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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 3:15:14 PM
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I wasn't sure where to post this, finally settled on "reading room". After all, they lend DVD's out in the public libraries now!
So, what's your favorite movie? My favorite all-time movie has to be the Walt Disney "So Dear to My Heart" any farmgirl who has seen it will know why. Horses, spinning, raising lambs, county fairs, honey bees - it has it all.
Of movies that are currently playing, I like "Cars". Slow down, get off the highway and back into small towns and rural areas!
Anyone else want to share?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 3:53:44 PM
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I think that there is another thread on this from quite a while ago. Always good to take a new look though! If you want a gentle, sweet movie- see Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie Smith. Absolutely brilliant, understated and beautiful!
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 4:13:39 PM
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| Here's my husband's current favorite: World's Fastest Indian, a true story about an older gentleman who sets a land speed record on his motorcycle (Indian) at the Bonneville salt flats back in the 50s. A great guy flick that this chick also loved! |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 6:13:28 PM
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I just bought World's Fastest Indian at Target last night!! I've been putting movies on the computer to watch when I walk on the treadmill. I'm glad to hear you liked it. Anything with Anthony Hopkins has to be good!!
Karin |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 6:35:35 PM
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In case any one is intersted they still do speed test at the Bonneville salt flat in Utah. Since we are talking about movies my favorites are Princess Bride and Everafter. In case you haven't guessed I love fairytales. I collect fairy tale books. You know I think I have to many collects and they just keep growing.
had to edit forgot
Labrynth
Lady hawk
Brigadon
My fair lady
GiGi
I think we have a them here. All make believe.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 8:29:06 PM
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Brenda, I will have to look for the movie you mentioned. Is it an old one? I love anything 'farmgirl' in books or movies!!
Sunshine, I think we have similar taste - I have Ladyhawke, Everafter and Princess Bride in my DVD collection. The book of The Princess Bride is great - I have that too! I only buy DVDs that I know I will watch over and over.
Karin, Ladies in Lavender is lovely - anything with Judi Dench or Maggie Smith is great. I also enjoyed the one where Judi Dench played Queen Victoria with Billy Connelly - can't remember the name. One of Maggie Smith that is great is My House in Umbria.
I've just borrowed Pride and Prejudice to re-watch - saw it at the movies, but my girls want to watch it. Also need to be able to freeze to copy the dresses - am I the only person who watches period drama and is thinking about whether the clothing is worth copying?!! My husband thinks I'm mad!! When we all watched Nanny McPhee, I commented on the maid's dress and apron - everyone just rolls their eyes and asks if I want them to pause the DVD!!
That reminds me - I also love so-called 'kids' movies - Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, The Little Princess, I could go on forever!
Best wishes and keep dreaming,
Jayne
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 9:38:03 PM
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My favorite all time movie is "Country". (an '80's "Mom saves the farm" type movie) I could watch it once a week! I also like Princess Bride, and alot of kids' movies are my favorites...you gotta love Babe!! And Home on the Range and Chicken Run!!
I LOVED Nanny McPhee..that is the most recent one that I loved enough to go out and buy it.
I did the same thing..commenting on the apron!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 11:04:21 PM
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I enjoyed Nanny McPhee too! I love Sound of Music too! Almost Heaven, Last Holiday for recent ones I loved and I love Appolo 13, Awakenings, Patch Adams, Polyanna, Bicenteniel Man, Forrest Gump, I am Sam, Little House series, Father of the Bride I & II, All of Me, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jack, and others. For me in movies a good ending or at least a positive one is a must and I always notice the gardens/yards(love landscaping), Interiors& Homes(am in the process of getting my interior design degree), and stores( I used to own one and hope to again!)! The designers for these movies have such access and imagination and I love to see what they come up with!!
Hugz!
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 07:45:31 AM
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I absolutely love "Doc Hollywood" with Michael J. Fox. Except for the girl who comes out of the lake after skinny-dipping (towards the front of the movie), there's nothing objectionable. In fact, when the couple almost gets frisky out in the boat, the main character realizes it would be wrong.
I love the scene of them slow dancing to "Crazy" (I think) by Patsy Cline at the city festival (turnips?? can you tell my memory is shot right now) -- sooooo romantic.
It's small town silliness with a pet pig and eccentric folks. I love it!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 07:56:36 AM
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Patti,
I loved that movie too...made me reconsider med school so I could be a country doctor...you never know..maybe one day am not TOO old yet! 
I don't think I have ever seen So Dear To My Heart...something else I get to go check out....yipee!!! (Amazon LOVES ya'll!!  )
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 6:58:17 PM
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Brenda...REALLY?!?! I have not seen cars yet so I do not know...but that does seem funny. Ya never know I guess!! Ya'll let me know, that would be interesting!
Hugz,
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 7:57:00 PM
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Cars was cute. I guess it sort of had some of the same stuff. Lots of stuff was different though too...for instance..the guy was a doctor, not a race car..haha
Both were good though!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 8:34:07 PM
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My hubby is a motorcycle nut and loved the Worlds Fastest Indian. So did I. But my all time favorite is Disney's Beauty and The Beast, but Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman, and Dances with Wolves are high on my list too.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 10:11:53 PM
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Oh Betty Jo,
I like Pretty Women and Dances with Wolves too!! Very good movies!
Hugz!
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2006 : 6:02:44 PM
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Brenda, thanks for the link, I'll have to watch out for it.
Best wishes,
Jayne |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Sep 06 2006 : 8:51:52 PM
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The Sarah Plain and Tall movies are lovely for a step back in time
and I too loved those Lavender Ladies! There is an old thread with alot of good movie suggestions both old and new.
with a happy heart |
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verbina
True Blue Farmgirl
231 Posts
randi
n.j
USA
231 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2006 : 05:35:08 AM
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| anyone remember mr. peabody and the mermaid ?my fav as a kid. randi |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2006 : 8:24:12 PM
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haven't seen a fabulous movie lately .. but i hear there are supposed to be some good ones coming out soon. will report on the next great one i see!
True Friends, Frannie
CABIN CREEK FARM
KENTUCKY
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