43 sats \ 7 replies \ @carlosfandango OP 22 Oct \ parent \ on: Book review | ‘Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921’ by Anthony Beevor BooksAndArticles
Thank you - I wouldn’t recommend this one. I really don't know much about the Chinese revolution if I’m honest.
I must admit I find it a fascinating period of history. You could probably just watch the film Nicholas & Alexandria (featuring an amazing turn by Tom Baker as Rasputin) or (my preferred) David Lean’s Dr Zhivago and get a solid feel for the period.
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20 sats \ 6 replies \ @siggy47 22 Oct
I got totally into Dr Zhivago movie two years ago. I watched it twice. It's funny, because my parents made me sit through it when I was a kid and I found it unbearable.
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43 sats \ 5 replies \ @carlosfandango OP 22 Oct
It’s definitely better watched as an adult - slow burn - quite typical for David Lean.
I hope you followed it with Lawrence of Arabia. And Bridge Over The River Kwai. And maybe the 1946 Great Expectations…
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20 sats \ 4 replies \ @siggy47 22 Oct
My father and I watched Bridge Over River Kwai many times before he passed. A family tradition. I just rewatched Lawrence Of Arabia about six months ago. I have not seen the 1946 Great Expectations, but of course loved the book.
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43 sats \ 3 replies \ @carlosfandango OP 22 Oct
It’s a very faithful retelling with an Alex Guinness cameo (again) and the wonderful John Mills as Pip. (He must have made Scott of the Antarctic around the same time i’m guessing)
Typical Carlos-Siggy conversation and strayed far, far away from the original topic.
PS anniversary of Keroauc’s death in 1969 yesterday. So many years ago…
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20 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 22 Oct
I know about Kerouac. My mom died on the same day 3 years ago.
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43 sats \ 1 reply \ @carlosfandango OP 22 Oct
Oh man I’m sorry. That’s a painful personal reminder.
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 22 Oct
She had a good, long life. I still miss her.
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