Memorable Biopics
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spiderwort — 6 years ago(August 28, 2019 12:16 AM)
Really appreciate your thoughtful comments.
There is such brilliant writing, acting and direction in both films, but of the two, I have to opt for what is considered to be one of David Lean's greatest films. Oh, did he know how to set a shot!
And I certainly agree with you about the value of the stories in terms of their historical impact, as well as their similarities in terms of character development.
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Woodyanders — 6 years ago(August 28, 2019 12:26 AM)
Coal Miner's Daughter (1981). Sissy Spacek deservedly won an Oscar for her terrific performance as legendary queen of country music Loretta Lynn. Great support from Tommy Lee Jones as Lynn's husband, plus Spacek even did her own fine singing.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything. -
Deliciousfeet — 6 years ago(August 28, 2019 12:46 AM)
Solid thread my man
Silkwood is a gem…as well as B&C.
I'm a movie knucklehead…but I really like where the buffalo roam (1980) and fear and loathing in las vegas. I believe both are considered semi biographical though.
Confessions of a dangerous mind I enjoyed. Goodfellas is one of my favorite flicks.
Anyway…my lap mort said you were burning it up as far as movie discussion goes…keep it up champ
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spiderwort — 6 years ago(August 28, 2019 12:56 AM)
Thanks so much for your most kind comments. Much appreciated, and I'll do my best to persevere.
So glad to see another
Silkwood
and
Bonnie and Clyde
fan. But of your titles, I've only seen
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
, which I liked very much. I'm not very good at keeping up with newer films and especially with some genres.
But if you'll be patient with me in that regard, I'll keep forging ahead.
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spiderwort — 6 years ago(August 28, 2019 01:23 AM)
My motto is to each his own. You won't embarrass yourself with me, nor will I embarrass myself with you. We'll just agree to disagree, if that's even necessary.
Okey-doke? (How do you spell that anyway??)
