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> {quote:title=mr6666 wrote:}{quote} > Is it because the newer crop of actors just don't have that distinctive voices or personalities as those from the older era? That would be my guess. Can you imagine a routine of impressions of Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Wil Smith and Keira Knightley?.....I love George Clooney, but an impression of him? Doubt it. I recall the Dick Cavett interview with Bette Davis where she instructed how to imitate herself. "First you hold your cigarette like this and wave your arm around." People back then used gestures and spoke in a more expressive way, creating a distinct "personality". People today have toned down to blandness for the most part. I adore picking out old gestures in films you never see any more; raising and shaking a fist, slapping a palm with the back of the other hand, even rubbing the face in dispair.

Thanks for all your posting help, guys. I use the code for every other board, but this one has a sidebar of "plain text help" to the right of the column suggesting html code: Image: Stupid me for using it. But believe me, for every successful Mom & Pop independent business, there's a preditor business poised to take them out. The "Malling" (mauling) of America. My best friend owned an indie video store and he could not ignore chain Hollywood Video ever increasing offers to buy him out. He hated to do it, but he sold out and went on to better things. In retrospect, it was best for him, since the rental industry is dying out anyway.

My Cinefile Society just screened China Seas as our season opener, which I had never seen before. I like Harlow, like her personality on screen, loved the Adrian gowns she wore so well. But I have to say, I was really turned off by the make-up they put on such a young beautiful girl. Her lipstick was dark, making her mouth look like a hard gash. Her eyebrows were a disaster - thin black lines arched unnaturally, like a Sharpie pen. With such pale skin and white hair, the way they made her up made her look absolutely ghoulish. Someone posted this picture earlier: And it shows how gorgeous she was. She could still act like "hard woman" with that softer make up, such a shame they made her look hard too.

Over in Hot Topics I offered a mini history lesson of Coney island and the rides chronicled. For someone like me, who is in the amusement park business, it's like being transported back in time, seeing those rides intact & enjoyed. No roller coaster shots, surprising. But I want to add here how much I enjoyed Lovers & Lollipops . How refreshing that we didn't recognise these actors, we just watched their story unfold, as if voyeuristic spirits. I could identify with all parties involved, and especially loved the girl trying to cover the "Larry is a Hippo" chalked on the sidewalk! Adorable. And Robt O's intros to these movies were insightful. I never knew anything about Engel and was glad to see these 3 films shown together. (although had seen the Fugitive before) I've always loved old movies and b&w photography and these films seem to combine these 2 loves. So much of his films look like moving b&w photos, which I'm sure is his intent. Masterful!

> hamradio wrote: > "The Giant Gila Monster" as a bonus (its a 1950's B flick). Don't talk down to me, baby. I'm an official card carrying member of Mystery Science Theater 3000. And of course, I have a copy of that movie too. Glad you approve and are not repulsed by my occasional dive. And yes, I actually belong to the Dumpster Divers of America too. We trade special "scores". One of the best was a buddy scored HUNDREDS of coupon books for Media Play, "Buy One, Get One Free" DVDs, or something to that effect. He obviously couldn't use them all and dispersed them among my friends. I stocked up on several hard to find or expensive DVDs, many MST3K individual episodes back when they were crazy priced $17.99 ea! Message was edited by: TikiSoo Message was edited by: TikiSoo but the pictures still don't seem to load correctly

That's fine with me, I loathe the store. I once went in and was practically accosted with "greeters". When will stores realize that WE realize it's a phony friendliness? I asked if I could rent Stardust Memories which put every teenager into a frenzy, since none of them had even heard of it. No kidding, they didn't even know who Woody Allen is. "Is that an OLD movie?" Uh, well, I guess. It's as old as YOU are. Yet there are rows and rows of American Pie, Spiderman and Alvin & The Chipmunks disks along with PlayStation games. Oy! And my weekly dumpster dive reveals how absolutely wasteful they are - I harvest dozens of DVD clamshell cases (some with awful disks still intact) to use for my "home burned" collection. My brother, a very successful media businessman was offered a high position with them a few years back. After visiting their corporate headquarters, he said, "Thanks, but no thanks" which tells me a LOT about their ineptitude. Also realize that most business plans for national chains (restaurants included) are only for a lifespan of 8-12 years.

