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The Trial of the Chicago 7--Since I have only seen one of the Oscar nominated films (Mank), I thought I'd try another. Well....I thought it was more interesting as a inner look at how the defendants interacted away from the courtroom. The case itself would seem interesting enough without Hollywoodizing it...and yet some of the big dramatic moments were altered--the release of Bobby Seale didn't happen immediately after he was bound and gagged...evidently he had to sit that way for days...were these just days of outrage by the attorneys? And I'm a bit put off by the addition of a wily female agent invented for...what purpose? Just to add a female role? To illustrate how some poor slob can be duped by a pretty face? Whatever...The performances were good, and I was surprised by Sacha Baron Cohen's Abbie Hoffman (I normally write him off as the Borat/Bruno flake), but the academy overlooked Frank Langella's convincing portrayal of the judge...tyrannical and not playing with a full deck. Eddie Redmayne is top billed, but honestly, the Tom Hayden character is the least interesting in the bunch. I'd say it's a good film, but I wouldn't call it great (funny...I thought the same of Mank..)

Deep Throat in All the President's Men (1976)

Harry Lime in The Third Man Mary Smith, the Star of Midnight (and no, this isn't her... ) The Wizard of Oz

Glad to see Cinderella Liberty (1973) get mentioned. really underrated a few great ones I haven't seen mentioned yet Slap Shot (1977) Marathon Man (1976) The Driver (1978) Conrack (1974) Melody (1971) Straight Time (1978) Wake in Fright (1971)

It's been at at least 20 years since I read GWTW but I remember thinking it was well-researched, well written and definitely worth my time. It provides, of course, much more historical background and much more in-depth information about key characters such as Rhett, Mammy and Ashley. Scarlett's mother, Ellen, who is a pivotal character in the book (it is she, not Gerald O'Hara, who runs all of Tara) is given short shrift in the film and seems to me to be horribly miscast. Barbara O'Neill comes off as a bit cold and distant and she barely gets any screen time. This is unfortunate because Ellen is THE major influence on Scarlett who adores her mother and constantly aspires (but often fails) to be as "perfect" as she feels her Mother is/was. Obviously, in a book there's time to explain why certain characters are the way they are and do what they do. A film (especially a film which covers an epic event like the Civil War & Reconstruction) can only provide broad strokes. After all this GWTW discussion, I am compelled to read GWTW again and see how I feel about it today.

First of all I think Lina Lamont is one of the cinema's bravest performers. She had a lot of guts, going before the cameras when she didn't know how to sing or speak properly. If talkies hadn't started, she would have been able to give us many more great performances. Without a doubt! On a serious note...here's what I consider the top 10 Brave Performances: 10. Rock Hudson in SECONDS (1966). 9. Charlize Theron in MONSTER (2003). 8. Anne Bancroft in THE MIRACLE WORKER (1962). 7. Diahann Carroll in EVE'S BAYOU (1997). 6. Stuart Whitman in THE MARK (1961). 5. Vivien Leigh in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951). 4. Tom Hanks in PHILADELPHIA (1993). 3. Matthew McConaughey in DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (2013). 2. Elizabeth Taylor in THE DRIVER'S SEAT (1974). 1. Dennis Hopper in MAD DOG MORGAN (1976).

Rebecca The Wizard of Oz Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Professor Moriarty The Uninvited (original) To Catch a Thief (the cat burglar) Holly Golightly in Breakfast in Tiffany's

THE GENERAL DIED AT DAWN (1936) Next: Burl Ives, Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman

Jennifer Jones

Cathy O'Donnell Next: ANGELS OVER BROADWAY (1940) THEY DIED WITH THEIR BOOTS ON (1941) FOR ME AND MY GAL (1942) CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) DESTRY (1954)

When I think of Garry Marshall & Penny Marshall's movies, they seem to be like old classics in theme and humor, it's their style. And they both learned technique & expertise from years of TV work. Mel Brooks movies of the same era are more slapstick humor-like Marx Brothers- but definitely Brooks films are more "daring", he wasn't afraid to push the envelope.

