tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post7881661381693526153..comments2024-03-27T19:03:23.094-04:00Comments on The Armchair Squid: Family Movie Night: The King and IThe Armchair Squidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-69007677979103852812015-03-26T21:55:08.122-04:002015-03-26T21:55:08.122-04:00Interesting project you had there, bitterly inspir...Interesting project you had there, bitterly inspired though it may have been. I'd love to hear more about it sometime.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-77521541978086388442015-03-24T18:36:24.873-04:002015-03-24T18:36:24.873-04:00I few years back I went through this bitter phase ...I few years back I went through this bitter phase of proving that nothing in Hollywood was original. I almost did it too, but that's beside the point. I went out and found classic and or popular movies that had originals that were long forgotten. If I had to choose between The King of Siam and The King and I, the latter would win. To be honest, I'm not sure why as a kid this movie didn't appeal to me more, but as I got older it made sense. Still, gotta love Rogers and Hammerstein with all their catchy songs. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-79950138542929552292015-03-18T21:37:34.428-04:002015-03-18T21:37:34.428-04:00From a strictly visual standpoint, it's beauti...From a strictly visual standpoint, it's beautiful.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-21218295247426098382015-03-18T21:37:11.637-04:002015-03-18T21:37:11.637-04:00My pleasure.My pleasure.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-85622403301071224762015-03-18T21:36:59.334-04:002015-03-18T21:36:59.334-04:00It's a fun movie but I wonder if the cultural ...It's a fun movie but I wonder if the cultural issues have interfered with long term appeal in comparison with a movie like Singin' in the Rain.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-20640306744887496192015-03-17T21:57:33.069-04:002015-03-17T21:57:33.069-04:00I hope you'll share your thoughts when you wat...I hope you'll share your thoughts when you watch it.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-5894599725058225262015-03-17T21:57:03.936-04:002015-03-17T21:57:03.936-04:00Not unlike Meet Me in St. Louis, King and I is daz...Not unlike Meet Me in St. Louis, King and I is dazzling from the first frame to the last. Regardless of how one feels about the story, it would be hard not to be impressed by the artwork.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-27272266696980467112015-03-17T21:49:25.477-04:002015-03-17T21:49:25.477-04:00I look at it as a teacher in an often painfully ho...I look at it as a teacher in an often painfully homogeneous state. My students have such a limited concept of the world beyond Vermont that I can't help cringing when images confirm all their stereotypes. I realize pop culture only ever offers a limited perspective on anything and 1950s musicals are probably the wrong place to seek depth. <br /><br />I still enjoyed the movie, even with the troubling elements.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-71193991058704969392015-03-17T21:42:36.624-04:002015-03-17T21:42:36.624-04:00Visually stunning, no doubt.Visually stunning, no doubt.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-1784658167034846252015-03-17T04:28:31.479-04:002015-03-17T04:28:31.479-04:00It does look over the top, but I would watch it. I...It does look over the top, but I would watch it. I've never seen it. It does look visually stunning from the clip. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-59167415045972317492015-03-16T22:12:32.109-04:002015-03-16T22:12:32.109-04:00I have never seen The King and I- but it does soun...I have never seen The King and I- but it does sound fun from your review. Good to know that there are many inaccuracies. Thanks for sharing. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-10460285881477044472015-03-16T18:52:05.121-04:002015-03-16T18:52:05.121-04:00I remember watching this as a little girl and even...I remember watching this as a little girl and even then not liking the way women were treated. I loved it but it was only when I got older that I realized how offensive it was to that culture.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-62358800847853687692015-03-16T18:11:04.528-04:002015-03-16T18:11:04.528-04:00These matters are never easy. I won't pretend...These matters are never easy. I won't pretend otherwise. <br /><br />And I do agree, it's a fun film.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-22891236776899367282015-03-16T18:10:16.887-04:002015-03-16T18:10:16.887-04:00Point taken. I do realize that movies don't a...Point taken. I do realize that movies don't always provide an accurate portrayal of run-of-the-mill American society either.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-76474147614397557252015-03-16T18:09:29.125-04:002015-03-16T18:09:29.125-04:00I think the same thing regarding the dresses with ...I think the same thing regarding the dresses with Gone with the Wind.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-40522530856547551242015-03-16T16:30:43.304-04:002015-03-16T16:30:43.304-04:00I'm adding this movie to a list to get it. Tha...I'm adding this movie to a list to get it. Thanks for intro. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-79381949291013062352015-03-16T14:29:15.223-04:002015-03-16T14:29:15.223-04:00The whole production is one of grandeur that they ...The whole production is one of grandeur that they just don't do any more (without CGI) and its a true classic. Its not faithful to Thai culture but few movies are I guess.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-9643526999803447032015-03-16T12:43:11.537-04:002015-03-16T12:43:11.537-04:00My dad, who was a rugged lumberman, loved this fil...My dad, who was a rugged lumberman, loved this film and it was his favourite film. Even as a kid I knew the people were not portrayed well but I didn't care and personally, I think we are taking everything too seriously and need to lighten up a bit except I do understand why the Thai people banned it and we must respect their culture for doing so. I love this film and my favourite scene and music is when Yul character is introducing all his children. I have to say whenever i see dogs sniff each other's butts the song "getting to klnow you" comes into my head:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-37495539719983891782015-03-16T01:08:14.942-04:002015-03-16T01:08:14.942-04:00My Mum loved this film and it became a favorite.
...My Mum loved this film and it became a favorite. <br />We watched it every time it was on TV. I love this movie because of that. <br />It is a beautiful movie.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-66632590600108046582015-03-16T00:33:40.176-04:002015-03-16T00:33:40.176-04:00This is one of my favorites and I can tell you for...This is one of my favorites and I can tell you for a fact the inaccuracies didn't take anything away from it. I wouldn't believe something out of Hollywood if they said it was 100% accurate. And in 25 years, we will be apologizing for what is being created now (hopefully...there's some one-sided, hateful stuff floating around). Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-18137332761576604232015-03-15T22:45:13.974-04:002015-03-15T22:45:13.974-04:00Dang, Squid, when I'm looking for an accurate ...Dang, Squid, when I'm looking for an accurate portrayal of any culture I go right for 1950s musicals --look at "Oklahoma"-- but seriously, I saw this as a kid and was totally absorbed by it. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-35944794698370645712015-03-15T22:17:58.206-04:002015-03-15T22:17:58.206-04:00I enjoyed that movie when I was young. I haven'...I enjoyed that movie when I was young. I haven't seen it in a long time. Deborah Kerr's dresses with the big skirts are beautiful, but I wouldn't want to have to wear them. They must have been very heavy.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.com