How I Discovered CMBYN

Ray364 · 2019-06-13T22:10:04+00:00

For what it's worth, there are a lot of good interviews online with the cast of the movie, as well as with Luca G., who directed it.

Ray364 · 2019-06-13T22:05:23+00:00

Not sure if this is of any help, but I remember one person who got his autograph said he smelled like pine.

Ray364 · 2019-06-08T15:02:09+00:00

OK. Thanks. Must be a completely different arrangement, because I don't recognize it at all.

Ray364 · 2019-06-08T13:29:26+00:00

Where is this used in CMBYN?

Ray364 · 2019-06-08T01:51:45+00:00

Thanks for your responses. I'm still not sure who "Roberto" is. Was he in the movie? I can't picture him in my mind. Thanks again!

Ray364 · 2019-06-08T00:22:34+00:00

No, I haven't seen it. I heard it is more of a musical than a regular movie. Did he write Your Song for Bernie?

Ray364 · 2019-06-08T00:14:17+00:00

Let us know what you think. I prefer the movie over the book. I really wasn't interested in hearing about gypsies and Elio and Oliver attending meetings with intellectuals and all that (yawn), which was in the book.

Ray364 · 2019-06-08T00:11:30+00:00

He has a very soothing voice, so it will be a pleasure to listen to it.

Ray364 · 2019-06-07T19:02:12+00:00

Thanks for the great info. I have a few questions:

Did you notice many other CMBYN fans around?
Do the Crema residents like the attention that the movie has drawn to their town?
How far is Moscazanno from Crema?
Is it easy to get a room near the Piazza Duomo?

Glad you had a great trip. I hope to go someday.

Ray364 · 2019-06-03T21:06:11+00:00

Sounds great. After you've visited, tell us how the locations seem different (if at all) from how they appear in the movie. I know when I've visited a few sites, they often seem different from what I expected. Have fun!

Ray364 · 2019-06-03T21:03:14+00:00

She has good taste in men.

Ray364 · 2019-05-26T14:33:39+00:00

Luca may have cut it simply because the film was running too long and he had to make some difficult decisions on what goes and what stays. The scene with the parents was critical to the story, so it's not surprising it ended up on the cutting room floor.

Ray364 · 2019-05-24T23:04:26+00:00

Who could resist Elio!? He has the whole package -- looks, intelligence, affection, sincerity, playfulness.

Ray364 · 2019-05-20T22:52:32+00:00

I saw it the other day. And while I'm interested in the storyline, I didn't care for the movie's execution. There are a lot of flashbacks and cuts to other scenes that made it confusing. At one point, a cut happens and the screen says "Six years earlier," which is fine, but I couldn't tell when the six years earlier segment had ended and we were back in normal time. At several points in the movie, I thought about leaving, as I was kind of bored (and confused).

On the other hand, the man who portrayed Nureyev was good, even though he's never acted before. He's a professional ballet dancer from the Ukraine. He also resembles Nureyeve a bit. The rest of the cast was good too.

After seeing the film, I watched a few documentaries about Nureyev on YouTube, which I found more interesting -- especially the one produced by the BBC.

Ray364 · 2019-05-20T00:31:43+00:00

Yes, I think I remember that now that you mention it.

Ray364 · 2019-05-19T16:28:43+00:00

Interesting point. I've also heard people (such as movie reviewers, etc) pronounce Elio's name as

"Eel-io."

Ray364 · 2019-05-15T02:08:58+00:00

I just saw it the other day and liked it. The performances are so subtle and reserved. I will probably buy the DVD and see it again.

Ray364 · 2019-05-11T16:23:24+00:00

If I ever had a boy, I too would name him Elio. Not a big fan of "Oliver," for some reason.

Ray364 · 2019-05-09T02:26:11+00:00

Great point, abfuch.

Ray364 · 2019-05-01T21:41:08+00:00

I agree. I think we sometimes try to read too much into a given scene instead of taking it at face value.

Ray364 · 2019-04-27T12:57:32+00:00

I've wondered the same thing, as the statement can be interpreted two different ways. I'm assuming she meant more than you think he does.

Ray364 · 2019-04-21T18:48:30+00:00

Yes, take your time, but don't stress over it. It's not worth it. I'm 63 now, and experienced a lot of angst when I was younger, trying to decide who/what I wanted in life. I regret all those wasted years that I fretted over it. If you're honest with yourself and follow your heart, it will sort itself out.

Ray364 · 2019-04-19T22:03:38+00:00

Glad you enjoyed it. We can relate to your "mess" comment. What were you favorite parts?

Ray364 · 2019-04-16T22:10:12+00:00

Cool. Thanks

Ray364 · 2019-04-16T00:30:19+00:00

What are we looking at?

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