version of 'Clash of the Titans' in 3D. Good effects but then I remembered why I stopped going to the cinema after I looked into my wallet as I came out of the place. Big hole where money used to be. Thank god for LoveFilm!!

Watched Carlito's Way and Predators last night - hey, I'm a bloke, OK!

I ♥ Predators, one of those movie that I have watched zillions of time but if it's on I'll have to watch it again !

Love Predator v's Alien. I always root for Predator.
Also like the Fast & Furious films, Die Hard well any action films really.
On the TV I like watching Red Bull X Fighters at the moment.

I like Disney. I would watch Disney all day everyday if i could. In fact I pretty much used to at Uni...

I really enjoyed Predators.. it came very close to being as good as Predator itself. I was on the side of the Predators in Predator v Alien too as the Aliens always freak me out.

Jackie wrote: "The only Dean Koontz movies I've seen is Phantoms and Watchers. I wish the movie could be as good as the books :-) I loved to read watchers, but I can't say the same for the movie LOL

@Patti - I e..."

Just read the synopsis of



looks really good, sort of an intelligent version of Red Dawn

I watched source code and liked it...but what happened to the guy who's body Jake G was in? Everyone else had a happy ever after, he just disappeared!

D.d. wrote: "I watched source code and liked it...but what happened to the guy who's body Jake G was in? Everyone else had a happy ever after, he just disappeared!"

That is one thing I hate about Hollywood, they always have to have a happy ending.

I'm looking forward to the new version of Tinker Tailor, sounds good. Le Carre likes it evidently.

I'm still trying to get over the choice of Tom Cruise playing the part of Jack Reacher in the Lee Child novels. I couldn't think of a worse person for the role!

Not keen on Tom Cruise full stop!

Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher!!!! Reacher is tall for heaven's sake!!

Tim wrote: "Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher!!!! Reacher is tall for heaven's sake!!"

Exactly, what are they going to do, put him on stilts?
He'd still be wrong for the part, he's not really a tough guy like Reacher.

Vanessa wrote: "Tim wrote: "Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher!!!! Reacher is tall for heaven's sake!!"

Exactly, what are they going to do, put him on stilts?
He'd still be wrong for the part, he's not really a toug..."

I expect he will be standing on boxes and all the other actors with either have to be even shorter or go down on their knees when on screen with him...

:0)

I think Daniel Craig would be a better choice.

Tim, now you're talking. I never thought of him but he would be really good in the part.

My lecturer estimated Tom Cruise's height and weight and we calculated his BMI

Tom cruie is obese - FACT

I recognise the name jack reacher but i have no idea where from

Katy wrote: "The first book in the Odd Thomas series (by Dean Koontz) is to be released as a film next year (:"

Excellent news! As long as Hollywood dont change it too much!

Vanessa wrote: "Tim, now you're talking. I never thought of him but he would be really good in the part."

When I read Killing Floor for the first time I visualized Craig in the role of Jack Reacher. He is 5'10" and Cruise is 5'7". On reflection if we want someone taller there is always Gerard Butler, he is 6'2" and I doubt very much if any of you ladies would complain about him getting the part.

Ooh yeah, he's a bit of all right. I wouldn't say no to either of them!

Vanessa wrote: "On the TV I like watching Red Bull X Fighters at the moment."

I watch that! Who's your favourite?(:

I haven't got a favourite I just like watching the brilliant stunts they can do.

Vanessa wrote: "Ooh yeah, he's a bit of all right. I wouldn't say no to either of them!"

Well you can have Daniel Craig if I get Rachel Weisz

Deal!

I know this is the wrong way round, but I know someone on here keeps chickens but I can't remember who.

Well there's a programme on Channel 4 tonight called Rare Chicken Rescue at 7.35 - 8pm.
It's about a man tracking down and rescueing rare chickens and turkeys across Australia. Also how it helped him battle mental illness.
Looks quite interesting so might give it a look.

I think I'll pass, plus tonight I have a rendez-vous with Shaun... I hope you don't mind sharing him :P

Last night I finally trawled to the end of the Torchwood series. It really wasn't worth the effort. Hope Dr Who tomorrow makes up for it, but am not confident.

I prefer Dr Who to Torchwood. I preferred Torchwood when it was set in Wales and had more of a sort of fantasy story. This series didn't seem like Torchwood at all.