tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post7503742468683208349..comments2023-12-09T00:33:24.572-08:00Comments on Novel Matters: Romancing the StoryBonnie Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-63981900560575083232012-09-21T17:42:23.256-07:002012-09-21T17:42:23.256-07:00I haven't see Downtown Abbey, but it's bee...I haven't see Downtown Abbey, but it's been heartily recommended to me. I don't watch TV pretty much at all, but I do like having a series on DVD I can pop in whenever I like. Is it available on Netflix, or DVD?<br /><br />I loved her in Sister Act, as well. She's lovely and everything an actor should be. Also interesting wrinkled like Cloris Leachman. I love her face.Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-7634480414804911732012-09-20T21:53:26.895-07:002012-09-20T21:53:26.895-07:00Oops! MacLaine.Oops! MacLaine.Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-32438210129606648492012-09-20T21:52:12.169-07:002012-09-20T21:52:12.169-07:00Jennifer, I have become a fan of Downton Abbey. Ca...Jennifer, I have become a fan of Downton Abbey. Can's wait to see Shirley McLane's character and Maggie Smith's meet up.<br />A catching up on it right now...Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-53943370166225363052012-09-20T17:58:25.321-07:002012-09-20T17:58:25.321-07:00Bonnie, are you a Downton Abbey fan? When they wer...Bonnie, are you a Downton Abbey fan? When they were all meeting the distant relative who would ruin their lives and he described that he'd planned to work during the week and come home on the weekends. And Maggie Smith's Darling Dowager looks around in utter confusion and says "what is a week-end?" Brilliant writing and total deadpan delivery!!<br /><br />And she was in Sister Act. Love her.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-71175226167390980392012-09-20T17:07:30.866-07:002012-09-20T17:07:30.866-07:00I don't know what film did before Maggie Smith...I don't know what film did before Maggie Smith. Seriously. I can't believe she isn't in everything.Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-10266099771236199662012-09-20T13:34:12.754-07:002012-09-20T13:34:12.754-07:00Room With a View-Helena Bonham Carter and some guy...Room With a View-Helena Bonham Carter and some guy I can't remember. Maggie Smith was in it. LOVE her!!Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-79475921470512818332012-09-20T08:42:56.857-07:002012-09-20T08:42:56.857-07:00"I've been mostly dead all day." I ..."I've been mostly dead all day." I laughed for days after hearing that line the first time I saw Princess Bride. Love that movie. I'm generating a great movie and book list from this post.Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-70840936799190715682012-09-20T06:50:36.267-07:002012-09-20T06:50:36.267-07:00"Life is pain, Princess. Anyone who tells you..."Life is pain, Princess. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something." Ah, what girl wouldn't fall for that? Henrietta Frankenseenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-25749652099841822842012-09-19T21:52:36.311-07:002012-09-19T21:52:36.311-07:00I'm having place mats done up with that saying...I'm having place mats done up with that saying. <br /><br />Think of the reaction from dinner guests!Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-86075168070153606302012-09-19T17:34:34.698-07:002012-09-19T17:34:34.698-07:00"My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my fath..."My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die!"Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-33704665382475925222012-09-19T17:19:26.710-07:002012-09-19T17:19:26.710-07:00As you wish... :)As you wish... :)Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-61778777511382449882012-09-19T17:08:11.406-07:002012-09-19T17:08:11.406-07:00I meant to say Princess Bride.
My whole family ca...I meant to say Princess Bride.<br /><br />My whole family can quote the movie, pretty much line by line.<br /><br />Don't judge me.<br /><br />I'm no one to be trifled with.Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-54256112912530762852012-09-19T16:34:06.720-07:002012-09-19T16:34:06.720-07:00Yes, Henrietta, Tolkien missed the boat on that on...Yes, Henrietta, Tolkien missed the boat on that one! Princess Bride should also be included. Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-86575766830398295372012-09-19T16:30:54.800-07:002012-09-19T16:30:54.800-07:00For all you fantasy loves out there the LOTR movie...For all you fantasy loves out there the LOTR movies did the romance bit sooooooo much better than the books. Tolkien didn't have much touch for women. <br />How 'bout the Princess Bride? Stardust? Henrietta Frankenseenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-34165156359847253262012-09-19T12:56:35.685-07:002012-09-19T12:56:35.685-07:00Debbie, you are so right! I first read it in high ...Debbie, you are so right! I first read it in high school and like it okay. Then in college, when I was dating my very own Heathcliff. Then, recently. This time I realized that dating a Heathcliff is kind of unhealthy. :)<br /><br />Now I have my very own Mr. Wonderful. I've never been able to find a fictional character that comes close to my hubby. Susie Finkbeinerhttp://www.susiefinkbeiner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-78284253012808551002012-09-19T10:36:45.705-07:002012-09-19T10:36:45.705-07:00Susie: I just read it again (Kindle freebie). It&#...Susie: I just read it again (Kindle freebie). It's amazing how a book can change for you depending on your age/situation when you read it. It was as if I'd never read it before.<br />Jennifer: I meant to include Everafter. What Cinderella should be!Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-36987071797840941992012-09-19T10:24:48.704-07:002012-09-19T10:24:48.704-07:00Hello Debbie, LOTM follows the book but makes a fe...Hello Debbie, LOTM follows the book but makes a few changes. Originally, Hawkeye's name was Natty Bumpo. Not so "woooo babe!" as Hawkeye. A few characters are moved around, but the acting and location is superb. The music is incredible and I was utterly terrified whenever Magua was on screen. Daniel Day-Lewis was excellent in this, as was Madeleine Stowe and Russell Means. But Wes Studi owned that film.<br /><br />Has anyone mentioned Drew Barrymore's "Everafter"?? Charming and sweet and a great ending.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-11960694645616672182012-09-19T10:17:54.390-07:002012-09-19T10:17:54.390-07:00Oh, Oh! My very favorite romance of all time is &q...Oh, Oh! My very favorite romance of all time is "Wuthering Heights"! Does that say something about me? <br /><br />Susie Finkbeinerhttp://www.susiefinkbeiner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-27056862608298741272012-09-19T10:01:54.766-07:002012-09-19T10:01:54.766-07:00Sorry - that delete was just me.
