tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post5432373579175810096..comments2024-03-08T03:18:48.591-05:00Comments on Lotus Reads: Toronto International Film Festival 2007 (TIFF) (Sep 6-15)Lotus Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-39581270884501237762007-09-23T08:22:00.000-04:002007-09-23T08:22:00.000-04:00@Sandhya ~ You must! I met someone who saw "Pers...@Sandhya ~ You must! I met someone who saw "Persepolis" and he couldn't stop raving about it. Hope it makes for an enjoyable viewing for you, too!<BR/><BR/>@Id ~ Sure thing!<BR/><BR/>@gs ~ You do say the nicest things! I don't anyone's called me an Indo-Canadian idol before so I will wear the title with pride, thanks gs! :)Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-84550024987487255352007-09-11T21:27:00.000-04:002007-09-11T21:27:00.000-04:00hi lrthough generally i am not given to jealousy,i...hi lr<BR/>though generally i am not given to jealousy,in your instant case i go green whenever i read your review about a new book or a new movie.you do it with such skill,thoroughness,sensitivity, speed and finesse that i would like to call you the "indo-canadian idol" <BR/>our friends gerson d'cunha and uma are attending the toronto film festival.if you happen to meet them do say "hi" on our behalf.gerson is a sagely looking man with a generous white beard flowing over his face and cannot be missed out in a crowd.gshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576528133434077283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-23184077438599846362007-09-10T18:41:00.000-04:002007-09-10T18:41:00.000-04:00The Brick Lane and Atonement are the only two I've...The Brick Lane and Atonement are the only two I've heard of so thanks for the post; I'll keep an eye out for these.Id it ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10933156607975500727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-14570837027193035902007-09-10T14:50:00.000-04:002007-09-10T14:50:00.000-04:00I just found out about the NY Film Festival in lat...I just found out about the NY Film Festival in late Sept/early October yesterday. They're showing Persopolis. I think I'll be inspired by you and write about all the movies I hope to see there. Stay tuned!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-3797291159850113762007-09-10T06:51:00.000-04:002007-09-10T06:51:00.000-04:00@Chitts ~ Hi! Of the lot covered here I was so w...@Chitts ~ Hi! Of the lot covered here I was so wanting to see "Brick Lane", but guess what,I couldn't find tickets!!! Guess I'll have to watch it when it hits the theatres! :( I had difficulty getting tickets for the popular movies last time as well, but it was nowhere near as bad as this time.<BR/><BR/>@Literary Safari~ Hello! It's been ages, how are you? "Persepolis" is due for commercial release only on Dec 25th? Wow, that's a long time to wait! These film festivals really tease us, don't they? :)<BR/><BR/>@Jude ~ Delighted to see you and thank you for the nice comment regarding my blog's new look. I will be visiting soon.<BR/><BR/>@Tara ~ It was next to impossible getting tickets for Atonement, Brick Lane, Lust,Caution and some of the other popular movies. I know tickets are being sold on Craigslist etc. but I am not going to buy them at a premium. Will just have to wait for the commercial release.<BR/><BR/>@Olivia ~ zip.ca is very much like netflix, a DVD lending library (via the net) in the US. Are you familiar with netflix?Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-28382213925286490542007-09-08T18:19:00.000-04:002007-09-08T18:19:00.000-04:00What is zip.ca?What is zip.ca?Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014351759393921274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-14731054362592893102007-09-08T17:02:00.000-04:002007-09-08T17:02:00.000-04:00Wonderful list of films - I hope you make it to so...Wonderful list of films - I hope you make it to some(one?) of these. I am particularly looking forward to Atonement, having recently read it.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208766776468157501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-39145072199989247332007-09-08T15:39:00.000-04:002007-09-08T15:39:00.000-04:00Thanks for telling me about all these wonderful fi...Thanks for telling me about all these wonderful films based on excellent novels. It's been a while since I visited but I really like the look of the blog- not sure when you redesigned it. It's crisp and clear. Lovely.Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121286194338647357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-40196982364458340352007-09-08T14:56:00.000-04:002007-09-08T14:56:00.000-04:00i've been keeping an eye out for persopolis, which...i've been keeping an eye out for persopolis, which opens in wide release on dec. 25th. but wow, all these flicks sound amazing. look forward to your reviews!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-55398522750423681762007-09-08T13:44:00.000-04:002007-09-08T13:44:00.000-04:00Lovely post, Lotus! I would love to see Brick Lane...Lovely post, Lotus! I would love to see Brick Lane (I really liked the novel) and Atonement! Which ones are you planning to see?Happy Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-60269030202922349202007-09-08T12:25:00.000-04:002007-09-08T12:25:00.000-04:00@Sanjay ~ Thank you so much for the links to Mari...