What’s your movie recommendation for this weekend?
Daily | November 28th, 2008
Four stars, two thumbs up, or just a cheap laugh…
Carrie says: The Lives Of Others won the 2007 Academy Award for best foreign film. My favorite genre of film, a complex political thriller that touches an emotional chord. The art direction is stunning, and remember to watch the interview with director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Another foreign film, After the Wedding, a rich complicated story of true love, filmed in Denmark and India.
Danielle says: I think any weekend is a good time to watch The Piano, directed by Jane Campion, for which Holly Hunter won the Oscar, and in which Harvey Keitel goes full frontal. It’s the most breath taking story of a woman enslaved in so many ways who breaks her life open with the choice to be free. And if that’s too heavy, then rent Love Actually (Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightly, and the hilarious Bill Nighy as the has-been English rockstar) for pure sop and sweetness, and a perfect kick-start to the coming holidays.
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November 28th, 2008 at 1:09 am
NOW VOYAGER with Bette Davis “Why ask for the moon when we have the stars”.
November 28th, 2008 at 4:07 am
“A Love Song for Bobby Long” is one that I never would have heard of if someone didn't recommend it, and I loved it. A young woman (Scarlett Johansson) returns to her childhood home after the death of her mother to find two men (friends of her mother's) living there, with no plans to leave. It is such a beautiful film about the discovery of others.
“Monsoon Wedding” is always at the top of my list of favourite films. A sometimes sad, sometimes funny, always glorious film about everyone involved with a wedding in India.
November 28th, 2008 at 4:21 am
Not for great movie-making, but for a scare-warning of being cautious with unsupervised teen travelling and good action, Taken with liam Neeson. Then rent The Diving Bell & The Butterfly just enthralling mix of emotions
November 28th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Any weekend is a good weekend to watch the animated “Triplets of Belleville”. It was a joint effort between French & Canadian film makers and won numerous awards.
Don't be fooled by the “animated” tag. It's rated PG-13 because it's a little dark in places, but you'll be singing along with the theme song by the time the end credits roll.
Watch for the cultural references that abound – for example the stage dancer who's a take on Josephine Baker, and the size of the people in America.
Both http://www.zip.ca & http://www.netflix.com carry it.
November 28th, 2008 at 5:09 am
I'm on a western bender lately and if you loved HBO's “Deadwood”, check out “McCabe and Mrs. Miller”. Avery differnt look and feel than your typical John Wayne western. I also suggest “3:10 to Yuma” as a fresh take on the western. PLYS it stars Christian Bale, 'nuf said.
November 28th, 2008 at 5:14 am
On a similar note, “Persepolis” falls in this same category. Both amazing animated films.
November 28th, 2008 at 6:32 am
My daughter and I love old musicals – last week we watched Gay Divorcee with Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire (borrowed from the library for free) – so today I am heading back to the library to see if they have any more with these 2 talented folks.
November 28th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Stardust, with Claire Danes, Meryl Streep, and Robert DeNiro. Fun, smart, quirky.
November 28th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I just got the Planet Earth DVD's and they are wonderful! Its' easy to get lost in the cinematography and a great way to remind you of all the world's wonders…
November 28th, 2008 at 8:13 am
“Dan in Real Life” with Steve Carell & Juliette Binoche. Heartwarming, hilarious, and an all round 'on the couch under the covers after eating a comfort food dinner with the fire on' movie!
Have a great weekend!
November 28th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Twilight. Never read the book, or any of her books for that matter, but I really liked this movie. Seeing as how I'm a YA fiction writer, too, I think this is the best YA vampire movie I've seen to date. Great love story.
November 28th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Funny, lovely, touching little movie – Off the Map. Sam Elliott is depressed, doesn't speak and weeps uncontrolably, Joan Allen is the steadfast mom; they live “off the map” in the US southwest with their fabulous young daughter played by Valentina de Angelis. The the tax man comes into their lives and everyone changes. Reminds me of Local Hero. Trust me it sounds like a downer but it's heart warming and truly hilarious at times. Amazing acting and a bit of simplicity off the map isn't a bad idea as the holiday season approach.
November 28th, 2008 at 11:13 am
The Motorcycle Diaries, based on a true life story, is an inspiring and thrilling advtenture that traces the youthful origins of a revolutionary spirit.
November 28th, 2008 at 11:50 am
We just got Wall-E on Blue Ray, and Tropic Thunder. Both good for laughs, the latter good for guffaws. Disclaimer: Only if you're not easily offended by profanity.
HAPPY LONG WEEKEND!
November 28th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
The Duchess with Kiera Knightley; she was brilliant and the movie was beautiful and emotionally evocative.
November 28th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
“Singin' in the Rain” always makes me happy and every time I see it, I'm amazed at how immensely talented and how multi-talented performers had to be in order to actually 'make it big'. There's nothing like Gene Kelly smoothly twirling around the lamp post in the rain. A refeshing and joyful classic!
