Ever watch film and movies to prepare for a trip?
Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:21 PM
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Ever watch film and movies to prepare for a trip?
We've been renting movies for a trip to Western Europe (by UN definition). So far our list has included:
Shirley Temple Collection: Heidi
The Sound of Music
Marie Antoinette (Sophia Coppola)
Paris, Je T'Aime
Madeline: Meet Me in Paris
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
The Red Balloon
Amelie
Ratatouille
Are we missing something that is a "must see"?
Shirley Temple Collection: Heidi
The Sound of Music
Marie Antoinette (Sophia Coppola)
Paris, Je T'Aime
Madeline: Meet Me in Paris
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
The Red Balloon
Amelie
Ratatouille
Are we missing something that is a "must see"?
Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:31 PM
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lib,
Before heading off, don't miss one of the true classics of post-WWII Europe - The Third Man. It features a great cast (Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Trevor Howard), memorable zither music, all played out in (and below) the distinctive and desperate backdrop of post-war Vienna. Movies don't get much better than The Third Man.
Enjoy.
Before heading off, don't miss one of the true classics of post-WWII Europe - The Third Man. It features a great cast (Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Trevor Howard), memorable zither music, all played out in (and below) the distinctive and desperate backdrop of post-war Vienna. Movies don't get much better than The Third Man.
Enjoy.
Jul 3rd, 2008, 06:22 PM
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travelgourmet - I will consider watching Eurotrip to prepare for our next trip; Germany, Poland and Lithuania.
logos999 - Very clever! Perhaps should have found "A Pig in a Poke" game show to pay for our airline tickets, rental car and hotels. c'est la vie!
explorerb - I will definitely look into The Third Man. Danke!
logos999 - Very clever! Perhaps should have found "A Pig in a Poke" game show to pay for our airline tickets, rental car and hotels. c'est la vie!
explorerb - I will definitely look into The Third Man. Danke!
Jul 3rd, 2008, 07:09 PM
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Charade...Audrey Hepburn...also Funny Face...Audry Hepburn. It gets me in the mood to watch those two. Also the movie, Diva.I just bought a DVD copy of it week before last as I wore out the VHS one. These movies are for Paris.Happy Travels!
Jul 4th, 2008, 03:33 AM
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"A Year In Provence" or more recently "A Good year", "Jean De Florette" and its sequel "Manon Des Sources" all of these give you the full south of France experience.
Jul 4th, 2008, 03:36 AM
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(Sorry, hit "post" too soon). Do the trip before the movies so you get to form your own first impressions of each place. The trips will help you get more enjoyment out of the movies-- much more than the other way around.
Jul 4th, 2008, 04:03 AM
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"fairly recent", Eks, I don't think so - three out of nine must be at least 40 years old! But it's wonderful to see "The Red Balloon" in anyone's list, assuming it's the original, 50s, version (and there hasn't been a Hollywood makeover).
Libs - I confess I don't really - I prefer to read books - but of course my "places I want to go" list has been affected by the movies I've seen.
Must sees? Well, forgive me for being serious, but I'd suggest getting your hands on a copy of the documentary series "The World at War". And browsing the internet versions of European newspapers is handy too.
Cheers.
Libs - I confess I don't really - I prefer to read books - but of course my "places I want to go" list has been affected by the movies I've seen.
Must sees? Well, forgive me for being serious, but I'd suggest getting your hands on a copy of the documentary series "The World at War". And browsing the internet versions of European newspapers is handy too.
Cheers.
Jul 4th, 2008, 05:28 AM
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Yes you are right, Afterall! I guess I should have just said "light" film fare.
I fear, for example, that the "Red Balloon" mentioned was the recent film with Juliette Binoche..
I fear, for example, that the "Red Balloon" mentioned was the recent film with Juliette Binoche..
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We always try to read books and watch movies in general preparation for our trips
From the list of what you have seen so far it sounds as though you have some young children and are going to France and Austria/Switzerland?
There are many threads with recommended movies for adults
I would suggest both Before Sunrise (Vienna) and Before sunset (Paris), Avenue Montaigne (Paris), Breathless (the original)
There are lots of great BBC shows set in London and other parts of England if you are going there. I would have more specific recommendations if I knew where you will be and ages of your kids
For kids, you might want to try the DAvid Macaulay film of Cathedral and maybe Castle and Roman City. They mix some story lines with shots of actual places in Europe. Our older son particularly liked Cathedral when he was about 4 even though they are intended for older kids.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney movie is not a great movie by any means but it would get your kids interested in seeing the cathedral, the gargoyles, the bell, etc
From the list of what you have seen so far it sounds as though you have some young children and are going to France and Austria/Switzerland?
There are many threads with recommended movies for adults
I would suggest both Before Sunrise (Vienna) and Before sunset (Paris), Avenue Montaigne (Paris), Breathless (the original)
There are lots of great BBC shows set in London and other parts of England if you are going there. I would have more specific recommendations if I knew where you will be and ages of your kids
For kids, you might want to try the DAvid Macaulay film of Cathedral and maybe Castle and Roman City. They mix some story lines with shots of actual places in Europe. Our older son particularly liked Cathedral when he was about 4 even though they are intended for older kids.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney movie is not a great movie by any means but it would get your kids interested in seeing the cathedral, the gargoyles, the bell, etc
