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[birdienl]

First, welcome to theotherayn and homocoucho to my f-list! (Waves)

Second, this weekend, I watched the very, very last episode of Foyle's War. For those of you not familiar with this show, it's a detective, made by ITV. So far, nothing spectacular. But this detective takes place during WWII. DCS Foyle and his 'sidekicks' have to solve crimes during a time when all the world's in turmoil. It's a brilliant series, great cast, moving stories and beautiful sets. When watching it you learn a lot about wartime in Great Britain. After watching 22 episodes (each of 1,5 hours) I totally feel like I know the characters and I will miss them very much now that it's finished. I know plumeriandeity is almost in the same position I am, so at least we can comfort each other.

Here a picture of the main cast, and an urgent advice: go watch this show if you haven't!!






Day 01 - Favourite foreign film
Day 02 - A film that is underrated
Day 03 - A film that brings you unadulterated happiness
Day 04 - A film cliché that you love
Day 05 - Favourite love story in a film
Day 06 - Favourite actor/actress
Day 07 - The most surprising plot twist/ending
Day 08 - The best opening/closing credits
Day 09 - The best soundtrack/score to a film
Day 10 - Favourite classic film
Day 11 - Favourite black-and-white film
Day 12 - A film that permanently altered your point-of-view
Day 13 - A guilty pleasure...
Day 14 - A film that you used to love but now hate
Day 15 - Favourite film sequel
Day 16 - Favourite film character
Day 17 - Favourite film quote
Day 18 - The best overall cast in a film
Day 19 - The most hilarious film you've seen
Day 20 - A moving (emotional) scene
Day 21 - Favourite film from your favourite actor/actress
Day 22 - Favourite Academy Award acceptance speech
Day 23 - A character who you can relate to the most
Day 24 - The best page-to-screen film adaptation
Day 25 - Favourite film villain
Day 26 - Favourite film poster
Day 27 - A film that you wish you had seen in theaters
Day 28 - Favourite film from your favourite director
Day 29 - A piece of trivia from a favourite film
Day 30 - Your favourite film of all-time?

Day 26 - Favourite film poster

Pride and Prejudice 2005. Because I've got a special story about that one. I saw it in a busbooth one day and had an empty wall in my room. So I emailed the company which puts posters in busbooths and they said I could come and collect a P&P poster for free! I was still a student then and had free travelling, so I went to Amsterdam and collected the poster. I loved having it on my wall! But after a few years it became a bit frayed at the edges and I just needed a change, so I wanted to throw the poster away. My housemates however thought differently about it and the next time I went to the toilet.... the poster was hanging on the toilet door, and still is today!

Day 27 - A film that you wish you had seen in theaters

I've only seen the third LOTR film in theaters and really wish I'd also seen The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers in the cinema.

Day 28 - Favourite film from your favourite director

I don't really have a favourite director....

Day 29 - A piece of trivia from a favourite film

No fewer than 15 babies were born to cast and crew, one being Nicole Kidman's daughter, during the course of the very long production of Australia.

Only 1 day left with an incredibly difficult question.

Comments

[homocoucho.livejournal.com]

I did not realize Michael Kitchen played DCS Foyle. I've yet to see the complete series, but I like detective stories. Plus, it's Roger Hamley! (from Wives and Daughters)

[birdienl.livejournal.com]

Yes, where did you know Michael Kitchen from? As to seeing Roger Hamley, British television is all about recycling actors!

[homocoucho.livejournal.com]

He played Peter Walsh in the 1997 film Mrs. Dalloway, and I really liked him there.

[plumeriandeity.livejournal.com]

Foyle's War = Best Show EVER for me right now. I'm still hunting down the very last series - someone keeps taking it away from me before I can get to the library! Sigh.

Oh, I made sure to watch all LOTR movies in the theatre. It became a Christmas tradition for three years :D

I love the poster story! I should have done the same when I saw the TARDIS posters all over the subway this past spring LOL!