May 2, 2006
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Another Great Weekend
I had another great weekend and a super beginning to the new week. The weather is sunny but not hot. My hedges are dripping from a light rain that fell most of the night. I hear birds very close by, the equation, a perfect combination. Add to it the fact I have no one to argue with and perfection is more-so.
Another trivial but well known fact about me if you know me at all. I love movies and have a fair collection. My collection, tapes and DVD (wishing they were all DVD) numbers 521 pieces and growing. I rarely see movies on first issue, buying them when they are for sale in the stores. My collection displays a variety of interests ranging from Sports to War to Love, Adventure and more. A part of my collection is dedicated to the Oscar winners, Best Pictures dating back to 1927, find the complete list on this page, CLICK HERE. I have in my “Best Pic” collection now, over half of the titles and grab them whenever I am fortunate to find them. One of my happy moments this week was the purchase of a brand new DVD re-mastered 1952 Best Pic I did not have, The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) and I paid $5.44 for it. Thrilled me!
I have 10 new/old movies coming from Columbia House for Mothers Day. The instigation for this order was another DVD purchase for $5.44, a Barbra Streisand movie, “the Mirror Has Two Faces”. Barbra is a favorite of mine. I have enjoyed her voice and her movies for years but own very few. She was always on my list to buy but was always shoved to the side for something else. Not this time, I have 8 of her movies coming. You might be surprised to know that as famous as this woman is she has done very few movies comparatively. The list totals 17 in number over a 35 year span, CLICK HERE to view it. Some actors have 10 times over that number and are not one tenth as wealthy though they may be as talented. She has to be a hugely smart business women. I was surprised when I looked at the list and realized it should be no real problem to get them all. I own 3 and have 8 ordered. That totals 11 out of 17. I only need to locate 6 to round it out.
The balance of my order, one of Sean Connery “the Great Train Robbery” and the first season of “House”.
I am a happy camper.
The really bad part of my week: Sunday, daytime TV, a movie I just happened to find and watch. Title, “Scream” CLICK HERE for data base info. I have to tell you as a parent, as a concerned adult, as someone aware of what is happening to, for, and about our young people and less than stable personalities, THEY ARE WATCHING THIS STUFF and YOU HAD BETTER WATCH IT TO REALIZE FOR YOURSELF, WHAT IS OUT THERE. I have never seen such a demented bloodbath in my life. I saw nothing funny in it, about it or entertaining in it. What I saw was a reason behind a lot of real problems. We need to be more concerned, more aware, more complaining, more something when it comes to what a world already going insane has acceptably entered into the equation entertainments for age groups childhood to teen and over the edge adult. I hate this kind of movie, I don’t buy them and I don’t watch them but I have come to the conclusion that more of us, including myself, had better be watching so the sane among us can work at problem solving. It’s no wonder so many people are in the poor/unstable mental condition they are as they are being served up such destructive materials to fuel their fires in a laughing and lax manner.
On a lighter note, “a poem” about the good stuff
Books and Movies
© RSBlain 2006
When your concentration wanes
And your eyes aren’t as good as they were
Movies substitute for Books
Loving Books and spending hours turning pages
While disappearing into a world not readily available, otherwise,
Happens less as,
The ability or lack of is dictated by
Bi-focal’s and faulty concentration valve
Books are so “life changing”
Fragile words on fragile paper pages
As fragile as my eyes and concentration …
Movies, are now, “the order of the day”
They are what book lovers call “a poor replacement”
So, the question, remains
If so poor a replacement, why do good movies excite me so?
Until the next time,
Becca aka LittleE
Comments (15)
A movie is a more passive experience than a book and so can have more impact, but a good book is always more satisfying or fulfilling than a movie that has been made of it. Take “Lord of the Rings” for example. That movie was excellent, but nowhere near as good as the book (in my opinion). There are instances though, where a mediocre book has been made into a great movie. Depends on the director, I guess.
Oh the books are ALWAYS better than the movies for sure! Paison de moot used Lord of the Rings as an example—I will use Harry Potter for my example. I loved the books, though I haven’t read the newest yet. Got to get that from my cousin!!
Thank you Becca for your comments. I’ve read before that you really liked the Grove. My husband and I sometimes just go to walk the tours. I love it there. Hence being a cemetary, it is quite peaceful and greatfully relaxing. There is a lot of history there that I don’t think a lot of people realize.
I usually prefer books to movies. When you read a book, you use your imagination to view the characters and settings. I feel it is a more all encompassing experience.
I like books and also a good movie. I guess I tend to prefer books…..You sure have a collection of movies! I love Barbra Streisand too….I saw the Mirror has Two Faces and thought it was really good. One of my favorites is A Star is Born. I even bought the soundtrack to that one.
I really like Barbra Streisand in the following movies: ”What’s Up, Doc?”; “A Star Is Born”; “For Pete’s Sake”; “The Way We Were”; and “The Mirror Has Two Faces”, that one I own. She’s a true talent!
And we wonder what’s wrong with our kids? Hugs!
I like a good book better than a movie… I can draw the pictures in my own head.
AND NOT WITH A CRAYON!!!
Hey sweety glad to see things are going well for you . Hope this weekend just as good if not better HUGS sweety God Bless
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Books have always been my getaway. I shall email you as I have to know what this lightheaded stuff is
I haven’t seen “Scream” and I don’t suppose I want to, even though you cite a good reason for viewing it, i.e., understanding what the kids are watching these days. But seriously, what good would it accomplish? Kids do what kids do. You and I did nonsense things when we were young, too. We have just forgotten how it was. Yeah, I guess it’s worse now, but the genie is out of the bottle and I absolutely honestly am convinced that we’ll never change the tide by any action we take OTHER THAN to continue to be positive role models. Like getting kids to watch Streisand movies and to listen to singers like Barbra Streisand and Ella Fitzgerald so they’ll at least know what it’s like to hear a song sung well.
But we’re not going to stop them from watching “Scream” no matter how bad a movie it is.
I didn’ t know Becka you had such a wealthy collection of movies . I understand what you mean in your poem . It ‘ s very true . I think book and movie go together . Each of them supports the other .
Congratulations for your knwoledges in the cinema .
Oh! about Barbra , she looks very kind .
Have a great week end
Michel
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ps : I love your background . Compliments
Thanks for the comment! It was so nice to “see” you!
I’m a movie lover too, I bought (shhh, don’t tell anyone) 5 new movies today! eeek!
RYC: I think the word you were looking for is chaperone, and no, I wasn’t a chaperone. I wouldn’t have wanted to cramp her style if you know what I mean.
I’ll make you a list of my favorite movies soon. How many favorites would you like? LOL it could hit the hundreds!
my eyes are not focusing very well today I think I have a cold in them but wanted to stop by and say hello and God Bless!
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(((((HUGS)))))))) May God Bless and keep you safe and healthy.
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