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Post by cantervilleghost on Aug 27, 2008 23:25:54 GMT
*Bouncing in my chair* Yesss!! Finally!!!! A fellow fan!!! I adore Russell Crowe! To me, that has been his BEST movie so far! He and Paul did an amazing job, as did the entire cast! I was truly hoping there would be s sequel! Capt. Lucky Jack was my fave character, but I felt Paul really captured Stephen beautifully! Everything about that film was fabulous!
I do agree! O'Brian's series for me, is best enjoyed on a cold winter's evening, with a cup of tea, and my warm pink throw over my lap. I must confess, I only read them during winter. Don't know why, but, it just seems to fit. And I do actually tend to look up certain definitions when reading his novels.
AND, I am a huge Sharpe fan!!! BBC America aired the entires series here about a year ago and I fell in love with it. That of course sent me off to the Library to look up Bernard Cromwell. I'm quite a bookworm and love historic novels, but NOT that romance novel stuff. I've read the Horattio Hornblower books(some of them) but have not had the pleasure of seeing the series.
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Post by chasingtime on Aug 28, 2008 0:19:59 GMT
*Bouncing in my chair* Yesss!! Finally!!!! A fellow fan!!! I adore Russell Crowe! To me, that has been his BEST movie so far! He and Paul did an amazing job, as did the entire cast! I was truly hoping there would be s sequel! Capt. Lucky Jack was my fave character, but I felt Paul really captured Stephen beautifully! Everything about that film was fabulous! I do agree! O'Brian's series for me, is best enjoyed on a cold winter's evening, with a cup of tea, and my warm pink throw over my lap. I must confess, I only read them during winter. Don't know why, but, it just seems to fit. And I do actually tend to look up certain definitions when reading his novels. AND, I am a huge Sharpe fan!!! BBC America aired the entires series here about a year ago and I fell in love with it. That of course sent me off to the Library to look up Bernard Cromwell. I'm quite a bookworm and love historic novels, but NOT that romance novel stuff. I've read the Horattio Hornblower books(some of them) but have not had the pleasure of seeing the series. Well, leave it to me to miss TG all this time and the re-airing of the Sharpe's series, too, by not having BBC-A. (Hopefully they didn't cut out 35-40% of Sharpe's though, in comparison to what they do with some of the TG segments.) And, to be fitting, I can only find UK/EU-friendly versions of their DVDs, which is just like rubbing salt into my wound. So close, so incredibly far still the same. I like to have 'my boys' at the ready to watch perform again and again if I want, when I want. I'm very selfish that way.  I will slightly disagree with you about Aubrey being the best he's done. He is at his absolute best, imho, when he is playing 'bad' characters...his Hando in "Romper Stomper" is still unmatched. "American History X" with Ed Norton ripped off "Romper", again imho. But even his worst film is far, far superior than some can ever hope to achieve...and that's both a blessing and a curse. Bettany absolutely nailed Maturin, (and also in "ABM"), and I would gladly go see anything the two of them reteamed up for...and especially so with Peter Weir again at the helm. "The Truman Show" of Weir's is a fave movie of mine, and he actually made Jim Carrey a serious actor in that (which probably was no small feat at the time). The O'Brian series is so good (once I get 'into' it, anyway) that I think it does a bit of mental transport on me. I feel like I'm 'there' a bit, and having the cold or rainy conditions, the tea and biscuits chairside (which is atypical for me, being a multi-generational Yank, sorry) when reading, the concentration to follow about the terms and history...just makes it 'work'. I'll take a dinner break from time to time when reading and find myself thinking in detail about just how rough it would have been to survive on a ship then. Hence, O'Brian's books led me to the "Blue Latitudes" book that I also mentioned earlier, which led to "The Fatal Shore" about Australia, which led to "Convict Maids" about the women forced from the UK to go to Australia, which led to... I joke that my reading list is like Six Degrees of Dr. Maturin.  And while I don't read the Harlequin historical romance stuff, either, I *do*, though, have a huge weakness for all things Jane Austen. And for my preferred Mr. Darcy: Colin Firth, too, while we're at it. |
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Post by cantervilleghost on Aug 28, 2008 2:41:23 GMT
See, that's what I love about this board! I get to meet people that have similar interests! I say that because "Pride And Prejudice" is one of my favorite Jane Austin novels, along with "Sense And Sensibility"! Colin Firth did a wonderful Mr. Darcy! I had tissues at the ready throughout the entire 300 minutes. I have the 2 disc DVD. Colin Firth is one of my favorite British actors. He was so charming in "Love, Actually". I always cry during his proposal. I also loved Ang Lee's version of Sense And Sensibility. I never have a dry eye whenever I watch the ending of that movie. But then, I cry over Hallmark commercials! ;D
Reagarding Sharpe and BBC America-- they actually kept the scissors away from it. I am slowly collecting the DVD's( have the first 3) and they only cut the usual minors bits for commercials. Unlike TG , where they cut some of the best bits. Also, I invested in a multi regional DVD player a while back and finally have all of TG, James' and Richard's DVDs. Honest, I'm not obsessed, I just know good entertainment when I see it. I also have David Tennant's Dr. Who on DVD as well. BTW, I bought my DVD player through Amazon for 70 dollars brand new.
