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- Time of past OR future Camino
- May-June 2013, Camino Frances
Pretty confident its this oneWhich movie are you talking about? Link please.
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Pretty confident its this oneWhich movie are you talking about? Link please.
Just curious, what did you not like about it?
I'll also say, if you are going to start (yet another) thread attacking a movie you know is important to a lot of people on this forum
I meant yet another on this site, not yet another from youwaveprof ~ what other movie thread did I start?
Hahaha, that movie! Makes me laugh even more LOL. I watched 2.34 minutes. Cant watch any more. Afraid i'll fall asleep.
Why does this man keep on talking into a toiletbrush?
Haven't seen "The Way" yet, but I like http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429052/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 very much. Different kind of story though.Try St Jacques Le mecque. I can't remember the English name, something like "Start Walking".
The Way was not great, but the scenery (not the plot) brought tears to my eyes.
Well......there's been a lot of water under the bridge since you posted this, but it still sends shivers down my spine. Lesson to everyone: If you are wearing a backpack and are anywhere near water, be sure to unsnap all your buckles. That way, if you end up in the water you can easily extricate yourself from your pack. The alternative doesn't bear thinking about.Well, that very nearly happened at the bridge entering Zuberi.....I jumped backwards up on the wall for a sit down....nearly overbalanced...bag still on my back!!......got the fright of my life......
Here is my take, copied from a previous post.
But I see the Camino as just the setting (albeit a beautiful one) for the retelling of one of human kind's greatest stories. Loss of something of value, an epic journey with brave companions to find the thing of value, and ultimate redemption and re-awakening. It is a great myth which has been told over and over since before recorded history. The number of modern books and movies with this basic plot are legion.
My edition of the movie (DVD) also had this "extra" - with Martin Sheen/Emilio Estevez/David Alexanian - where they discuss how the filmed a number of scenes; how they found the other actors and most importantly the family association with NW Spain - Martin Sheen's father was born in Galicia - not far from the border with Portugal. Yes it was a great addition to the movie.I meant to mention earlier, but was posting from a pad, that I bought the DVD of the movie. I know you can watch it on Netflix. I wanted to get it for my parents to watch or other friends and family that asked more about it.
So, I watched the DVD with my family and was very pleasantly surprised that there was a director’s cut included with the DVD! A directors cut is where the movie is completely played again, BUT with the actor and directors talking about the movie and specific scenes and some of the crazy stuff that got it to happen, I enjoyed it almost as much as the movie.
My edition of the movie (DVD) also had this "extra" - with Martin Sheen/Emilio Estevez/David Alexanian - where they discuss how the filmed a number of scenes; how they found the other actors and most importantly the family association with NW Spain - Martin Sheen's father was born in Galicia - not far from the border with Portugal. Yes it was a great addition to the movie.
Oh - about that continuity error (day 2) - apparently the director (Emilio) and the film editor only spotted this after they sent it to production. A bit like the Roman legionaire in Gladiator wearing blue jeans - accidents do happen.
So please watch the film - as a film - shot entirely in Spain - even the golf course scenes!!!
Do you mean Christopher Columbus? I was under the impression he came from Genoa in Italy. Still it would be great to see this quartet up on stage together - wonder what they would sing???Yes Martin Sheen's father home village was Salceda de Caselas near O Porriño (C. Portugués).
Martin Sheen is in the top four most famous "half Galegos" in History. The other three are Fidel Castro, Julio Iglesias and Critopher Columbus(?).
I'm sure that it is true that there is only one part of the pig that they don't eat. The squeak!a Spanish cookbook without pork? (scratches head)
Wow, would I love to share a cookbook I inherited from my southern grandmother. It is so racist, it makes Song of South look like it's about a Yankee family. Chitlins is one of my favorite foods, almost as good as the tete de veau I had this week in Paris.Ha ha.
Dat be like publishing a cookbook about south Louisiana with no meat the recipes......
Scott Sweeny - And I apologize for not being online more. There is a self made movie " Camino de Santiago documentary Film called - The Way.
Lord people need to calm down some.
Do you mean Christopher Columbus? I was under the impression he came from Genoa in Italy. Still it would be great to see this quartet up on stage together - wonder what they would sing???
You mean, not many Spanish people that are famous abroad? Other than a whole bunch in HollywoodI was joking.
We don't have many famous people and I added Cristopher Columbus to the list because I recently read a book that alleged his Galician origin in a Jewish family. Falcon' s post shows the wide controversy about the subject. So, who knows?
