tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1994082346656073926..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Venice in Films (#atozchallenge)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77966265775662210102013-04-29T13:41:53.151-07:002013-04-29T13:41:53.151-07:00Hi Arlee, you missed out 'Don't Look Now&#...Hi Arlee, you missed out 'Don't Look Now', a classic.<br />http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069995/<br />Have had a great A to Z, thanksmartinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260048849955077472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56556102377754357432013-04-29T13:40:56.327-07:002013-04-29T13:40:56.327-07:00Oh cool, I never would have thought of this as a m...Oh cool, I never would have thought of this as a movie topic! I like most of the movies on that list. I've always wanted to visit Venice too! :)<br /><br />#atozchallenge, Kristen's blog: <a href="http://kristenhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">kristenhead.blogspot.com</a>Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827651632884248765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68090937955765246582013-04-29T09:34:02.917-07:002013-04-29T09:34:02.917-07:00Seen some of these! Haven't been to Venice Bea...Seen some of these! Haven't been to Venice Beach CA, but I've been to Venice,FL and they have killer beaches there! If you like collecting sharks teeth, that is the place to go!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66719729035018139252013-04-28T20:35:53.003-07:002013-04-28T20:35:53.003-07:00Julie -- If you watch Touch of Evil be sure to pay...Julie -- If you watch <i>Touch of Evil</i> be sure to pay close attention to the opening shot. It's very well done.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63508936346549216372013-04-28T12:51:22.975-07:002013-04-28T12:51:22.975-07:00Thanks for reminding me about Touch of Evil. I'...Thanks for reminding me about Touch of Evil. I've never seen this classic movie before, and now I'll be on the lookout for it. I'd love to visit Venice. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87302753404187780492013-04-26T18:06:02.322-07:002013-04-26T18:06:02.322-07:00Jagoda --Not only did it make me want to see some ...Jagoda --Not only did it make me want to see some of them again, I have been watching some of them again. I'd love to hear more about your thoughts on <i>Death in Venice</i>. I've read some analyses in recent years which I'm not sure I agree with. But I've got to read the book!<br /><br />Chontali -- I vaguely remember <i>Ripley's Game</i> and I think you're right about the Venice connection.<br /><br />Ghadeer - Yes, <i>The Tourist</i> was Venice.<br /><br />Cathrina -- One of my daughters went to Prague also and loved it.<br /><br />Stacy -- I'll have to check out <i>Summertime</i>. I'm not familiar with it.<br /><br />Joyce -- Yes, <i>The Tourist</i> is one I'd forgotten about and I liked that film.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42186256893888763042013-04-26T12:49:47.465-07:002013-04-26T12:49:47.465-07:00The Tourist with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp ha...The Tourist with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp hadsome gorgeous footage of Venice. Plus I loved her wardrobe in this film! <br /><br />Such an amazing city, truly remarkable. I'd love to get back there one day. Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72864172743181118162013-04-26T10:42:39.974-07:002013-04-26T10:42:39.974-07:00I love all things Venice and hope to get back ther...I love all things Venice and hope to get back there someday (Italy, I've done enough of Venice Beach). My favorite movie for showing the beauty and romance of the city is Summertime with Katherine Hepburn (1955). You should see it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40212145418904565932013-04-26T10:37:51.377-07:002013-04-26T10:37:51.377-07:00I enjoyed movies like Moonraker, Casino Royale,The...I enjoyed movies like Moonraker, Casino Royale,The Italian Job, and The Tourist. Venice looks and sounds marvelous, a place I'd surely like to visit someday. Although, it wouldn't be at the top of my list, due to the fact my daughter traveled to Venice in High School and was thoroughly disappointed with Venice. I guess the water can get pretty stinky, and filthy. But she loved Prague and actually studied abroad for the summer there. Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72928911809129254292013-04-26T02:23:21.365-07:002013-04-26T02:23:21.365-07:00How about "The Tourist"?
I've been ...How about "The Tourist"?<br /><br />I've been to Venice in Italy and it was one of the best vacations ever.Ghadeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811397676327530873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23817197624698545952013-04-25T20:57:10.417-07:002013-04-25T20:57:10.417-07:00From your list, I'm only familiar with Italian...From your list, I'm only familiar with Italian Job. Ripley's Game was shot in Venice too I believe. I've been to both Venices! California for the shopping, (dirty) beach and fake tattoos, and Italy for a class trip years ago. <br /><br />Chontali Kirk<br /><a href="http://www.chontalikirk.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">chontalikirk.blogspot.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530419329233270590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26194394316433397662013-04-25T18:27:34.566-07:002013-04-25T18:27:34.566-07:00I love Death in Venice and for very different reas...I love Death in Venice and for very different reasons, also The Italian Job. This has been a fun theme, Lee. Did writing about the movies make you want to see some of them again?<br /><a href="http://www.conflicttango.com/" rel="nofollow">Jagoda</a>Jagodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352786929899391940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80633252623297993532013-04-25T18:13:45.230-07:002013-04-25T18:13:45.230-07:00Susan -- One of those films had a part that was in...Susan -- One of those films had a part that was in Venice and I think it may have been the third one.<br /><br />StMc -- Okay, I get what you're saying. The "STOP" on the pavement did not seem like anything you'd see in a Mexican town, but maybe. And I can accept a "Slow" sign at the crossing. No matter what, it is an incredibly shot scene. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50756457667697791042013-04-25T18:00:28.518-07:002013-04-25T18:00:28.518-07:00BOIDMAN LEE ~
You misunderstood what I was trying ...BOIDMAN LEE ~<br />You misunderstood what I was trying to say. There is no doubt that the opening shot of 'TOUCH OF EVIL' (and almost the entire movie) was filmed at Venice Beach. (There are some later canal shots that, it seems, were filmed in the area as well, near Washington Blvd., if I remember correctly.)<br /><br />What I meant was that the FICTIONAL town - as presented in the movie - was meant to be located literally on the border of Mexico and Texas.<br /><br /><i>>>...As the couple walk down the street they come to an intersection where a policeman is directing traffic--on the street the word "STOP" is painted rather than "ALTO". Also later near the Mexican checkpoint there is a sign that says "SLOW" which arguably could be acceptable in English since it's there as people are just entering.</i><br /><br />Oh, OK. I thought you were referring to street name signs, such as Maple Drive, Oak Boulevard, or Lover's Lane.<br /><br />I would think signs such as "Stop", "Alto", and "Slow" would all be acceptable and reasonable to find right at the border on both sides of the checkpoint where both Americans and Mexicans are passing through, back and forth.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53912322233725380942013-04-25T16:15:53.814-07:002013-04-25T16:15:53.814-07:00Was the third Indiana Jones film partly in Venice?...Was the third Indiana Jones film partly in Venice? I might be wrong. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89734079134593865632013-04-25T15:49:14.474-07:002013-04-25T15:49:14.474-07:00Sheena -- Most Bond films can be pretty scenic.
