tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post8067332157858220649..comments2024-03-28T18:20:55.824-04:00Comments on Mille Fiori Favoriti: The Road and The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-9945325543272264552009-01-27T10:23:00.000-05:002009-01-27T10:23:00.000-05:00Hi Pat- I too, saw the movie, and cried beginning ...Hi Pat- I too, saw the movie, and cried beginning with the opening scene. I don't like to cry in theaters- but it happened. Anyway, about the experience...I loved the movie, and so did my 2 daughters, sister and niece. Some young men I knew who were in the same movie house and are 19 and 20 also really liked the movie. One note though, as Benjamin grew towards middle age, and younger, he was able to take advantage of the things that his aged body wouldn't allow, thus possibly appreciating those things a bit more. How fotunate that he had love- first his mother, then Cate's character (can't remember her name!)<BR/>Thanks for the recommendations- I always love to hear about books to read.<BR/>That Leo- Love the photos- his personality is emerging!!<BR/>jennysupplies overflowing!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701676503667687058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-81751053929781726982009-01-26T13:42:00.000-05:002009-01-26T13:42:00.000-05:00I love books and movies that make me think! Thanks...I love books and movies that make me think! Thanks for the great recommendations...they'll go on the list:)Lisa's RetroStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970342964643400163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-56584670660954948062009-01-26T12:06:00.000-05:002009-01-26T12:06:00.000-05:00I was reluctant to read The Road due to the darkne...I was reluctant to read The Road due to the darkness of the premise. I was working on a decorating project for a client at the time who kept telling me to read it and finally drove by and put a copy in my mailbox. Needless to say, I felt I had to read it then. And was so very glad I did. What an amazing story; it gripped me totally on the first page. So much truth inside such spare language.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-70740304273906121612009-01-25T23:48:00.000-05:002009-01-25T23:48:00.000-05:00I can't wait to see the movie Pat, I might be goin...I can't wait to see the movie Pat, I might be going with some girlfriends this week. I'll look into that book too. Thanks!Proud Italian Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101116879818585638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-29259524252062911152009-01-25T21:34:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:34:00.000-05:00Thank you for the recommendations. Right now I am ...Thank you for the recommendations. Right now I am on a bit of a light reading kick. But, when I'm finished I'll definitely check out The Road. Of course, I want to see Benjamin Button. I think Cate Blanchett is amazing, possibly my favorite actress. But, I'm glad the movie has a classic feel...I love older movies.<BR/><BR/>Check out the books by AJ Jacobs...a laugh a minute. I wrote about one on my other blog: <BR/>http://beingyael.blogspot.com/Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740406108845535648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-7809714545193158292009-01-25T21:19:00.000-05:002009-01-25T21:19:00.000-05:00Pat,I haven't read the book but sounds intriguing ...Pat,<BR/><BR/>I haven't read the book but sounds intriguing and haven't seen the movie but I would like to. Little Leo is growing up!<BR/><BR/>RhondaRhonda Hartis Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485814541244636079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-5669046630386111032009-01-25T19:23:00.000-05:002009-01-25T19:23:00.000-05:00I enjoy dystopias and The Road was a recommendatio...I enjoy dystopias and The Road was a recommendation from Lola's Mom that I read or should say devoured! if you haven't read The Pesthouse yet I would recommend that one to you :-)<BR/><BR/>I just download BB short story and am reading it slowly.....ahte to see a movie without reading the book first!Rosie's Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107502672999121207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-83262624533273112202009-01-25T09:21:00.000-05:002009-01-25T09:21:00.000-05:00Morning girl...I don't know about books or movies ...Morning girl...I don't know about books or movies that end in such a strange way..I will be so involved with a movie and how great it is..hanging on the edge of my seat and then at the end it takes a horrible twist...oh my word...what is that! lol lol I love that little Leo smiling in the other post Pat...that is just too cute!!!