Wednesday, April 13, 2011

China Town

China Town is one of my two favourite movies. 

I just lent my DVD of China Town to some friends. As I handed the DVD over, I said, "China Town. It's one of my two favourite movies."


I've been looking at this DesignSponge post all day.

China Town. Have you seen it? Do yourself a favour, if you haven't.

PS. My other favourite movie is Pee Wee's Big Adventure. 

(No, it's not.)
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26 comments:

  1. Sarah BApril 13, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    No I haven't but I will do myself a favour. Is it as good as Dirty Dancing?
    KIDDING!! Well, sort of kidding...

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  2. Raine and SageApril 13, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I've never seen this movie?! I love Jack Nicholson though. It looks very Mad Men these images. I will look at Design Sponge now.

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  3. Make mine Mid-CenturyApril 13, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    I just looked up Wikipedia on 'China Town', and it has been described as one of the best movies ever made.

    Released in 1974; directed by Roman Polanski; won one Oscar for its screenplay adaption.

    I could watch it over-and-over.

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  4. brismodApril 13, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    I haven't seen it either. It looks really good. Thanks for the tip. xx

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  5. Paper Tree StudioApril 13, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Have to admit I haven't seen it. Must attend to that!!! Michelle

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  6. Make mine Mid-CenturyApril 13, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Looks like I'll be loaning that DVD to a few people in Brisbane Town.

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  7. A Farmer's WifeApril 13, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    I have to know - what is really your other favourite movie???

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  8. zigsmaApril 13, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Chinatown - one of those movies I saw years ago and can't remember a jot about them. Easy Rider, Serpico, The Untouchables, Love Story, The Deer Hunter - so many. I think I fall asleep. Obviously begs another viewing. I'm taken with the silk pocket square.

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  9. Ariane ReichardtApril 13, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    and in Hamburg/Germany, please, dear MMMC!
    I'm asquire a taste of it. Just have a look at some cuttings in original...great. Thank you (also for your nice comment).
    Sometimes your posts are very long and my English very short...But, I'm with you.
    xo Ariane.

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  10. Make mine Mid-CenturyApril 13, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    AFW,
    Annie Hall!

    Zigs,
    definitely worth another watch. I haven't heard of those other movies.

    Ariane,
    I never question your English. And I do love your shoes! It's starting to get cold here so I'm thinking coloured tights and mary janes are the look this season!

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  11. A Farmer's WifeApril 13, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Oh - Annie Hall is really good... Glad your second favourite wasn;t a let down....

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  12. ZootsuitmamaApril 13, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    ...my daughter my sister my daughter! Love that movie, too!

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  13. HeidiApril 13, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I saw PeeWee in the movie theatere when it first came out...your so funny once was enough for me on that one!
    Hey crazy good right, about me??
    I have already signed you up on my giveaway those egg cups have your name all over them and the enamelware jug can hang outside to help you wash all that bird doodoo off that they leave you,lol!

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  14. theoldboathouseApril 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I can't believe so many of you folk havn't seen it. I agree it is very good, Jack in his prime. I like saying...she's my sister...she's my daughter...she's my sister....ha

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  15. DMCApril 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Can I be on the borrowing list for the movie?
    I haven't even heard of it, but think Jack is always watchable.

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  16. DebApril 13, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I saw Chinatown so long ago I can barley remember the plot. It was a bit shocking for the time wasn't it?

    PW Herman...ewwww.

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  17. WendyApril 14, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Hmm. Never seen it, but on your recommendation, I'll give it a look-see. How could a woman of your esteem not ADORE Pee-Wee's Big Adventure? Really, MMM-C, you never cease to astonish.

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  18. bobbiApril 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Jack!!! I love him, no matter the movie. Chinatown is an AMAZING movie.
    The style in that design sponge post is very appropriate for a future lawyer. I can see you wearing those shoes and blogging while sitting in that armchair.

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  19. DebApril 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    er, barely I mean!

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  20. ElisabethApril 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I haven't seen it. The last time I saw a Jack Nicholson-movie he made quite a fool of himself together with Diane Keaton (and believe it or not: Keanu Reeves), if I remember it correctly. Do not watch the movie about the two of them falling in love.

    And what are the latest new from the doll's house?

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  21. Make mine Mid-CenturyApril 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Wendy,
    don't let the kidlets watch it. It's a bit shocking. Even for me!

    Elisabeth,
    the dolls' house is progressing slowly. I don't want to bore you all with the minutia ... so I'll do a bit more and then a REVEAL!

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  22. Knicky KnacksApril 15, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    China Town is now on my bucket (not yet ready to kick one) list. I've ignored all references to Pee Wee because he has always made me feel uneasy, a little Michael Jacksonesque but slightly more disturbing (if that's possible).

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  23. Robynne's NestApril 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Love your humour...especially pointing the baby at the Kookaburra...they have such fearsome looking beaks! I used to feed them bacon back home too..it's hilarious how they have to kill everything first...focussing on Robins now though...oh and I have to find a hedgehog...saw a picture of one the other day and must see one in person! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Robx

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  24. Posie PatchworkApril 15, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    You know what, i was reading your profile the other day & saw China Town listed. As the worst movie watcher ever (remember i've never seen Grease, An Affair to Remember, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Pretty Woman etc) i wondered what it was about. Love a really great movie, love Posie

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  25. Posie PatchworkApril 15, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh hey, guess where i am?? Sorry i brought the rain & drop in temperature with me to your fair city, love Posie

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  26. TraceyApril 16, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    This is currently on my 'must watch' list as I've never seen it, but a lot of people of most excellent taste keep recommending it ... I wonder if it will become one of my favourites too?
    :)

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