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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
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 Posted - Apr 11 2012 : 4:07:54 PM
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I'm pretty excited, Farmgirls! We are still on the Reading Room, and now have our own discussions and recommendations regarding our favorite movies, documentaries, PBS series, Specials, TV shows, etc. We've had so many great Farmgirl contributions on these topics (think Downton Abbey, for example). We could just keep on rolling like the Virtual Porch does on A Farm of My Own Forum. What do you think, ladies? We can start right on this post or one of you can start a different one with your first post to it. Anyway I see it the show will go on! (Thanks, Gabe!)
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 11 2012 : 6:40:11 PM
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One of my most favorite TV shows was Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. And- Sully wasn't too bad to look at! I loved the show. She was the first woman Dr. and she didn't let anyone stop her from practicing medicine. I still watch the series. Anyone else like Dr. Quinn?
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
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Christine
Fond du Lac
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Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 06:37:25 AM
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| Dr. Quinn is now on Inspiration Network if you want to catch it! I love that show too-so romantic between Michaela and Sully (my dd STILL has a crush on him!). |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 08:01:30 AM
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Thanks, Christine. I watch Dr. Quinn on the Inspiration Network when ever it's on.
I still love that show.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
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Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 08:08:35 AM
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That's funny. I don't get to see it very often; but, definitely watch it if I change a channel and its on. (Of course, the man in charge of the remote would flip right by it) Yeah, its that darn Sully. Wonder what he looks like now? (sigh)
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 09:23:27 AM
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Judith, "Joe Lando" is now on a series called the "Secret Circle", and he does not hurt the eye...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
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Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 10:32:15 AM
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Thanks, Sue. Never heard of the Secret Circle". I'll have to check it out.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 7:03:05 PM
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I'd like to toss out a movie or two--has anyone seen "Whale Rider"? I also like old French movies like "The Two of Us". As for documentaries, I have DVD of "Winged Migration" and it is awesome. I'm wanting to get the DVD of "War Horse".
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
Visit my blog at http://www.farmerinthebelle.blogspot.com/ |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2012 : 09:13:01 AM
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I absolutely loved "Whale Rider"! I was home alone when it came on..wanted so to share it with gkids..but, no one around that day..I watched the entire thing though..which is hard for me to do.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2012 : 9:49:09 PM
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My DH has decided and I heartily agree that our boys watch too much other "stuff" on the TV so we have started renting or taking out of the library more of the classical movies. Yesterday we watched Great Expectations and tonight was Murder on the Orient Express which my youngest just read in school. We have others here to watch to that are more vintage. We had some great discussions after watching The Last King of Scottland, all about Africa, leaders being good to their country and the military gone awry. We have waiting some new ones too like Iron Lady amd Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
God bless,
Judy
Farmgirl #3666
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
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Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 3:38:14 PM
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Good idea! I'm a huge Jane Austen fan so on any given day, you can find me enjoying one of the many film adaptations. I realized just how much Jane Austen I was watching when my 6 year old son walked into the room, looked at the tv for a minute and asked "Where's Wickham?" 
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
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Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 3:39:10 PM
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| BTW, Judy...what did you think of "Great Expectations?" |
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pennyhenny
True Blue Farmgirl
304 Posts
Missy
Dayton
OH
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 4:12:22 PM
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Originally posted by SpyChicken
Good idea! I'm a huge Jane Austen fan so on any given day, you can find me enjoying one of the many film adaptations. I realized just how much Jane Austen I was watching when my 6 year old son walked into the room, looked at the tv for a minute and asked "Where's Wickham?"
OMGoodness how funny. I'm another JA fan and will watch P&P at least once a month.
hugs,
-missy-
http://citychickblogging.blogspot.com/
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Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
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436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2012 : 5:33:24 PM
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| I do too, Missy! I know it's crazy but it never gets old...at least for me! |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
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Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 3:22:15 PM
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| any Cary Grant fans out there? I love the movies of the 40's and 50's and so have a crush on Cary. So handsome and suave |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 3:34:30 PM
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Oh I LOVE Cary Grant!!! Patricia have you seen Talk of the Town? It stars Cary along with Ronald Colman and Jean Arthur (she is so funny). I would have to say it is my favorite Cary movie.
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 4:05:27 PM
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I like Cary Crant, also. I really loved Doris Day. The movie, "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" was on a few days ago. I always laugh when I see the movie.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
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Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 5:17:16 PM
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Marly,
Our WalMart had a dvd with 4 Doris Day movies for about $14.00 including Please Don't Eat the Daisies. I also enjoy Doris Day and a couple of my are Moonlight Bay and By The Light of the Silvery Moon.
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 5:22:38 PM
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Thanks, Sharon. I like those movies you mentioned, also.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 7:04:30 PM
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I think the only Cary Grant movie I've ever seen is The Bishop's Wife, where he plays an angel who comes to help an Anglican minister. Trouble ensues when the bishop's wife falls for him. But all ends well.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
Visit my blog at http://www.farmerinthebelle.blogspot.com/ |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
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436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2012 : 10:45:33 PM
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| LOVE Cary Grant!! One of my favorites is Alfred Hitchcock's "Notorious" with Ingrid Bergman! I love classic film in general...I was just watching "The House of the Seven Gables" with Vincent Price...any Bette Davis fans out there? |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
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Posted - Apr 19 2012 : 4:23:16 PM
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| Sharon, I have not seen that one I love Touch of Mink and have Houseboat and Charade here to watch next |
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
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Posted - Apr 19 2012 : 4:24:21 PM
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| the Bishops wife is a great movie.. anyone seen The Pajama Game with Doris Day ? I have that one too |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
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Posted - Apr 20 2012 : 08:34:59 AM
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I love the old movies with Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. I can't recall the name of this one movie, where they are both lawyers and each goes to court against each other. That one is a hoot!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 06:03:15 AM
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I love to watch the old movies. I love Cary Grant, Doris Day and especially the musicals of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. My favorite actor is James Cagney and that Jean Arthur was one of my favorite actresses.
Nancy
Make everyday a celebration of the heart. |
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
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Posted - Apr 21 2012 : 06:27:38 AM
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| Nancy, I LOVED Jean Arthur in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" how about you? |
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