<BR/>Hope you are having a great weekend my friend!Pickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988937069675602267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-78762598870193148542009-01-24T19:40:00.000-05:002009-01-24T19:40:00.000-05:00I'm yet to read The Road..will definitely add to m...I'm yet to read The Road..will definitely add to my list...and I'm hoping to see movie this week :DGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459177911693288201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-30576888396325973782009-01-24T17:00:00.000-05:002009-01-24T17:00:00.000-05:00I have not heard of The Road until this share of y...I have not heard of The Road until this share of yours--it does sound interesting. We haven't seen B. Button. I've heard mixed reviews from folks who have seen it--I'll probably wait for the DVD as I'm sure my hubby won't want to see it (it's not slap stick or a Western!). Hope you're having a great weekend. DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-2458037842053986442009-01-24T03:38:00.000-05:002009-01-24T03:38:00.000-05:00LOVED the movie Pat. I had no makeup left on my fa...LOVED the movie Pat. I had no makeup left on my face after crying it off for 3 hours. <BR/><BR/>So thrilled it has received so many nominations. Brad out did himself this time around. <BR/><BR/>Great Review!Knitting Maniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751227475793526295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-51303608604674050812009-01-23T23:50:00.000-05:002009-01-23T23:50:00.000-05:00Hi Pat...have not read the book or seen the movie....Hi Pat...have not read the book or seen the movie...but I plan to. Hope you are doing well. Miss your beautiful smile! :) **hugs**mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200927211755492605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-43059135071884211262009-01-23T23:37:00.000-05:002009-01-23T23:37:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for the visit .. Leo is adorable...Thank you so much for the visit .. Leo is adorable and I know how you treasure him. I must tell you my grandmother name is Woonie! I like yours too. I also love NYC and get there when I can. It was much easier to get there living in Orlando.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-52257892970877493982009-01-23T23:19:00.000-05:002009-01-23T23:19:00.000-05:00Oh thank goodness for that! It's been bugging me I...Oh thank goodness for that! It's been bugging me I knew the name but I couldn't place it- Fitzgerald's short story. I could kiss you hun. I read about the awards and the cogs in my brain said ..."familiar".<BR/><BR/>I'm down to my last 2 unread books- Gone With the Wind (Atlanta is being burned at the mo) and after that To Serve Them All My Days. So Thank you very much for the book recommendation. I think I am very far behind with the cinema- we only saw the wonderful August Rush on DVD over the hols and it had been out a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-29847352868690029012009-01-23T22:52:00.000-05:002009-01-23T22:52:00.000-05:00Pat thank you for your visit and comment on my pos...Pat thank you for your visit and comment on my post today. Your recommendations and your take on 'The Road' sound compelling. I will check the library and check it out. I really enjoy reading your text. You write beautifully. <BR/>I have heard the movie Benjamin Button is a good movie even if it is a little long. I want to see it if only because of the Academy nominations.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend.<BR/><BR/>Hugs...JeanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-4006185766136994392009-01-23T21:23:00.000-05:002009-01-23T21:23:00.000-05:00Hi Pat, I have not seen the movie but it looks lik...Hi Pat, <BR/>I have not seen the movie but it looks like it is on track to win the Oscar for best picture. We will rent it for sure. It looks wonderful.<BR/>Have a great weekend.<BR/>~Melissa :)Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-21357846128179878972009-01-23T18:17:00.000-05:002009-01-23T18:17:00.000-05:00LOVED Benjamin Button. LV)VED. Haven't read The Ro...LOVED Benjamin Button. LV)VED. Haven't read The Road but have heard lots of good things about it. I also loved Slumdog Millionaire:)aliceinparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00015746940799403919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-39210123408449983362009-01-23T17:55:00.000-05:002009-01-23T17:55:00.000-05:00GREAT reviews! I hope to see BB this weekend! Love...GREAT reviews! I hope to see BB this weekend! Lovely blog and enjoyed my visit!