What good "Art House" Movies are out there this weekend?

[KoKo]

I don't want violence, I don't wan't kinky, I don't want disturbing "in my face or soul" stuff.......I just want to ESCAPE. I've heard about a British film about a castle and two young girls and their families in the 1930's....don't remember the name....has anyone seen it? It's an "Art House" film.

Anything else? It either needs to be "upbeat" or a "period piece" I can't handle anything else.

Anything good? Other than renting "Breakfast at Tiffany's," that is........or "What About Bob," or any Goldie Hawn movie.

[stanwyck]

1. Have you seen

It's a "feel-good" movie that doesn't insult your intelligence. We also liked "dirtyprettythings"/ Stephen Frears, director. But it doesn't fit your profile. Has some violence...is disturbing. But it's a very good movie.

[KoKo]

4. Stanwyck, part of your post is missing....your first pick?

Your next pick is "Dirty PrettyThings".........I'll put it on my list for some other time.........

What's your first pick?

[stanwyck]

5. Whoops!

It was "Bend it Like Beckham". Thanks for covering for me. Don't know what happened. Guess I'm losing my mind.

[slappypan]

2. American Splendor

I hear good things about American Splendor, I plan to try to catch it this weekend. I think it's fairly upbeat.

[buddhamama]

3. foreign film that is perfect for you, KoKo

Amelie. the movie is about a shy introverted girl who is a 'different' in a good way,her 'friends' and falling in love.

it is a sweet movie and the visuals are beautiful.

[stanwyck]

7. The Amelie actress

is in DirtyPrettyThings. I rented Amelie for my husband as my daughter and I went to see it when it came out. He liked it. It's one of my daughter's favorite movies. She bought the DVD.

[KoKo]

10. stanwyk......this sounds "excellent" will put on my MUST RENT list!

thanks......

[KoKo]

9. buddamamma.....sounds like a good rental.....will put on my list!

thanks! Trying to get out tonight.....but if I have to stay in....it sounds interesting.

[buddhamama]

14. cool. if and when you see it let me know what ya' think

i love recommending stuff to people but it is kinda beat if they don't give you feedback. enjoy!

[KoKo]

6. "I Capture the Castle" is the name of what I thought about....this wkend?

That's the name of it....I had to go check it. It's gotten pretty good reviews in local paper......but then I've seen some stuff that my local reviewers have liked......that I wanted to walk out of! LOL's ......My Mood is really what it comes down to sometimes with movies.

That's why I was so specific.........

[davidinalameda]

8. Gigli

isn't that an art movie?

:bounce:

[KoKo]

12. Euuuuwwwwwwwwwwww! I know enought to stay clear of Gigli! LOL's ...Do

you have a better recommendation? That one is a "stinker."

[davidinalameda]

18. Terminator 3?

kidding!

we'll probably go see SWAT or something equally as mindless tonight

I still need to go see Seabiscuit since it will probably win all sorts of Oscars. Those movies always win.

[KoKo]

20. dwickham.......Seabiscuit.....is really good if your are a Democrat....and

root for "underdogs." Try to see it on "big screen." :-)'s

[Cheswick2.0]

11. Whale Rider

I think that is what it is called. I have not seen it, but have heard it is wonderful.

[KoKo]

13. Thanks, Cheswick...I saw Whale Rider......I found it depressing......

I know......you wonder why........I am So Glad this movie was made.....but being an environmentalist/romantic....I've seen so much like this.....that I felt depressed that we hadn't moved beyond this in the "Environmental Movement" and that protecting our "environment" seems so hard and "futile" today, no matter how hard we try......

But, I recommend it........I just had trouble being depressed for days after......I need "fluff" this weekend.

:-)'s

[Cheswick2.0]

21. I didn't know it was depressing

ooops

[Cheswick2.0]

22. Have you ever seen Strictly Ballroom?

You can rent it. It is very funny.

[supernova]

15. There's Seabiscuit

I haven't seen that yet either, too busy watching Pirates over and over and over.... LOL!

I should think it's very uplifting though.

[KoKo]

16. Pirates and Seabiscuit were the highlights of this awful Summer for ME!!!!

Loved them both......and indeed......they are ones that I would watch over and over........

[hackwriter]

17. Don't miss AMERICAN SPLENDOR

http://www.mixedreviews.net/maindishes/2003/americansplendor/americansplendor.shtml

[KoKo]

19. Okay.....two good reports for Am. Splendor....on my list..Thanks.....I've

got to get out this weekend.....I'm getting pale and wan infront of the computer screen...I'm fading. What will get me out the door.

I thank all DU'ers for the "rental recommendations' which I'm going to check out this weekend, though. I've gotten so many good recommendations from folks here....I always come here to the Lounge....to find movies I've missed....and you all never let me down......:-)'s