The DVD Meme
As per trobadora--I really like DVDs and I listen to audio commentaries.:-)
1. Total number of films I own on DVD/video:
I don't know off-hand--pretty many. I used to record them off TV or buy video, but I have been buying DVDs since I got a computer that played them. Last weekend I knocked over the shelf they were all on and had to organize them anyway.
2. The last film I bought:
Candleshoe. And I am ridiculously excited about it. And that was the last of a multiple order. Somebody stop me!!!
3. The last film I watched:
Swing Time on Turner Classic. One of my favorite Astaire/Rogers, especially for the Bill Robinson number (great dancing, unfortunate make-up).
4. Five films that I watch a lot or that mean a lot to me:
I wonder if I can keep this down to just 5...
1. The Innocents Starring my childhood crush, Martin Stephens, and some chick called Deborah Kerr.;) Best adaptation of The Turn of the Screw ever!
2. Singin' in the Rain A shining star in the cinema firma-mint.
3. Tootsie Somebody recently had the nerve to dismiss this movie as Dustin Hoffman "playing around in drag." Idiot. It is such a smart movie--and hilarious. Besides it always makes me nostalgic for the days I passionately followed soaps--the set design in the climactic scene is so standard soap circa 1982! And now, as an adult, I can appreciate Jessica Lange's character (and a lot of other things) in ways I couldn't when I first saw it.
4. Rope Weird, but true, given the bizarre "pretend I'm the hero because I'm Jimmy Stewart" ending. Something in me just wants to be invited to that party. Also it has one of my favorite Jimmy Stewart lines in it: "Do you deserve justice?"
5. The Others A recent favorite edition. I liked it from the first time I saw it, but it's now becoming one of those comfort movies I just love to have on. Anne and Nicholas are the best movie kids ever, but lately it's become all about Victor for me.
4a. Five episodes from TV shows that I watch a lot or that mean a lot to me:
1. Blackadder:Amy and Amiability. The final episode is in a class by itself, but this one's more comforting, with the promise of victory for Edmund. Plus it includes a nose so wee it must come from the pixies.
2. The Office: Series 1, Episode 2. Gareth Keenan investigates.
3. Mystery Science Theater 3000: Very very hard to pick one episode, but ultimately I'm going to go with Touch of Satan. Get off the road, Man-Goat!
4. I, Clavdivs: Zeus, By Jove! Because sometimes you just have to declare yourself a God. And marry a horse.
5. Northern Exposure:The Body In Question. Elijah's back and Fleischmann's got him. The first time this ep aired it was part of a string of great eps I hoped weren't too good to last. Oh well. Season three, the last season before things got ugly.
5. Which five people am I passing the baton onto? And why?
This is also hard to get down to 5, and to figure out why, other than by instinct.
1.black_dog He's made great comments about this stuff in here, and I'd love to know what movies he loves and why.
2.ficulations We share a lot of taste in books, and she's written some wonderful film posts, so let's hear about those movies!
3.volkhvoi I have this feeling they'll be really interesting and I might not have seen them so I'll get good recs.
4.morgan_d Pure curiosity after reading thoughts on things we've both seen/read?
5.sine_que_non767 I feel like you'd have a lot of cool ideas from a writer-perspective.
1. Total number of films I own on DVD/video:
I don't know off-hand--pretty many. I used to record them off TV or buy video, but I have been buying DVDs since I got a computer that played them. Last weekend I knocked over the shelf they were all on and had to organize them anyway.
2. The last film I bought:
Candleshoe. And I am ridiculously excited about it. And that was the last of a multiple order. Somebody stop me!!!
3. The last film I watched:
Swing Time on Turner Classic. One of my favorite Astaire/Rogers, especially for the Bill Robinson number (great dancing, unfortunate make-up).
4. Five films that I watch a lot or that mean a lot to me:
I wonder if I can keep this down to just 5...
1. The Innocents Starring my childhood crush, Martin Stephens, and some chick called Deborah Kerr.;) Best adaptation of The Turn of the Screw ever!
2. Singin' in the Rain A shining star in the cinema firma-mint.
3. Tootsie Somebody recently had the nerve to dismiss this movie as Dustin Hoffman "playing around in drag." Idiot. It is such a smart movie--and hilarious. Besides it always makes me nostalgic for the days I passionately followed soaps--the set design in the climactic scene is so standard soap circa 1982! And now, as an adult, I can appreciate Jessica Lange's character (and a lot of other things) in ways I couldn't when I first saw it.
4. Rope Weird, but true, given the bizarre "pretend I'm the hero because I'm Jimmy Stewart" ending. Something in me just wants to be invited to that party. Also it has one of my favorite Jimmy Stewart lines in it: "Do you deserve justice?"
5. The Others A recent favorite edition. I liked it from the first time I saw it, but it's now becoming one of those comfort movies I just love to have on. Anne and Nicholas are the best movie kids ever, but lately it's become all about Victor for me.
4a. Five episodes from TV shows that I watch a lot or that mean a lot to me:
1. Blackadder:Amy and Amiability. The final episode is in a class by itself, but this one's more comforting, with the promise of victory for Edmund. Plus it includes a nose so wee it must come from the pixies.
2. The Office: Series 1, Episode 2. Gareth Keenan investigates.
3. Mystery Science Theater 3000: Very very hard to pick one episode, but ultimately I'm going to go with Touch of Satan. Get off the road, Man-Goat!
4. I, Clavdivs: Zeus, By Jove! Because sometimes you just have to declare yourself a God. And marry a horse.
5. Northern Exposure:The Body In Question. Elijah's back and Fleischmann's got him. The first time this ep aired it was part of a string of great eps I hoped weren't too good to last. Oh well. Season three, the last season before things got ugly.
5. Which five people am I passing the baton onto? And why?
This is also hard to get down to 5, and to figure out why, other than by instinct.
1.black_dog He's made great comments about this stuff in here, and I'd love to know what movies he loves and why.
2.ficulations We share a lot of taste in books, and she's written some wonderful film posts, so let's hear about those movies!
3.volkhvoi I have this feeling they'll be really interesting and I might not have seen them so I'll get good recs.
4.morgan_d Pure curiosity after reading thoughts on things we've both seen/read?
5.sine_que_non767 I feel like you'd have a lot of cool ideas from a writer-perspective.