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A beautiful love story based on the book by Louis de Bernieres (the book is a great read too) set in the most gorgeous setting of Kephalonia (saving up to go on our holidays there next year!!!)
No 6. Chocolat.
A film containing two of my favourite things-Chocolate and Johnny Depp!
The 1995 version, I love a good period drama and I love Alan Rickman in this film.
No 4. The Railway Children. (1970)
This is a film from my childhood and always makes me cry-in a good way! I dare you to watch the link and not well up!!!!
A Meg Ryan film released in 1995, Meg at her best in my opinion. Very funny, gentle film set mainly in Paris. Not many people have heard of it but Kevin Kline is so funny in it, worth looking out for.
No 2. A Room with a View. (1985)
I watched this at The Cornerhouse in Manchester as a student. I have O Mio Babbino Caro as the Text message alert on my mobile. I played it over and over again when we went to Florence.
and it will come as no surprise to people that have read my blog for a while that I vote this next film as my No.1 all time favourite.
No.1 Yanks.
released in 1979. I remember watching it (and crying) and from that moment on I dreamed of living in the 1940's. The clip is the only one I could find and it has subtitles, it is hard to find decent stills even on the net, but I did find these two. It was also filmed around where we live now and I often bore you all with information about places we have come across that are associated with the film.
and at the end this song is played with the credits.
I won a great giveaway from the generous Louise and my gifts came in the post last week.
Lots of lovely things.
I need to bake some of those cupcakes in the book, there are loads to choose from and don't you just love the pink heart measuring spoons? Thank you Louise, I love everything, the jelly beans didn't last long though!
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We spent all day in the garden doing some much needed clearing. I want to share a day out we had last weekend but think this post is already way too long so it is a THANKYOU from me to Andrea and Louise and if anyone wants to pick up the Stylish Blogger award from my side bar and tell us your 7 favourite films I would love to read about your choice.
Some really beautiful photos Lyn! You've been a lucky girl this week, by the look of it. Like the film list. 'Captain Correlli...' is one of my faves too. Have a good week. Ros
ReplyDeleteThe award is well deserved, Lyn. Your posts are always packed with gorgeous photos. Great idea to list your favourite films. I have never seen Yanks but will put it on my list of films to see. DEF agree with Room with a View (that scene where he rushes over and grabs and kisses her...ahhhhhhh) and I well up in the final scene of Railway Children. I too love a good weepy and costume drama xx
ReplyDeletelovely photo's and Yanks is one of my favourites too, 1940's, lovely scenery,proper stone houses and little villages and Richard Gere is just gorgeous!
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Lovely post Lyn, and well done on your reward. Yanks is one of my favourites too, I love the little brother, he always makes me laugh, but the rest of it makes me weep. Another favourite of mine is Whistle Down the Wind with Hayley Mills and Alan Bates. I watched French Kiss just last week, for about the 3rd time, always enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo's Lyn. I don't think I've seen Yanks, I'm off to look for that now. I'm hoping to get out in the front garden today, it really needs a tidy up :) x
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post - great film choices! Lovely photos too - thanks for sharing1 Have a good week! Abby x
ReplyDeleteThe bit when Jenny Aggutter cries "Daddy, my Daddy" gives me goosebumps even as I type!! And Yanks !! Well you know how I feel about Yanks - great great film selection. I too love the Cpt Correllis Mandolin book, but not many did. Have a good week Lyn. xxx
ReplyDeleteI love all the bulbs like snowdrops that are out at the moment (in the northern hemisphere). The only spring bulbs that are successful for me here in sub-tropical Queensland are freesias. They cheerfully show up by the fence every year. Love the movie 'French Kiss'. I must hire it out again sometime - I agree, a great movie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab post! The photo of the snowdrops is so lovely, as are the ones from your 365 project. I'm not sure I've ever seen Yanks, should I admit that?! Although I love just about every other film you have listed, though I can't watch RC, makes me cry too much at the end.
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ooooooohhh Alan Rickman's voice is just the loveliest ever!!
ReplyDeleteRailway Children always makes me cry too, when we watched it at Christmas the boys just laughed at me .. You know I've never seen Yanks , I'll put it on my to watch list :-)... I haven't forgotten about your bunny , won't be long fingers crossed,
ReplyDeleteOh, Chocolat (book and film), one of my favourites, too. I can watch it over and over again. Well done on winning such a lovely giveaway. Will we be seeing pictures of cupcakes soon?
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I loved Captain Corelli book, but hated the film.... it wasn't the Captain I had in my mind! I love Chocolat, Room with a View and Sense and Sensibility. The Railway Children has always been my favourite children's book, and the film still makes me cry. ... I've never seen French Kiss or Yanks!!!! Must look out for them. I think your suggestion about a trip to Liverpool is a good idea. Let's see if we can get Diane on board.
ReplyDeleteLove Kathy xxx
Love your film list, some of my favourites there and such a good alternative to the listing 7 things about yourself when you've already done that. Bethx
ReplyDeleteOMG where does one begin..... beautiful photos, I especially loved the stained glass window and snowdrops♥♥ Oh and your header, how gorgeous:) Is that you standing in the middle? I watched Yanks 2 weeks ago with hubby (his first time) I was working in Hyde (Cheshire) at the time the film was being made, Hyde Town Hall was used for the dancing scene. It was so lovely seeing all the extra's in their 1940's clothes walking around. I had planned to do a post on Yanks as my Auntie was in the film. I have just purchased the Railway Children (1970) from a chap in Brisbane. It was a freebie in the Daily Mail Newspaper (UK), I paid $10 which I thought was a good deal. Must watch it now you have mentioned it. Linda xx
ReplyDeletewhat wonderful photos! i feel like it will never green up here and offer tantalizing photo ops. winter drags on and on!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photography~!!~
ReplyDeletei really must visit your lovely blog much more often~!!~
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libbyQ
Stylish blogger you most certainly are! I'm so glad you liked the giveaway bits 'n bobs, and apologies again for it taking so long to be put together! I'm terrible with films, and as the years roll on I forget the plot. I haven't forgotten The Railway Children though, that's a classic from my childhood. x
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