tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post4853582994248773128..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: My top 10 films of 2010Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-71888646019410012732011-02-04T01:02:52.299-08:002011-02-04T01:02:52.299-08:00@Erin : Happy-Go-Lucky is my 2nd favourite by Mike...@Erin : Happy-Go-Lucky is my 2nd favourite by Mike Leigh, not his usual style, its more, well, happy and optimistic. You should give the trailer a try, and maybe go from there. I'll be reviewing it in 2011.<br /><br />I'm jealous you saw Another Year before me ( :Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-91730287660733672342011-02-03T14:11:14.078-08:002011-02-03T14:11:14.078-08:00How does Happy-Go-Lucky compare with Mike Leigh...How does Happy-Go-Lucky compare with Mike Leigh's other films?<br /><br />I like most of his work Naked and on ("like" is sort of the wrong word), but before that, characters can be a bit cartoonish and the stories unmoving. Happy-Go-Lucky looks like it could go either way.<br /><br />(I just saw Another Year and it was good, though.)erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987574782351297558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-83312541474203555172011-02-02T06:59:35.975-08:002011-02-02T06:59:35.975-08:00Lots of interesting choices and many I haven't...Lots of interesting choices and many I haven't seen - always good to add to 'the list'.<br /><br />I could grade/comment on some of the ones I have seen but we may be rambling for a while then!Burning Reelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240650652319642523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-44189402118336117022011-01-27T05:44:39.425-08:002011-01-27T05:44:39.425-08:00Based on all the praise, I really wanted to like &...Based on all the praise, I really wanted to like "Happy-Go-Lucky." I even gave it two chances -- two full viewings. But I couldn't warm up to Sally Hawkins. Unlike a lot of people, I found her cheeriness to be over the top; however, near the conclusion I liked the way her character grew and changed.M. Carter @ the Movieshttp://mcarteratthemovies.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-39130967778329419202011-01-10T06:12:41.819-08:002011-01-10T06:12:41.819-08:00@ M. Carter @ the Movies : yes, Dummy is odd and c...@ M. Carter @ the Movies : yes, Dummy is odd and charming. The dialogue was so funny in parts. A film I can see myself rewatching several times.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-12157941168012123792011-01-07T12:32:40.947-08:002011-01-07T12:32:40.947-08:00Hey, someone else saw "Dummy"? Never tho...Hey, someone else saw "Dummy"? Never thought I'd hear that! Brody is very good, and I love Vera Farmiga in most anything. The film derails at the end and loses some steam with the stupid side plot involving Illeana Douglas' stalker, but overall I found it odd and charming.M. Carter @ the Movieshttp://mcarteratthemovies.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-70931189399128113742011-01-06T13:28:15.886-08:002011-01-06T13:28:15.886-08:00@Shubhajit : Well, I'm glad you liked the list...@Shubhajit : Well, I'm glad you liked the list, the alternative top 10 idea was actually something I saw here, which was so much more personal than your standard list, because so many more films to choose from : <br /> http://filmforthesoul.blogspot.com/2010/04/other-10-2009.html<br /><br />I hereby, for what its worth, urge more bloggers to talk about all decades in their top 10. Or do 2 lists? <br /><br />One for 2010 releases. <br /><br />And another list for their ten best classics they caught up on during the year, or something.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-31350055115419323612011-01-06T09:31:56.170-08:002011-01-06T09:31:56.170-08:00An interesting collection of movies you watched la...An interesting collection of movies you watched last year and ranked among your most favourite. A number of those you mentioned (i.e. including also the ones which didn't make your Top 10) also rank among my favourites. Though my Top 10 would have included only those movies which were released in 2010, but I have to agree your's in an original and interesting idea. Keep up the good work!!!Shubhajithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040495040897333606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-88069624083669529662011-01-05T03:44:42.650-08:002011-01-05T03:44:42.650-08:00@ Erin : Happy new year, yes, do try and watch Dum...@ Erin : Happy new year, yes, do try and watch Dummy, great fun. <br />Twitch City, glad you loved it. A one-of-a kind unique 90s TV-show to me, easy to rewatch, really strange it's faded into obscurity these days, given the high quality of the writing and humor! I've never seen it aired on TV, ever!! Why?! Good to know you are spreading the word about the dvd ( :Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-68507860087526596142011-01-05T02:14:51.356-08:002011-01-05T02:14:51.356-08:00ooh, I will have to check out Dummy!
