tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post1059532605908408020..comments2024-03-28T09:00:09.263-04:00Comments on Va-Voom Vintage | Vintage Fashion, Hair Tutorials and DIY Style: Fashion and Film Friday: The Boy in the Striped PajamasBrittany_Va-VoomVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-11496124600738896292010-06-28T16:00:33.935-04:002010-06-28T16:00:33.935-04:00I also didn't particularly want to watch a fil...I also didn't particularly want to watch a film that was never going to have a happy ending, but I was completely horrified at this film. You would think that there are only so many ways that this subject can be covered through the media, but this was a totally new take, and it stayed with me for days afterwards. It is a good thing though, as the horror of it, and the fact that it is in living memory, should not be forgotten. It made me feel sad when it was mentioned that Auswitch should be left for nature to reclaim. It somehow detracts, belittles, what happened there. Very thought provoking.Jemimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17550187248034609645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-55205788350490697672010-06-28T11:56:35.634-04:002010-06-28T11:56:35.634-04:00Oh Lordy. I was watching this one thinking "M...Oh Lordy. I was watching this one thinking "Meh, average WWII flick, more for Junior HIgh students than adults."<br />And then the last 20 minutes began.<br />I honestly stood straight up and shouted "No, no, no, sweet god, no!"at my monitor the whole time.MisfitToyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060109264287211742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-76144472951704987622010-06-26T12:52:24.520-04:002010-06-26T12:52:24.520-04:00This movie was a real tear jerker for me. Watched...This movie was a real tear jerker for me. Watched it with my daugher and grandchildren. I would reccommend watching it if you haven't already. Be prepared, though have kleenex close by.ScorpiosTopazGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729728569620773718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-51102008707092887542010-06-26T09:22:22.365-04:002010-06-26T09:22:22.365-04:00That movie was excellent and very sad indeed. I lo...That movie was excellent and very sad indeed. I loved the clothing in it too.Victoria / Justice Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547195552335345704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-71759015803162425232010-06-26T03:36:36.998-04:002010-06-26T03:36:36.998-04:00I've wanted to see this. But I know what you m...I've wanted to see this. But I know what you mean about being a mom, I cry at everything now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03431751293876429570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-23854598982502539982010-06-26T02:57:23.549-04:002010-06-26T02:57:23.549-04:00I don't know if I could recommend this movie t...I don't know if I could recommend this movie to anyone... I cried for a good hour afterwards :( Just heartbreaking. My dad tricked me into watching it by mentioning the fashion - in my head I had confused it with another film so I had no idea how sad it was going to be! Still, it was a really well made film, and I really liked how nuanced the portrayal of the Germans was - showing how not all of them approved or even knew of the reality, how easy it is to get sucked in by propaganda (such as the daughter did) and the consequences for anyone who didn't go along with things (like the soldier who gets sent to fight in Russia - practically a death sentence). I can't even imagine what it would feel like to watch this movie as a mother :(Miss Emmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251628463640473391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-50013094430414903252010-06-25T23:18:40.711-04:002010-06-25T23:18:40.711-04:00Oh, I've heard this is such a sad, powerful mo...Oh, I've heard this is such a sad, powerful movie. I don't like sad movies much either, but I find I watch them every once in awhile just for the exposure to things that important to know about. <br /><br />On a brighter note...I agree her hairstyles are lovely here. Great post!Francyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585122575455632885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-47785472045359779492010-06-25T17:44:58.517-04:002010-06-25T17:44:58.517-04:00No, I haven't read this book, I'd like to....No, I haven't read this book, I'd like to...but I think I'd lose it! Baroness makes a VERY excellent point, and I totally agree! I think this movie would be an excellent choice to show to students. I think it would also be school appropriate. I had a friend who visited the Holocaust museum when she was in middle school and she said that it made a very profound impact on her. While the crimes committed were indescribably horrific, I think that it is very important to expose children to things like that. Children are exposed to hate and discrimination on the playground. If they are shown just how far hate can go, it can prevent atrocities like the Holocaust from ever happening again. Thank you all for your comments on this subject!Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-41560644484208689032010-06-25T17:10:41.935-04:002010-06-25T17:10:41.935-04:00This is a movie I'd like to see, though like S...This is a movie I'd like to see, though like Schindler's List, I'm sure it's not one that I'll ever repeat. I had seen previews for this movie some time back.<br /><br />As for 40s style (clothing/hair), we've been watching Foyle's War and those things always catch my attention. Plus it's a very good series!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861306348634106983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-64123447865286841892010-06-25T16:18:34.755-04:002010-06-25T16:18:34.755-04:00I visted Auschwitz a few years ago when I went tra...I visted Auschwitz a few years ago when I went travelling round Europe. It was so upsetting I can't even begin to describe it. I read the book, and cried my eyes out at the end and kept dreaming about it so I don't think I can watch the film.Dolly Cool Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736208425076481054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-3935480279854867352010-06-25T16:07:29.700-04:002010-06-25T16:07:29.700-04:00This film is heartbreaking but I think it is so im...This film is heartbreaking but I think it is so important. In regards to Baroness Von Vintage's comment, I am a teacher and I think this is something that older children should watch as part of their WWII curriculum. When I was 15, we were taken to a Holocaust exhibition in London as part of our History class. It was so upsetting but I could definitely appreciate how important is was that we learnt about it.<br /><br />Have you read the book? It's chilling. I think it's more poignant than the film- there is certainly an element of a warning about the final paragraph.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954032264773780641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-64254777139737659272010-06-25T15:09:18.601-04:002010-06-25T15:09:18.601-04:00This is a very powerful movie (I agree the mother&...This is a very powerful movie (I agree the mother's style is impeccable, and I think her clothing becomes deliberately reflective of how her and her family's status was built on the unthinkable acts endorsed by her husband...in short, they are deliberately stylised to provide a sharp contrast to the "striped" pajamas referred to in the movie title). While sad, I think this film is really powerful. It really highlights how hatred is taught and offers the possibility that children have something to teach adults. I don't know if people would ever allow their children to see this film, but there is certainly an argument to be made in favour of older kids being asked to watch it as part of a school curriculum related to the holocaust, anti-discrimination, etc.BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-64263066582864248802010-06-25T14:41:22.608-04:002010-06-25T14:41:22.608-04:00yea, me too!! My husband came home from work and s...yea, me too!! My husband came home from work and said "What's wrong?!" I love the hair and the mom's clothes, but it was so incredibly sad!! :(Brittany_Va-VoomVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377031677999463069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-39390569865557653042010-06-25T14:29:19.566-04:002010-06-25T14:29:19.566-04:00I definitely agree about just looking up the prett...I definitely agree about just looking up the pretty pictures and forgoing the movie experience. I don't like depressing movies involving children. I was sad for a few days after watching this one. Fabulous hairstyles though, as you pointed out:DMiss Caitlin Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343129015617833004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-23429017966549997162010-06-25T14:28:19.665-04:002010-06-25T14:28:19.665-04:00It was def. a good movie, just not one I would eve...It was def. a good movie, just not one I would ever want to see again :(Betty2Tonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467952771230640217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-48621830327503262662010-06-25T14:00:18.344-04:002010-06-25T14:00:18.344-04:00i shall check this film out, thanks for the review...i shall check this film out, thanks for the review!Amy Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00887840097226779947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1085997960024984026.post-66099380394425143152010-06-25T13:57:25.103-04:002010-06-25T13:57:25.103-04:00that movie broke my heart to see all the pain in i...that movie broke my heart to see all the pain in it ugh,changed my momma out look as well!<br /><br />bombshelljessie.blogspot.comBombshell Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269169225307962998noreply@blogger.com