tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post4134131370633878443..comments2023-07-08T09:00:54.916-07:00Comments on A Common Reader: El Abuelo / The Grandfather (Spain: 1988 movie)Dwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13688525659034403580noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post-20218787938165379272012-03-06T20:56:28.524-08:002012-03-06T20:56:28.524-08:00I'll admit this profile picture of Fernán Góm...I'll admit this profile picture of Fernán Gómez isn't that flattering. The description I've used is imagining Dennis Quaid in 20 years playing Walt Whitman...that's the first thought I had. <br /><br />I'm hoping my notes on the Torquemada novels will help stimulate interest in Galdós, too. Of course, that's one of the curses of lit blogs--too many recos, not enough time.Dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13688525659034403580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post-71819303361000541312012-03-06T17:40:07.583-08:002012-03-06T17:40:07.583-08:00I've seen the actor Fernán Gómez in three or f...I've seen the actor Fernán Gómez in three or four movies now, but I think the picture you ran is the one where he looks most like a gnome! Anyway, like Caroline, I agree on the double recommendation nature of your post--am going to try to make room for <em>Fortunata y Jacinta</em> later in the year, but this film should be doable as well in the meantime.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746599416342846897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post-61521932168406944332012-03-06T12:54:59.712-08:002012-03-06T12:54:59.712-08:00Fortunately the movie should be fairly easy to fin...Fortunately the movie should be fairly easy to find (I got it from Netflix). The only novels of his I have read are <i>Fortunata and Jacinta</i> and the Torquemada novels, but I highly recommend them, too. Enjoy!Dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13688525659034403580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post-6694687205441202072012-03-06T09:58:47.812-08:002012-03-06T09:58:47.812-08:00your post actually contains two recommendations in...your post actually contains two recommendations in one. I haven't read any of Galdós' novels and the movie sounds like one I would enjoy. I hope I can manage to find it. <br />I like the themes and certanly don't mind that the cinematography is equally satisfying. I'm quite partial to beautiful pictures.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283348336432201053noreply@blogger.com