I suggest that we put together a film season - every second week. lets choose 10 films - you are the boss! and then we can promote it. far better, in my opinion than just choosing one film at a time!
Steve - another idea for a series of films (this is from Wikipedia)
n 1989, the American Bar Association rated the twelve best trial films of all time, and provided a detailed and reasoned legal evaluation for its choices.[2] Ten of them are in English; M is in German and The Passion of Joan of Arc is a French silent film. The films on the ABA Journallist are here listed in alphabetical order:
Some more:
Even though courtroom movies are mostly dramas, My Cousin Vinny, a comedy, resulted in Marisa Tomei winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
Norman Jewison's ...And Justice for All (film), nominated for 2 Academy Awards, examines the flawed and human, venal and immoral side of justice, focusing on all-too-human judges. As Norman Webster wrote: "...And Justice For All is a sweeping – and somewhat simple-minded – indictment of the American justice system." The film can be seen from the perspective of Judicial Qualifications Commissions (also known as Judicial Tenure Commissions), which are judicial agencies charged with overseeing judicial performance and conduct. From that end of the telescope, the indictment of the courts and judicial system (and the examples) are not so outlandish as might be supposed.[8]
Amistad by Steven Spielberg.
The Ox-Bow Incident, unusual in that the trial does not take place in a formal court room. Directed by William A. Wellman, and starring Henry Fonda (who also starred in Twelve Angry Men).
Nominated for Best Picture Oscar in 1943.
Witness for the Prosecution (1957), directed by Billy Wilder from a short story and play by Agatha Christie, and starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power and Marlene Dietrich.
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards.
A Time to Kill a 1996 feature film adaptation of John Grisham's 1989 legal thriller of the same name.
The Client a 1994 American legal thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher, and starring Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Renfro in his film debut. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Grisham. The film was released in the United States on July 20, 1994. The movie features an all star cast. Sarandon nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Primal Fear (film) a 1996 motion picture directed by Gregory Hoblit, which tells a story of a defense attorney (Richard Gere) who defends an altar boy (Edward Norton) charged with the murder of a Catholic archbishop. The movie is an adaptation of William Diehl's novel. Norton was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his career-launching role.
A Civil Action is a 1998 film starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall for which Duvall was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The film was based on the 1996 nonfiction novel of the same name.
In Miracle on 34th Street Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) has his sanity examined at a hearing. The film won 4 Academy Awards, with Gwenn winning for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The film was also nominated for Best Picture.
Steve - I think we need to do some work on the Sherlock Holmes day - the food (Tim?), the films to be shown, the times,putting up the event etc..............
Steve - checked diary dates and the 4th March would seem the best for the Sherlock Holmes day. have sent this message to Richard
Is the 4th March ok for the Sherlock Holmes matinee day and could we cook a roast beef lunch as part of it? - with afternoon tea after the first film! Start lunch at 12.30 with the first film at 2.00pm We could brand it as Sherlock Holmes and the strange case of the missing plum pudding!
fan shengzhu
Jul 20, 2011
Gaea
Aug 1, 2011
Alex
Aug 18, 2011
Richard ridealgh
Aug 18, 2011
Richard Roman
Sep 13, 2011
Hulan Bayarsaihan
Hello
if you are attending the Mongolian dinner, please write your name on the event page. So you will be on the list. Thank you.
P.S. If you are bringing other people with you also write their names. Thank you.
Oct 2, 2011
Richard Roman
Steve
How about these ideas for the folm club - I put 5 forward and you do the same
here are my 5
House of Games
Princess Bride
The Three Idiots
the 39 Steps
!2 Angry men
We could possibly start it next week if we can get together with Richard
Nov 28, 2011
Richard Roman
Steve
I suggest that we put together a film season - every second week. lets choose 10 films - you are the boss! and then we can promote it. far better, in my opinion than just choosing one film at a time!
BTW - Looking forward to the Christmas Story!
Also - sent you a private message
Dec 7, 2011
Richard Roman
steve - check out my post on the film society group
Dec 11, 2011
Iris Cui
hi Steve. long time no see :)
m still feel sorry about...u know.
now, my best friend, Ava, wants to get a MD in UK. but the IELTS bothers her a lot.
