Tikisoo

>Often when trying to look something up online, I'll type in that which I'm trying to get info on and will be led to a list of EVERY website that has that word in it's title. And NOTHING to do with that which I am looking for. You must be using Google....results defer to those who have included certain keywords, paid sites first. That's why I prefer Yahoo. Never heard of "Bokays" ugh. Why not just B'oks? The plethora of "texting" does not help matters. I often say to the kid, "When you use slang and abbreviations you always risk of someone not understanding you." And finance, I love driving around Philly photographing movie theaters among other commercial archeology. (love Baltimore too) Historical research often brings me to Philly (carousel history) but my biggest quest is to pay my respects to The Great One. Very difficult cemetary to get permission to enter-I've already made 2 attempts!

>If Claude was the husband, I don't think Madam Bovary would be straying. Well said. He was "intense"... But well in control. His strength comes from his intellect. not his stature. (I find this trait often in not-so-tall men) Does anyone see a little Fredric March in this pic of Rains?

Sad. Typos like this are becoming all too common with people's reliance on computers. This is why intros on TCM aren't always accurate. I only blame the host for not knowing EVERYTHING about Hollywood to catch it Has anyone read a book lately? "Spellcheck Typos" is what I call them. Ask any 21 year old to spell "flashlight"... I've noticed fewer people actually care about accuracy and recently battled with an editor publishing a story of mine. An entire uncorroborated paragraph was lifted off the internet & inserted into my story! (Philly is my favorite movie town, finance....I'll be visiting soon!)

>AndyM said: I'd like to think that a much better stepping stone would be W. C. Fields or the Marx Brothers or Laurel & Hardy. (snipped) the type of humor embodied in the former group has always seemed timeless. True, for a teen maybe. I was mostly thinking of pre-teen ages when seeing adults act like kids can be entertaining to them. TikiKid (mid teen) loves Harpo Marx, but doesn't catch ANY of the verbal comedy of Chico or Harpo-it's too fast. >willbefree said: his hilarious show where the only person laughing was Red, and then having to watch him with his vomitous send-off: "Good Night and may God Bless" Indeed. I have ALWAYS hated comedians that laugh at themselves (although watching the crew holding back on Carol Burnett is a hoot) And I love your adjective "vomitous", perfect! Now if only our politicians would stop "blessing America" as if we sneezed and need protection from a demon.

That's a great bunch of box sets you got there! My goal is to have fewer DVDs though. TCM occasionally broadcasts a film I've never seen (or heard of) that stars a fave of mine, and THAT'S a present in itself for me. December it was a Bob Hope film PRINCESS & THE PIRATE and January Eddie Cantor & Ethel Merman in STRIKE ME PINK. Yay!

>For SOTM Red Skelton would be somewhere around 987th on my list of possible choices barely above Bob Hope or Bing Crosby. (snipped) those comedies and comedians from the 40's went stale faster than those from any other decade. I agree somewhat...for many, it's the viewer who grew out of them. I think Red Skelton, Danny Kaye & the Harryhausen movies are a logical and decent stepping stone for kids interested in classic film once they grow out of the silly or insipid children's movies. And for whatever reason, I still very much enjoy any movie with Bob Hope in it, no matter how silly. Well, it could be now I catch the double entandre of many of the jokes, who-hoo! (something Skelton or Kaye wouldn't do)

I am amazed at some of your selections: FEDORA 1978 THE MAGICIAN OF LUBIN 1979 PERSONAL FOUL 1987 Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies 1969 GETTING STRAIGHT and THE STRWBERRY STATEMENT 1970 Not to be contentious, but there's always threads here discounting "too new" films shown on TCM. I'm so glad there are many here who consider post "golden age" films still worthy and "classic" enough for TCM. Many more recent films (as well as Ed Wood films) are available on DVD and can be borrowed from your local library. My movie buddy gave me a copy of WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND to see. I agree, it's a treat.

This film was screened as the last of the season holiday movie a few weeks ago and the house was packed! The audience sang along and even danced in their seats to the great music included. Many younger people enjoyed seeing the horn players swing their instruments to the music too. Did Payne even get to sing? The criticisms were "too much skiing" kind of slowed the story down and the wry observation of, "If I can't marry the one I love, I'll just marry the annoying one instead" silly ending. Did you notice the black ice used for optimum reflection in that last number? Sonja Henie was the Madonna of her day, dictating creative control for the best effects.

>Theatres are not responsible for the artistic quality of the films being shown I agree. But once I was OFFERED a refund. It was the night a bunch of friends and I went to a midnight showing of a Pink Floyd concert. (hey I was like 18) When the movie started, it was obvious it was no concert movie. We went to the lobby to see what was up. Oh, the midnight show changed to THE SHINING. Well, it looked pretty artistic, that helicopter shot following the car on a long winding road up Mt Hood. We decided to stay and see it, what the heck? Big mistake. I had to sleep with the lights on for a week.

