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Post by andi on Jun 10, 2007 22:27:17 GMT 10
I'm trying to find flims which were made in Scotland and/or have a scottish accent in it to expand our dvd collection. I'd appreciate it if you can add some films to the list.  Braveheart Rob Roy Highlander Loch Ness Trainspotting Dear Frankie One more kiss Young Adam Women talking dirty A shot at glory Mrs Brown Shallow Grave Local Hero The Legend of Loch Lomond |
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Post by desertrose on Jun 11, 2007 13:09:04 GMT 10
Hey Andi! I didn't know there were that many! I must add these to my list! I keep hearing how good Dear Frankie is, but have yet to see it. Anyway, thanks and I look forward to seeing what other movies folks add. Btw, I have a Scottish friend in Glasgow who works in Scottish television. I could ask her! I'll get back to you if she has anymore to suggest. Will write her now!  |
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Post by andi on Jun 11, 2007 21:10:39 GMT 10
That would be great Rose!  |
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Post by desertrose on Jun 13, 2007 7:59:49 GMT 10
Hey Andi! I heard from my friend, Lyns, from Glasgow today. She works for Scottish television, I told you. She said she would have to think of some more, but the below came to the top of her head right off. She said they were all old films, but that you still might like them. I copied and pasted what all she wrote me below: Hope you enjoy! I definitely want to get that movie about Greyfriar's Bobby! I so love that story. Being an animal lover, it breaks my heart every time I read it. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (about a school teacher. I actually borrowed one of the brown pinafores, straw boater etc from the movie from our wardrobe dept to dress up with one year). Greyfriars Bobby - based on a true story about a wee dog who sit's on his master grave after he died. There's actually a statue of him (the dog) in Edinburgh. Gregory's Girl - set in Cumbernauld which is about 10mins from me and it's about a girl who plays football (soccer). Small Faces - 3 brothers growing up in Glasgow in the 60's. Sweet Sixteen - this has a lot of bad language in it and is very Glaswegian so it could be really difficult to understand. Whisky Galore (1949) - I've never seen it but apparently it's about whisky smuggling. If Lyns comes up with some more movie titles, I will be quick to let you know!  |
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Post by desertrose on Jun 13, 2007 19:35:17 GMT 10
Hearing from more Scottish friends! One gal friend suggested the following: Whiskey Galore is actually based on a true story of a ship that was wrecked off the coast of Scotland, the film actually has its own web site here www.whiskygalorefilm.com, its a great film. Also missing from the list are:- Brigadoon (wonderful musical, even if some of the accents are a bit off) Ring of Bright Water (about an man and his pet otter, get the tissues ready!) The Acid House (a trilogy of short films from Irvine Welsh's collection of stories of the same name. The middle story is a violent take of exploitation featuring a naive young man and a neighbour from hell. The other two are fantastical tales of transformation. Lots of swearing in all three of them). Maggie - Was a TV series in the early 80's on the BBC, which followed the trials and tribulations of being a teenager in Glasgow. The series centred around teenager Maggie McKinley as she aspired to further education, a career and an independent life whilst her parents expected her to take a secure job, get married and "settle down". The two series followed Maggie's progress, ending as she faces a crossroads in her life - whether to go to university or work for the family business. - I think this is still available on video (and possibly DVD So we got quite a list here to start with! Pretty exciting, eh? |
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Post by andi on Jun 14, 2007 0:23:40 GMT 10
Hey that's great, thanks for posting them. I need to watch some of these films.  Thank you! |
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Post by desertrose on Jun 18, 2007 17:39:24 GMT 10
Ok, a friend sent these to me this week. I am not sure if they are all Scottish films, but she says they are. Here is the list anyway. I just copied and pasted what she wrote me and posted below. Hope this helps.
39 Steps - One of Hitchcock's best
Tunes of Glory - lots and lots of MIK
Lassie Come Home - beginning of the franchise. Roddy McDowall and Elizabeth
Taylor as children
Wicker Man - the original, uncut version, not the current Nicholas Cage
abomination
Breaking the Waves
Chariots of Fire
Master of Ballantrae - from the novel by RL Stevenson
Kidnapped - the 1960 Disney version with Peter Finch, Peter O'Toole, and
James MacArthur. First time I ever heard the word Jacobite. Still a great
film, and my favorite adaptation of a RL Stevenson book
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