| Páginas sobre el tema: < [1 2 3] > | Off topic: British films to recommend for my daughter (17) Autor de la hebra: Clarisa Moraña
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| | | Bend It Like Beckham | Apr 20, 2011 |
Teen comedy from 2002 - "Light hearted, without taking away the considerable substance in terms of values, attitudes and the love for sport, the film just goes to prove that there are ways to be convincing and honest" (quote from the section "critical reception" in the wikipedia article)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bend_It_Like_Beckham
| | | | Krzysztof Kajetanowicz (X) 
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| Unless you're going to pay her to watch the films, | Apr 20, 2011 |
they should probably be films she'll enjoy
Trainspotting is a must. So is Human Traffic. Anything that carries the "Guy Ritchie" tag, especially Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels [that's one film] as well as Snatch.
Drugs and violence aside*, British mainstream comedy is usually good, e.g. Death at a Funeral.
TV comedy. Google Ricky Gervais (unless you're already familiar with him).
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Trainspotting is a must. So is Human Traffic. Anything that carries the "Guy Ritchie" tag, especially Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels [that's one film] as well as Snatch.
Drugs and violence aside*, British mainstream comedy is usually good, e.g. Death at a Funeral.
TV comedy. Google Ricky Gervais (unless you're already familiar with him).
*I can't lecture you (or anybody for that matter) about raising kids, I've just heard that whatever you expose them to, they'll be less eager to explore on their own
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| We don't need that | Apr 20, 2011 |
Krzysztof Kajetanowicz wrote:
*I can't lecture you (or anybody for that matter) about raising kids, I've just heard that whatever you expose them to, they'll be less eager to explore on their own
I don't intend to give a lecture to anyone, but feel that I have to share my point of view about this.
Unfortunatley I cannot agree that you should expose children to drugs, violence and unrestricted sex. After 20 years of omnipresent sex education and information about drugs, are there less unwanted pregnancies around? No, there are very probably more. Are there less youngsters playing with drugs and practicing violence? No, there are probably more.
Our society does not need more information about how to put on a condom or how to best practice sodomy, or a course on how to prepare a shot of heroine. What we desperately need is to teach our children to understand and value each other and respect themselves and their bodies, and that each living being is precious and an absolute miracle in the universe.
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| my picks and unpicks -and don't forget miniseries! | Apr 20, 2011 |
I think the Bridget Jones sequel absolutely stinks, although the first one has some things that are nice, albeit lots of problematic attitudes and values imbued in the plot.
Just the other day I went "hunting" for a copy of "To Sir With Love" (1967 Sidney Poitier). I wanted to see it again and was thinking of showing it to some of my students. That's my top pick offhand.
I absolutely *love* the BBC's production of "Pride and Prejudice" - please note: the *miniseries* (N... See more I think the Bridget Jones sequel absolutely stinks, although the first one has some things that are nice, albeit lots of problematic attitudes and values imbued in the plot.
Just the other day I went "hunting" for a copy of "To Sir With Love" (1967 Sidney Poitier). I wanted to see it again and was thinking of showing it to some of my students. That's my top pick offhand.
I absolutely *love* the BBC's production of "Pride and Prejudice" - please note: the *miniseries* (NOT the movie with that almost anorexic girl, which is not bad either). But nothing comes close to the miniseries. The movie version of "Persuasion" is also lovely as can be.
Also very, very good, are Elephant Film's adaptations of Hercule Poirot stories. (Often much better than several of the cinema versions). You can buy a DVD set with a whole season. I love the adaptation, casting, and acting. Very "British" with a little touch of French
And although you asked for British, one of the finest movies for this age range is German, and I can't remember the name! It's the name of two girls -- like Julia and Maria, whatever. If I can manage to remember it, I'll add it. About two adolescent girls, who are best friends, although they come from very different families and get embroiled in great turmoil--beautiful script. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Debbi Steele
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Good call with the 'Pride and Prejudice' miniseries - that's great! Along the same lines, I'd also recommend the film adaptation of 'Sense and Sensibility' (1995).
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| Wow, you haven't given us much to go on here... | Apr 20, 2011 |
Just telling us that this young woman is 17 doesn't tell us much about who she is and what she likes.
Anyway, two recommendations:
"This is England" - movie by Shane Meadows
"Brideshead Revisited" - TV series based on the novel by Evelyn Waugh
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Krzysztof Kajetanowicz (X)
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Tomás Cano Binder, CT wrote:
Krzysztof Kajetanowicz wrote:
*I can't lecture you (or anybody for that matter) about raising kids, I've just heard that whatever you expose them to, they'll be less eager to explore on their own
I don't intend to give a lecture to anyone, but feel that I have to share my point of view about this.
Unfortunatley I cannot agree that you should expose children to drugs, violence and unrestricted sex. After 20 years of omnipresent sex education and information about drugs, are there less unwanted pregnancies around? No, there are very probably more. Are there less youngsters playing with drugs and practicing violence? No, there are probably more.
Our society does not need more information about how to put on a condom or how to best practice sodomy, or a course on how to prepare a shot of heroine. What we desperately need is to teach our children to understand and value each other and respect themselves and their bodies, and that each living being is precious and an absolute miracle in the universe.
I didn't realise that "understanding and valuing each other and respecting themselves and their bodies, and that each living being is precious and an absolute miracle in the universe" ruled out "sense of humour" or at the very least "understanding what smileys mean"?
