tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post3417669655451278111..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Quiet MoviesAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40265538046900731512010-08-14T23:09:33.430-04:002010-08-14T23:09:33.430-04:00The Illusionist was a fabulous movie. Some of my f...The Illusionist was a fabulous movie. Some of my favourite quiet movies would have to be Pride and Prejudice, For Love or Money, Phantom of the Opera and the Count of Monte CristoBelbin9https://www.blogger.com/profile/14859867944263097865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-37483013831320752952010-08-14T17:34:06.198-04:002010-08-14T17:34:06.198-04:00I enjoyed your list here as I agree w/ you about a...I enjoyed your list here as I agree w/ you about all of them. Edward Norton is a fine actor & I thought he was great in The Illusionist but I really thought he was so personable in KEEPING THE FAITH.<br /><br />OUTLAW JOSEY WALES is classic. Then again, I'm a huge Clint Eastwood fan whether he does quiet THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, his Sergio Leone movies, or he's cleaning the streets of riff raff as Dirty Harry. A little known work is THE HONKY TONK MAN which I recommend.<br /><br />NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN is stellar. That's all I need to say about that.<br /><br />I'm pleased to see that your other fans have included SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. I love that film.<br /><br />Louis Malle's ATLANTIC CITY lives up to your definition as it only utilizes background noises in the soundtrack. Susan Sarandon & Burt Lancaster star in this 1980 flick.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-81277462444056614152010-08-13T13:12:48.823-04:002010-08-13T13:12:48.823-04:00Oh God, I hated "No Country For Old Men"...Oh God, I hated "No Country For Old Men". One of the most overrated movies ever, IMO.<br /><br />My favorite quiet films are:<br /><br />The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)<br /><br />Raise the Red Lantern (1991)<br /><br />The Shawshank Redemption (1994)<br /><br />Amores Perros (2000)<br /><br />Talk to Her (2002)George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-69294510901674512722010-08-13T04:16:13.263-04:002010-08-13T04:16:13.263-04:00Alex in appreciation of the help you have given me...Alex in appreciation of the help you have given me there is a little something for you on my last post.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-82187342712166484812010-08-12T22:34:36.144-04:002010-08-12T22:34:36.144-04:00Hmm, well, I really like Miracle (your pic in the ...Hmm, well, I really like Miracle (your pic in the last post reminded me of it:) but I don't think that's a quiet movie?? Yes, I am a hockey fan...<br /><br />I also like Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice. Had to go with some chick movies too, to balance out the hockey one.<br /><br />Have a great weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-79602569821240595172010-08-12T21:54:48.393-04:002010-08-12T21:54:48.393-04:00Powdered, I may just give credit to yours, as you ...Powdered, I may just give credit to yours, as you selected most of the same actors I would pick.<br /><br />Nicole, that was a good movie too.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-65356028378497277652010-08-12T20:03:52.418-04:002010-08-12T20:03:52.418-04:00The only one of those I had seen was The Illusioni...The only one of those I had seen was The Illusionist and I thought it was weird!Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-77116543841508339352010-08-12T17:49:17.788-04:002010-08-12T17:49:17.788-04:00i love paul newman.. met him in ct at lime rock......i love paul newman.. met him in ct at lime rock... and clint eastwood is one of my favorites... There are so many westerns I have never seen....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422649795748809442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-87035433492148156412010-08-12T14:51:57.729-04:002010-08-12T14:51:57.729-04:00I highly recommend Second Hand Lions with Robert D...I highly recommend <i>Second Hand Lions</i> with Robert Duvall and Michael Caine. Brilliant storytelling!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-50970049193884357872010-08-12T12:59:51.808-04:002010-08-12T12:59:51.808-04:00You've got mail
On Golden Pond
