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What a lovely quote! I have heard of the story, but never read it. Thank you, Gabriele! I'll look for it.
Gabriele,I am with you. We read it every year and my mother and I read it every year back when. We just started it this week at my house. Jeannette, I like the edition with the Trina Schart Hyman illustrations. And I have the video, but we haven't watched it yet. I can't say enough good things about the book though!
I love Trina Schart Hyman, too. I hope my library has this edition!
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I think the film is exact to the book too as far as I can remember. You are right, it is so different from the run-of-the-mill holiday movie. It should make an impression on most people.
I found the book, but I don't think the movie has made it to dvd. It isn't at my library and it isn't on netflix. :( Do either of you own it on dvd or just vhs??
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Gabriele wrote: "I bought the DVD last year through HMV. Previously I had taped it from TV."
I'll look for it. :)
I'll look for it. :)
I bought it locally at the library book sale on VHS, so I am no help as far as sources.
I just finished this book. It is lovely! Is this indicative of Dylan Thomas' work? I don't believe I have read anything else by him. Thanks for recommending it!
Jeannette wrote: "I just finished this book. It is lovely! Is this indicative of Dylan Thomas' work? I don't believe I have read anything else by him. Thanks for recommending it!"My brother was 6 years of age during WW2 and was evacuated from London to Wales. He was sent to a farm and thought he was in the Christmas manger.
Dylan Thomas's story is a treasure and also beautiful to watch on film.
Patricia
Merry Christmas Gabriele and everyone in this group!! Hope Santa is good to all of you!
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Merry Christmas everyone! I have Vile Bodies here waiting to be read. I'm looking forward to the discussion.
Hello and apologies for not being about recently but I would like to say that I hope everyone is having a Joy Filled Festive Season......
Thanks DJ! Hope you are still enjoying yourself and cheers to everyone!
Lucky little me, I was blessed with some lovely presents from my mum this year. Befitting to the group, I got the newer version of the Forsyte Saga, Stephen Fry's Bright Young Things and the whole collection of Poirot (Suchet's). Books-wise, she got me The Priory and Mariana. I do love her! Anyway, I'll probably be sick to death of "between the wars" come next year!
Lovely presents Lauren you lucky Girl!Please don't say you will get sick of us....
Lauren wrote: "Lucky little me, I was blessed with some lovely presents from my mum this year. Befitting to the group, I got the newer version of the Forsyte Saga, Stephen Fry's Bright Young Things and the whole ..."
Great presents! Just be sure to pace yourself! :)
Great presents! Just be sure to pace yourself! :)
I watched Bright Young Things this morning. Has anyone seen it yet? I liked it a lot. Stephen Campbell Moore and Fenella Woolgar stood out for me, but the rest of the cast where great too. But I haven't read Vile Bodies (yet!) so I can't compare. I have a feeling Stephen Fry lightened it up a little.
Hope you all had lovely Christmas, and will have happy new years. And DJ, I meant the era, not the group/you lot. :P
Hope you all had lovely Christmas, and will have happy new years. And DJ, I meant the era, not the group/you lot. :P
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For Xmas I received the DVD set of A Dance to the Music of Time, which begins in the 1920s. I realize that I saw it many years ago, but am enjoying is again from a different perspective (i.e. research). We watched a few hours last night, and will probably be watching the rest of it all week! I think I'll really have to read the books as well now! - A Dance to the Music of Time First Movement
Dear Lauren much relieved!Though I didn t really think you were serious...Take Care and Happy Viewing and Reading!!
How is Vile Bodies so far, Gabriele? I suppose I coudl just hop over to the discussion to see. I wanted so much to read it but couldn't manage to track down a copy (I don't have a library card and I didn't fancy paying - cheapskate that I am).
I hope we can do The Priory soon, if people have managed to get copies.
The film/book look interesting. I'll have to have a proper look in a minute.
Anyway, HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR MIDNIGHT ALL! I hope you all hae a great time. I won't be, as I'm babysitting my sister's son. He's a terror. xxx
I hope we can do The Priory soon, if people have managed to get copies.
The film/book look interesting. I'll have to have a proper look in a minute.