The Tiki family views A CHRISTMAS CAROL twice every year-one traditional version and one "modern" version. This year we saw the George C Scott as Scrooge version for the traditional (good Tiny Tim too!) and Bill Murray in SCROOGED as the modern one. I used to read the book every year (easy read, brilliant dialogue) but I like seeing all the interpretations. And yes, most follow the dialogue faithfully, even the modern ones. It's amazing the story can be so adaptable, not many stories are as successful when updated. Too bad we can't make the 35mm screening of the Alister Sim version at the historic Capitol Theater....but I know one lucky person on this board who IS going! And as for the singer Tiny Tim, don't discount his talent from those goofy Laugh-In or Carson appearances. He was a very talented musician and had a beautiful singing voice when not doing that silly falsetto schtick.

I just spoke with David Skal at a horror convention-he was quite interesting. His "talk" was on the history of horror films and the different categories they all fall within. Clearly the only panelist in the entire convention that prepared a presentation. Stopped by his booth, but sadly couldn't afford any of his books. (he did not have the Rains book on the table) When I told him I really wanted to read his books but couldn't afford them, he said, "Me neither. I get my books second hand." and urged me to do the same. Hopefully, I'll have the Rains book by the next convention. It must be in that book the story is told about Rains taking his daughter to a movie theater so she could see him up on the big screen to know "what daddy does for a living".

I recently watched PANIC IN THE STREETS expecting some kind of film noir from the title. Instead of gangsters, the enemy was an epidemic! Generally my favorite medical films center around the warped mind rather than an ailing body. I love NOW VOYAGER, 3 FACES OF EVE, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, that sort of film.

>Claude Rains, an actor of the highest caliber. Like Edward G Robinson (and a few others) Thank you. I'll never understand why a thread like this wasn't started in the YOUR FAVORITES section. My question to the OP is, what makes Rains "classy"? How do you define it? I love Claude Rains a little more than the other "classy" guys such as George Sanders and Vincent Price mostly because he made far more number of films so we actually get to see him more often. For me, these "classy" guys crackle when they play the bad guy because they have the ability to insult while making it seem like a compliment. This is a talent I've tried to develop, requiring well chosen words (wish I had Hollywood writers!) along with positive facial expression & commanding body posture. What's amazing to me about Claude Rains is he certainly isn't as handsome as Price (or even Sanders) he still attracts you. Much in the same way as Bette Davis, which is why they were so well paired. I think it was on TCM I heard, "She wasn't beautiful, but she was a good enough actress to make you believe she's beautiful."

>KEEP THAT LP!!! Really? It looks just like the one in the photo. The back cover is the Daily Planet mock newspaper page. Unfortunately, the box of LPs were stored in a basement, and every cover has a corner of water damage. Didn't hurt the vinyl, but the covers are terrible. Only keeping the Merman ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. I was going to disperse them among my friends. If anyone here is interested PM me.

I just scored a box of LPs of Broadway musicals and was shocked to see IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE, IT'S SUPERMAN, the musical comedy starring Jack Cassidy! That must have died a quick death, never heard of it.

Wow you hit the nail on the head with that post traceyK. I am AMAZED at how both Audrey Hepburn & Marilyn Monroe are perceived by high schoolers/college age girls. I even ASK them why they like these stars (since they've never seen them in a movie) and was told, "I like what MM stood for-a strong woman who's got big curves." Really? Most women were insulted by her "dumb blonde sex kitten" persona in her own time and were even MORE insulted by Jayne Mansfield, the Madonna of her day. I like Audrey just fine in some films - goodness, A NUNS STORY? And I've heard the tracks of her singing in MFL and absolutely prefer it to Marnie Nixon. No one could match Julie Andrews voice, they shouldn't have worried about it. (I'm a HUGE Julie Andrews fan) The entire film MFL was a fiasco solely because of decisions made second guessing the public, something Hollywood films do in excess these days. But I understand anyone's dislike for Emma Thompson based on whatever they think- I certainly avoid any Tom Hanks movie like the plague because I simply can't stand him.

>Rita Hayworth is enchanting and her "Put the Blame on Mame" number in the black strapless dress is a classic. I recently got to see THE DRESS in a Hollywood costume exhibit. You'd be amazed to see how teeny tiny that dress is. Hayworth was about a modern size 3.

Amazing the moderators don't catch this spam.....oh yeah, TCM is too busy sending out their own marketing. Anyone else getting TCM Shop emails daily? Nothing turns me off from buying more than "internet blanket marketing". I refuse to ever buy from these companies because I'm convinced they'll never leave me alone afterwards.