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Krzysztof Kajetanowicz wrote:
I didn't realise that "understanding and valuing each other and respecting themselves and their bodies, and that each living being is precious and an absolute miracle in the universe" ruled out "sense of humour" or at the very least "understanding what smileys mean"?
Well, my reaction proves that adding a smiley does not necessarily deactivate a message that, in my opinion, contains a bad suggestion.
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| Beg to differ | Apr 20, 2011 |
Tomás Cano Binder, CT wrote:
Our society does not need more information about how to put on a condom or how to best practice sodomy, or a course on how to prepare a shot of heroine.
If more people knew about condoms, a lot of people wouldn't be dying.
If more people knew about the importance of consenting sex, a lot of suffering could be avoided. Be it heterosexual or homosexual. Suffice it to look at what goes on in the Belgian catholic church at the moment. There is no such thing as "wrong sex" when it happens between two consenting adults. there is definitely something like "wrong sex" when it is not consenting and/or between an adult and a child.
If more people knew about the consequences of drug use, less people would start doing drugs.
If more people would not close their eyes for reality, but face it and try to deal with it, reality would perhaps begin to change.
And yes, a film like trainspotting is very helpful in that aspect; my kids saw that film and their reaction was that they would definitely not want to do that.
Films are very useful in forming the critical mind of kids (and hence the later adults); thinking is something that definitely can be learned if different questions and options are presented.
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Paul Adie wrote:
I can think of a few Scottish movies: Trainspotting, Shallow Grave and Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (not as morbid as it sounds, actually a comedy, and set in my native Glasgow!).
Perhaps your daughter would be more interested in watching some UK comedy series such as Little Britain, Nighty Night (very off-the-wall), The Catherine Tate Show, Come Fly with Me, so many to choose from. Learning our sarky sense of humour is very important!
Paul.
Little Britain definitely, Catherine Tate only if the English level of the person watching, is already fairly high....if not, large parts of the wonderful Catherine Tate will remain incomprehensible...
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| If you want Scotland | Apr 20, 2011 |
my kids (+/- same age) liked the series "Monarch of the Glen" a lot....very well made and nice to watch....
| | | | | There is a time for everything | Apr 20, 2011 |
IPtranslate wrote:
If more people knew about the importance of consenting sex, a lot of suffering could be avoided. Be it heterosexual or homosexual. Suffice it to look at what goes on in the Belgian catholic church at the moment. There is no such thing as "wrong sex" when it happens between two consenting adults. there is definitely something like "wrong sex" when it is not consenting and/or between an adult and a child.
I agree, and adults can do whatever they like and whatever they believe in. What I don't believe is that we should prematurely expose our children to things they are not prepared for. I doubt a 10 year old kid is prepared for explicit pictures of sex intercourse, or a teenager is prepared to see a bunch of blokes inject heroine to each other. There are better ways of explaining things, and a moment for each thing.
My still very young children know that something special happens in the belly of a mom when she gets pregnant. I did not explain to them about sperm and ovum and how they come together. But the other day they came home with the information from school. Is it logical to explain such things to children with 6-7 years of age? I don't think so. We are killing the magic in life only children can truly enjoy, and we are depriving them of their right to discover things for themselves and interpret life, feelings, and sensations their way. Let's let children be children, believe in the magic and value of life, and teach them about the sad side of our society when they are mature enough.
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| | | | Clarisa Moraña
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PERSONA QUE INICIÓ LA HEBRA | A big thank you to you all! | Apr 21, 2011 |
I hope I'm not missing any of the recommended films in the following list:
A Fish Called Wanda
Bend It Like Beckham
Brick Lane
Brideshead Revisited (TV series)
Bridget Jones movies
Death at a Funeral
Fierce Creatures
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Howard's End (films based on books by E.M. Forster)
Human Traffic
Johnny English
Keeping Mum
Kind Hearts and Coronets
King's Speech
Little Britain
Lock... See more I hope I'm not missing any of the recommended films in the following list:
A Fish Called Wanda
Bend It Like Beckham
Brick Lane
Brideshead Revisited (TV series)
Bridget Jones movies
Death at a Funeral
Fierce Creatures
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Howard's End (films based on books by E.M. Forster)
Human Traffic
Johnny English
Keeping Mum
Kind Hearts and Coronets
King's Speech
Little Britain
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Mister Jerico (1969) Comedy
Monarch of the Glen
Morris: a life with bells on
Mr Bean
Notting Hill
Our Man in Havana
Persuasion
Pride and Prejudice
Pulp (1972) Comedy
Sense and Sensibility
Shallow Grave
The Boat that Rocked
The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) Drama/History
The Commitments (set in Dublin)
The Far Pavilions (1984) Drama/Romance/History
The History Boys
The Ladykillers
The Lavender Hill Mob
The Man in the White Suit
The Remains of the Day
The Tamarind Seed (1974) Drama (Cold War)
This is England
To Sir With Love
Trainspotting
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself
I'm sure it is a great and diverse sample of what British culture is. It is great that in the list are included Scottish films, and a film set in Dublin. I believe that in the list there are some films missing such as Henry V, and Hamlet, by Kenneth Branagh. I did love those films. Also, there is a comedy I saw a couple of years ago of a kid and something related to money (I do not remember the name of that film, not even what was about, but I remember I had a great time watching it!)
Will she enjoy the films? I don't know. She will decide, but it is better to expose her to the films than not offer her anything.
Again, a big thank you!
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