So many of the movies I've watched lately have been noirs with murder, violence, drug addicts, the seedy life-I just HAD to watch something lighthearted & funny. People on this board have commented how much they liked OVERBOARD '87 when TCM showed it recently, so I borrowed it from the library. I wasn't disappointed. Again, somewhat cliché plot line but the performances and deft direction of Garry Marshall elevated what could have been a tired old story. I squealed when seeing Katherine Helmond's name in the opening credits! Goldie Hawn player a rich, demanding shrew and Kurt Russel is hired to remodel her giant ship cruiser's closet. She berates him all the way then refuses to pay for the job ($600 in 1987!) Kurt is struggling as a single parent with 4 rambunctious boys and being stiffed $600 is serious. When Russell spots her face on the news as a woman rescued from a boating accident with amnesia, he snaps into action! Goldie is still obnoxious & demanding and the authorities are happy to hand her over to Russell who concocts the story she is his wife. Since she doesn't remember, she goes along with him. His plan is for her to take care of his house/kids to work off the $600. But of course, well you know. There were a few laugh out loud moments, but mostly this was just a fun, escapist romantic comedy. Katherine Helmond is a scream as Goldie's similarly pampered Mother, and fave Edward Hermann plays Goldie's rich snob of a husband to perfection. (both sorely missed, RIP) I absolutely LOVED seeing Goldie Hawn play a complex range of emotions & even personalities, we all know she's so much more that a ditzy blonde. And while I've seen very few movies with Kurt Russell, he completely enraptured me with his hunkatude. Yowsah. When people complain "they don't make 'em like they used to" you can point them to OVERBOARD, which felt just like a golden age classic just in color with a little swearing/sex. Since this movie is 34 years old, I WISH they'd still make them like this....this movie can be enjoyed by most everyone. I love the moleskin sides to Goldie's costume above, creating the illusion of the bathing suit cut. Kurt's dressed perfectly. I found Goldie almost unrecognizable with those harsh clothes & make up, without her fluffy hair.

Mildred Natwick - great character actress who often played the matron. Next: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) They Live by Night (1948) Detective Story (1951) The Man from Laramie (1955) Ben-Hur (1959)

Sorry, wrong adjective. Extraneous. I was trying to copy italicized text to the title. But. Titles. Just. Will. Only. Be. In. Plain. Text. Damn. The lady is Kay Francis in Mandalay (1934), which we saw tonight. Noah Webster wasn't completely successful in eradicating French 'u's from American.

I'm watching an great episode of The Saint from the second season. The episode is named Judith it stars Roger Moore and Julie Christie. Julie Christie is one my favorite actress and I enjoy seeing her in this episode. The episode takes place in Montreal Canada and it has a good plot. Roger and Julie worked well together in this episode.

Second Chorus Next: Judy Garland, Guy Kibbee & Peter Lawford

Richard Farnsworth *** Who was in: HEARTS DIVIDED (1936) STOLEN HOLIDAY (1937) JUAREZ (1939) NOW VOYAGER (1942) PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1943)

When one tells you what you like to hear, it is wisdom. When one tells you what you don't like to hear, it is preaching.

On the classic sitcom Designing Women Suzanne Sugarbaker (Delta Burke) referred to this movie as THERE'S SOME BLACK PEOPLE COMING OVER FOR DINNER.

Has anyone mentioned SOYLENT GREEN (1973)...?

Rifleman

THE BLUE MAX (1966)

THE SCARLET EMPRESS (1934) Next: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean

LEE next: Barnes, Lumley and Pettet

Okay flick as far as hostage movies go. Most of them with a trio of criminals usually have one "brains" of the group, who usually isn't all that smart, one semi-psycho, who likes to tease the hostages with threats and whatever weapon he has on hand, and one young newbie who doesn't like the thought of hurting people and tries to comfort them. The "brains" guy isn't usually the psycho guy and vice versa. Sort of a paper, rock, scissors thing going on. And one can usually count on hubby to show how macho he is by making at least one futile attempt to overpower the criminals. Wasn't The Desperate Hours set in the second Leave It to Beaver house? I liked that home better than the one in The Night Holds Terror, though the latter is kind of cute in real estate terms.