Russell's performance in "Romper Stomper" was utterly terrifying! He is incredible in any role he takes on. For me, his worst movie was, "Mystery, Alaska". It was very boring. But he did a great job with the material he had. That man gives his all in every movie he takes on! I hope that Russell and Paul will work together again one day. Their chemistry is to good to waste! Peter Weir's "Witness" is another favorite movie. I was stunned when I saw "The Truman Show". It was a pleasant surprise to see there is more to Carrey than comedy
BTW, I live in South Dakota, so, I'm a fellow Yank too! ;D Have you read Nevil Shute's, "On The Beach"? That is one of the best novels I've read about the aftermath of a nuclear war.
Welcome to the board!
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Post by janette on Aug 28, 2008 16:06:56 GMT
I've just finished reading a book I 'borrowed' from the holiday home I just stayed in.
Under the Skin by Michel Faber. Truely bizarre book and I'm not entirely sure what it was about or whether I enjoyed it or not.
I think I will stick to my usual genre of crime thriller.
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Post by wildcathammondette on Aug 28, 2008 16:50:33 GMT
got my nose in the follow up to Long Way Round: Long Way Down
Fabulous!
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Post by cantervilleghost on Aug 29, 2008 4:27:29 GMT
Janette-- Have you read "True Evil" by Greg Iles? That was a very good good crime thriller! And one of the few that actually kept me guessing regarding certain people. I really enjoyed it.
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Post by janette on Aug 31, 2008 11:18:25 GMT
Janette-- Have you read "True Evil" by Greg Iles? That was a very good good crime thriller! And one of the few that actually kept me guessing regarding certain people. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the recommendation CVG, I will look out for that one |
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Post by lew on Aug 31, 2008 16:21:14 GMT
The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory........all about Bess Hardwick or Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury, love things like this, she was a woman before her time (tudor), outstanding business woman and bloody shrewd,........sorry off to read more |
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Post by cantervilleghost on Sept 3, 2008 5:13:26 GMT
I am now reading Fairyville, by Emma Holly. Banned loaned it to me! Great book, very hot!  |
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Post by Shortie on Sept 3, 2008 5:37:27 GMT
I've just finished ' Bones to Ashes' by Kathy Reichs. I was a bit disappointed, I liked her earlier ones but lately she's got too much like Patricia Cornwell and concentrates on relationships rather than plotting. Added to which the whole book was based on a very unlikely premise which left me feeling 'why did I bother' when I'd got to the end.
I have a Jeffery Deaver to start next - hopefully that will live up to my expactations!
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 3, 2008 11:46:39 GMT
I like Kathy Reichs books too, but I have to agree she's getting a bit less interesting these days. I did feel, even with the unlikeliness, that 'Bones to Ashes' was a better read than 'Cross Bones' (jumping on the 'Da Vinci Code' bandwagon much, Ms Reichs?), but I was definitely hoping for something a bit more plausible. I mean, how many times can badness happen to Tempe's friends/family etc.? She's turning into Jessica Fletcher... keep away from Tempe Brennan or death and destruction will occur!
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Post by clementine on Sept 3, 2008 11:56:09 GMT
Thursday Next: First Among Sequels (Jasper Fforde). Extreme silliness for the bookish.
