Crying into my popcorn
I know exactly how you feel about film versions of books always letting you down in some way. I suppose it’s because after reading the book you have your own unique interpretation of the story, which the film version can never match.
I love all kinds of films, from independent, art-house features to big, dumb, Hollywood blockbusters. However, I usually follow the work of directors whose films have made an impression on me: David Cronenberg, Stanley Kubrick and Christopher Nolan to name but a few. I love thought-provoking films, such as Cronenberg’s ‘A history of violence’ or Nolan’s ‘Memento’, which I have watched countless times and each time it leaves me utterly captivated. The narrative structure is compelling and the lead performance by Guy Pearce is just excellent. I thoroughly recommend it.
I hate that feeling of crushing disappointment when you eagerly await the release of a new film and it just does not live up to your expectations. I am a big fan of the original Star Wars films, but when I saw the most recent ones I wanted to cry into my popcorn…But no matter how much I wanted to, I just couldn’t walk out of the cinema in protest. Jar Jar Binks? What was he thinking? Anyway, it’s been a long time, I should just let it go and get on with my life…
I agree with you about Tom Hanks being a great actor. He has starred in so many popular films. I’ve seen Forrest Gump quite a few times, too. However, I’m told that his latest film, The Davinci Code, is a bit of a turkey. I wonder if that one will win any awards come Oscar time?
I must admit that I haven’t read any of Marquez’s books. If they are the page-turners you say they are then I will try to get my hands on one and see for myself.
It’s nice to hear that Csilla is having a relaxing time at home. I’d be interested in hearing her thoughts on life in the UK.
I’ve posted some pictures of myself and Tomono when we were very young. Do you think we make a cute couple?
Lewis


Useful English from today’s post:
something/someone lets you down OR (to) let someone down
an art-house feature
a Hollywood blockbuster
(to) make an impression (on someone)
something is thought-provoking
(to) do something countless times
something leaves you (utterly) captivated
(to) thoroughly recommend something
a crushing disappointment
(to) eagerly await something
(to) live up to your expectations
(to) walk out (of somewhere) (in protest)
(to) let something go
(to) get on with your life
(to) win an award
(to) get your hands on something
(to) hear someone’s thoughts (on something)
(to) make a cute couple
Comments
Hi! I can't believe.I feel addicted to this blogs.I have never read blogs before because I thought they are too private and depend on the mood. It seems to me like chattering, gossiping etc. But now I can't start my day without taking a look at your and student blogs.It is something like starter dish before work. Now about your pictures.You look totally different.If both of you were not watching in one direction I would have thought that you have nothing in common.BUT there is something in your eyes that inspite of your individuality make me think that you are cute couple with common views and understandings.Be happy!
my my!how cute you both are in the picture. Lewis,you looked a little shy in front of the camara and Tomono was beautiful and looked a tomboy.i've got a story to tell you. my boyfriend came to see me from milles milles away and showed me his baby picture.he was really sweet and beautiful with a long curly hair and blue eyes in the picture.i thought it was one of his sister's photo at first. he said the photo was my muum's favourite and asked me to keep it forever.after then he knelt down and asked me to marry him. the little boy is my husband with grey curly hair and his blue eyes always remind me a peaceful sea. thank you and have a smashing weekend!
Amazing couple . She is very pretty ( such a quite baby). If any movie ,which is based on a book coming out I am trying to read the original work , then go to the cinema and watch the movie. Best wishes
Hello Lewis, I agree with Diema that this blog is somehow addicitve, I could even say that sometimes it sets me up for a day. Maybe this is thanks to something special which is a mixture of your personality and multicultural background. I really like the way you communicate with people from different countries and cultures. It's so nice to observe how they open more and more and make friends. I also like your blog in terms of learning English, I mean the style of writing and all these colloqiual words and phrases which make our writing more 'light', not so stuffy. Lewis, is true that you haven't read any of Marquez's books? I am sure you will like this kind of literature as it is a combination of magic realism and journalistic report. Marquez is mainly famous for his Nobel prized 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', but my favorite ones are: 'The General in his Labyrinth', 'News of a kidnapping', 'Chronicale of a Death Foretold'. The last one is like a tiny diamond for me. What I really like about that book is the way it was written. Let me just tell you that when I decided to read it for the second time there was a moment I regretted my decsion as I was afraid that it would be just a 'routine' reading - hope you understand what I mean. But, when I came to the end of the book, believe me, I was totally overcame by Marquez's genius. I wish I knew your impressions on your first Marquez's book. It's so fine that Anita inspired you to place these cute photos! Best to you and Tomono Ana
Hi everyone there!!! I'm also hooked on this nice entertainment, utterly captivated! It's so fascinating to be so close to people who are so far away!!!As I child it never ever crossed my mind that I'd do such a thing as a grown-up!Lewis, you both look gorgeous.Tomono looks like a little Geisha in her kimono and I like your naughty and shy face. Your photo reminds me of the time I was a little girl, I was blond like you.Isn't life magical? You had to cross the ocean, to the other side of the world, to meet your soul mate and tie the knot. Talking about magic, you should read Hundred Years of Solitude,it is a must. Once I started reading it I just couldn't put it down. I could relate so much to some parts of the book, maybe because the writer is from this part of the Globo, South America.
I wasn't overly impressed with the cinematographic adaptation of the Da Vinci code too.I went to see it with a friend who had not read the book before,and at the end of the projection the result was that she had understood nothing,and I felt cheated out of my money...If I had my way, I think a series would had been better, perhaps because the book is based on several enthralling riddles which were simply overlooked by the movie.Well, that's what does happen when big productions want to fool with things that are beyond them...
Hello every body!!!, I´d like to recommend you a Spanish film based on a book called “Captain Alatriste”. Although the book is very long, it is easy to understand and It doesn´t forget important aspects of their caracters and their story in the film. Alatriste is a soldier of the “Old Spanish Legions”, those which fought in Flandes when Spanish Empory was about to end; but not due to the honour and loyalty of its soldiers (that is unquestionable), actually, it was the incompetence of those politicias, who didn´t care that million of men died in the battlefield, while they were spending the time and money doing I don´t know what. It´s worthy going to the cinema and seeing it.
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