Just watched that episode on YouTube....its in four parts. Can't say I cared much for it. They seem kind of like snobby elitists. Cruising across Spain in their rag-top Mercedes. Ha ha.Mark, I am embarrassed to say I learned about the Camino from a travel and cooking show called "On the Road Again" with Mario Batali and Gwyneth Paltrow in 2010. My daughter told me about the show after we had driven around Spain in the summer of 2010 while I was constantly asking her, "What are all those people doing walking all day long with backpacks?"
My apologies for having contributed heavily to diversion about tourists and jeans (BTW Levis are the only jeans I know.)
Truth be said I loved the movie and watch it from time to time to conger up memories both good and bad. In 2012 I walked with a man and a woman who were from totally opposite poles and mindsets and it was very hard to get away from them, believe me it does happen! You can delay a day, you can take a bus ahead for a day; but like "bad pennies" they keep reappearing like your worst nightmare.
As I returned on the train today to Biarritz all I could think about was the brilliant soundtrack. Tyler Bates and Alanis Morrisette were great choices for the background sound. I've seen Six Ways and while it is a very good documentary, there is some timelessness it is lacking, begging for a redo in ten years time, I don't feel that way about "The Way."
I had no interest in watching the whole thing, so I didn't. Didn't even notice what kind of clothes he was wearing or what type of equipment he's carrying. You are right. A bit harsh to criticize the guy. At least it's not some made up version of walking the Camino based on a dream or a drug trip, or just made up so one can sell a book or a movie.Sooo...
I watched "The Way" - a visual diary of a young man from Australia as opposed to that less prominent production from Emilio Estevez. (Which, BTW, I also happened to enjoy for the scenery alone in many instances.)
Disclaimer - Most of my taste is in my mouth. I am possessed of less culture than an expired, off-brand yogurt. Lastly, I unabashedly claim to have enjoyed the Aussies, Irish and French with whom I walked more than any other group. They tell you what they think, straight out and raw. (Admittedly, the Irish do it with more charm!)
First, he walked in 2004, so complaints about his gear are largely rubbish. (Look at the time he walked versus when it was published to YouTube. Details, people, details!)
Face it, even if the better gear was available, what was more important for him to do - save up for lighter (more expensive) gear or just go walk? (That was rhetorical question, BTW.)
Next - - it is a diary, folks - - not a documentary. Different rules apply. To be honest, I found myself in more kinship with this fellow than I did with any character in that "other movie" except for "Tom" when he was being a complete jerk.
Finally, there is a lot of acreage between between being critical in a constructive fashion and being utterly dismissive. The former can lead to improvement in craft; the latter just engenders discouragement and/or hard feelings.
Everyone is fighting a hard battle and deserves better than an offhand dismissal.
Of course, I could be wrong about that!
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I remember a couple about my age (65) proudly declare on the first night's pilgrim meal at Orisson that 3 weeks before they had seen the movie "The Way" and that the inspiration was so overpowering they couldn't wait. With gear, plane tickets and guidebook in hand, they arrived in SJPP with no other preparation.
I last saw them near Zubiri, exhausted and dejected trying to communicate their need for a taxi in a loud and demanding tone to a shop keeper who clearly was not accustomed to being shouted at in English.
I presume they eventually got a ride to Pamplona and then back to California, wondering how Martin Sheen was able to do it.
Agree and I love your non de plume.I have watched The Way 4 times. I appreciate it as a movie, albeit not a great one but at least a decent one. I also appreciate it as my introduction to the camino. I was disappointed after my last viewing because so much of the last 200 km (all we will do next year) was left out. I started to doubt my choice and wondered if i needed a different plan. This forum has restored my faith in that choice however and I am certain I will watch the movie again both before and after.
My comments apply to the Sheen/Estevez film.
Just dont let them see the video I saw recently of wolves on the way down from Cruz de FerroI had to show "The Way" to wife and daughter to convince them that I wasn't walking through Alpine mountains and bandit country.It did the trick and they are both happier about my walking the Camino.
I was inspired in the first instance though by a documentry by Simon Reeve,who if I remember correctly,was a contributor to Lonely Planet.
He covered the Way of St James as part of a series.
I know that and you know that but try telling it to the loved ones at home and dont even mention the story of possible bears.Iberian wolf. Spain's own sub-species. With the large populations of deer Spain has, I don't think peregrinos have much concern over becoming lunch.
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Agree and I love your non de plume.
I'm a long time Gator fan with OSU roots and will be following Urban to see if he can move the Big 10 to upset the dominance of the mighty SEC.
