tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post3018676285468513699..comments2024-03-29T11:36:25.050+00:00Comments on Clothes In Books: Their Finest – Great Book Becomes Great FilmClothes In Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-9858860432033487062017-04-22T21:32:37.578+01:002017-04-22T21:32:37.578+01:00... and actually our mother would have made an exc...... and actually our mother would have made an excellent screenwriter, great interest in character and people... Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-59436425500936951042017-04-22T21:31:57.114+01:002017-04-22T21:31:57.114+01:00Very happy that you both liked it! I'm intendi...Very happy that you both liked it! I'm intending to see it again soon. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-61165185249437993112017-04-22T19:40:59.907+01:002017-04-22T19:40:59.907+01:00I took my (and therefore CiB's) mother to see ...I took my (and therefore CiB's) mother to see the film today. She lived through WW2, although not in London nor on film sets. We both loved it. I was glad they settled on Girls Like Us, at the end, for the title of their next women-centred film, as it's the name of the triumphant theme song of the Manchester band PINS whom I'm about to go out and see for the umpteenth time. Well, 18th to be more exact.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011296681890229306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-88380470087531999902017-03-08T22:00:14.508+00:002017-03-08T22:00:14.508+00:00Either would be good, and they aren't in a ser...Either would be good, and they aren't in a series so no problems there.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-84320366456250757372017-03-08T21:58:10.627+00:002017-03-08T21:58:10.627+00:00Such a great book. And no, haven't listened to...Such a great book. And no, haven't listened to this, but obviously must start doing so...Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-59708748942752671762017-03-08T10:43:19.585+00:002017-03-08T10:43:19.585+00:00Totally agree re Shepperton Babylon, which I read ...Totally agree re Shepperton Babylon, which I read for research on Ambrose's background: 'proper research and wonderful gossip' sums it up perfectly. Do you listen to Matthew Sweet's 'Sound of Cinema' on R3, Saturday afternoons? Witty and v enjoyable, it's inextricably linked in my mind, with standing in the kitchen, chopping onions...Lissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-20920042184229220992017-03-07T23:19:11.018+00:002017-03-07T23:19:11.018+00:00I don't either, at all. However, my copy has a...I don't either, at all. However, my copy has arrived. I have not decided whether to read this one or Crooked Heart first (sometime in April).<br />TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-62200496907745955372017-03-07T21:23:55.153+00:002017-03-07T21:23:55.153+00:00I know, it was terrific fun, it was in a little sc...I know, it was terrific fun, it was in a little screening cinema, just like in the movies. And the film is excellent, and would make ideal watching for the family. Bill Nighy is irresistible.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-8179893408102087392017-03-07T21:22:07.696+00:002017-03-07T21:22:07.696+00:00Oh I didn't know that - they've obviously ...Oh I didn't know that - they've obviously taken a fancy to that phrase, but I really don't think it works. Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-32392277329341468962017-03-07T08:34:05.254+00:002017-03-07T08:34:05.254+00:00I'll keep an eye out for the film and see if i...I'll keep an eye out for the film and see if it grabs me. I do like Bill Nighy whenever I see him on screen. Lucky you going to an advance screening! col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-7120025002222196362017-03-05T21:11:10.783+00:002017-03-05T21:11:10.783+00:00I agree, the title of the film should either be th...I agree, the title of the film should either be the same as the book or something more descriptive. But I was talking about the title of the US edition (which was not clear in my comment). Lissa Evan's book in the US edition is THEIR FINEST. I have already ordered a copy and I am just hoping that the book hasn't been edited to use US English terms vs. UK English terms, which happens a lot. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-3842405962164042312017-03-05T20:20:51.564+00:002017-03-05T20:20:51.564+00:00Bill Nighy can do no wrong in my view, he lights u...Bill Nighy can do no wrong in my view, he lights up any film he is in - and this role is perfect for him.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-15625263160915202022017-03-05T20:20:14.752+00:002017-03-05T20:20:14.752+00:00Oh I LOVED Shepperton Babylon - so much that I did...Oh I LOVED Shepperton Babylon - so much that I did 2 blog entries on it http://clothesinbooks.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Shepperton%20Babylon<br /><br />I thought it was the perfect combo of proper research and wonderful gossip.