tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post2028168580301282477..comments2024-03-17T23:08:28.960-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'Another Mother's Son'.Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-10348511244415712322017-04-24T21:06:00.031-07:002017-04-24T21:06:00.031-07:00Yes, I do remember you saying so, Dr Spo, and it&#...Yes, I do remember you saying so, Dr Spo, and it's often in the back of my mind as I write. Your mere reading of my posts is appreciated.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-11269107263280970942017-04-24T20:54:03.681-07:002017-04-24T20:54:03.681-07:00I just wanted to say I stop by regularly to read b...I just wanted to say I stop by regularly to read but since I never see the films I don't leave comment. But I enjoy hearing about them and appreciate your work. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-34555878681860423662017-04-24T00:14:31.154-07:002017-04-24T00:14:31.154-07:00I switched into it now and again last night, Sol, ...I switched into it now and again last night, Sol, while watching a BBC4 prog on the sun. From what I saw it looked reasonable enough but I'm not keen on serials or even series where there's an obligation, however slight, that one tunes in again the following week. Not really into being tied down in my TV obligations. Nevertheless the fact that you like it is noteworthy enough to remember it for future reference. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-38392508727735971272017-04-24T00:10:41.578-07:002017-04-24T00:10:41.578-07:00I'll bear it in mind, Sol, especially as it so...I'll bear it in mind, Sol, especially as it sounds like it'll easily fit into my planned reading schedule.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-91322339103563552592017-04-23T13:35:56.355-07:002017-04-23T13:35:56.355-07:00the islanders meet together under the proviso that...the islanders meet together under the proviso that they are a reading group whilst under occupation. It is a really quick read.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-28082887699639891762017-04-23T13:30:34.968-07:002017-04-23T13:30:34.968-07:00its an interwar programme a lady whose husband has...its an interwar programme a lady whose husband has died moves herself and her children to Greece from England to start fresh. its a gentle programme. lovely period dresses.Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-55401862221558547822017-04-23T09:07:02.764-07:002017-04-23T09:07:02.764-07:00You've lost me on this as well, Sol. Never see...You've lost me on this as well, Sol. Never seen 'The Durrells' and haven't a clue what it's about. More connection to the Channel Islands in wartime?Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-56429009838561262472017-04-23T09:05:30.644-07:002017-04-23T09:05:30.644-07:00I've not heard of it, Sol, though I assume it ...I've not heard of it, Sol, though I assume it has a similar background to this film?Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-87888883465935139062017-04-23T08:21:49.120-07:002017-04-23T08:21:49.120-07:00forgot to say The Durrells is back on tv tonight I...forgot to say The Durrells is back on tv tonight I think channel 3Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-86801929952233710152017-04-23T08:19:52.799-07:002017-04-23T08:19:52.799-07:006.5 is high praise I think I will look to put this...6.5 is high praise I think I will look to put this on my list. Have you read the book The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society?Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-43976829984227265352017-04-19T21:57:29.493-07:002017-04-19T21:57:29.493-07:00There's actually only a couple of short scenes...There's actually only a couple of short scenes featuring Nazi brutality, Ron, and I've seen very much worse than this, so you needn't prepare yourself to be too shocked. Otherwise it's an absorbing tale.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-5494733181382106582017-04-19T20:10:34.135-07:002017-04-19T20:10:34.135-07:00Sounds interesting Ray. I've always liked thes...Sounds interesting Ray. I've always liked these World War II films although, like you, as I age I prefer to see less of Nazi atrocities, especially graphic depictions as are so often in these films. I'll check this one out. Thanks!<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.com