Anyway, HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR MIDNIGHT ALL! I hope you all hae a great time. I won't be, as I'm babysitting my sister's son. He's a terror. xxx
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I'm enjoying Vile Bodies, but am not far enough into it yet to make any thoughtful comments. I'll post a poll soon for a February read. I have The Priory, and a few others that were suggested last time.
Happy New Year, all!
Have left a comment to all my friends over on the Vile Bodies site re New Year....Didn't think I would get a chance to post here. Many apologies
Happy New Year, DJ! Don't forget my whiskey!! :)
No and I won't forget Gabrieles Champagne either!!I have lovely news of today but might not be in a fit state to post until he 2nd!
LOL!...
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Yes I am being entirely selfish having fun with Hubby...Just had 18 year old Malt saving Champagne for the Bells....
DJ wrote: "Yes I am being entirely selfish having fun with Hubby...
Just had 18 year old Malt saving Champagne for the Bells...."
You had my toast a bit early, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! You had better post your good news tomorrow, regardless of your state!! :) You have the 6 hr time zone difference to recuperate in! :)
Just had 18 year old Malt saving Champagne for the Bells...."
You had my toast a bit early, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! You had better post your good news tomorrow, regardless of your state!! :) You have the 6 hr time zone difference to recuperate in! :)
Er YES MAM!Not until nigh time in. The UK.I have. To collect Shania and SuziQ from their Grampas!We are at the 2hour 15 minute countdown to the Bells!
Have to be stern but loving sometimes! lol DJ should be doing more partying and less texting!
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I'm off to Party the music is going strong and Dancing Starting...Pity I have 2 left feet!
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DJ wrote: "I'm off to Party the music is going strong and Dancing Starting...
Pity I have 2 left feet!"
Two left feet won't matter when the kissing starts! lol
Pity I have 2 left feet!"
Two left feet won't matter when the kissing starts! lol
DJ wrote: "Rghto 45 minutes to go....."
My German in-laws are in the next decade already! We've got 6-1/2 hours to go. Going to watch P & P tonight! yay!
My German in-laws are in the next decade already! We've got 6-1/2 hours to go. Going to watch P & P tonight! yay!
Have fun, DJ! Well, everyone actually xxx
Dylan (nephew) has so far thrown all the cushions of the sofa and armchairs, refused to eat dinner, slammed the doors god knows how many times and cried underneath the dining table because he wasn't allowed to go to the Wii. But otherwise having un drinking lots of wine. :D
Dylan (nephew) has so far thrown all the cushions of the sofa and armchairs, refused to eat dinner, slammed the doors god knows how many times and cried underneath the dining table because he wasn't allowed to go to the Wii. But otherwise having un drinking lots of wine. :D
I assume that it's you doing the drinking and having fun! lol Happy New Year!
LOL. Yes, I think I have drunk too much if unable to structure paragraphs anymore :O
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P & P - what fun, Jeannette. Enjoy!
DJ wrote: "HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! XxXxX"
Have a great new decade! xoxo
Have a great new decade! xoxo
Gabriele wrote: "It's all grist for the mill, Lauren! But the wine helps!!!
P & P - what fun, Jeannette. Enjoy!"
With Matthew McFadyen!!
P & P - what fun, Jeannette. Enjoy!"
With Matthew McFadyen!!
Lauren wrote: "LOL. Yes, I think I have drunk too much if unable to structure paragraphs anymore :O"
Time for bed at your house?? Enjoy the new year!
Time for bed at your house?? Enjoy the new year!
Jeannette wrote: "Lauren wrote: "LOL. Yes, I think I have drunk too much if unable to structure paragraphs anymore :O"
Time for bed at your house?? Enjoy the new year!
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Not quite yet!
HAPPY NEW YEARRRR! Watching Jools Holland now.
Time for bed at your house?? Enjoy the new year!
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Not quite yet!
HAPPY NEW YEARRRR! Watching Jools Holland now.
Between the Wars
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A Dance to the Music of Time: 1st Movement (other topics)Vile Bodies (other topics)
"And when the firemen turned off the hose and were standing in the wet, smoky room, Jim's Aunt, Miss Prothero, came downstairs and peered in at them. Jim and I waited, very quietly, to hear what she would say to them. She said the right thing, always. She looked at the three tall firemen in their shining helmets, standing among the smoke and cinders and dissolving snowballs, and she said, "Would you like anything to read?"