> {quote:title=CharlieT wrote:}{quote} > Actually it was Wayne. Carol Wayne was Johnny Carson's blonde, bubbly and busty Tea-time movie lady. And wasn't she a twin? She had a sister, Nina who was just as adorable, spitting image. Poor Carol died under suspicious circumstances in her early 40's. Glad someone else remembers her.

Or do you KNOW anyone who shares the same name with someone in the credits? I'll start: My name is Susan [Germain] and share the name with a famous movie hairsylist. There's also a Larry Germain hairstylist, but no Larrys in my family. It's always a thrill to see her (my) name in the credits, and Faye Dunaway thanked her when she won her oscar! It was freaky to hear MY name on the Oscars! I also know a Mary Martin and a Bill Bailey, which cracks me up every time I hear it. The joke is largely fogotten, except for us old people. Anyone else?

When I was a kid, 13 Ghosts would play often on our local Saturday TV Kiddie Movie. Just the opening would freak me out, it scared the bejesus out of me. In my 20's I stopped into a local video store and asked for a copy of 13 Ghosts to face my fears! I enjoyed it immensely and laughed my a** off. Kids named Buck & Zadeea? And today the video store owner is my closest friend, he said, "Anyone who would come into my store and ask for that I knew was a very cool chick!" I also have a rubber centipede magnet stuck to my old theater seats. It's MY limus test for cool. Anyone who balks or questions it = not cool. Anyone who smiles & says "Tingler!" gets a second date. I'm a tough cookie.

Just my opinion, but I like feedback to my posts. Especially if it's a question to clarify, or a criticism... not a flame. But it's not really necessary to comment on EVERY post, especially if you just agree with what's been said. Like this post!

Mind if I add to your cache, Kyle? I'm a B movie poster collector/trader and especially love "bad girl" images: I love the tagline, "A panorama of abnormalities" and the girl fight in the corner. This one got snagged up almost immediately, I'm sure the bra showing is a big part of it. If you like the flapper "style", it's quite easy to replicate without drastic bobbing your hair. My hair is longish, but with a definite step "cut" along the ears. I tuck the long stuff up in a cloche with just the spitcurls showing-instant flapper!

Cloris is a wonderful actress....who else could make us love the dizzy dame Phyllis and tragic middle aged Ruth Popper in The Last Picture Show ? She has spent the bulk of her career doing supporting parts in comedies and voice acting for cartoons, a complete waste of her immense talent, imho. The delicacy and power of her performance in LPS is just astounding, I can't believe she didn't get more serious meatier parts while still young and so beautiful. Now that she's over the hill the only parts left are character granny parts, which she is stellar, but still not up to her caliber of talent. Limiting. I realize it takes a lot of talent to play comedy, which she does brilliantly, but so sad she wasn't given the opportunity to really showcase the powerhouse performance she's capable of. I'll take Cloris any time she puts herself out there.

> redriver wrote: > This movie delighted my friends and me as ten year-olds. It best serves the young viewer, and sadly, the young viewer of a previous generation. I can't imagine my nieces and nephews sitting through this dinosaur! That's why it's the perfect choice for Essentials Jr. Agreed, the 10 year olds of today wouldn't sit for it, but it's a lovely introduction to classic film for the more mature 12-16 year old of today. I'm sure there's still kids out there "nerdy" enough to be captivated by a good story and leave the video games for 2 hours.

