The Retirement Thread

[rustybolts]

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It's only an Alan Bennett play adapted to film. 😄 There's a lot of good lines it, and some fine acting too. If that made them blush, they won't like any more of my recommendations.

Well if its based on Alan Bennett's work that's the stamp of quality . I must make a point of seeing it

 

[ColinJ]

The History Boys had quite a few outdoor scenes filmed in @classic33 territory (Halifax). It was supposed to be set in Sheffield, but apparently the cityscape looked a bit too modern. I liked that film.

As for my movie recommendations...

Westerns: You've probably watched them lots of times, but among the few films that I can stand watching over and over are The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly and Once Upon A Time In The West.

War: I found Clint Eastwood's pair of films Flags Of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima very good. The former showed the American side of the battle, and the latter, the Japanese.

Spy: More 'conspiracy' than 'spy', but it is worth watching the original and remade versions of The Manchurian Candidate.

Comedy: Well, since we have been doing our own version of Groundhog Day on and off for the past year, watching the film again would be perfectly appropriate.

'98%' based on fact: Erin Brockovich. Some great performances and the best outcome from a terrible situation.

Odd and disturbing: Requiem For A Dream.


I just had something odd happen, given you lot's habit of going on about 'bloomers'... My dictionary app's random word function just decided to pick that word. "An outfit for women, advocated by Mrs Bloomer of New York about 1849 (although not devised by her) consisting of..."

 

[rustybolts]

Liverpool pop group with John Wayne Have to watch that one

I loved Needles and Pins by the Searchers as a kid I bought it on a 45 Pink centre with PYE stamped in black . I can remem,ber that but cantremember what I did 2 mins ago !

 

[12boy]

PaulSB...I always post temps in Centigrade since it's my impression that you do not think in Fahrenheit. At the moment it is -18C. Friday night it will be -27C. The temps by themselves are really not bad, but any kind of wind blowing across bare skin isn't bearable. My Covid mask helps with that. When it gets cold the wind chill on a bike is a thing, especially into a headwind.
Last night we dined on homemade wonton soup and storebought tempura shrimp. I like to see Sheri, Mrs 12, get involved in a project because I get to eat great food and she loves to cook. Tonight will be either Chugwater chile on rice with a mountain of shredded sharp cheddar and a little salad, or linguine con pollo, which is for us is sauteed chicken breast slices with zucchini, little sweet peppers, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and lots of garlic, served with linguine, surprisingly.
Here's a few movies I've enjoyed:
The Shootist, which along with the Cowboys are my favorite JWs. And of course True Grit.
The Lonesome Dove series is excellent. "I can't abide rudeness in a man"
The Seven Samurai and Yojimbo, the basis for the Magnificent Seven and a Fistful Of Dollars.
I have always enjoyed The 13th Warrior" primarily because of the character of Herger.
Lastly, Jeremiah Johnson, the Liver Eater.
But the list never ends, does it?
I believe I will trudge downtown in a while, hit the library, deposit another mysterious $100 check from the dental insurance, and mail a Valetine's day package to the grandson. Life is good.
Be safe and warm.

 

[pawl]

Just watched The Dig on Netflix Enjoyed it

 

[BoldonLad]

Just watched The Dig on Netflix Enjoyed it

Yes, we watched that, enjoyable. I think "The Drowning" (CH5 catch-up) is on the cards for this evening.

 

[pawl]

Living life on the culinary edge aren't we?

I had beans on toast and a mug of tea.

Can’t beat it Almost as good as Marmite on toast.

 

[pawl]

Think that’s what I’m having for tea tonight. Lol.

I watched the final 2 episodes of The Investigation on catch up. Glad they got their man in the end, but it was very sombre throughout. The Danes seem to be a people of few emotions and fewer words!

If you want somber watch Wallandar.I watched the whole series with Mrs p We come out of therapy tomorrow

 

[monkers]

Can’t beat it Almost as good as Marmite on toast.

Aghhhhhh .... runs screaming .... somebody make him stop.

I had a jar once. Managed to fix a leak in the shed roof, so not altogether useless.

 

[Paulus]

If you want somber watch Wallandar.I watched the whole series with Mrs p We come out of therapy tomorrow

Wallander is very good, if a little dark in places. Well worth a watch.

 

[PaulSB]

Can’t beat it Almost as good as Marmite on toast.

 

[PaulSB]

Just watched the first three episodes of Rebellion which begins with the uprising in Ireland on Easter Sunday 1916.

It's on Netflix, two series, I don't know how historically accurate it is but I've found it entertaining.

 

[classic33]

The History Boys had quite a few outdoor scenes filmed in @classic33 territory (Halifax). It was supposed to be set in Sheffield, but apparently the cityscape looked a bit too modern. I liked that film.

As for my movie recommendations...

Westerns: You've probably watched them lots of times, but among the few films that I can stand watching over and over are The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly and Once Upon A Time In The West.

War: I found Clint Eastwood's pair of films Flags Of Our Fathers and Letters From Iwo Jima very good. The former showed the American side of the battle, and the latter, the Japanese.

Spy: More 'conspiracy' than 'spy', but it is worth watching the original and remade versions of The Manchurian Candidate.

Comedy: Well, since we have been doing our own version of Groundhog Day on and off for the past year, watching the film again would be perfectly appropriate.

'98%' based on fact: Erin Brockovich. Some great performances and the best outcome from a terrible situation.

Odd and disturbing: Requiem For A Dream.


I just had something odd happen, given you lot's habit of going on about 'bloomers'... My dictionary app's random word function just decided to pick that word. "An outfit for women, advocated by Mrs Bloomer of New York about 1849 (although not devised by her) consisting of..."

You've A Day Out, another Alan Bennett film). They set out from Blue Ball Bridge, Old Lane on a cycling trip.

A Boy, A Girl and a Bike.

Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks.
Not set or filmed locally.

 

[ColinJ]

Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks.
Not set or filmed locally.

I recorded that a while ago but haven't got round to watching it yet.

 

[classic33]

Aghhhhhh .... runs screaming .... somebody make him stop.

I had a jar once. Managed to fix a leak in the shed roof, so not altogether useless.

You nailed it to the roof!