Great Expectations, LotR and HP twists, and news from the theatrical muses

[selenak]

I just (re-)watched Great Expectations, the 1946 David Lean version. Best Dickens-on-film ever, and there is some competition for that title (among others Lean's own Oliver Twist). Despite the wonderful, haunting opening sequence on the marshes, there aren't many of the startling visuals that were later David Lean trademarks, and rightly so;

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I really, truly hate you.

[honorh]

You just had to point me in the direction of someone with a Lewis/Tolkien OTP icon, didn't you? THANK YOU FOR THOSE MENTAL IMAGES! I APPRECIATE IT!

As I said...

[selenak]

...it was bound to happen, sooner or later.*g*

[kathyh]

Despite the wonderful, haunting opening sequence on the marshes,

I think I must have first seen this film when I was about 10, and the opening sequence scared me half to death then, and still does. It would definitely be my pick for Best Dickens Film, despite Oliver Twist.

That Ent story and the icon are hilarious.

[selenak]

That Ent story and the icon are hilarious

I knew you'd like them.*g*

[altariel]

Best Dickens-on-film ever, and there is some competition for that title

Muppets Christmas Carol.

[selenak]

Not a Michael Caine fan, sorry. *g*

[altariel]

OMG! Not a Michael Caine fan?!? But, but, but... "The Ipcress File"?!?

[selenak]

Sorry. Am on the Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton side of the Force.