also I watch...ooh, I will have to check out Dummy!<br /><br />also I watched Twitch City as per your recommendation and loved it! I am definitely going to purchase the DVD and force everyone I know to watch it.<br /><br />(Twitch City, SCTV, Scott Pilgrim... I feel a Canadian phase coming on.)erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987574782351297558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-21930320819627689592011-01-04T01:37:23.601-08:002011-01-04T01:37:23.601-08:00@ James T : Of Human Bondage, the novel is suppose...@ James T : Of Human Bondage, the novel is supposed to be better I've heard. Being over 700 pages has held me back so far.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-28170120940747448362011-01-04T01:32:08.287-08:002011-01-04T01:32:08.287-08:00@James T : sorry about the name mixed up! Funny yo...@James T : sorry about the name mixed up! Funny you mention Of Human Bondage, have written about half the review, so will be posted soon.<br /><br />@ Night Admrer : Happy New Year to you too! Great Expectations is great, I saw it 2x in 2010 ( :<br /><br />@ Walter L. Hollmann : Minnie and Moskowitz is a good place to start if you want to try John Cassavetes. A woman under the influence is his most famous, I believe.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-39426155758458911832011-01-03T15:41:03.771-08:002011-01-03T15:41:03.771-08:00This is James T. The other one was James D. ;)
Ni...<i>This</i> is James T. The other one was James D. ;)<br /><br />Nice mix you have there. I can't believe I haven't seen Great Expectations yet since I love the 1998 version.<br /><br />Funny you have Of Human Bondage there because I was thinking of reading the book. Have you read it?James Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055933146552583102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-21084520292699113642011-01-01T18:09:14.093-08:002011-01-01T18:09:14.093-08:00Happy New Year!! I noticed "Great Expectation...Happy New Year!! I noticed "Great Expectations" and must admit that you remind me how great it is! Thank you!Night Admirerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936426319979242039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-31529108497140827592010-12-31T06:13:03.600-08:002010-12-31T06:13:03.600-08:00Now this is certainly an original way to summarize...Now this is certainly an original way to summarize the year! Great call on A Patch of Blue, one of my favorite Shelley Winters performances, and Imitation of Life, which is just great, period. I haven't seen most of these though (I've never seen a Cassavetes film), so I've got a lot of homework to do!Walter L. Hollmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636732594078157905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-32217416697751014242010-12-31T02:48:11.562-08:002010-12-31T02:48:11.562-08:00@ Colin : Thanks for your comment, and good luck h...@ Colin : Thanks for your comment, and good luck hunting some of them down! I would be interested to read your reviews of any films off my list. When I get over the new year, I'll be sure to check out your recent reviews ( :Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-55627331702108207932010-12-30T07:19:20.794-08:002010-12-30T07:19:20.794-08:00an eclectic list! I'll hunt some of them down,...an eclectic list! I'll hunt some of them down, I think. Thanks for the link to my site, too.Colinhttp://www.picknmixflix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-67961672594178193352010-12-30T01:54:55.318-08:002010-12-30T01:54:55.318-08:00@ James T: Thanks, glad you found my top 10 intere...@ James T: Thanks, glad you found my top 10 interesting! <br /><br />@ Drew: Will check out your top 25 of 2010. I did see Fassbinder's Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, but I prefer the characters in Imitation of life. And I will be watching more Douglas Sirk in future.<br /><br />@ Andina: Hope you enjoy Happy-Go-Lucky, I certainly did, and I will read your top 10.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-65118478244938802282010-12-29T23:43:28.884-08:002010-12-29T23:43:28.884-08:00You're right. The 2010 movies until now are no...You're right. The 2010 movies until now are not memorable enough compared to the movies behind. I'll post my version.<br /><br />I already have Happy-Go-Lucky in my hand, just have to find the time to watch it. Interested to see 'Imitation of Life', not sure I'm gonna find it, though.Andinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358695945559443985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-55251980487237955382010-12-29T20:03:22.970-08:002010-12-29T20:03:22.970-08:00A list to be proud of. Imitation of Life is wonder...A list to be proud of. Imitation of Life is wonderful! You should definitely seek out more Sirk, as well as Fassbinder's Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is you haven't seen that, as it's basically a (brilliant) remake of Imitation.Drew McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054307044280470117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-3505770178587136192010-12-29T16:42:36.922-08:002010-12-29T16:42:36.922-08:00I love Happy-Go-Lucky. This is certainly more inte...I love Happy-Go-Lucky. This is certainly more interesting than your average list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com