Just a disclaimer...Sorry - that delete was just me.<br />Just a disclaimer - some of these books are general market. Hope they don't offend anyone.Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-11614876171227472922012-09-19T09:51:30.139-07:002012-09-19T09:51:30.139-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-77657815674298632362012-09-19T09:15:05.713-07:002012-09-19T09:15:05.713-07:00I can't believe I left out Philadelphia Story....I can't believe I left out Philadelphia Story. Another movie where Cary Grant is adorable (even better in funny roles). AND Jimmy Stewart. AND Katherine Hepburn. Wow.<br />When I was in 8th grade, I talked my mother into letting me see Romeo and Juliet. (had a 'bedroom scene' with partial nudity - laughable now) I cried, bought the poster, memorized the soundtrack...Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-70550951266065294102012-09-19T09:11:36.549-07:002012-09-19T09:11:36.549-07:00What a great list of movies in books, all in one p...What a great list of movies in books, all in one place! Debbie, you especially sold me on the Vicky Bliss mysteries by Elizabeth Peters. I look forward to reading them. Great post, Debbie. As always!Sharon K. Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526862677417370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-74268512617777504952012-09-19T08:28:09.216-07:002012-09-19T08:28:09.216-07:00I haven't seen the new Jane Eyre movie. Really...I haven't seen the new Jane Eyre movie. Really want to! I saw the trailer and it looks wonderful (captures the book in spirit, I think).<br /><br />I liked Wuthering Heights, but I was so young when I saw it the first time--confused me awful. I had to read the novel when I was older to understand the power of the story.<br /><br />TTW the Movie isn't worth the time. I watched it on an airplane. They missed the point entirely and it became a movie about whining. <br /><br />I, too, have a stack of "go-to" movies that I will watch when I'm 1) alone (I love my husband but he giggles at the kissy parts and spoils it) and 2) sick (I don't know why, but when I'm sick seems to be the only time I get to watch these.<br /><br />Love Actually<br />The Philadelphia Story<br />It Happened One Night<br />He's Just Not that Into You<br />Down with Love (campy good fun)<br />Devil Wears Prada (I don't know why, is it a romance?)<br />Our Town<br />Singing in the Rain (usually watch this with my little girl)<br />Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day<br />Pleasantville (brilliant. must watch if you haven't seen it)<br />Praire Home Companion.<br /><br /><br />Okay, I'd better stop. Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-71161360793926207472012-09-19T08:13:10.461-07:002012-09-19T08:13:10.461-07:00Debbie, just read your above comment, and I adore ...Debbie, just read your above comment, and I adore Elizabeth Peters! One of my favorite authors! Hmmm, one romance I really enjoyed was The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly.Samantha Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15712749844855298929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-35992256591937502382012-09-19T07:58:17.516-07:002012-09-19T07:58:17.516-07:00Mornin' ladies
Wanderer: I LOVED The Witch of ...Mornin' ladies<br />Wanderer: I LOVED The Witch of Blackbird Pond. Well-told and A worthwhile premise. And I forgot Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. The newer Jane Eyre movie was exceptional, I think. I'm revisiting classics since I've found them free for Kindle.<br />Megan: Yes, I heard the movie was a bit disappointing and didn't want to spoil a good thing. Maybe someday...<br />Jennifer: You've sold me on the Last of the Mohicans. Does it follow closely with the book?<br />Suzy: I haven't seen P.S I Love You, but I'll keep my Kleenex handy if I do. It reminds me of Always or Ghost.<br />Dina: I agree that we shouldn't dismiss a particular genre because we don't read it. It's what makes me so angry when I read Amazon reviews. If you don't read it, don't review it!<br />Pamela: I haven't read Outlander. I wonder how long it took the writer to step away from the story/characters when the story was done? That must be hard.<br />Cherry: Will check it out on Kindle :)<br />There is one book series I wished had been made into a movie: The Vicky Bliss mysteries by Elizabeth Peters. The thread of romance weaves through five books. My copy of the last book is dog-eared and split in the middle. I think the marriage of romance and adventure is the most fun.<br /><br />Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.com