Wow they sure do. I researched that. they are called Cantabrian brown bears. Very cool. Let's not forget the healthy population of wild boars in Spain, too.I know that and you know that but try telling it to the loved ones at home and dont even mention the story of possible bears.
Are you kidding?!? We've apparently been far off topic since post #2. We just didn't know that we were!Not to take this too far off topic.....
Now you've done it.I just put 'er indoors on the forum what am I gonna tell her.Just dont let them see the video I saw recently of wolves on the way down from Cruz de Ferro
Breakfast with Martin Sheen? That's pretty darn cool....I loved Martin Sheen's movie - but that's because I met him twice while he was making it and fell instantly in love. What charisma! Am I the only person on the forum who met Martin and the crew? I met him first in Torres del Rio and had breakfast with him and then a few days later in Burgos outside the cathedral.
My brush with fame.
I pulled up to a traffic light this morning behind someone eating a breakfast that involved a bowl and a spoon. I'm trying to understand the mindset of someone for whom that appears remotely reasonable.Most of us drive on roads with other drivers who are texting while eating breakfast.
Odd that our families would worry about Iberian wolves and bears.
I thought Americans prided themselves on their ability to multitask. Cigarette in one hand, coffee in another, Egg McMuffin in the lap and a cellphone conversation distracting their self absorbed commute; oh, the luxury of driving an invincible SUV with an automatic transmission.I pulled up to a traffic light this morning behind someone eating a breakfast that involved a bowl and a spoon. I'm trying to understand the mindset of someone for whom that appears remotely reasonable.
I thought Americans prided themselves on their ability to multitask. Cigarette in one hand, coffee in another, Egg McMuffin in the lap and a cellphone conversation distracting their self absorbed commute; oh, the luxury of driving an invincible SUV with an automatic transmission.
For anyone interested, Sheen and Estevez discussed the filming of 'The Way' in 2011 at a Pilgrimage Symposium at Georgetown University, which posted the video on YouTube. After much preliminary introduction the Sheen and Estevez segment begins at about 18 min. The backpack falling off the bridge was suggested by Sheen during the filming. After a stuntman almost drowned during the filming of this scene, Sheen volunteered to try and it is Sheen that you actually see in the movie.
'The Way' was loosely based on Jack Hitt's book "Off the Road" which my first exposure to the CdS. Hitt walked again later with his daughters which he described in a NYT article
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/21/travel/hiking-through-history-with-your-daughters.html?_r=0
It is good, but it is just that, a documentary. It follows 6 people from different countries on their camino. I liked it, but enjoyed the movie better.
Field of Stars -- Good book!I have shown this movie, documentaries, video blogs and my own photos to my Mother. I have also got her to read "The Field of Stars". I think they have all helped her to have an insight into what I experience, why I feel compelled to repeat walking. I do not wish to express an opinion about factual accuracy in the Film "The Way" or comment on it's artistic merits. I would just like to say it has helped my mother to understand my obsession, and that I realise from many posts that it has inspired many to walk and in doing so find who knows what about themselves. Just as a Korean book has resulted in many South Koreans walking. Anything that inspires/motivates people to engage with the Camino cannot be a bad thing in my eyes.
I liked the film. I know that it is a film and therefore I "understand" the gipsy episode in Burgos and the hospitalero in Navarra who wanted to be a bullfighter.
But I think that Galicia is nearly forgotten in the film (only a scene in O Cebreiro and then SdC). So, the big contrast between the Meseta and Galicia (that is an impotant issue in the Camino Francés) is not reflected in the film and would require another episode in Samos or in Melide eating pulpo.
Thank you for the explanation, but appart from family reasons the Xunta put money on the movie, so I expected more Galicia.When you consider that Martin's father was actually born in Galicia - something like 80 km SW of O'Cebreiro then maybe a bit more of their home land should have been included. But the problem was that they were filming in Oct to early Nov (I think the date on Martin's Compostela is 9 Nov 2009 or 2010). When they filmed the scene at the Cruz de Ferro the wind was so cold that they had waited up near the little chapel until the Cross was clear to film. They really needed the extra clothes they were wearing. So maybe they had pushed their luck with the weather and decided against any additional filming. Also I think Joost had about 3 days from filming that scene with the little church and he rings the bell before he had to be on the set for filming the Girl with the Dragon Tatoo.(This scene at the church, was actually the final scene filmed even though it takes place some 50 km east of Santiago and is about the only scene that was deliberately shot out of sequence and was then edited into its correct sequence). Cheers