I've been on TV numerous times, usually an "expert" consulted in documentaries, but sometimes a featured guest on talk shows. I look way better on TV than in person which I've never figured out, but appreciate greatly! Only once when I was on TV in Baltimore, did I have professional make up & hair done. I felt great the whole day, like a princess. But it's a heckofalot easier to be yourself, talking about things you know when you have a crew that makes you comfortable. When I see people in the same position, I look with a more critical eye; the lighting, the backround especially. And I know instinctively how the person was edited to manipulate what the filmmakers want to project. That's when it's important to ALWAYS speak complete sentences. Whenever Rick Sebak's QED Amusement Park Show broadcasts during PBS fund raising, I get a flurry of calls, "Was that YOU?" (yeah, 10 years ago) I can't BELIEVE I wore a black shirt....what was I thinking? I have a filmmaker friend that always wants to give me a bit part in his films. When he gives me a killer line like, "I'll have what _she's_ having", I'll do it.

Saw Mickey One years ago and never need to repeat. Love Heaven Can Wait , but falls short with stony Julie Christy performance & music, now quite dated & schlocky. But loved loved loved The Fortune. I had just gotten home from work when it started. Had no idea about it, never heard of it. I thought Jack gave Warren a run for his money in the handsome dept. Add Jack's snide attitude actually eclipsed Warren's performance. I had never seen Stockard Channing in anything before and she blew me away! She was amazing! Her natural talents reminded me of the great Madeline Kahn. Interesting that during the 70's there was such a fascination with the 20's-30's and there were still enough artifacts left to include. Was that the now demolished Coral Court used for their apartment? The clothes were adorable but the music too orchestrated to sound even close to authentic, save the ukelele opening. I found the writing to be rather wry and right up my alley. And highlight was delightful Florence Stanley (Bernice Fish from Barney Miller TV show) in a black bob & deco robe listening at the bedroom window! Pity I fell asleep in the key last half hour, I hope it plays again. I missed seeing my fave boy Chris Guest. At least I saw them all go into the apt, so I know it's a happy ending.

I love this movie too. Although it's kind of idealized, so what? It's entertaining enough and can even keep a kid's attention. I love that Tony Curtis plays him...a handsome Hungarian...it gives us an idea of Houdini's charisma and captures his "spirit". For all you serious Houdini fans there's a new boxed set of his serials. And I visited Houdini at his family plot. His Mom, wife and brother Hardeen are all buried there. The emblem is a stained glass mosaic seal of the Society Of American Magicians NY of which he was president 1917-27 (?) and features an endless circle of 2 snakes. The grieving woman is life size. Pity when you sit on the bench your view is a porta potty. His marker. I do not know why his wife's date isn't finished, she can't be alive. I left a special stone for him, but the marker is covered with traditional stones as well as playing cards, rings, pennies, roses, notes and a smoked down joint!

As a little girl people would often say, "When she grows up she's gonna look like Sophia Loren." I first saw Sophia in Man of LaMancha and was captivated by her. I learned to do her special walk which must have looked ridiculous as a 12 year old. I still do it today on occassion and the reaction is astounding. Every head turns and eyes follow. It makes me realize it's ALL ACTING. And I knew EVERY song in My Fair Lady from endlessly playing the soundtrack as a child. I'm sure adults thought I was adorable singing "Loverly" in a high squeeky voice.

Good Question! But the answer is....depends on the movie. The Looney Tunes Golden Collection has excellent mini features on the various Termite Terrace directors. Often they point out aspects of the artists or methods I didn't notice before. I enjoy the "music only" features and such. In modern films, I enjoy the actors bios & credentials and behind the scenes stuff when it's artistic or technical. One of my DVDs shows all the screen tests and early read throughs that I find interesting seeing how the film evolved. But all too often they're loaded with deleted scenes or "making of" psudo docs that are just a waste of time. The biggest shame, though, is the commentaries. 99% of them are just boring drivel read off notes not saying anything pertaining to the particular scene. There's a few successful ones though, Spinal Tap comes to mind, "We were so low on money at this point, we were wearing our own clothes here." and "The herpes sore was a plot point that ended up on the cutting room floor." But I don't want to hear some film historian's comments on old classics like Marx Brothers or Pre Code Babs. Let it stand on it's own. When I need a "soundtrack" during my workday, I just put on an old familiar DVD like It's A Wonderful Life in Spanish. "Por favor Mr Gower!" Better than any commentary track.

