Blackbead Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 I think Jill is correct but are we going to make her come up with the complete title?? What's the rule on that? I'll take another guess, however, and say, "Gorky Park"? "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags."
Hester Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 Jill got it right, I think. (Being a bit of a Robin Hood buff, myself -- although I'm not a big fan of that particular movie.) Full title -- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (very 90s syntax!). (I tend to say something similar whenever I have to visit Vancouver.)
Blackbead Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 It was an okay movie so long as you thought of it as a film about someone other than Robin of Locksley or the hero who became known as "Robin Hood." I don't mind a little bending and twisting of a legend but when you pretty much make complete left turns in the tale so that it becomes a new story, then it's not the old tale, it's a new one. "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags."
Hester Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 It was an okay movie so long as you thought of it as a film about someone other than Robin of Locksley or the hero who became known as "Robin Hood." I don't mind a little bending and twisting of a legend but when you pretty much make complete left turns in the tale so that it becomes a new story, then it's not the old tale, it's a new one. Oh, I don't mind "twists" on the Robin Hood tale. Indeed, the legend has evolved and changed continuously over the centuries. The oldest surving versions of the legend, the medieval ballads such as RH and the Potter, the Monk and the Gest present a very different image of Robin and his merry band than we're familiar with from the "classic" Howard Pyle and Errol Flynn versions, etc. I just didn't think Costner captured the "spirit" of Robin Hood, though. I far preferred the Patrick Bergin version from the same year:
Blackbead Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 Now THERE is an actor I have always enjoyed watching act, ever since "Mountains of the Moon." I missed the RH version that he did; I'll have to put that one on the BB list. "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags."
Red-Handed Jill Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 Yeah - Kevin Costner was great physically, but the moment he opened his mouth... My personal favorite is "Robin and Marian" with Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn and Robert Shaw. Oh, yeah - I have to come up with a quote. "Monkeys do not laugh. Laughter is particular to men. "
BriarRose Kildare Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 Aye, you are both correct Red-Handed Jill and Hester. I am sorry I made that one too easy. I did like the movie, but ignored Kevin Costner as much as possible. And, yes, Patrick Bergin, played an excellent Robin Hood. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Hester Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 "Monkeys do not laugh. Laughter is particular to men. " Planet of the Apes?
Misson Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 My personal favorite is "Robin and Marian" with Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn and Robert Shaw. Hear, hear! (Connery is the consummate actor - whatever movie he appears in, you can almost assuredly depend on him. (Although Zardoz...well, it takes a certain fortitude on behalf of the viewer to view.)) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
Duchess Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 My personal favorite is "Robin and Marian" with Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn and Robert Shaw. Hear, hear! (Connery is the consummate actor - whatever movie he appears in, you can almost assuredly depend on him. (Although Zardoz...well, it takes a certain fortitude on behalf of the viewer to view.)) Oh my. How did I ever miss that one?
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 What interesting...hair. I know this one...The Name of the Rose, right? Connery's at it again. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals...
Misson Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 Oh my. How did I ever miss that one? I suggest you keep on missing it... Connery is dependable as always, but the script...and the costumes... "Oh my" sums it up nicely. "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
Misson Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 What interesting...hair. Connery's chest hair is one of the satiric targets of Myers' Austin Powers. "You have to remember, in Britain, in the '60s, you could be a sex symbol and have bad teeth." "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 *shudders* Austin Powers and the whole uber chest hair thing in those movies gives me the creepin' willies. Looked like a chinchilla was growing out of him ala Alien er something. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals...
BriarRose Kildare Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 Dorian and I started watching Zardoz one night. And all I can say is that it was very sad indeed. Needless to say we did not finish the movie. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
BriarRose Kildare Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 Okay here is another quote...hopefully this is not as easy as the last one: "It's a hell of a thing killing a man... You take away all he's got, and all he's ever gonna' have " Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Red-Handed Jill Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 We should probably explain the rules of this game. The person who correctly guesses the quote gets to post theirs. My quote isn't from Planet of the Apes. I will give you a hint though: the movie did star Sean Connery.
Blackbead Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 And didn't Captain Sophia get it right - "The Name of the Rose"? If not, then let's keep trying; otherwise, Captain Eisley, you be on the gun deck. "In the end, it's not the gold that sets our sails, 'Tis freedom and the promise of a better life That raises our black flags."
Cpt Sophia M Eisley Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks Blackbead. I'm sure I have that one right. Here's a quote (with three characters speaking): Person 1: They were indeed horrible destructive women. I dinna suppose you have such women in your country? Person 2: Witches? Person 3: Oh we have 'em. We pronounce it differently. Perhaps we'll meet again under better circumstances. ---(---(@ Dead Men...Tell No Tales. Welcome, Foolish Mortals...
Misson Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 Gene Kelly! (He's great.) Brigadoon. One of my sister's favorite movies. And, just to close the loop, I think the errant quote is from Unforgiven unless I've got my Eastwood westerns mixed up. (Possibly I've got my Westwood easterns mixed up as well.) Hum. A quote. I have one in mind, but I've got to make sure I've got it right. Hah! Can't find it on-line! Back to the source material when I get a chance. (You guys are in for some fun!) Slight pause whilst I adjust my accoutrements. (Means I'll post my quote tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
Red-Handed Jill Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 And didn't Captain Sophia get it right - "The Name of the Rose"?If not, then let's keep trying; otherwise, Captain Eisley, you be on the gun deck. Yikes - I missed that post; got distracted by Sean Connery in that getup. Yep, Sophia got it!
BriarRose Kildare Posted August 17, 2007 Posted August 17, 2007 I am sorry for the interruption on the quotes. Thanks for explaining the rules. Me thinks the picture of Sean Connery thru me off a bit. Aye, Mission, you are correct....it was the Unforgiven. And I look forward to your next quote you post. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Misson Posted August 18, 2007 Posted August 18, 2007 Ok, I know y'all have been waiting with baited breath (whatever that means), so here is the quote. I suspect it's hard b/c you won't be able to find it with Google, so I'll give you a hint: it is a black and white film. That and the content of the quote should be more than enough to tip off anyone who has seen this movie. "Look, I didn’t expect this any more than you did, but now that it happened, let it happen. They want heroes, we got six of ‘em. All right, we throw in a seventh for good luck. Who’s counting? We’re doin’ it for yer ma’, kid." "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
BriarRose Kildare Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 I know this one, I know I know it and for the life of me can not remember it. Maybe if I bang me head a few times upon the desk it will jog me memory. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Misson Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 It involves WWII... "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
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