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when you read them one after another it makes for a hell of a track record

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In Reply to: Try the other two Frears gems from that era... posted by Harmonia on January 15, 2007 at 12:08:25:

There are not many directors who can claim such a selection of great films. And across genres as well.
One of the very best directors around and its a pleasure to know you can be successful this way.
I haven't seen The Queen as I am not sure I can have any reaction other than "Off with her head". How good is it and is it just an attempt to make her look human?

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Let me know if you need a good executioner's sword - Victor Khomenko 13:49:30 01/15/07 (10)
I personally find ALL that monarchy stuff totally idiotic, but then who am I to tell people how they should spend their billions upon billions of dollars... errrr... pounds?
- Normally I'd agree with you but... - Harmonia 08:16:52 01/16/07 (0)
  ...The Queen is a rather sly and witty fantasia on the duties of monarchy in general and Britain in particular.
  It's really about how Blair as PM and Elizabeth as Queen affect and change one another through their interractions above and beyond their institutional roles. Old style PR vs new style PR.
  Small scale, to be sure, but well done, smart and funny.
  I normally stay away from anything like that and find the whole Diana thing mystifying. But Frears has a pretty sharp eye and The Queen is well written, acted and directed.
  
  The
- I don't know, imagine what bringing back The Czar would do for tourism. - tinear 15:53:13 01/15/07 (8)
  Glad you got the wine.
  Enjoy sensibly :--)
  - it sounds more a religious experience if you can raise him... - dave c 20:28:24 01/15/07 (0)
    ... from th dead.
  - This is totally uncharacteristic of ya... - Victor Khomenko 16:44:18 01/15/07 (6)
    How many times did I ask about Morena the Brazilian beauty, and you keep ignoring it!
    There must be some issue there, just can't figure out what!
    And... "sensibly" is my middle name!
    - I'm not a big appreciator of typical Brasilian - tinear 06:03:04 01/16/07 (0)
      beauty, preferring the large-breasted Nordic/Saxonian types.
      I make exceptions for such raven haired cuties as Penelope Cruz, Winona Ryder, however.
    - What is it with Russians and Brazil? - ArdRi 19:00:07 01/15/07 (4)
      I sort of know a Russian,Ukrainian i believe who is slavishly obsessed with all thing Brazilian especially Soccer.Its certainly arm loads of fun..He's a good mensch and takes no lip when it comes to Brazil.I am mystified except for their women's firm assets.By the way,my Netflix resumes service tomorrow.What's the first,best movie they might have you'd recommend regardless of genre or plot.I've still less than a dozen in my queue.
      - Second Vics and add the superb Russian flick, "The Return." - tinear 06:00:59 01/16/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: What is it with Russians and Brazil? posted by ArdRi on January 15, 2007 at 19:00:07:
        
        You couldn't do better than the Spanish classic, "The Spirit of the Beehive," either.
      - Just teasing tin - Victor Khomenko 19:52:36 01/15/07 (2)
        
        In Reply to: What is it with Russians and Brazil? posted by ArdRi on January 15, 2007 at 19:00:07:
        
        I believe he was born there. But my today's discovery was quite something - no?
        If you haven't seen Barry Lyndon then it is a no-brainer. Otherwise, Forbidden Games, Vozvraschenie or Tony Takitani would do absolutely great!
        
        Thanks,Victor! - ArdRi 20:01:47 01/15/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Just teasing tin posted by Victor Khomenko on January 15, 2007 at 19:52:36:
        
        My parents took me to see Barry Lyndon when it was in its first run theatrical release.I remember how uncomfortable i felt during that salon scene with all those bare breasts,lol..Still a favorite of mine being half an Irishman myself.I'll check out the others.Thanks.
        Merkava got a brand new Clutch and Flywheel last week.I'm going to need to rear tires soon, :).
        
        Keep them Merkava's rolling... - Victor Khomenko 20:08:09 01/15/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Thanks,Victor! posted by ArdRi on January 15, 2007 at 20:01:47:
        
        I think I went through six or so clutches on my 540i, before someone stole it. It is perhaps one place that is under-designed on that fine car.
Re: when you read them one after another it makes for a hell of a track record - patrickU 12:30:35 01/15/07 (4)
Frears said he like her...
- I hope he got a lot of money for that! - dave c 12:37:30 01/15/07 (3)
  I always hoped she'd be the last one Britain would have to live through.
  But since the Diana debacle they seem to have become entrenched again.
  - Re: I hope he got a lot of money for that! - patrickU 13:11:12 01/15/07 (2)
    I don�t get any money...I like her too.
    - Oh, Patrick, Patrick... how could you? - Victor Khomenko 13:53:44 01/15/07 (1)
      Unless she came under Grey Poupon sauce...
      - Lord�s way are mysterious..nt------ - patrickU 01:24:11 01/16/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Oh, Patrick, Patrick... how could you? posted by Victor Khomenko on January 15, 2007 at 13:53:44:
        
        nt

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