Yeah, if it's based on the Gerald Clarke book, it's going to be great. That book is my favorite ever written about Judy. I can't imagine stuffing all that info into 2 hours.

Again, I have to chime in and support MGM's announcement. All you film fans that are tired of seeing the same old same old would really get a kick out of seeing these rare and very fun films. Nothing beats sitting in a theater with a group of film fans and hearing the projector clicking behind you. We saw Harlow's first speaking performance in a comedy short and very early Lombard performance. One of the highlights was a silent Edward Everett Horton film with Esther Ralston and a trippy fantasy dream sequence, technically astounding for it's time. For the more mainsteam they screened a fantastic love trifle with Errol Flynn & Joan Blondell and the never broadcast Boys From Syracuse with a young Martha Raye and Eric Blore in a skirt! Shorts included a load of trailers, rare shorts and Joan Crawfords home movies. And the dealers booths, oy!

Hey georgiesgirl, instead of seeing Curley as a child, why not look at him as a dog? I think he acts just like a dog, especially with the "growff, growff" barking thing and the woo woo breakdance on the floor schtick. He has so much energy, he just bursts! I just bought the Dead End Kids Ghosts on The Loose which perports on the cover "good quality picture". Haven't watched it yet. But it's a public domain film, so anyone who wants to B&P me for a copy, feel free to email me at (my screen name)@earthlink.net.

Same as wink or smiley, but he's called "cool"

I can't believe more of you aren't as apalled by this as I am. Just the idea that "anyone" can "play" the 3 Stooges is idiotic. Just look at the failures of the substitutes for Curley while 2 of the original Stooges were still present. Shemp was alright, he actually brought his own element to the Stooges and was a logical substitute since he was a Howard. But the other 2 Joes (talented as they were in their own right) couldn't save the Stooges. The talent changed and the world changed around them, and the magic of the 3 Stooges was gone forever. It was definitely a convergance of talent & timing that can never be recaptured.

I agree....I was a bit put off by the True Grit remake news, but considering the Coen Bros talent, they will make it their own. Better or not, it will just be a different movie. The problem I see with these other cheesy remakes is the attempt to cash in on a "sure" thing. They make the "pitch" there's a built in audience as a base income and the film will "turn new generations on to the classic" like such un-classic Flintstones, Brady Bunch & Beverly Hillbillies. The biggest problem is the casting of actors to not only act like the charactors, but act like the actors who played the charactors first time around. Gah! What is most appealing about old 3 Stooges? Three simple minded losers trying to make in in hard times and everything goes wrong for them. Throw in lots of slapping, hitting, iron pans, slippery food, etc. It's barely funny in the original, but we love the charactor's expressions and reactions and sound effects. I especially enjoy seeing the oldy timey sets, props and especially the rare exterior showing old Hollywood. Audiences of today are NOT going to accept the violence, no matter how slapstick and silly they make it. Remember, it used to be acceptible to take Jr "out to the woodshed" for a spanking and today you can't even slap your kid's wrist in the grocery store. Sean Penn as Larry? An excellent choice. Penn is a fantastic actor and will be brilliant in comedy. But his talent along with Carey's will not save a bad idea for a bad movie. It's going to be a huge embarassment for all involved.

I was again struck at how gorgeous Maureen O'Hara was (and still is!) in this movie. Pity they can't get her to do a Private Screenings, she must have wonderful memories. I've heard around these boards it's because she won't leave Ireland. Would it be so hard to send Rosborne & crew to Ireland?