@Sanjay ~ Thank you so much for the links to Maria Bello's films. I have only recently joined zip.ca (similar to netflix) so I will definitely have to put one or both of those on my list (you did say they were rather gritty though?) I hope you are having a nice time at the Festival!!! You must tell me what you think of "Lust, Caution" once you see it. It's proving to be quite a draw at the TIFF.<BR/><BR/>@Les ~ Absolutely thrilled to see you here! You're going on another vacation??? But you only just got back! :) I would see all these movies if I cud, but at $25 (festival ticket prices) I have to limit myself to just one or two. Also, it's so hard getting tickets, for the popular ones, seriously, I am about to throw in the towel..I have been trying for two consecutive days and i haven't been able to get a free phone line at the box office yet!<BR/><BR/>@booklogged ~ The festival runs until the 16th and yes, there are generally between 2-3 shows per movie and while they are all in Toronto they are spread out between the city's various theaters. Wish you were here booklogged, we could have attended a couple of shows together!<BR/><BR/>@Jyo ~ I agree wholeheartedly!<BR/><BR/>@Anali ~ It's so hard typing with my fingers crossed, but yes, I so hope I get tickets! :)Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-2775754732687342892007-09-08T12:14:00.000-04:002007-09-08T12:14:00.000-04:00@Beloved ~ Lovely to see back in the blogosphere. ...@Beloved ~ Lovely to see back in the blogosphere. You have no fears about hearing the ending of Harry Potter from me, I haven't read it so I have no clue what happens! Enjoy your read!<BR/><BR/>@Megs ~ Hi again and thank you so much for the nice words on my new blog dress. Honestly, I can't take any credit for it. The lotus picture belongs to Jyoti from Lens Impressions and Sanjay of karmically speaking manipulated the pic (with Jyoti's permission) to create a new header for me. All I did was to send him a copy of my template. So sorry, Megs, wish I knew more!<BR/><BR/>@bookfool ~ Hello, Nancy! Ofcourse, now I remember, you were in OBWAT!!! I remember reading your absolutely fascinating post about your experience on set...<BR/><BR/>I hope I am forgiven??? :)Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-31395868673575006342007-09-08T11:25:00.000-04:002007-09-08T11:25:00.000-04:00What a great bunch of movies! You may be enjoying ...What a great bunch of movies! You may be enjoying one as I write! ; ) I hope you get to go!Lisa Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096947438461486505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-16025687347109895482007-09-08T02:30:00.000-04:002007-09-08T02:30:00.000-04:00I agree, reading is more fun!I agree, reading is more fun!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338468510575659800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-78245373519996221182007-09-08T01:58:00.000-04:002007-09-08T01:58:00.000-04:00How long does TIFF run? Are there multiple showin...How long does TIFF run? Are there multiple showings of each film? Is there a central location where the films are shown? <BR/><BR/>I remember this time of year last year and how envious I was that I didn't live close to Toronto for this event and some of the others that are approaching. The envy is still there this year. I am excited that this year I can recall wonderful memories of your beautiful city which I didn't have last year. <BR/><BR/>The book-to-films you've listed sound wonderful. Do keep us posted on which ones you see and which are your favorites.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-8470433032399741922007-09-07T23:57:00.000-04:002007-09-07T23:57:00.000-04:00Wonderful blog entry!! I'm so excited about Atonem...Wonderful blog entry!! I'm so excited about Atonement (loved, loved, loved the novel!), but will have to be patient as we usually wait until the movies come out on dvd. I'm also interested in No Country for Old Men, The World Unseen, and possibly The Jane Austen Book Club (which I read, but don't remember too much in detail). Oh, and Fugitive Pieces looks interesting, as does The Brick Lane. I need to make a wishlist when we return from our vacation or I'll forget some of these. Thanks, Lotus. Lovely post, as usual.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-1437562325794954162007-09-07T17:13:00.000-04:002007-09-07T17:13:00.000-04:00Lotus, Thanks for your response. I had not realize...Lotus, Thanks for your response. I had not realized some of the things that you mention with regard to the crowds, tickets and parking around TIFF. They sure can be a headache.<BR/><BR/><I>You mean you've never been curious about the screen version of a book you've read?</I>. <BR/><BR/>I am not that well read Lotus.:-/<BR/>Of all the books that I have read none has ever been made into a movie. <BR/><BR/>Here is a <A HREF="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/maria_bello/about.php" REL="nofollow"> link </A> to Maria Bello's films. She was on ER for a bit, she is a good actress. I liked her in <A HREF="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/cooler/" REL="nofollow">"The cooler" </A> and <A HREF="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/history_of_violence/" REL="nofollow">"A history of violence" </A> both rather gritty roles, esp the former. <BR/><I>perhaps we should exchange notes?</I> <BR/>I am happy to do that maybe we can do a small writeup on the movies we see?