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I can easily hear Lawrence (Peter O'Toole, another great) shouting ACABA! ACABA! So many great scenes in that movie. And of course the hinted at homosexuality of Lawrence himself was quite daring for the time.
This is definitely one of those movies worth seeing again in a theater on a big screen with remastered video and sound. Many forget that Anthony Quinn as Auda abu Tayi, and Omar Sharif as Sherif Ali were also in the movie.
quote > T.E. Lawrence: The Law says the man must die... If he dies, would that content the Howitat? Auda abu Tayi: Yes. T.E. Lawrence: Sherif Ali. If none of lord Auda's men harms any of yours, will that content the Harith? Sherif Ali: Yes. T.E. Lawrence: Then I will execute the Law. I have no tribe and no one is offended. The resemblance of O'Toole to T.E. Lawrence is eerie. O'Toole was born for that role and I believe that it was his best. I heard pre-Internet rumors that some wealthy Arabs wanted Quinn to play Mohammed (although technically speaking depictions of the Prophet is forbidden)in a movie about Mohammed's life. Another movie, although more recent-70's- is "Being There" with Peter Sellers. I enjoyed it and thought that it was funny. Joe
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...from our city-slicky perspective Julia, the cowboy thing is pretty sexy. But, you see it all-the-time. I guess if you eat chocolate everyday, you begin not to appreciate chocolate. ![[Linked Image from i48.photobucket.com]](http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f228/ca_rickf/Smilies/icon_wink.gif) Surely, you jest! (from a confirmed chocoholic)
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I have been watching and adding to my list films that have been mentioned on this thread. Here comes an update:
The Bicycle Thief: I liked the kid, but I'm beginning to accept the fact that I just don't like the leisurely pace a lot of you revel in. I'm too impatient.
Something the Lord Made: Liked the premiss for about 80 minutes. Then it got old.
The Straight Story: I have absolutely no memory of what it was about. Guess that's an impression of sorts.
Door to Door: Enjoyed it. I happen to think William Macy is probably the most under-rated actor working today.
Hiliary and Jackie: Remembered I'd seen it before but watched again, partly because I've become a Rachel Griffin fan from her work on Six Feet Under and now Brothers and Sisters. The end, even the second time through, was a little tough to watch but 1) that's a personal reaction and 2) I don't seem to have the same type of MS Jackie did.
Now I move into a couple Broadway films--The Fifth of July and The Iceman Cometh (subject of my MA thesis)--then it'll be back to your recommendations.
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I just don't like the leisurely pace a lot of you revel in Martha, don't bother renting "Strangers in Good Company." I really loved it, but it's one of the slowest-paced movies I've ever seen. Probably more action than "My Dinner with Andre," but not much! ...from our city-slicky perspective Julia, the cowboy thing is pretty sexy.
But, you see it all-the-time. I guess if you eat chocolate everyday, you begin not to appreciate chocolate. Poor Rick. Woe unto you, the day you realize the chocolate is really wintergreen-flavored dipping snuff!
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Oddly enough, Mellow, I liked My Dinner with Andre. I remember being interested in what they talked about. Of course, I liked it much better when they became action figures in Waiting for Guffman. Really liked Fifth of July. Very young Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels and Swoosie Kurtz (sp?) among others. It is more a taping of the play than a movie. "Opening it up" involved a few scenes on the front porch and in the yard. Most fascinating was a really good teenage actress so looked so familiar. It drove me crazy not being able to identify her--and even crazier when I saw her name in the credits. Gee, you know I think it's worth watching the movie to find out. 
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Thanks, Martha, I'll add it this afternoon.
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We just watched an extremely interesting film last night. Look Both Ways. An Australian film, a little low budget and artsy. But thought provoking.
From review in Netflix Most of our days we live as if we are not aware of our mortality. Then someone we love dies or we ourselves are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Suddenly, life is irrevocably changed; we gain a whole new perspective on what it means to be alive and what it means to die. "Look Both Ways" is a thoughtful, sensitive, reflection on what happens when death intrudes upon our life. Yet it is not maudlin or depressing. Far from it. It is life-affirming and courageous
The director uses a very interesting technique of inserting animation in the film. The animation works to show character's thought processes in a way that is common in a book but very difficult in a film.
"It's not a lie if you believe it." -- George Costanza The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves. --Bertrand Russel
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From review in Netflix ...Suddenly, life is irrevocably changed; we gain a whole new perspective on what it means to be alive and what it means to die. "Look Both Ways" is a thoughtful, sensitive, reflection on what happens when death intrudes upon our life. Yet it is not maudlin or depressing. Far from it. It is life-affirming and courageous I'm putting it in my queue but I fear I'll be watching with a prejudice. Does it convey this message as well as Act III of Our Town does?
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I was just reading back over this thread, and saw the name of Peter O'Toole. Did anyone ever see him in "The Ruling Class?" One of my favorites of all time and space.
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I really liked O'Toole in "The Stunt Man"... but have not seen it for ages
"It's not a lie if you believe it." -- George Costanza The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves. --Bertrand Russel
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