A FAREWELL TO ARMS (1957) Next: Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Dean Martin

THE NIGHT HOLDS TERROR was entertaining. It was interesting to see Jack Kelly, Vince Edwards and John Cassavetes very early in their careers. It was similar to THE DESPARATE HOURS which was released the same year (1955). I'm not sure it falls within my rather narrow definition of film noir, but I enjoyed it. I see Eddie is re-showing THE THIRD MAN next week. I'll probably watch it again even though I'm not a fan of the music.

Young at Heart

BACK STREET (1941) Next: Miriam Hopkins, Robert Redford and Marlon Brando

Marjorie Next: Mary, Gary and Bing

Gregory Peck

Glenn Close and Anthony Hopkins received the nod to you are old (Close also nominated for a razzie) Gary Oldman might have had a chance if Chad B. didn't die Carey Mulligan's film has serious flaws in it (but Valerie Salanis (sp?), who wrote The SCUM Manifesto, would have loved it) Awards should be based on merit rather than filling certain slots due to diversity, etc. Also, do transgender actors get asked whether they want to be nominated as male or female?

Maytime (1937) Playtime (1976)

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Oscars to Be Held in Two Locations as Academy Unveils New Venue Oscars to Be Held in Two Locations as Academy Unveils New Venue hollywoodreporter.com 9:19 AM · Mar 15, 2021·SocialFlow

The Hollywood Reporter @THR Oscars Snubs: ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ Stacey Abrams Doc Among High-Profile Hopefuls Not Nominated in Major Categories Oscars Snubs: 'Da 5 Bloods,' Stacey Abrams Doc Among High-Profile Hopefuls Not Nominated in Major... Well-regarded films that failed to score a single nomination include 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always,' 'Malcolm & Marie,' 'Palm Springs' and 'First Cow.' hollywoodreporter.com 9:57 AM · Mar 15, 2021·SocialFlow

Martin Next: Stevens, Sheffer and Nelson

I didn't comment because like you, I thought it obvious. I'm sorry to say, I borrow the line all the time in conversation-doesn't matter the context-it still delivers. (you can substitute any gender/nationality)

Continued from the previous section: Best Cinematography: "Judas and the Black Messiah" "Mank" "News of the World" "Nomadland" "The Trial of the Chicago 7" Best Production Design: "The Father" "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" "Mank" "News of the World" "Tenet" Best Costume Design: "Emma" "Mank" "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" "Mulan" "Pinocchio" Best Makeup and Hairstyling: "Emma" "Hillbilly Elegy" "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" "Mank" "Pinocchio" Best Film Editing: "The Father" "Nomadland" "Promising Young Woman" "Sound of Metal" "The Trial of the Chicago 7" Best Visual Effects: "Love and Monsters" "The Midnight Sky" "Mulan" "The One and Only Ivan" "Tenet" Best Sound: "Greyhound" "Mank" "News of the World" "Sound of Metal" "Soul"