J...Sheena -- Most Bond films can be pretty scenic.<br /><br />Jarm -- If you do see <i>Death in Venice</i> I'd like to get your take on it. In the meantime I need to read the book.<br /><br />Susan-- Give me feedback if you do watch any of my recommendations.<br /><br />Jo -- Maybe <i>Two for the Road</i>? I think that was an Audrey Hepburn movie shot in Italy, but I didn't see it so I'm just guessing.<br /><br />L. Diane -- There have been a few mentions of <i>A Little Romance</i> so far. Guess I need to check that one out.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20959977373957389252013-04-25T14:56:53.287-07:002013-04-25T14:56:53.287-07:00I remember this small film from the 70's calle...I remember this small film from the 70's called A Little Romance, and I want to say the kids went to Venice. They were to kiss under this bridge (in a boat) when the clock struck a certain hour in order for their love to last forever. It was a really sweet film. Laurence Olivier was in it.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15185352173531630152013-04-25T13:30:52.912-07:002013-04-25T13:30:52.912-07:00I didn't think the remake of the Italian Job w...I didn't think the remake of the Italian Job was a patch on the original. That was a brilliant film. Saw the Bond films, but none of the others. <br /><br />Wasn't there an Audrey Hepburn film set in Venice?<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a>Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7968563475341099622013-04-25T13:01:11.634-07:002013-04-25T13:01:11.634-07:00Standouts for me on this list are Casino Royale, a...Standouts for me on this list are Casino Royale, and American History X. After April is over, I'm going to comb through all of your posts and make myself a "to be watched" sticky!<br /><br /><a href="http://siouxsiesmusings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">SiouxsiesMusings</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01820196265352060140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51359309443321139392013-04-25T12:02:42.376-07:002013-04-25T12:02:42.376-07:00Death in Venice sounds fascinating, Arlee. I need...Death in Venice sounds fascinating, Arlee. I need to check that one out. I loved Venice as a teenager, and had some fun experiences there with my best friend and her parents!<br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. . .<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4ambassadorsofchrist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">MakingtheWriteConnections</a>Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9341735009079979112013-04-25T11:37:51.657-07:002013-04-25T11:37:51.657-07:00Venice is beautiful. Casino Royale was great to wa...Venice is beautiful. Casino Royale was great to watch for both action and scenery.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9359396800154392122013-04-25T10:44:29.225-07:002013-04-25T10:44:29.225-07:00Jess-- The Venetian has become our favorite Vegas ...Jess-- The Venetian has become our favorite Vegas stop. Never have stayed there, but usually stay nearby at Harrah's. We usually end up spending most of our time at the Venetian though.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91516379256521757912013-04-25T10:43:00.862-07:002013-04-25T10:43:00.862-07:00Hilary -- Both versions of the film are very good....Hilary -- Both versions of the film are very good.<br /><br />Matthew -- I felt I should cover both bases.<br /><br />C.Lee -- I really want to read Mann's book to clarify some issues about the film's theme. I've read some very different things of late that did not come across to me in my first viewings of the film and I still disagree with some of the analyses.<br /><br />Lover -- Not familiar with Donna Leon.<br /><br />Rowena -- As I recall I liked <i>The Tourist</i> fairly well, but I don't remember what it was about exactly. I like Depp's acting.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90626507675936230112013-04-25T10:38:42.883-07:002013-04-25T10:38:42.883-07:00Never been to Venice proper, or Venice Beach, but ...Never been to Venice proper, or Venice Beach, but I rode a gondola in Vegas while at the Venetian - does that count? Thanks for the trip through the filmmakers' eyes!<br />Jess/<a href="http://jesstopper.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">Blogging on the Brink</a>jesstopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15336353073428134679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21025304197156917312013-04-25T10:24:28.398-07:002013-04-25T10:24:28.398-07:00Hi lee. The tourist was set in Venice, worth watch...Hi lee. The tourist was set in Venice, worth watching just for johnny depp, for me anyway! Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05482276716594345890noreply@blogger.com