Tess of the D&...You've got mail <br />On Golden Pond<br />Tess of the D'urberville<br /><br />are films/movies always makes me feel calm.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-39600557884078834422010-08-12T10:38:54.573-04:002010-08-12T10:38:54.573-04:00I'm not sure I'd call 'No Country for ...I'm not sure I'd call 'No Country for Old Men' quiet? <br /><br />I recently saw 'A Single Man' which is very quiet. 'The Sea Inside' and 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' are two of my favourite movies - very quiet.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-10470315946522315912010-08-12T08:35:46.425-04:002010-08-12T08:35:46.425-04:00Anything with an Oscar for best costume, probably!...Anything with an Oscar for best costume, probably! <br /><br />And, for some reason, "All the President's Men" comes to mind. Exciting, but not actually fast paced.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-76381962504663657342010-08-12T08:23:59.756-04:002010-08-12T08:23:59.756-04:00I need to see The Outlaw Josey Wales. Edward Norto...I need to see The Outlaw Josey Wales. Edward Norton is great in whatever he does.<br /><br />Are you going to make an actor dirty dozen?Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-24740043607749864022010-08-12T07:26:53.274-04:002010-08-12T07:26:53.274-04:00Glad to see I got everyone thinking with this post...Glad to see I got everyone thinking with this post!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-38422926412185175972010-08-12T07:26:14.725-04:002010-08-12T07:26:14.725-04:00I always liked A Perfect World with Clint Eastwood...I always liked A Perfect World with Clint Eastwood & Kevin Costner. It's weorth the rental to see CE in all his gritty, brooding cool, say "I like Tater Tots."Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-18654913720432368892010-08-12T06:03:32.702-04:002010-08-12T06:03:32.702-04:00I think my "quiet movies" are quieter th...I think my "quiet movies" are quieter than yours ;) <br /><br />From the top of my head I'm going to list<br /><br />Amélie,<br /><br />Billy Elliot (though I suppose with all the dancing energy it might not be as quiet after all),<br /><br />Pride & Prejudice.<br /><br />This was actually a lot harder than I expected! What makes a movie "quiet" anyway?Cruella Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422848273167338884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-88666831580303106402010-08-12T02:32:21.170-04:002010-08-12T02:32:21.170-04:00I love Chocolat and Girl, Interrupted. Neither fit...I love Chocolat and Girl, Interrupted. Neither fit into my usual sci/fi, action, fantasy favourites but I love these movies. The characters and performances are just brilliant.Cassandra Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515442718374750674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41539276304104118202010-08-11T23:57:12.061-04:002010-08-11T23:57:12.061-04:00Dead Poets
Amazing Grace
((are those quiet enough?...Dead Poets<br />Amazing Grace<br />((are those quiet enough?))vic caswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218698236837610704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-83138643963528638832010-08-11T23:36:19.472-04:002010-08-11T23:36:19.472-04:00Me, I like quiet movies, not the violent, noisy on...Me, I like quiet movies, not the violent, noisy ones which hurt my eardrum...:)<br /><br />I must try to watch the ones you posted here...:)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Alex!Amityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222122594130598313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-55537159883526489292010-08-11T23:01:24.534-04:002010-08-11T23:01:24.534-04:00I agree 100% with your list...I really liked the I...I agree 100% with your list...I really liked the Illusionist. One of my favorites is Broken Flowers with Bill Murray.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-2053831380478335052010-08-11T21:31:34.986-04:002010-08-11T21:31:34.986-04:00I love Nobody's Fool! It's brilliant.
Ba...I love Nobody's Fool! It's brilliant. <br /><br />Babette's Feast is pretty "quiet" an it's probably one of my absolute favorites.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-79608006499929933542010-08-11T18:51:40.744-04:002010-08-11T18:51:40.744-04:00I like your picks.
Two that immediately came to m...I like your picks.<br /><br />Two that immediately came to my mind:<br /><br /><i>Death In Venice</i> --Based on the book by Thomas Mann, this has a gorgeous soundtrack with the music of Mahler, but is a quiet and introspective movie that has beautiful cinematography.<br /><br />Roman Polanski's <i>Repulsion</i> -- This film has no soundtrack and is nervewracking quiet as it documents a woman's mental breakdown as she withdraws alone in her apartment.<br /><br />Then there were some great silent films. Without music soundtracks added they are really quiet.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-39485528492749538332010-08-11T18:32:24.092-04:002010-08-11T18:32:24.092-04:00Shawshank
Silent Running
Sabrina (Audry Hepburn)Shawshank<br />Silent Running<br />Sabrina (Audry Hepburn)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-38247064691866302142010-08-11T18:06:26.657-04:002010-08-11T18:06:26.657-04:00The Blind Side, Helen? Yeah, I liked that one, too...The Blind Side, Helen? Yeah, I liked that one, too.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-49124453022676679412010-08-11T15:57:37.672-04:002010-08-11T15:57:37.672-04:00Shawshank Redemption and...can't think of the ...Shawshank Redemption and...can't think of the name of the Sandra Bullock one about the football player. Yeah, I know, plenty of people didn't like it, but I did. <br /><br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Helen</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.com