Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
Jan 22nd 2007, 4:08 pm
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
I live in Chicago, and you can get Colemans Mustard in pretty much any store - Jewel, Meijers, etc. Most of the bigger places have an "Ethnic" aisle where you can get Branston Pickle, biscuits, chocolate, puddings, etc.
Jan 22nd 2007, 4:20 pm
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joycey
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
I love the Italian job (the film).
Yes, we have got a Wegmans close by and damn good it is too..got some great things at Christmas....
I made real old fashioned English Prawn Cocktail the other day with shredded lettuce, served in a glass (Berni Inn style), sliced bread and butter and lemon wedge. My husband laughed alot.
Keep those film ideas coming and also TV series that I could buy. I watched 'The Mallens' trilogy which was superb, if a bit cheaply made, but the Northumberland scenery was faberoonie.
Yes, we have got a Wegmans close by and damn good it is too..got some great things at Christmas....
I made real old fashioned English Prawn Cocktail the other day with shredded lettuce, served in a glass (Berni Inn style), sliced bread and butter and lemon wedge. My husband laughed alot.
Keep those film ideas coming and also TV series that I could buy. I watched 'The Mallens' trilogy which was superb, if a bit cheaply made, but the Northumberland scenery was faberoonie.
Jan 22nd 2007, 4:23 pm
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
go to pbs.com and aetv.com and you'll find a lot of Brit series for sale.
Prime Suspect
Wire in the Blood
Persuasion
Pride and Prejudice
Prime Suspect
Wire in the Blood
Persuasion
Pride and Prejudice
Jan 22nd 2007, 4:47 pm
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
Love Actually is another good one.
Jan 22nd 2007, 7:46 pm
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Jan 22nd 2007, 9:45 pm
#23
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
I recently got HBO on my Sat. There a bit of brit stuff on there. Extra's and Postman Pat 
to name two. One thing I am looking forward to is the Longford movie:-
http://www.hbo.com/films/
If you are a former Ealing resident, you would probably recognize parts of Southall in Bend it like Beckham.
Mancmac. (Formerly of Hanwell L.B.E.)
to name two. One thing I am looking forward to is the Longford movie:-http://www.hbo.com/films/
If you are a former Ealing resident, you would probably recognize parts of Southall in Bend it like Beckham.
Mancmac. (Formerly of Hanwell L.B.E.)
Jan 22nd 2007, 11:46 pm
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joycey
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
Hey Mancman - whereabouts in Hanwell? Our house (home) is in Boston Manor, very close to the Tube. I have lived in Ealing most of my life...South Ealing, Ealing Broadway, Northfields etc. My husband is from Brum but last lived there 18 years ago...
I have been here 18 months and get very homesick - have been back twice and each time I am reminded of why we left...Hanwell and Ealing are not the same anymore - that's for sure...Dirty, too much traffic and well, it's not the same...
Hey, the 2 girls from 'Bend it Like Beckham' did so well....ER and Superstardom....I would love to hear where you lived....did you own a house there and whn did you live there????
I have been here 18 months and get very homesick - have been back twice and each time I am reminded of why we left...Hanwell and Ealing are not the same anymore - that's for sure...Dirty, too much traffic and well, it's not the same...
Hey, the 2 girls from 'Bend it Like Beckham' did so well....ER and Superstardom....I would love to hear where you lived....did you own a house there and whn did you live there????
Jan 22nd 2007, 11:54 pm
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
Sent you a PM as I'm sure other members of the board would be delighted to read our tales of Hanwell :-)
Jan 23rd 2007, 12:19 am
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
Sexy Beast
Whistle Down The Wind
Two that I recently enjoyed.(again)
Whistle Down The Wind
Two that I recently enjoyed.(again)
Jan 23rd 2007, 12:24 am
#28
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
I have been here 18 months from London and am feeling a bit homesick. I have been getting British DVD films and TV series from the local Library. Also am on Netflix and I want to line up some good Brit films.
Have a leaning towards London accent stuff...at the moment can you lot remind me of some good titles to order? What's your favourite Brit Flick film that reminds you of home?
I have seen 'Kes', 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning', original 'Alfie' with Michael Cain and more modern stuff.....
My husband suggested some Ealing Comedies as we are from Ealing in London and can sometimes recognise the area.
Oh yes, we saw '42 Up' recently (about filming a documentary on a set of children as they grow up, every 7 years...it was superb and I believe they have now made a '49 Up'.
Remind me of your favourites....
Have a leaning towards London accent stuff...at the moment can you lot remind me of some good titles to order? What's your favourite Brit Flick film that reminds you of home?
I have seen 'Kes', 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning', original 'Alfie' with Michael Cain and more modern stuff.....
My husband suggested some Ealing Comedies as we are from Ealing in London and can sometimes recognise the area.
Oh yes, we saw '42 Up' recently (about filming a documentary on a set of children as they grow up, every 7 years...it was superb and I believe they have now made a '49 Up'.
Remind me of your favourites....
Butterfly Kiss
Naked
Truly Madly Deeply
Filthy Dirty Love
I did a 3 year stint in South Ealing before moving here. Loved it and really miss it. Top part of London!
Jan 23rd 2007, 1:27 am
#29
joycey
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
Tonrob - would love to know where you lived in South Ealing - bet you went to 'Monty's'...also the big pub on the corner that they turned into a trendy restaurant/bar....when were you there and what road...? I went to school in that area (little Ealing Jnr school)....
Pls send more details.....!
Jan 23rd 2007, 2:15 am
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Re: Brit Films for when I feel Homesick...
The Mighty Celt - great flick.
By the way - where did you get 42 up ?? I'd like to get the complete series if at all possible.
By the way - where did you get 42 up ?? I'd like to get the complete series if at all possible.