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MaryjaneMaryjane-The Beehive Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354830882985221688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-48293532202832828782009-01-23T17:39:00.000-05:002009-01-23T17:39:00.000-05:00Most interesting post, Pat! I ordered the book 'T...Most interesting post, Pat! I ordered the book 'The Road' after seeing Cormac McCarthy interviewed on Oprah. Now it has been sitting here on my office shelf for over a year...unread. My son and son-in-law have both informed me that I will NOT enjoy the book, since it is very dark. But one of these days I will crack it open...and see for myself! So glad you offered another perspective. <BR/><BR/>I also have full intentions of seeing 'Benjamin Button' sometime soon...I've heard mostly good reports from those who have.Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-88358561058444711242009-01-23T14:56:00.000-05:002009-01-23T14:56:00.000-05:00Hi MicheleI also wished The road ended differently...Hi Michele<BR/><BR/>I also wished The road ended differently, but in a way I think he felt it was up to us to end it in our own minds.<BR/><BR/>The movie is very different from the short story -- the only part they used was the name of Benjamin Button and the premise of being born an old man and aging backward. I loved the movie, the short story wasn't as interesting but still worth reading.<BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone for your comments--I'm enjoying them!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-12307685448250867692009-01-23T14:35:00.000-05:002009-01-23T14:35:00.000-05:00I read The Road and I feel the same way you do. M...I read The Road and I feel the same way you do. My only complaint was that I thought there would have been a happier ending. I thought something really big would happen. It felt like it was leading up to something and it never happened. <BR/><BR/>I haven't seen the movie yet but I really would like to. Thanks for putting the link to the short story here. I never heard of it before the movie and I'm looking forward to reading it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks Pat!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16298147216713707425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-83825303728650913402009-01-23T13:23:00.000-05:002009-01-23T13:23:00.000-05:00I also read The Road and agree completely with you...I also read The Road and agree completely with your review. I was horrified as I read but so concerned with the father and son, I had to keep reading it to find out what happened to them. I hesitate to ever recommend this book because it is so dark but I can honestly say it is the best book I have ever read. McCarthy is brillant. Amy JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-60536984499482196072009-01-23T13:08:00.000-05:002009-01-23T13:08:00.000-05:00Hi Pat! TGIF!! ;)So I'll try to read a book and wa...Hi Pat! TGIF!! ;)<BR/>So I'll try to read a book and watch a movie this weekend! Thanks for the tips!!<BR/><A HREF="http://blogtrotta.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Blogtrotter</A> is still posting on Delhi! Enjoy and have a great weekend!GMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775262251208390861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-7712029082166361792009-01-23T11:50:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:50:00.000-05:00Pat, I'm a Cormac McCarthy fan. First of all, I l...Pat, I'm a Cormac McCarthy fan. First of all, I like the starkness, or rather spareness, of his writing. He cuts to the bare bones, and in doing so writes with such clarity and force. I read the border trilogy and enjoyed it. So I bet this is something I would enjoy reading. I try to keep my reading heavy on the happy side, but I do enjoy angst when it's well written which McCarthy knows how to accomplish.<BR/><BR/>And I have got to see that movie! I would love to sit in the theatre for three hours. That makes me feel I got my money's worth! LOL! Fitzgerald is one of my favorite writers, so I would be interested to see how they reinterpretted his work. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the reviews. I trust your suggestions completely. <BR/><BR/>XO,<BR/><BR/>Sheila :-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-58028499596429614502009-01-23T11:01:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:01:00.000-05:00Like you, I hesitate to suggest books or movies to...Like you, I hesitate to suggest books or movies to others. When I do, I hold my breath waiting to see what others think. I've not read The Road nor seen the movie you've discussed today. However, I will add the book to my list for reading soon (already have next week's books chosen which I'll blog next week) but will wait for the movie to come out in DVD so I can watch at home instead of the theater. That way I can go to the bathroom when I want due to the movie's length and cry like a baby without being humiliated in public.<BR/><BR/>Excellent post, Pat!Junie Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561131734782279400noreply@blogger.com