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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on Mar 10, 2006 11:51:07 GMT -6
An oldie, but still one of my personal favorites! I've always and forever loved Ms Jessica Tandy anyway, who was a very accomplished actress! Kathy Bates, of course, helped tremendously, because she is another favorite of mine. When the two were together, they radiated so much chemistry! ;D And the constant interplay between the past and present storylines was well written and choreographed. If there is anyone who HASN'T seen this movie, it's a must!!!! Larry
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Post by tclion on Mar 10, 2006 15:01:09 GMT -6
yes Larry I must agree on that one. What a great movie the bonding of the two women and the dominant male in the movie clash just beautifully. I give this movie 5 stars.
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noiresque
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Post by noiresque on Oct 17, 2006 7:10:57 GMT -6
It is a lovely film. I had to get my head around Jessica Tandy though. My mother put me off her from a young age, when we were watching The Birds on tv. She hated Tandy's character, and, it seems, that hatred extended to the poor actress as well. Anyhoo, it somehow rubbed off on me, and I found it difficult to watch her for quite a while. Has anybody read the book it's based on?
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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on Oct 17, 2006 14:31:41 GMT -6
Has anybody read the book it's based on? Yes, I have that book, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe by Fannie Flagg. It is a good book but, as with most movie vs. book contrasts, there are many differences. I haven't read it in so long, I'd have to go back and re-read it again. I remember that Idgie Threadgoode's family, in the book, was a lot larger than her family in the movie. The only Threadgoodes shown in the movie besides Idgie and Ninny were Papa and Mama Threadgoode; her sister, Leona; and brothers, Julian and Buddy. Several more siblings, including twins, were in the book. In addition, her brother Cleo had a role in the book; Cleo is who Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy's character) was married to.
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Post by harlowbaby on Oct 17, 2006 21:01:10 GMT -6
I love Fried Green Tomatoes! I have seen this picture sooo many times. Every time it's on TV, I click over to it to watch for a few minutes and end up watching the whole thing again...lol.
"To Wanda!..."
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Post by tclion on Nov 1, 2006 19:29:33 GMT -6
Yes mu sedement exactly To Wanda Look out world here I come
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liz
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Post by liz on Nov 2, 2006 18:29:21 GMT -6
Green Fried Tomatoes One real classic. Like stories our grandparents use to tell us. Love it when Bates rams the beetle and states, Face it girls,I have more insurance.
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Post by Larry's 66 Diner on Nov 2, 2006 19:46:44 GMT -6
That's one of my favorite scenes too, Liz! Of course, I like Kathy Bates quite a lot anyway; she's one of my all-time favorites!
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Post by tclion on Nov 3, 2006 10:43:53 GMT -6
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Yes we older gals maybe a little slower but we do have more insurance......... to all the little twits who think they are better all I can say is TO WANDA
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