To keep in season, “Pieces of April” is a surprising treasure about a family coming to visit their 'black sheep' daughter in NY for Thanksgiving. The family is pulled by obvious mother/daughter angst, illness, and their individual barriers. It's really beautiful and heart-warming. It's a rare glimpse of Katie Holmes pre-Tom and you can appreciate why she was such a rising star and Patricia Clarke is wonderful as the mom (watch for the scene when she smokes a doob with her son in the gas staion washroom – real, sad, and funny).
November 28th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
I'm in the mood for some purely entertaining movies right now. I just finished reading Twilight last night and now will have to see the movie. I'm also longing for a couple of hours of watching Daniel Craig as James Bond in Quantum of Solace. I've watched Casino Royale no fewer than three times already this weekend and need another dose of new 007.
I've also been wanting to see Rachel Getting Married.
November 28th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Isn't that an amazing collection?!? It's remarkable the lengths to which the cinematographers will go to get a shot.
November 28th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
I'd like to see just about anything at Fifth Avenue, but Rachel Getting Married is probably at the top of my list. I recently saw I've Loved You So Long and Tell No One, 2 excellent French films.
November 28th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I adore Love Song for Bobby Long. I don't always love John Travolta, but he was perfect in this role.
November 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
READ THE BOOKS! Seriously, I'm deep in the Twlight haze right now. I am completely unable to put them down. I loved the movie (saw it twice already), but it does the book no justice. Really. Get yourself to the bookstore tonight!
November 28th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
on my Christmas list!
November 28th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Charming wasn't it!
November 28th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Harold and Maude. Either the funniest or the flattest movie ever, depending on your person and mood. Plus an amazing Cat Stevens soundtrack.
November 28th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
I don't really love Katie Holmes in this, but it could be the overdoing it in the “punk” look they're going for. I do, however, LOVE this film. It is so touching and well made.
November 28th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Sounds like something I'd like but I've never heard of it.. love Sam Elliott too.
November 28th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
I bought it last Christmas and haven't watched yet because I saw a segment from it on Oprah when she was promoting it and it depicted the, “Never before captured on film, downing of an elephant as it was separated from it's familial herd at night” By lions I believe. I turned it off and sobbed for hours whenever I thought of it. Sometimes my heart is so tender it physically hurts. I know I can watch most of it without seeing the scenes of nature at it's worst, but I'm not ready yet. I know, I know.. suck it up. Can't yet.
November 28th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Fall means watching Baby Boom with Diane Keaton in front of the fire, snacking on apples slices and cheddar cheese and a mug of tea.
But, if you really want to get into the Christmas (Holiday) season then watch the movie I recommended in an earlier Question of the Day.. “The Bishops Wife” with Cary Grant, David Niven and Loretta Young. It's unbelievably charming, funny a little drama is included but you will be filled with such warmth and delight after viewing this one..
November 28th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Tropic Thunder is brilliantly silly. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
November 28th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
“Slumdog Millionaire” – great movie by the same director who made “Trainspotting” surprisingly enough.
November 29th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Well, I would say “The story of us” with Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer, the ultimate (plus very close to the truth) of how a life of couple with children may be. And my personal favorite for Christmas, the muppets in “Christmas Story”…. I see it every year!
November 29th, 2008 at 4:50 am
If you just want a couple hours of entertainment, nothing serious, jut good clean fun, go to see Madagascar, Escape from Africa. My husband and I laughed out loud at the theatre at this one. There are a lot of references to other movies in it that the kids probably won't catch, and every time there was one, my husband and I nudged each other and giggled. Nothing off color, no sexual inuendo. Get a big tub of popcorn and be a kid for a couple hours. Life is just too serious sometimes
November 29th, 2008 at 5:16 am
To me, winter afternoons mean Doris Day-movies! “That touch of mink”, especially for Cary Grant, and “Lover come back” and “Pillow Talk”. I can´t get enough of them. I like the clothes, the colors, the old-fashionedness and of course the jokes.
Once I put a champagne-bottle on my big toe to wave at my boyfriend with it and almost didn´t get it off afterwards. I guess, I have a little of Doris Day (or her image?) in me, and that´s not such a bad thing, I think!
November 29th, 2008 at 7:27 am
I saw Tell No One about a month ago…loved it. As a fan of Kristin Scott Thomas, I've been considering going to see I've Loved You So Long…it's always good to have a recommendation when you're making these decisions
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November 29th, 2008 at 9:21 am
For a no nonsense, funny and chic movie for the weekend, I love Bridget Jones' Diary, both one and two. Great to share a laugh with girlfriends and for a cozy night in.
November 29th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I absolutely love watching Serendipity with John Cusack around this time of year. It's so cute.
November 30th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
OK, it's not a movie, but Gavin and Stacey is a relatively obscure but totally brilliant British TV series that everyone should find time to watch.
December 1st, 2008 at 8:14 am
I saw this movie, and I liked it a lot as well. It was so interesting how the tax man completely opened up and started living more authentically be virtue of having lived with these people.
December 1st, 2008 at 8:18 am
Agreed, I loved Harold and Maude. Especially Maude because she is so full of life and you never know what she is going to do next.
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Another vote for Twilight. As is the case for most movies based on books, the book is better and I highly recommend the entire series. But the movie is a great modern vampire love story (is that an actual category?). It makes for a fun girls night out. I went with a group of 8 thirty-something young moms and had a blast!