It is based on the book by Cervantes, who died on this date in 1616. You can read the book here or here if you haven't already, or have it read to you compliments of Librivox.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Don Quixote (2000)
Don Quixote is a 2000 made-for-tv film starring John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins, and Isabella Rossellini. Peter Yates directs.
It is based on the book by Cervantes, who died on this date in 1616. You can read the book here or here if you haven't already, or have it read to you compliments of Librivox.
It is based on the book by Cervantes, who died on this date in 1616. You can read the book here or here if you haven't already, or have it read to you compliments of Librivox.
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The Don Quixote story is only musical Mr Man likes, so I'll try for this movie version; we both like John Lithgow. When I saw the director's name I first said oh no, but it's David Yates the director that we are not keen on.
ReplyDeleteI _love_ the La Mancha musical :)
DeleteI need to check this out after listening to the book. I think John Lithgow would make a great Quiote.
ReplyDeleteHe does! This got some award nominations.
Delete...a classic story.
ReplyDeleteyes!
DeleteI remember having to read this is college. uhhhhgggg Just about anything with John Lithgow and I am in. I will check this out.
ReplyDeleteI loved the book. I've heard there's a new translation. That might help.
DeleteI'm amazed I have not seen this, especially since it was made for TV, the one thing I DO watch (grin)!
ReplyDeleteThis was the first time I'd heard of it. We both missed it at the time.
DeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteMe, too :)
DeleteI am Don Quixote, the Man of LaMancha!
ReplyDeleteI am singing! With enthusiasm! :)
DeleteI saw this one back then. Lithgow fascinates me.
ReplyDeleteRequest: do you think you can put the follow choice on your blog?
What's a "follow" choice? I'm getting a notice from blogger that my "follow by email" option in my right sidebar is not going to be supported after July, so I'd be glad to put something else in its place.
DeleteI think it's called followers. It's where there's a box to click follow and all the little square pictures are above it. I know--I just deleted my follow by email. :( I need to try something else. Then you can chose the blogs I follow option and all the people you clicked to follow will show up on the side when they post. At least I think that is how it works. I have picked both of those and I'll see how they work. As you can tell, my blog has basically looked the same since I first started it so I don't know much about changing stuff--LOL! Let me know if it works.
DeleteThanks! I'll take a look and see if I can sub that for the email follow.
DeleteGermany again. Here is what I see:
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This video contains content from NBC Universal, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."
Sometimes it´s for crying out loud!
It's frustrating that some things I put up get taken down from Youtube before the post even goes live and some are only viewable by some people :(
DeleteThis sounds great. I saw the musical in London many years ago, and enjoyed it very much. Valerie
ReplyDeleteooo in London live! So cool!
DeleteFabulous movie and such a great cast 😀. I hope you've had a lovely week and wishing you a very happy Friday and weekend! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThe cast in this is fun :)
DeleteI love this story (though the Man of La Mancha movie was so disappointing -- did you know they could have hired the originals, Kiley and Diener, but they weren't "big enough names.") I'm sure I'd like this version -- what a cast.
ReplyDeleteI never saw the original stage play, though I've seen several community theater productions. It used to be quite popular, but I haven't seen it offered recently.
DeleteA good cast, or should I say very good cast!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It is well-cast, I agree!
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