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 3, 2008 11:59:11 GMT
Jasper Fforde is a top bloke. Came down to an event I'm involved in running last year and enjoyed himself so much he's coming back this year I love his brand of silliness. |
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Post by clementine on Sept 3, 2008 12:02:37 GMT
Wyvern, that's great! I'm glad I've been buying his books and sending royalties to a good guy! His puns are so bad -- "Do you know Jack Schitt?"
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 3, 2008 12:09:21 GMT
The thing is, his mind is very quick and he comes out with things like that in conversation! He said so many priceless things and all I can remember of them is laughing until I felt ill... but yes, you're sending royalties to a good guy - he's a very, very nice man. This year we're going to have chaos with the family Fforde as not only will he be bringing his wife and dog, but their new(ish) baby...
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Post by adco on Sept 3, 2008 13:33:59 GMT
I was just reading the earlier comments regarding characters turning into Jessica Fletcher. A friend and I read several murder mystery series and most involve one or two women finding dead bodies where they go. At home, at work, on vacation, they always find bodies. Their spouses/boyfriends/children always help and support this 'hobby". We have decided that if this were us finding these bodies our families would become suspicious and call in the authorities.
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Post by Shortie on Sept 3, 2008 13:41:53 GMT
Jasper Fforde is a top bloke. Came down to an event I'm involved in running last year and enjoyed himself so much he's coming back this year I love his brand of silliness. Thank you, Wy and Clementine, Jasper Fforde sounds just my cup of tea. I've just checked him out on Amazon, I think I need to read him. I've read 'Cross Bones', too, Wy, but forgot it entirely. I took it with me when I was away and was several pages into it before I realised I'd read it last year. It takes me some time to abandon writers I've liked, but I think I'm coming to that point with KR. |
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 3, 2008 21:40:06 GMT
Actually, I've just remembered something really bizarre...
In "Bones to Ashes" there's a bit where Tempe's reading a book in an airport... and who's it by? Jasper Fforde!
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Post by clementine on Sept 3, 2008 22:37:44 GMT
What a coincidence! I have another coincidence, there's a character in the Thursday Next novels who's a genetically engineered Neanderthal, and his name is Stig!
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Post by adco on Sept 4, 2008 1:26:22 GMT
got my nose in the follow up to Long Way Round: Long Way Down Fabulous! I purchased Long Way Round today and can't wait to get started! |
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Post by soraya on Sept 6, 2008 6:09:15 GMT
James May: Notes From the Hard Shoulder (of course)!! and I have just finished all the Janet Evanovich again - great read. Makes me want to get a hamster (no not Richard) |
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Post by cantervilleghost on Sept 12, 2008 21:36:54 GMT
I've finished both books Banned loaned me. Now, I'm reading "Dark Dreams". It's a a collection of three vampire erotica short stories. It just arrived in the mail today from Amazon Z shops. That should hold me until Richard's new book arrives from England! ;D
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Post by theplaguerat on Sept 18, 2008 19:47:05 GMT
Neil Gaiman - American Gods, I love Neil he's great!!! ;D
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Post by Doofey on Sept 24, 2008 8:06:00 GMT
Just finished James' book "Notes from the Hard Shoulder".
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Post by wildcathammondette on Sept 24, 2008 8:08:19 GMT
I'm reading both "Notes from the Hard Shoulder" from James and "Race to Dakar" by Charley Boorman
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Post by dutchdiva on Sept 24, 2008 8:18:34 GMT
At first sight by Nicholas Sparks
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Post by TheDaisy on Sept 24, 2008 8:35:29 GMT
I'm currently reading this weeks Radio Times
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Post by Wyvern on Sept 24, 2008 16:14:26 GMT
I'm currently not reading the Radio Times... I'm just looking at the pictures ;D
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Post by cantervilleghost on Sept 28, 2008 15:18:31 GMT
I'm now reading "As You Do" by my beloved Hamster! Definitely a great cure for what ails you! ;D
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Post by inky on Sept 28, 2008 15:24:20 GMT
Just finished it CVG and a jolly good read it was too Next on the list of stuff to read is one from my teenage years - The Fly by K M Peyton, the same author as wrote the Flambards series. I've read it before (over 30 years ago  ) but she is a super writer and I can't wait to read it again. If you like horsey stories it's worth a try. |
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