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Post by Cate on Jul 13, 2006 0:54:22 GMT -5
OMG!!! How did I miss my 1,000th post?!
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Post by Shaun on Jul 13, 2006 16:12:14 GMT -5
Only 21 posts too late ;D What's the best thing anyone has read lately? I need new reading material.
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Post by isis on Aug 15, 2006 16:18:56 GMT -5
Antéchrista of Amélie Nothomb- A relation between two teenagers very interesting : jealousy, envy, hypocrisy, hate, love ... Iron lace, a story of a family in Louisiana ...
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Post by Richard on Aug 15, 2006 20:07:44 GMT -5
Ginger: My Story. An eloquent autobiography written by Ginger Rogers herself and I'm loving it so far. It's full of adorable anecdotes and she discusses the majority of the films she made. It's a page turner and I absolutely recommend it to any fan of hers.
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Post by Shaun on Aug 18, 2006 12:58:13 GMT -5
Yesterday I finished reading the Sotheby's catalog and I agree with everyone here who has said that it gives you a much deeper look into Kate's life that you couldn't get with [good] biographies alone. My favorite thing to look at in the book was probably Kate's paintings, some were very good and I learned a lot about them. I never noticed before that she placed herself symbolically, or sometimes literally, in nearly every painting with the touches of red. I'm kicking myself right now for not becoming a fan sooner; I missed out on all the great goodies! Although I couldn't afford ANY OF THEM!
I'm almost finished with Lauren Bacall's autob. It's very, very good.
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Post by wishingonastar on Aug 18, 2006 16:58:05 GMT -5
Wassup, Yeah Shaun, the Sotheby's catalouge is awesome. I flip through mine every now and again and it always makes my day better...lol. As for what I'm reading at the moment. The Divine Sarah: The Life Of Sarah Bernhardt, by Aurthur Gold and Robert FIzdale. I've read this book before, but it's one of my favorites. Fascinating woman..really the first international star. The book goes beyond all the legendary hype and gives you insight into the real woman and her artistry. At the same time it also allows you to admire and respect all the amazing work she did and the longevity of her acting carrer. I highly recomend it. peace George
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Post by isis on Aug 24, 2006 15:49:02 GMT -5
Das pärfume, A story of Jean Baptiste Grenouille, the best nose of the world, a genius and a monster, who to have the perfect smell of women kill them. It's strange but very poetic, there are very lovely descriptions about scents ... I'm anxious to see the movie with Alan Rickman, Dustin Hoffman.
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Post by gypsygem81 on Aug 24, 2006 16:30:17 GMT -5
Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs. I love her books and buy them as soon as they come out. The series Bones is based on her books, but they aren't really very similar. In fact, they aren't similar at all.
Love Gem
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Post by karina on Aug 25, 2006 5:22:53 GMT -5
We obviously share the same tastes Gem - I'm also a Reichs fan and have read all of her books to date. Prefer her to Patricia Cornwell to whom she's so often compared. I've never seen the series, so can't comment but will take your word for it. It's often the case though, that films/TV adaptations don't live up to the book.
I also enjoy Tess Gerritsen (remember you mentioning you read her too). And have you ever read any J D Robb ( Detective Eve Dallas) or Michael Connelly (Det. Harry Bosch) - they're also good page turners.
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Post by Shaun on Aug 25, 2006 10:48:56 GMT -5
I finished Lauren Bacall's book the other day. If this acting thing doesn't work out she should become a full time writer.
Now I've got this great book called Reel Art: Great Posters from the Golden Age of Hollywood. It's got some really great posters in there.
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Post by isis on Aug 25, 2006 11:19:17 GMT -5
I've read some books of Patricia Cornwell, I didn't like very much, I have to try Kathy Reichs.
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Post by gypsygem81 on Aug 25, 2006 11:52:42 GMT -5
hi Karina, I love Kathy Reichs. And I agree that she's better than PC. In fact, I only started reading her because I'd read people who were saying she was better than PC and couldn't quite believe it. I'm about half way though Break no Bones at the moment. And I just noticed that I said I was reading Bare Bones, which, in fact, was her last one, wasn't it? I get so confused with the titles. Most of them have the word 'dead' or 'bones' in them, I wish she'd get a bit more original with the titles! But I did think that Bare Bones was her best so far. I'll let you know what I think of this one when I'm done. I don't think it will be long. Also, I think I'm in love with Andrew Ryan. Yes, I've read a few Tess Gerritson as well, and I mean to read more when I get chance. Have you ever read any James Patterson? He's also very good and a real page turner. The chapters are really short and they all end on a cliffhanger and you have to keep reading and then all of a sudden you've finished the book!
But I do prefer Tempe to Scarpetta - she's a far more likable character. And I find that in the more recent Scarpetta books, she's made out to be some sort of goddess that everyone just worships because she's such a powerful woman who's battled for her position in a man's world. Blah blah blah. I mean, that's great and all, but I think she's taken it a bit too far. Tempe is just easier to get to know. And funnier. And I'm pretty sure Ryan is hotter than Benton.
Please feel free to remind me at anytime that I am talking about fictional characters all though they're my best friends.
Oooh, Shaun, I read Lauren Bacall's book as well and thought it was fabulous. She's a really good writer. And very funny in parts. I sobbed like a baby when Bogie died. I was on a train at the time and a woman across the isle offered me a tissue.
Love Gem
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Post by Shaun on Aug 28, 2006 21:51:49 GMT -5
Does anyone know of any good books about movie history? I'm writing a paper for one of my classes about movies during the Great Depression and WW2 and any leads would be very much appreciated. ;D You can bet money that I'll be dropping Kate's name all over that mo'fo.
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Post by HollywoodHepcat on Aug 28, 2006 22:23:15 GMT -5
lol....let's talk about my film history class today has a WHOLE FREAKIN' CHAPTER ON GEORGE CUKOR. And Myrna! And the Production Code! YAAAAY! And the Big 5 Studio System....which I knew all about anyways....and proved so to the point where she wouldn't call on me anymore. Oh yah! *does a happy dance*
Well, I suggest Barnes and Noble's media studies section. I go there a lot and just gaze at the outrageously priced film books. Oh, and my book is A Short History of the Movies 9th Edition from Gerald Mast and Bruce F. Kawin (I keep typing "KaNin" hehe). Not that you want ot buy an expensive book. I dunno, that's all!
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Post by Sherry on Aug 29, 2006 0:27:06 GMT -5
Three books about Hollywood history and filmmaking that I totally enjoyed. Lion of Hollywood:The Life and Legend of LB Mayer by Scott Eyman. Eyman knows of what he speaks as he also wrote Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford which is considered to be the best bio of Ford. Eyman is the film critic for the Palm Beach Post. Also Making Movies by director, Sidney Lumet. He takes you through the process of making a film from the point of view of the director. Fascinating book AND Kate is in the book because he spends a lot of time talking about the making of Long Day's Journey and the things that he says about Kate as an actor -- well, you will only admire her more after you read it. It provides a real glimpse of her method of working -- getting into her role. Wonderful book.
Sherry
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