Re: Dental Bridge longevity opinion
From: Joel M. Eichen (joeleichen_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 03/16/05
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Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 08:54:07 -0500
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:26:49 GMT, "Dr Steve" <nospam@home.net> wrote:
>>>The guy in the picture almost looks Jewish. Goes to show how close Jews
>>>and
>>>Italians are.
>>
>> You never know ....... there is/was quite an extensive Jewish
>> community in Italy you know .....
>
>Did you ever see that Italian (English sub-titles) movie about the Italian
>Jews taken to German concentration camps? I think it is called "It's a
>wonderful life". Very moving. I highly recommend renting it.
>
Excellent film ........
"LA VITA E BELLA" (LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL)
What is unfortunate is that many moviegoers are hesitant about a
subtitled foriegn film. A good story knows no language barrier.
Roberto Benigni wins you over in a performance that is comical and
poinent. It's a charming tale of a man who does everything to win the
heart of a woman, and as we glimpse a world through his eyes his
passion is infectious. While Benigni is a master of physical comedy,
the geniune chemistry between him and the leading lady, played by his
wife Nicolettea Braschi shines...and brings many serious and wonderful
moments to the screen. Who can forget his famous line "Bon journo
Princepessa!"
Together they begin a life together, one of happiness that they
share with their child. But the time is WWII, and the nazi's are
sending away many to concentration camps. The portrayal of the camps
is not meant to be realistic (like "schindlers list"), because the
story is a fable.
To emphasise too much on this aspect would direct attention away
from the heart of the story. A father's love teaches his son there is
always hope, but to always relish in the simple joys of life. I
strongly recommend this film, it's not just an example of a great
foriegn film, it's simply a great film. You cannot watch this movie
without laughter and tears. In the end you see just how powerful love
is.
Another interesting one is The Garden of The Finzi-Continis."
Its old but still popular .......
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"A hauntingly beautiful movie, brilliantly conceived and tenderly
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"Quite marvellous! A beautiful surprise!" - Pauline Kael, New Yorker
A film by Vittorio De Sica
The newly restored version of one of the great classics of European
cinema. THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS is adapted from Giorgio
Bassani's 1962 semiautobiographical novel, that chronicles the gradual
disintegration of the Jewish community living in Italy at the
beginning of World War II. As Fascist persecution of the Jews
escalates from the onset of Benito Mussolini's anti-Semitic edicts in
1938 to the mass arrests and deportations in 1943, the wealthy
Finzi-Contini family open their lush gardens to the persecuted friends
of their daughter, Micol, and their son, Alberto. It is through the
eyes of one of these friends-a middle-class, Jewish-Italian student
named Giorgio-that the story of unrequited love, set in tragic
historic times, unfolds.
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Opens on November 8th, 1996
Be sure to check out the following sites for local times and
information.
And lastly ......
Its a Wonderful Life .....
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Directed by
Frank Capra
Writing credits
Philip Van Doren Stern (story)
Frances Goodrich ...
(more)
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Genre: Drama / Fantasy / Family / Romance (more)
Tagline: They're making memories tonight! (more)
Plot Outline: An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly
frustrated businessman by showing what life would had been like if he
never existed. (more) (view trailer)
User Comments: Sheer brilliance! (more)
User Rating: 8.6/10 (41,161 votes) top 250: #31
Cast overview, first billed only:
James Stewart .... George Bailey
Donna Reed .... Mary Hatch Bailey
Lionel Barrymore .... Mr. Potter
Thomas Mitchell .... Uncle William 'Billy' Bailey
Henry Travers .... Clarence Oddbody
Beulah Bondi .... Ma Bailey
Frank Faylen .... Ernie Bishop (taxi driver)
Ward Bond .... Officer Bert
Gloria Grahame .... Violet Bick
H.B. Warner .... Mr. Gower (the druggist)
Frank Albertson .... Sam Wainwright
Todd Karns .... Harry Bailey
Samuel S. Hinds .... Peter Bailey (Pa)
Mary Treen .... Cousin Tilly
Virginia Patton .... Ruth Dakin Bailey
(more)
Also Known As:
Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA) (complete title)
The Greatest Gift (USA) (working title)
Runtime: 130 min / Spain:118 min (25 fps) (DVD edition)
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Black and White
Sound Mix: Mono (RCA Sound System)
Certification: Argentina:Atp / Australia:PG / Finland:K-16 / Germany:6
/ Spain:T / UK:U / USA:Approved (PCA #11656) / Canada:G
Trivia: 350,000 feet of film were used. (more)
IT'S A...
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User Comments:
6 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
Sheer brilliance!, 18 April 2000
Author: bradman2000 from Sydney, Australia
After strong performances in films such as "Mr Smith Goes to
Washington" and "The Philadelphia Story", James Stewart confirmed his
status as one of the greats with his performance as George Bailey in
"It's a Wonderful Life". This movie is, without a doubt, the best of
all time.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a movie that you can watch over and over
again. It's movie that makes you think, about life in general and how
each person makes a difference, and about how great life can be (hence
the title "It's a Wonderful Life). Whilst making you think, it also
entertains with many light hearted moments, particularly towards the
end of the film.
The direction, sound and casting in "It's a Wonderful Life" are second
to none. Yet it is the fact that almost any person can watch this
movie and come away feeling inspired that makes it easily the best
movie of all time!
A 10/10 without a doubt!
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