Here you are, the movie list we shared last Wednesday. I am looking
forward to watching them all, some for the first time and some just to enjoy
them once again.
Later, in the street, some of us went on talking (but in Spanish) and
sharing titles and laughs ... For example, Le prénom and Le dîner de cons, such
smart and funny French comedies. You
have to watch them too!
It was a very nice evening!
Lola M.
ORLANDO (1992, Luis´s recommendation), based on a Virginia Woolf book, with
Tilda Swinton, the special actress in her androgynous appearance.
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS (2006, Rosa´s
choice), with Will Smith and his own son, Jaden. Based on a true story about
American dream and personal triumph.
CHILDREN OF HEAVEN (1997, Alvaro´s
choice), an Iranian film
nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture Foreign Language. Perfect and
tender, innocent and pure as the children protagonists, for adults and young
people.
INCEPTION (2010, it is
Pedro´s election), a film by Christopher Nolan, always an amazing and
particular director. High level science fiction with Leonardo Di Caprio.
HIDALGO, OCEAN OF
FIRE (2004, chosen by Audrey). Beautiful
horses, heroes and adventures in the desert, with Viggo Mortensen and Omar
Sharif... so beautiful men too.
EL SECRETO DE SUS OJOS (2009, Julia´s recommendation). Marvellous film and splendid story, based on the Eduardo Sacheri novel,
with great Argentine actor Ricardo Darín.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN
THE WEST (1968, Elke surprised us with this
western), the best spaghetti western in the large filmography of Sergio Leone.
With a cruel Henry Fonda, a young Charles Bronson and a pretty and elegant
Claudia Cardinale.
THE POST (Elke again), the latest Spielberg´s film, the story of the scandalous
secrets of the USA government about the Vietnam war, and the brave woman who
published them in her newspaper (The Washington Post). With the best one (we
all agreed): Meryl Streep.
THE KING´S SPEECH (2010, recommended by Klaus), the emotional story of George VI, the English
king with a stutter and his revolutionary speech therapist. With Colin Firth, a
true English gentleman, always smart in his roles.
BRAVEHEART (1995, the first Keren recommendation), directed by and starring Mel
Gibson, a historic film about William Wallace, the Scottish hero who fought
against English oppression in the XIV century.
ROB ROY (1995, Keren´s tip too), story of Robert McGregor, Scottish
independence hero in the XVIII century, about honor and true love. With Liam
Neeson and great Jessica Lange.
THE BIRDCAGE (1996, Biddy´s choice) an emotive comedy with the unforgettable Robin
Wiliams and Gene Hackman. The son of a homosexual couple is going to marry the
daughter of a conservative politician... laughs and muddles guaranteed. A film
to open minds, about tolerance and prejudices.
WITNESS FOR THE
PROSECUTION (1957, Lola´s first choice), an old black
and white film, a classic from Billy Wilder, a genius. The story of a process where
nothing is what it seems to be, based on an Agatha
Christi play. With
Tyrone Power, Marlene
Dietrich, Charles
Laughton, great classical players.
SMOKE (1995, Lola´ second one), a delightful film about the meaning of life,
full of magic, sensitivity and humanity. The lives of the protagonists mix with
each other in a Brooklyn cigar shop. With Harvey Keitel, William Hurt and
Forest Whitaker. Paul Auster wrote the screenplay... who could ask for anything
more?
THE ROYAL TENEMBAUMS (2001, Lola again), a movie that doesn´t leave you indifferent, you hate
it or you love it, not a conventional film by a crazy young genius Wes
Anderson. With Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth
Paltrow, ... It is about the Tenembaums a
dysfunctional family, with three children who become three genius. The
soundtrack is really awesome, there is perfect and beautiful music (classic and
modern) for every scene in the film.