<BR/><BR/>And since you mentioned Ang Lee's "Lust, Caution". I will get to see it at Bryn Mawr here. It got an NC-17 rating here in the US. <A HREF="http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/24/film.lust.reut/index.html?iref=newssearch" REL="nofollow"> link</A>. I wonder if it really is that "hot" for audiences here.karmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10973922761187532706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-57529707465646772712007-09-07T16:32:00.000-04:002007-09-07T16:32:00.000-04:00I love it when you post about the film festival (a...I love it when you post about the film festival (although I'm always insanely jealous). Atonement looks like it's right up my alley. But, I'll take you to task on saying Fargo was the last great Coen brothers movie because I liked O, Brother Where Art Thou? better. Of course, I'm *in* OBWAT as an extra, so maybe I'm a little biased, but . . . nah, I just like the story. Fargo is terrific, though.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-38291973265044178812007-09-07T15:54:00.000-04:002007-09-07T15:54:00.000-04:00Hi again, I'm good. Back to cyberspace now that my...Hi again, I'm good. Back to cyberspace now that my family has gone back(: How do you change the masthead for your title? I've tried everything and it just looks strange(:Again, I LOVE your new pic!Megsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398096245246702905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-53565461323165684832007-09-07T15:53:00.000-04:002007-09-07T15:53:00.000-04:00My dear Lotus, I am back to post yet once again. A...My dear Lotus, I am back to post yet once again. As always it is a great pleasure to read your reviews. I have read most of the books you mention. Although I have not seen any of the movies. I will check out my On Demand and Netflex to rent them.<BR/>Of the books I have read, I really loved them.<BR/>Right now I am still reading Harry Potter(don't laugh) and to your fans PLEASE DO NOT SPOIL IT BY TELLING ME THE END. I screen all email and if I see a post on it, I will delete you but forgive you. Much thanks to your readers. :-)<BR/>I will talk to you soon and return as I have missed much.<BR/><BR/><BR/>love as always-bdCassiopeia Riseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625091389788114012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-24946595494499209212007-09-07T15:46:00.000-04:002007-09-07T15:46:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cassiopeia Riseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625091389788114012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-14581889615473903672007-09-07T14:30:00.000-04:002007-09-07T14:30:00.000-04:00@beenzzz ~ Don't worry about your lack of reading...@beenzzz ~ Don't worry about your lack of reading...summer is a busy time, it's hard to make the time to read when there's so much work outdoors that needs to be tended to.<BR/><BR/>@Nymeth ~ Hi! Apparently the novels are richer in political detail but the movie deals more with Satrapi's own story. Should be interesting but I am not sure I like the fact that it's animated... still, I probably won't be averse to seeing it on DVD when it comes out.<BR/><BR/>@Jyothsna ~ Yes, it's plain to see! :) Personally, I think reading is more fun, but I love the odd movie!<BR/><BR/>@Dark Orpheus ~ I tried getting tickets for "Lust, Caution" but all their shows are sold out! Waaaa! So you will be seeing it before me, after all. :)<BR/><BR/>@ml ~ Thank you!!!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-84532119151268911582007-09-07T11:22:00.000-04:002007-09-07T11:22:00.000-04:00Yay, it's that time of year again! Enjoy, Lotus!Yay, it's that time of year again! Enjoy, Lotus!MLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818786098417686889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-67959044308362678272007-09-07T11:11:00.000-04:002007-09-07T11:11:00.000-04:00OMG, you're going to catch "Lust, Caution" before ...OMG, you're going to catch "Lust, Caution" before me! I'm so going to watch it for Tony Leung, who has not disappointed me yet.<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, Keira Knightly - you can use her arms as toothpicks these days. What's up with these Hollywood girls?darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12738985.post-29344288977959200162007-09-07T08:36:00.000-04:002007-09-07T08:36:00.000-04:00@Sanjay ~ Yes, it's amazing how far the TIFF has c...@Sanjay ~ Yes, it's amazing how far the TIFF has come...second only to Cannes I believe. It's a huge launching pad for some of the year's biggest movies, but along with all that fame come the crowds, the difficulty in getting tickets, parking hassles at the theatres (British spelling!) and so on...I'd much prefer a smaller film festival like the kind you have in your neck of the woods.<BR/><BR/><I> I must confess I have not seen a movie yet that has been based on a book I have read. I wonder what that says about me? :-) </I><BR/><BR/>You mean you've never been curious about the screen version of a book you've read? Maybe that's not such a bad thing. I've usually been quite disappointed by the screen version, especially when it's a book I have loved. I think you're so right when you say that an ordinary read sometimes translates into a good movie because our expectations are usually low.<BR/><BR/>Not sure I have seen Maria Bello in a movie before, oh wait, did she act in "Maria Full of Grace"?<BR/><BR/>Thank you and I hope you enjoy your movie festival too, perhaps we should exchange notes?Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.com