Pat and Margaret

Hello everyone, 

This month the film for April is called Pat and Margaret, 1994.  This is a film that was made for television and you can watch it for free on YouTube.  It stars Julie Waters and Victoria Wood.  It is the story of two sisters who have not seen each other or communicated for 27 years.  One sister becomes successful and the other sister is a cook.  The film was nominated for two Bafta awards.  

I hope you enjoy the film and if anyone would like to host please let me know.  Happy Easter to everyone. 

Movielynne

My Left Foot

Hello Moviemakers, The film is 1989 My Left Foot starring Daniel Day Lewis.  This film is based on the true story of Christy Brown, a man born in 1932 with Cerebral Palsy.  The father is embarrassed by his son's birth defect and then Christy finds passion in art.  This film is based on a true story and Daniel Day Lewis won the Best Actor for this film at the Academy Awards and the film also won Best Supporting Actress.  I hope you enjoy the film.  Movielynne

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Shirley Valentine

Hello Moviemainers,  the film for the month of February is Shirley Valentine.  It is a 1989 film with music by Marvin Hamlish and the lyrics by the  Bergmans.

The film tells the story of a 42 year old woman who is stuck in a rut and her girlfriend tells her she must go to Greece with her for a two week holiday.   She meets a man who has a tavern ( do not want to spoil the rest of it for you ).  The film won many awards and critics gave  it 4 out of 5 stars.   

Your Movie diva Movielynne

PS from George & Carl… unless someone else would like to host a gathering this month, we’d be happy to do so.  Like last time, it’d be cocktails, heavy hors d’ouevres, and popcorn.  If you’re interested let us know and we’ll schedule a date.

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No Way To Treat A Lady

Hello Moviemainers,

Sorry I am late this month but with the fractured wrist I could only type with my left hand and everything I did took forever! The film for the month of January is 1968 NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY starring George Segal , Lee Remick and Rod Steiger. The film is about a man murdering women in New York City and dressing in disguises. This film is a thriller but has several black comedy moments in it. Rod Steiger was nominated for his part in the film, and you will see Doris Roberts (from the Everyone Loves Raymond TV show) with a small part.

Because I am late and with the holidays just over I'm not planning a dinner this month, but please send me your comments if you enjoyed the film or not. Stay warm and look forward to seeing you next month.

Your movie diva,
Movielynne

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Christmas Eve

Hello Movie Mainers, 

 

The film for the month of December is Christmas Eve, a made for TV film from 1986.  It is the story of a wealthy lady living in New York who wishes to have her three grandchildren return home for Christmas Eve.  I do not want to give to much away but it is a charming film that you can watch it on YouTube for free and the sound and picture quality are good.   This film has not been shown for some time on TV but its star Loretta Young made sure in her will that the film could be shown for free to the public after her death.  

 

George and Carl have offered to host the movie this month at their home.  Please RSVP to them if you're interested and we'll pick a date that's convenient for all. 

 

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to seeing you soon.  

 

Movielynne

 

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Pieces Of April

Hi Moviemainers,

Here is the film for the month of November.   Pieces of April 2003 starring Katie Holmes and Oliver Platt and Patricia Clarkson.   This film is a story about a girl who is estranged from her family and Here it is Thanksgiving and she invites her family to come to her apartment to celebrate Thanksgiving.   As you might imagine things do not go according to plan.   This is an underrated film and there are people who watch this film every Thanksgiving.

  

Ted and Greg have volunteered to host this month.  The date is Saturday 11/19 at 6:00 pm.  They will be showing last month's movie, Blithe Spirits.  Please RSVP to Ted if you can can make it.  His email address is ted@tedcarterlandscapes.com

I hope you enjoy and I hope we can watch it all together.    

Your movie diva,

Movielynne

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Blithe Spirit

Hi Moviemainers,   

I am a little late as I just got back from visiting my brother in Texas.   The film for the month  of October is Blithe Spirits  1945  Starring Margaret Rutherford and Rex Harrsion .   The film was written by Noel Coward and was directed by David Lean.  The film is about a man who remarries after his first wife dies and a woman who communicates with the dead come to the house to perform a seance and that opens up a can of worms.    They did make a new version of this film in 2020, it did not receive great reviews but maybe some of you would like to see the newer version of it.   

Because it is October I like to show a film with a ghost or supernatural story.   Here is the thing with me,  I like a good ghost story but I do not enjoy blood and core.   I feel you can achieve the effect by great dialogue and great acting that still could give you a chill (I will not recommend the Exorcist as it took me a week to be able to fall asleep with the lights out after watching that film back in the 70s).   

I hope you enjoy,  and if you are interested in hosting please let me know.   

Your movie diva, 

Movielynne

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