For the fourth time since 2009 -- when Best Picture contenders were expanded from five to as many as 10 -- there were only eight nominations in the top Academy Awards category. The most-nominated film was David Fincher's "Mank" with 10 mentions, including a Best Picture nod, The production is the story of the real-life screenwriter Herman J, Mankiewicz , who co-wrote the revered 1941 picture "Citizen Kane" with Orson Welles. Mankiewicz is portrayed in the movie by Gary Oldman (pictured below). Other 2020-2021 Academy Award nominations leaders: "Judas and the Black Messiah," Minari," "Nomadland," "Sound of Metal," "The Father" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7" (six) "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "Promising Young Woman" (five) "News of the World" (four) "One Night in Miami..." and "Soul" (three) Chloé Zhao, the Chinese-born filmmaker whose "Nomadland" has been an awards season favorite, received four nominations: Best Picture (as a producer), Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing. Meanwhile, "Nomadland" star Frances McDormand became the first woman in Oscars history to earn a nomination as a producer in the Best Picture category and one for acting. She received her third nomination for Best Actress on Monday (she previously won for "Fargo" in 1997 and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" in 2018). Joining Zhao in the Best Director category -- a first for women -- is the British actress-filmmaker Emerald Fennell, who portrays Camilla Parker-Bowles on the Netflix drama series "The Crown." Fennell's nomination was for "Promising Young Woman," her first film as a writer-director-producer. She also picked up nods for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Here are the nominations for the 93rd annual Academy Awards, which will be televised by ABC on Sunday, April 25, 2021: Best Picture: "The Father," David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi, and Philippe Carcassonne (producers) "Judas and the Black Messiah," Shaka King, Charles D. King, and Ryan Coogler (producers) "Mank," Ceán Chaffin, Eric Roth, and Douglas Urbanski (producers) "Minari," Christina Oh (producer) "Nomadland," Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, and Chloé Zhao (producers) "Promising Young Woman," Ben Browning, Ashley Fox, Emerald Fennell, and Josey McNamara (producers) "Sound of Metal," Bert Hamelinick and Sacha Ben Harroche (producers) "The Trial of the Chicago 7," Marc Platt and Stuart Besser (producers) Best Director: Thomas Vinterberg, "Another Round" David Fincher, "Mank" Lee Isaac Chung, "Minari" Chloé Zhao, "Nomadland" Emerald Fennell, "Promising Young Woman" Best Actor: Riz Ahmed, "Sound of Metal" Chadwick Boseman, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" Sir Anthony Hopkins, "The Father" Gary Oldman, "Mank" Steven Yeun, "Minari" Best Actress: Viola Davis, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" Andra Day, "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" Vanessa Kirby, "Pieces of a Woman" Frances McDormand, "Nomadland" Carey Mulligan, "Promising Young Woman" Best Supporting Actor: Sasha Baron Cohen, "The Trial of the Chicago 7" Daniel Kaluuya, "Judas and the Black Messiah" Leslie Odom, Jr., "One Night in Miami..." Paul Raci, "Sound of Metal" Lakeith Stanfield, "Judas and the Black Messiah" Best Supporting Actress: Maria Bakalova, "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" Glenn Close, "Hillbilly Elegy" Olivia Colman, "The Father" Amanda Seyfried, "Mank" Youn Yuh-jung, "Minari" Best Original Screenplay "Judas and the Black Messiah" "Minari" "Promising Young Woman" "Sound of Metal" "The Trial of the Chicago 7" Best Adapted Screenplay "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" "The Father" "Nomadland" "One Night in Miami..." "The White Tiger" Continued in the next section:

The Sand Pebbles 1966 next: Charlton Heston

CLAUDE RAINS next: The Enchanted Cottage 1945 Cheaper by the Dozen 1950 Against All Flags 1952 Barefoot In the Park 1967 Dangerous Liaisons 1988

I thought Richard Egan was a dam good actor. he woulda made a great starship captain. besides Gog he made another cheapie sci-fi picture about a family caught in some kinda space-time warp. it was remade with jim davis. his friend Rod Serling wanted him to host The Twilight Zone but CBS said no so ole Rod said "hell, I'll host it myself. Egan deserved better roles.

Yes, I enjoyed it. Some sequences work better than others, but overall it's very well made. There are some witty lines, which surprised me since I didn't expect it to contain much humor. I think that is down to Cavalcanti the director, who liked to lighten up the mood in spots. I especially liked how there was no sentimental reunion for Howard and Gray's characters at the end. He still hadn't been exonerated though it is suggested the case against him will be revisited. I really loved Griffin Jones' performance as the villain Narcy. I don't remember seeing him play such a sinister character before. Usually he's cast as respectable upper class business types. He was sensational and his death scene was perfectly played.

Donald Pleasence THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956) THE HARD MAN (1957) PAINT YOUR WAGON (1969) BLAZING SADDLES (1974) MISERY (1990)

On the Waterfront (1954)

Why, TIKI! I'm shocked, SHOCKED to find you admitting to being such a...such a...well..."equestriCIST"!!!!

It is interesting to think that something like this, so luxuriously colorful, could be seen during the depths of the Depression.

Good! Ya know I've heard this stuff here is pretty helpful whenever people get run-down...and start popping out at parties... (...although I haven't seen it stocked at any Walgreens or CVS for years now)