<br /><br />And yes, I love Gemma Arterton, she's built up a great body of work already, and I hope will delight us for years.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-14069537749756469842017-03-05T20:18:19.640+00:002017-03-05T20:18:19.640+00:00I know Tracy - I wish they had changed the title c...I know Tracy - I wish they had changed the title completely, I think that one just sounds weird, and tell you nothing about the film. But the combination of Bill N and WW2 Homefront should otherwise make it perfect for you.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-27140698994973247862017-03-05T20:17:28.097+00:002017-03-05T20:17:28.097+00:00I don't know how anyone could not like Bill Ni...I don't know how anyone could not like Bill Nighy, Prashant, he's a wonderful actor. And I'm sure you would enjoy either film or book!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-11300987247572674622017-03-05T20:16:46.886+00:002017-03-05T20:16:46.886+00:00I think they are hoping the film might catch some ...I think they are hoping the film might catch some American attention and it might be a winner. I hope you enjoy it! It is very well-researched, and the author has considerable experience behind the camera in modern times.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-19944200898605929292017-03-05T09:46:33.738+00:002017-03-05T09:46:33.738+00:00Any movie with Bill Nighy must be good, and I like...Any movie with Bill Nighy must be good, and I like the theme of this movie and book. Although I'm not likely to read the book, I will be quite glad to see the dvds when they arrive at my library or Netflix.<br /><br />I so much liked Nighy in that terrific serial political thriller, "State of Play," and in the wonderful film about the Gay Pride Movement and the Welsh miners in "Pride."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-71854256066603900752017-03-05T01:07:45.328+00:002017-03-05T01:07:45.328+00:00It sounds excellent, and I look forward to reading...It sounds excellent, and I look forward to reading the book. Hollywood behind the scenes has been covered fairly extensively, but the British equivalent hasn't had quite the same exposure (AND SO TO MURDER by Carter Dickson springs to mind, but not a lot else). Have you ever read SHEPPERTON BABYLON by Matthew Sweet? Fascinating factual book about the 'lost world' of British movie making.<br /><br />Gemma Arterton is someone that I have a lot of respect for. She is dazzlingly gorgeous, and could quite easily have carved out a career based on her looks alone, but she decided to take the harder route and establish herself as a respected actress. And she is an absolute knockout, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-64412905064640126862017-03-04T23:13:13.962+00:002017-03-04T23:13:13.962+00:00I love Bill Nighy in everything I have seen him in...I love Bill Nighy in everything I have seen him in, so definitely will be looking for this movie whenever it is available here. I would like to read the book too, but I am not happy that the title here is THEIR FINEST. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-60079842298318236172017-03-03T19:14:27.465+00:002017-03-03T19:14:27.465+00:00Moira, the WWII setting was enough to prick my ear...Moira, the WWII setting was enough to prick my ears about this book, not to mention your positive verdict — "funny, and readable, and entertaining..." which got me even more interested. And then there's the film that I will most certainly watch, as much for Bill Nighy, a wonderful actor.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-71017033664257314432017-03-03T17:43:43.556+00:002017-03-03T17:43:43.556+00:00Not really a fan of behind the scenes movie making...Not really a fan of behind the scenes movie making, but this one sounds very different. And high praise from you is enough for me. I'm adding this to my later month's reading. Will be looking for the movie, too. We usually get these UK indie productions later in the year, but imdb.com tells me it will open in limited release over here on April 7. Woo hoo! :^DJ F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-48753466950112282572017-03-03T13:54:35.339+00:002017-03-03T13:54:35.339+00:00Indeed Margot - we are always a little nervous, in...Indeed Margot - we are always a little nervous, in case the film-makers vision of the book is not ours. But in this case, no need for fears!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6129427507761315524.post-66003795628009548032017-03-03T12:08:47.286+00:002017-03-03T12:08:47.286+00:00Isn't it wonderful when a much-loved books com...Isn't it wonderful when a much-loved books comes to film, Moira? It's an opportunity to experience the story all over again. And I do love the stills you share. It all looks great. So much the better, too, since the film is actually well-made and really reflects the story. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com