Hey sister, there IS a real reason. The relationship the public has with "stars" or "celebrities" was explained in an academic book on the subject, STAR STRUCK. In a nutshell, the public views celebrities the way our culture used to view family. Traditionally, families were brought up together, in the same general area, you knew your cousins and your cousin's children, etc. When a misfortune would happen, the family would say, "Did you hear what happened to so & so?" Family members learned from other family all sorts of ways to behave and what to avoid. With families fragmented and scattered, we now gossip about celebrities. "Poor Jennifer Anniston, stood up at the alter!" Caring about celebrities has replaced caring about those in our personal circles. We "relate" to stories our classic stars "play" in a movie, a story, a morality play. We feel as if we "know" them, we care about their "career" ups & downs. I think anytime an artist dies we not only feel sad because we think we "knew" them, but there's also a sense of loss they'll never create their art again.

>I'm with you on Chariots of Fire ! >All those John Hughes teen and young adult movies of the 80's. >Another one for me is the musical remake of Lost Horizon. Great. My movie pal gave me a copy and keeps asking if I've watched it yet. I dread it. And same said movie pal has got me watching every Elia Kazan film. I never want to see BABY DOLL ever again.

Can anyone here explain or define what it is about her "looks" that we see as "modern"? We saw a 35mm screening of MODERN TIMES a few years ago. Leaving the theater, MrTiki said, "Wow who was the leading lady? She was a knockout!" When I see Jean Harlow on film, she looks odd; her hard black lips, cartoony eyebrows, white sculpted hair. I just can't relate to that look except in a goth sort of way. Paulette wore her make up very naturally, not unlike Ingrid Bergman. She exuded a "joy of life", and pluck making her really likeable. I could totally see her as Scarlett, Leigh's only close rival for the part (in my mind) Paulette has a perfectly proportioned face and body-we're attracted to that too. Look at Liz Taylor. Any fan of Paulette's needs to see Paulette as a pirate-REAP THE WILD WIND '42, great dramatic role in SO PROUDLY WE HAIL '43 and elevating so-so writing in fun THE CRYSTAL BALL '43 and THE CAT & THE CANARY '39. I highly recommend reading her biography too.

Along the same lines of the last post.... I am an equestrian as well as a film fan and everyone assumes I love any movie with horses in it. 99% of "horse" movies are so way off whack of how horses really are, I'm infuriated more than enamored. I especially hate Westerns, where horses are treated terribly. The ranches that provided the horses used very severe bits and you can see horses swing their heads avoiding the bit when an actor yanks on them. But it's fun spotting costume directors ideas of proper horse tack. I love seeing Olivia DeHavilland riding Trigger in ROBIN HOOD in an ugly western saddle disguised by draped fabric! The only "horse" movies I really enjoy are those laced with fantasy, touching more on the magical bond humans and horses can have. NATIONAL VELVET, THE BLACK STALLION, INTO THE WEST and that type of movie. Thanksgiving, I visibly weeped in front of my entire family over the scene where Elizabeth Taylor gallops along side the train & waves. Amazing. In reality, horses really love routine. The most realistic horse in movies are those contented pulling a milk wagon or plow and loves the owner that feeds him.

My classic top ten are the movies I recommend to anyone who is interested in discovering the wonderful art of film. These are movies everyone can enjoy-no matter what age or what culture they're brought up in. THE WIZARD OF OZ SINGIN' IN THE RAIN NIGHT OF THE HUNTER SUNSET BLVD CITIZEN KANE ANNIE HALL IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE HAROLD & MAUDE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY PSYCHO They all have drama, are paced well so not to be too tedious, most are visual treats, well written and most discover deeper meanings with repeat viewings.

The real scenario is someone who's been watching TCM awhile gets annoyed over; (choose one) too many repeats, too modern a film, the term "classic" or their desire to see a film TCM hasn't shown. It's usually one of their first times posting here. Us "regulahs" are sick of the debate. We ALL usually calmly explain that TCM is a cable channel and works within their budget restrictions, rental availability, etc. In short, we understand. I simply add a photo of a crying baby to succinctly point out to the OP complaining is childish. OK, maybe it's condescending, but I don't see it as mean, just a nudge to point out to them "it's not all about YOU" And unlike a crying baby, YOU have the power to control what you watch, don't expect the world to bend to your needs. Like I said, I was aghast my post was considered offensive enough to be deleted.

>Ok, but why this that the title of the movie? I suspect it's a play on words referring to SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, Hank's most lauded role. Yuk. Just another indication that no one can make a stand alone film anymore. >What's with Hanks' accent? Disney didn't have an accent. Did Disney have a midwestern accent? I don't recall. I suspect it's just Tom Hanks bad acting. I really think he's horrible. (I used to say the same thing about well loved Kevin Costner) That said, I enjoyed Hanks early in his career-don't know when he lost his ability to act, maybe it's the writing? >Walt Disney (snipped) was a hands on guy. Walt Disney himself was a brilliant man who made great art for the ages. He wasn't perfect and could be cruel to those he felt didn't have the same dedication as himself. Sometimes the same qualities that make you a great creative force are the same qualities that make you a jerk. But I feel so badly about what an evil mega force the Disney Corporation has become in the past 20-30 years.