The making of walking with dinosaurs was interesting because - I liked the way you came up with the "walk" for Ornithocherus; the "hop" made me laugh, because it was so unusual!! I still wonder how they came up with a colour scheme for the dinosaurs, and I liked the "weight-gaining" part of the process, because the skeletal structure changed into the final image of the dinosaur itself. Although the images were so obviously computer-created, that did not detract from the enjoyment and fascination of the concept. Kenneth Branagh's voice-over (as always) contributed to the overall attraction, and increased the "compulsive viewing" of the whole production.
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Walking with Dinosaurs: The Making Of
(1999 TV Movie)
I found it really interesting
11 December 2005
The Family Way
(1966)
A much under-rated film - very moving, and full of good things.
11 June 2005
Warning: Spoilers
The apparently simple storyline of a young couple having difficulty "starting" their marriage is only a cover for the main sub-plot... the question of whether the son (Hywel Bennett) really is John Mills' son, or is the result of an affair in the early days of Mills' marriage. By the film's end we know the truth, as does John Mills, but that truth doesn't alter his devotion to his "son".
Paul McCartney's first venture into film music makes wonderful listening in its own right - it's like hearing vintage Beatles, and it should be remembered that although Paul composed the tunes, the actual orchestrations and arrangements were carried out by George Martin, at that time a top executive at Parlophone records, who co-operated with The Beatles on all their hit releases.
So many "sympathetic" acting performances in this film, which at times is deeply moving. Marjorie Rhodes, as the ever-patient wife to John Mills - but she also has her own guilt complex to overcome on a daily basis.... she knows the truth behind her family. John Mills, the honest, industrious and yet naive working-class family head. Hayley Mills in her first "grown-up" role, and Hywel Bennett's portrayal of a young man often angry with the world around him, a world that he feels doesn't understand him.
In summary, a marvellous film, grossly under-rated - a viewing experience which stands the test of time. The exterior scenes, by the way, were shot in and around Bolton, Lancashire.
Paul McCartney's first venture into film music makes wonderful listening in its own right - it's like hearing vintage Beatles, and it should be remembered that although Paul composed the tunes, the actual orchestrations and arrangements were carried out by George Martin, at that time a top executive at Parlophone records, who co-operated with The Beatles on all their hit releases.
So many "sympathetic" acting performances in this film, which at times is deeply moving. Marjorie Rhodes, as the ever-patient wife to John Mills - but she also has her own guilt complex to overcome on a daily basis.... she knows the truth behind her family. John Mills, the honest, industrious and yet naive working-class family head. Hayley Mills in her first "grown-up" role, and Hywel Bennett's portrayal of a young man often angry with the world around him, a world that he feels doesn't understand him.
In summary, a marvellous film, grossly under-rated - a viewing experience which stands the test of time. The exterior scenes, by the way, were shot in and around Bolton, Lancashire.
Awakenings
(1990)
One of the most sensitive and moving films I've ever seen.
16 July 2000
Robin Williams shows the flexibility of a truly great actor in portraying Dr. Oliver Sacks, the gentle and shy Neurologist. Robert de Niro's performance as the hospitalised Leonard Lowe is also a Tour de Force, and the developing relationship between Williams and Julie Kavner is innocently beautiful - again, from a flexibility point of view, compare Julie Kavner's performance with the voice of Marge Simpson ("The Simpsons") coming from the same voicebox !!!
And as if this were not enough, take into account the fact that the film is based upon a true story, and add to that the music of Randy Newman, which complements the sensitive acting of all the characters - the music alone is sometimes sufficient to bring a tear to the eye.
A really memorable film excellently directed by Penny Marshall.
Trivia point though - anyone spotted that when the teacher is looking through her register, the name "Leonard Lowe" appears AFTER "Lowery" when it should (alphabetically) be before it ??
Sorry, I'm being pedantic - it's a wonderful film.
And as if this were not enough, take into account the fact that the film is based upon a true story, and add to that the music of Randy Newman, which complements the sensitive acting of all the characters - the music alone is sometimes sufficient to bring a tear to the eye.
A really memorable film excellently directed by Penny Marshall.
Trivia point though - anyone spotted that when the teacher is looking through her register, the name "Leonard Lowe" appears AFTER "Lowery" when it should (alphabetically) be before it ??
Sorry, I'm being pedantic - it's a wonderful film.
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