RHefley228 Posted June 11, 2006 #26 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I thought it was something generic for cruisers to see before departure! Seemed topical, so to speak! I quite agree. There's also "Assault on a Queen" (1966; Frank Sinatra), not to mention the two "Poseidon" films. "In Which We Serve" (1942' Noel Coward) is also good at reminding us what a splendid idea those pesky little life jackets are. Venice: "Death in Venice," of course, but also "Don't Look Now" (1973; Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie), "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989; Harrison Ford), and at least one of the James Bond films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggitt Posted June 18, 2006 #27 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Poseidon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindaann Posted June 19, 2006 #28 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Last year on the Galaxy we stopped in Mykonos. We asked a taxi driver to take us to the "Shirley Valentine" beach, It is about 10 minutes out of town. There is a taverna with a sign saying Shirley Valentine was filmed here. We hasd a lovely lunch of calamari and Greek Salad watching the sea in front of us and knew why Shirley wanted to stay. I recommend the movie, lots of fun and I recommend an hour or two at Shirley Valentine's beach. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehogan Posted June 19, 2006 #29 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I'd vote for "Only You" for Rome. I just watched it again (after our trip to Rome last year) and would really like to know if the scene where the girls are having dinner while on the hunt for Damien (just before she loses her shoe) is located in the restaurant across from Santa Maria in Trastavere. We had the best "Venetian" coffee there just as a glorious Roman wedding was taking place, and got to watch the bride and all her attendants arrive. The whole thing was magical. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looking for Sunshine Posted June 19, 2006 Author #30 Share Posted June 19, 2006 After creating a "top ten" list of movies to watch pre-cruise (thanks to my cruise critic buddies) my teenager brought home "Only You" tonight. Hopefully....I'll be able top watch a few more before we leave on Friday! Thanks everybody! You guys/gals are the greatest!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_4_eva Posted June 20, 2006 #31 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Don't forget "The Party" .. Yes I know it has nothing to do with Italy or Greece... but Peter Sellers is hilarious!!! There's always room for a good laugh :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbug1 Posted June 20, 2006 #32 Share Posted June 20, 2006 If you are looking for something light, fluffy and cute, check out Casanova with Heath Ledger and Sienna Miller. The fun takes place in Venice. Enjoy all your movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cod Posted June 20, 2006 #33 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Shirley Valentine is one of my favorite movies. It's hard to find in stores but can be ordered from Amazon.com...VHS format only..at least that was the case last year. I had a copy for a long time, loaned it out, it was passed around and never returned and so I finally ordered another one. Maybe I will make it to where it was filmed one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DrKoob Posted June 20, 2006 #34 Share Posted June 20, 2006 For Venice the quintessential film is the Italian modern classic, Bread and Tulips. Rent it from Netflicks or buy it from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-ring Posted September 29, 2006 #35 Share Posted September 29, 2006 "Only You" for Rome. .... would really like to know if the scene where the girls are having dinner while on the hunt for Damien (just before she loses her shoe) is located in the restaurant across from Santa Maria in Trastavere. I'm pretty sure it was. [P.S. - hope you got to see the outstanding mosaics inside SMiT!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-ring Posted September 29, 2006 #36 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Under the Tuscan Sun -- the views of Positano and, obviously, Tuscany were almost as breathtaking as being there. I had a sunset dinner overlooking Positano on Via Colombo just below the hotel they used in the movie - the Albergo California. Positano remains my wife's favourite memory of Italy. This movie also features shots around Cortona, Siena (around the Duomo), and Montepulciano (the flag-throwing competition) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-ring Posted September 29, 2006 #37 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Life is Beautiful Most of this movie is shot in and around Arezzo - Roberto Begnini's hometown. All the locations used in Arezzo now feature stills from the film, along with explanatory text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted September 29, 2006 #38 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I'm suprised no one has mentioned SUMMERTIME: Katherine Hepburn, Venice in glorious Technicolor, fabulous outfits, and direction by the great David Lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-ring Posted September 30, 2006 #39 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I'm suprised no one has mentioned SUMMERTIME See post # 17 for that one, and a bunch of others about Venice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneka Posted September 30, 2006 #40 Share Posted September 30, 2006 The 2003 movie THE ITALIAN JOB with Donald Sutherland begins with a exciting boat race through the canals of Venice. It show quite a bit of the city from a unique perspective. It's a pretty good flic besides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miata6 Posted September 30, 2006 #41 Share Posted September 30, 2006 My Family and Other Animals, 2005 Set in Corfu, pre-WW2, very funny (and nice) movie about the author Lawrence Durrell's family. Actually the memoirs of his younger brother who became a world-renowned biologist, partly because of their stay on the island. Also, one of the James Bond movies (For Your Eyes Only) used the Achilleon Palace in Corfu as a casino set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-ring Posted October 2, 2006 #42 Share Posted October 2, 2006 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' - set on the Greek island of Cephallonia 'My House in Umbria' with Maggie Smith. May be a bit premature with this one for cruisers - cruise tours not yet likely to include Umbria (the next Tuscany) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC@SD Posted October 5, 2006 #43 Share Posted October 5, 2006 We'll be heading off the Meditteranean in 2 weeks! I was thinking about renting Casanova & Dirty rotten scoundrels to see some of the places we are visiting ahead of time.....can you add any to the list? Sorrento, Herculaneum, Naples Italy Venice Italy Dubrovnik Croatia Messina, Taormina Scicily Tossa de Mar Spain St Paul de Vence, Eze, St Jean Cap Ferrat France (haven't decided where yet) Cinque Terra Italy Thanks! For Venice.......the Katherine Hepburn classic "Summertime". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-ring Posted October 8, 2006 #44 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I know Lake Como is a stretch for cruises but I've noticed that some lines offer it as part of a pre or post cruise add-on. Anyway, A Month By The Lake stars Vanessa Redgrave, Edward Fox, and Uma Thurman. http://www.amazon.com/Month-Lake-John-Irvin/dp/B00008L3S3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusana Posted October 12, 2006 #45 Share Posted October 12, 2006 IL POSTINO for the Naples area. Great Italian film with subtitles. THE ITALIAN JOB for Venice There is a movie called, I think, COME SEPTEMBER with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida filmed in Italy that is just beautiful and cute. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER with Cary Grant (in fact they played it on our Med cruise last week) and of course ROMAN HOLIDAY with Audrey Hepburn (which was also played on the ship. Crusana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted October 12, 2006 #46 Share Posted October 12, 2006 The Italian Job. A heist movie, set along the Riviera. Summertime, a romance with Katharine Hepburn, set in Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capsu78 Posted October 12, 2006 #47 Share Posted October 12, 2006 For Rome I also like "3 coins in a Fountain" for its in period views, stereotypes and seens at the Trevi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glama Posted October 12, 2006 #48 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Oceans 12? Wasn't part of that filmed in Venice? Under the Tuscan Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24butterfly Posted October 13, 2006 #49 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Hee hee hee...."Euro Trip!" Makes me laugh to think about it! "Dirty Rotten Scoundrals is still our all time favorite! "Three Coins in a Fountain" "Chocolate" "Under the Tuscan Sun" Can anyone remember the name of the British movie which also played in America about the British lady who goes on vacation to Greece by herself (a very un-appreciated "Mom/Wife") and has one heck of a time!!!!? SHIRLEY VALENTINE !!!! (I can't believe I remember!!!!) For Italy, there's one with Marissa Tomei and Robert Downey--I think the name is She's The One. Also, for Rome, there's one with Charleton Heston playing Michaelangelo--I'll try to find the name--but it's excellent--shows the Sistine Chapel, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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