Quote from: tgirlamg on Today at 02:43:35 PMHey Tanya!

Stalker!... absolutely one of my all time favorites! I have seen it 20+ times or so... You are correct about most of all the original film that was shot being lost... The story I heard is that it was a new type of Kodak movie film that needed to be processed in a special way... They shot almost everything at the abandoned power plant in Estonia and then sent it off to be processed... the film processors were not familiar with how to handle the new type of film and everything came out tinted red... They had to re-shoot everything and I have heard Tarkovsky's death was linked to all the time spent in PCB contaminated water at the location... Highly recommend this film to all 😀👍

I remember watching in the cinema the week it was released and going back to see it again because we'd never seen anything like it! Thanks for the detail about the print. I think also that much of the release version was in monochrome?

Another story I read was they filmed one day in a meadow. The following morning they came back, but flowers had bloomed. Tarkovsky insisted they needed to be gone - but without crushing any of the grass. So the crew sweated on stilts near enough and picked every flower. When they were done, Tarkovsky sniffed and said, 'I can still smell them!'

It really stayed with me and I'm delighted to find someone else who loves it!

Quote from: TanyaG on Today at 04:13:55 AMA really wild one. Tarkovsky's Stalker (1979). Having watched it twice, I still can't quite work out what it is about, but it is strangely compelling. It is about a journey into 'the zone' and a secret room where everyone can have their innermost desire. After Chornobyl Stalker seemed strangely prescient. The stories about the difficulties Tarkovsky went through making the movie with the original print 'accidentally' destroyed (am I right about that?) and the stories of what he was like to work with are memorable.

Hey Tanya!

Stalker!... absolutely one of my all time favorites! I have seen it 20+ times or so... You are correct about most of all the original film that was shot being lost... The story I heard is that it was a new type of Kodak movie film that needed to be processed in a special way... They shot almost everything at the abandoned power plant in Estonia and then sent it off to be processed... the film processors were not familiar with how to handle the new type of film and everything came out tinted red... They had to re-shoot everything and I have heard Tarkovsky's death was linked to all the time spent in PCB contaminated water at the location... Highly recommend this film to all 😀👍

Here is a trailer...



Onward!

Ashley 💕

PS here is an interesting one... it isnt streamed anywhere but i got a dvd off ebay of it!

Quote from: Lilis on Today at 01:24:04 PMNo dreams but plentiful of daydreaming, I often go into a trance of thoughts specifically about my transitioning involving positive outcomes like feeling accepted, confident, and happy in my body. My therapist says it's a normal and healthy way to process emotions and envision a desired reality.

That seems positive to me!

Chrissy

It is nice to have acceptance.  That sounds like a good situation!

Quote from: TanyaG on Today at 01:16:41 PMCold crubeens, which are boiled pig's trotters. I'm usually good at saying no, but I had some kind of brain failure that day.

Yuck!

No dreams but plentiful of daydreaming, I often go into a trance of thoughts specifically about my transitioning involving positive outcomes like feeling accepted, confident, and happy in my body. My therapist says it's a normal and healthy way to process emotions and envision a desired reality.

Hi RickiDonna

It's so uplifting to hear how embracing your true self has brought you such joy and relief from depression.  Waxing can be so much better for smoothness, feeling and lasts longer than shaving.  I never tried waxing or shaving on my arms or legs, I just let the professionals do that and today I don't need to do that as basically my hair on legs and arms are so fine you need a magnifying glass to see them.

It sounds like you're making wonderful strides in your self care and I'm glad to hear your ex-girlfriend is supportive as you navigate this path.  Seeking therapy with a focus on informed consent can be a great step as you look into medical side for transitioning.  Remember, you're not alone in this, and we are happy to support you as much as you need it.

Take care and all the best for the future

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
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Cold crubeens, which are boiled pig's trotters. I'm usually good at saying no, but I had some kind of brain failure that day.

OK so that's a whole load of movies going on the list

Welcome, Treeseeds. Your story has similarities with so many here that we can all see some of ourselves in you. As you will see reflections of yourself in us.

You've identified your ambivalence about your gender and what you gained from living part of your time as a woman in your thirties, as well as distress it is causing you at times. It sounds like your bonds with your children and partner are strong, and your family too.

The best move any of us make is beginning counselling, and you've begun that already, which is fantastic. Counselling is a great way of walking into the forest of your own mind and learning to see the wood for the trees. With a counsellor's help you'll be able to clarify your path through the wood and - regardless of which way it takes you, get moving again and find a solution you can be happy with. Which maybe everyone you love can get behind too.

There are lots of empathic people here, so if you want to blow off steam, ask us about our triumphs and our failures or just discuss movies you enjoyed, its a good place.