The WHF Film Club

[strapped for cash]

The kid in the film got it stuck in a coke bottle, BBB's was fanta. Miles different really.

I was concerned that BBB might have indulged a common childhood fascination with plug sockets.

 

[BenLaw]

That could explain a lot...

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I'm glad you're all having a bit of fun at my expense, and as for the remark about sockets, well, I'm shocked.

Anyway, let's hear what you all thought of the film?

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

There were a couple of scenes where I didn't know if it was right looking (I'm sure you know the scenes - didn't think that type of thing would be allowed, but I supposed it's Europe

The film is 29 years old now, so I guess it was made in a more innocent time, and of course the time the film was set in was definitely a more innocent time. To be honest, I'd never even thought about those scenes being a problem until I read your comment, and then read some of the reviews of the film on IMDb.

 

[strapped for cash]

as for the remark about sockets, well, I'm shocked.

Still! As I feared, the effects were lasting.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

as for the remark about sockets, well, I'm shocked.

Still! As I feared, the effects were lasting.

Ohm my god! Watt are you saying?

 

[expat_mike]

There were a couple of scenes where I didn't know if it was right looking (I'm sure you know the scenes - didn't think that type of thing would be allowed, but I supposed it's Europe

The film is 29 years old now, so I guess it was made in a more innocent time, and of course the time the film was set in was definitely a more innocent time. To be honest, I'd never even thought about those scenes being a problem until I read your comment, and then read some of the reviews of the film on IMDb.

I did feel initially surprised that we were allowed to see those scenes, but soon concluded that the film was made in more innocent times.

I have wondered about the similarities between Laika, and the lads dog. Both were sent to a place, from which there could be no return for either of them.

Overall I enjoyed the film, much as I enjoyed Elling. I remember BBB describing the gentle style of scandinavian humour, and I am beginning to understand what he meant by that.

 

[richardw42]

I haven't anything profound to say about the film, but I did really enjoy it.

i think to a lesser or greater extent we can all see our own childhoods. The dramas, the triumphs, the funny stories our parents tell.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I haven't anything profound to say about the film, but I did really enjoy it.

i think to a lesser or greater extent we can all see our own childhoods. The dramas, the triumphs, the funny stories our parents tell.

As I said above, it's really not a film for any in depth discussions, it's just a film to be enjoyed, and in my opinion, more than once.

Did no-one else laugh out loud at the milk drinking scene?

 

[richardw42]

Didn't Airplane do it first ?

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Didn't Airplane do it first ?

Was that milk? Anyway, it wasn't done as well, because I can't remember it. I've watched that scene 20 or 30 times, and I still laugh. Must be me.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

There were a couple of scenes where I didn't know if it was right looking (I'm sure you know the scenes - didn't think that type of thing would be allowed, but I supposed it's Europe

The film is 29 years old now, so I guess it was made in a more innocent time, and of course the time the film was set in was definitely a more innocent time. To be honest, I'd never even thought about those scenes being a problem until I read your comment, and then read some of the reviews of the film on IMDb.

I did feel initially surprised that we were allowed to see those scenes, but soon concluded that the film was made in more innocent times.

I have wondered about the similarities between Laika, and the lads dog. Both were sent to a place, from which there could be no return for either of them.

Overall I enjoyed the film, much as I enjoyed Elling. I remember BBB describing the gentle style of scandinavian humour, and I am beginning to understand what he meant by that.

I'm not sure if I recommended it to you before, or if you have already seen it, but I would recommend Kitchen Stories, which has very gentle humour, but is another wonderful Scandinavian film.

Edit. Try O'Horten too.

 

[richardw42]

No. It wasn't milk and not really the same.

I can't say I found it particularly funny but it did highlight some of the weird things that happen to us when were very young and then grow out of.

Like eating your lunch in alphabetical order.

 

[strapped for cash]

Ohm my god! Watt are you saying?

I wish your jokes were more current. Nah, I'm cr*p at this...

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Ohm my god! Watt are you saying??

I wish your jokes were more current. Nah, I'm cr*p at this...

You're right, there's no spark at all.

 

[richardw42]

This thread is puntastic

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

This thread is puntastic

It's better than that, it's electrifying.

 

[strapped for cash]

This thread is puntastic

It's better than that, it's electrifying.

I dunno, it feels a little static. We need a higher standard of conduct.

Nah, I'm still cr*p at this....

 

[expat_mike]

I'm not sure if I recommended it to you before, or if you have already seen it, but I would recommend Kitchen Stories, which has very gentle humour, but is another wonderful Scandinavian film.

Edit. Try O'Horten too.

I think that you must have recommended Kitchen Stories, because I have just found that I had bookmarked it on YouTube. Nevertheless I have created a new bookmark, for the DVD from Amazon.fr.

I cannot find a copy of O'Horten with english subtitles on Amazon.fr, so that film has to go on the back burner for now.

 

[expat_mike]

This thread is puntastic

It's better than that, it's electrifying.

It's that electric socket again. The unfounded rumour must be true.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I'm not sure if I recommended it to you before, or if you have already seen it, but I would recommend Kitchen Stories, which has very gentle humour, but is another wonderful Scandinavian film.

Edit. Try O'Horten too.

I think that you must have recommended Kitchen Stories, because I have just found that I had bookmarked it on YouTube. Nevertheless I have created a new bookmark, for the DVD from Amazon.fr.

I cannot find a copy of O'Horten with english subtitles on Amazon.fr, so that film has to go on the back burner for now.

I prefer Kitchen Stories anyway.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

Any opinions on My Life As A Dog Mike? And Ben?

 

[BenLaw]

I do, I'll try to find some time later to post properly. I am today trying to recover from last night's literal piss up in a brewery.

Film4 has a great line up today: Dark Star at 5.10, The Time Traveler's Wife at 6.50, Zombieland at 9, Attack the Block at 10.45 and Re-animator at 2.10.

 

[BenLaw]

Plus the original War of the Worlds on right now, obvs.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I am today trying to recover from last night's literal piss up in a brewery.

Who organised it? And did they do a good job? *biggrin*