I remember u said that u taught IELTS. So i mention u to her.
have u got time lately? She's really worry these days.
Dec 27, 2011
Iris Cui
can she have a trial for the first time? and do u teach writing?
Dec 27, 2011
Richard Roman
Hi Steve - You need to post up the event on the Events page - let me know if you need help!
Dec 29, 2011
Richard Roman
Some great photos you are posting Steve!
Jan 8, 2012
Richard ridealgh
Jan 9, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - this is how you create interest!
Put up discussions on your site
Who is going to win the Oscar this year?
Favourite romantic comedies
Best thrillers
etc etc
get movement!
Jan 17, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - have made the changes plus added a new discussion to the Film Society - check if it is ok
Am off to the UK tonight so will not be around for the next couple of weeks - enjoy the New Year fireworks!
Jan 19, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - another idea - this is the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth is today - how about a Charles Dickens day?
Feb 7, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - another idea for a series of films (this is from Wikipedia)
n 1989, the American Bar Association rated the twelve best trial films of all time, and provided a detailed and reasoned legal evaluation for its choices.[2] Ten of them are in English; M is in German and The Passion of Joan of Arc is a French silent film. The films on the ABA Journallist are here listed in alphabetical order:
Ten of the movies take place (at least in part) in courtrooms.
Feb 8, 2012
Richard Roman
Even though courtroom movies are mostly dramas, My Cousin Vinny, a comedy, resulted in Marisa Tomei winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
Norman Jewison's ...And Justice for All (film), nominated for 2 Academy Awards, examines the flawed and human, venal and immoral side of justice, focusing on all-too-human judges. As Norman Webster wrote: "...And Justice For All is a sweeping – and somewhat simple-minded – indictment of the American justice system." The film can be seen from the perspective of Judicial Qualifications Commissions (also known as Judicial Tenure Commissions), which are judicial agencies charged with overseeing judicial performance and conduct. From that end of the telescope, the indictment of the courts and judicial system (and the examples) are not so outlandish as might be supposed.[8]
Amistad by Steven Spielberg.
The Ox-Bow Incident, unusual in that the trial does not take place in a formal court room. Directed by William A. Wellman, and starring Henry Fonda (who also starred in Twelve Angry Men).
Nominated for Best Picture Oscar in 1943.
Witness for the Prosecution (1957), directed by Billy Wilder from a short story and play by Agatha Christie, and starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power and Marlene Dietrich.
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards.
A Time to Kill a 1996 feature film adaptation of John Grisham's 1989 legal thriller of the same name.
The Client a 1994 American legal thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher, and starring Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Renfro in his film debut. It is based on the novel of the same name by John Grisham. The film was released in the United States on July 20, 1994. The movie features an all star cast. Sarandon nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Primal Fear (film) a 1996 motion picture directed by Gregory Hoblit, which tells a story of a defense attorney (Richard Gere) who defends an altar boy (Edward Norton) charged with the murder of a Catholic archbishop. The movie is an adaptation of William Diehl's novel. Norton was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his career-launching role.
A Civil Action is a 1998 film starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall for which Duvall was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The film was based on the 1996 nonfiction novel of the same name.
In Miracle on 34th Street Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) has his sanity examined at a hearing. The film won 4 Academy Awards, with Gwenn winning for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The film was also nominated for Best Picture.
Feb 8, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - I think we need to do some work on the Sherlock Holmes day - the food (Tim?), the films to be shown, the times,putting up the event etc..............
Feb 9, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - checked diary dates and the 4th March would seem the best for the Sherlock Holmes day. have sent this message to Richard
Is the 4th March ok for the Sherlock Holmes matinee day and could we cook a roast beef lunch as part of it? - with afternoon tea after the first film! Start lunch at 12.30 with the first film at 2.00pm We could brand it as Sherlock Holmes and the strange case of the missing plum pudding!
Feb 9, 2012
Richard Roman
Have a lunch - pea soup to start!
Feb 9, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - post up the Sherlock Holmes event!
Feb 18, 2012
Richard Roman
Steve - you need to put it up as an event!
Mar 1, 2012