tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post1908864314425787439..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: The Greengage SummerRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-52167489803330619822022-04-21T12:51:45.560-04:002022-04-21T12:51:45.560-04:00Yes, thank you. I too was most engaged by Jane Ash...Yes, thank you. I too was most engaged by Jane Asher in the role of Hester. Maybe because I too am 3 years younger than my sister who in our teens had the figure of a woman while I looked much younger and under developed for my age. She was wise and moral but we all know that can fly out the window when you're in love.<br />Despite Susannah being 22 and Kenneth 45 at the time of filming in this modern age it just feels a bit 'ikky'. Joss even describes her age to him as 16 and a 1/2 and only kids do that. But overall it was an easy watch and a nice film none the less.RIV1972https://www.blogger.com/profile/06600194069250287964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-62041527677454666232017-09-24T06:31:54.193-04:002017-09-24T06:31:54.193-04:00I saw yesterday the remake of The 39 Steps, is ver...I saw yesterday the remake of The 39 Steps, is very good, he could carry a movie. I love your site, you do a great job! But I miss the interviews and the quizzes!Claudionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-83921478380348373442017-09-21T19:43:56.321-04:002017-09-21T19:43:56.321-04:00I'm glad you also appreciated Jane Asher's...I'm glad you also appreciated Jane Asher's performance. Watching her watch the others is fascinating.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-29052338549731592902017-09-21T19:42:39.531-04:002017-09-21T19:42:39.531-04:00Thanks for the great recommendation on GREENAGE SU...Thanks for the great recommendation on GREENAGE SUMMER (and I agree about the title). Now, you make me want to see Dame Diana's movie again....Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-48270090225958919732017-09-21T16:25:11.246-04:002017-09-21T16:25:11.246-04:00I truly enjoyed "The Greengage Summer." ...I truly enjoyed "The Greengage Summer." Kenneth More is quite good in a difficult role. But the standout performance is indeed Jane Asher whose Hester has far more sense than her older sister Joss. This is a fascinating film that I want to see again. You provided an excellent analysis, Rick, and I hope more people will seek this out.toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-44350908849655574432017-09-20T10:32:47.502-04:002017-09-20T10:32:47.502-04:00Now, is this a coincidence or what! Yesterday it w...Now, is this a coincidence or what! Yesterday it was raining and I had the urge to watch a TV movie with a grey sky/bare tree setting and randomly chose "In This House of Brede" ( Diana Riggs, 1975 ) about Benedictine nuns. And lo! it turned out to be based on a Rumer Godden book. Her books certainly crop up all over the place. It's odd that you wrote this review just a day earlier. I've never read any of Godden's works, but after watching Brede I think I'll delve into that novel.<br /><br />An excellent review, Rick ( as always ). "Loss of Innocence" is a much more fitting title because the story really is about the kids seeing life differently....although, as you said, Joss is more of an instigator to the events herself. <br /><br />Looking forward to reading your thoughts on The Battle of Villa Fiorita....I only recall that it was a sad film. The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-39549923125268467432017-09-20T08:54:03.999-04:002017-09-20T08:54:03.999-04:00Looks terrific! Just added it to my list, especial...Looks terrific! Just added it to my list, especially after reading your thoughts on Jane Asher's performance.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-87582411727508659882017-09-18T08:56:21.906-04:002017-09-18T08:56:21.906-04:00I've been looking forward to your review. You ...I've been looking forward to your review. You captured the tone and the excellent performances perfectly.<br /><br />What I recall most of the film is the very pretty setting and a knot in my stomach feeling for all of the characters. I was much younger when I saw Loss of Innocence and wondered if things in life were ever straight-forward. Well, that answers that!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com