Tikisoo

Well thank you. We've had some really great contributions of impressions of several really good films lately. I love Big City Blues & love that last comment of yours for both that & Unholy Partners. And thanks for bringing my attention to FIREMAN'S BALL! Comedies are just the ticket right now. Great observation about that one Tom. I'm definitely going to revisit that. (then watch a comedy!) Size Thanks for sharing your personal story. I remember the Chicago Seven trial too. Finally gives me a reason to tune into yawnfest Netflix.

I saw DEAR HEART the first time last year and loved it! I'm no fan of Ford either, so double surprise how much I liked it. I's call it a lighthearted romance.

Re: House of Dark Shadows I saw this movie first and liked it a lot. I then took a look at the original series and um, not so much. Heh, the first Trekonderoga I ever attended was amazed someone dressed up as this charactor. Excellent likeness too.

I've never seen a Gilligan's Island episode, but I sure loved that clip! Adorable. And thanks for that interesting info re:residuals. I just finished reading William Shatner's musings and a standout sentiment he makes is: Always do the best job you can, no matter what the circumstances or setbacks. He cited support parts in plays with a terrible star and of course a schlocky TV show. Shatner says you NEVER KNOW the life of that performance, nor who maybe seeing it, where it could lead, so just give your best. That clip clearly shows all the talent on the screen working under some awful production circumstances. Last night I tuned into TCM at 8:08, catching PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED. I've only seen the film once, in 1986-7 at the theater. I was a teen & on a date. I remembered only that I kind of liked it, remember it being visually beautiful sets/costumes and that Peggy Sue was an adult transported back to her teenage life. A time travel fantasy. So I had missed the opening, but knew where we were in the story. I LOL when recognizing Nicholas Cage with crazy teeth & hair, but quickly became absorbed in the story. I was pleasantly surprised recognizing several actors who became big stars and cameos of classic stars. Kathleen Turner was perfectly cast for this, as she has youthful teenage qualities to her face or possibly it was lighting & make up. But she acted like an adult in a teen world. Cage definitely harnessed the crazy teen boy persona in his performance. I found myself completely charmed by the end of this film, loving the fantasy aspect of looking back on your life choices. The point of the story is you probably have forgotten some of the motivation for making those choices, this movie illustrates. Of COURSE I thought the movie was "OK" as a teen but love it as a 60 year old sitting around during a pandemic watching old movies. Much better & cuter than I remembered. Although several of her "predictions" of what the future would bring are already obsolete, like **** hose. (I hate the bare legged look) I also call foul with her "writing" a hit song. She Loves You wasn't a hit because of the song, but who sang it. Glad TCM shows movies made in the 80's. Does anyone else see rough continents in the clouds above her head in the poster?

This thank you ^^^ looks like me, but this is how I feel - I quickly downloaded all 3 files as a PDF to easily read/reference it. Hope the powers that be see what you've crafted & follow....

No, the schedule is unreadable by everyone, IF ONLY it was a time zone issue! That would just require simple tabulation to know true broadcast time . My biggest beef is I cannot view next month's schedule unless I scroll through each day on the present week by week schedule. Why can't I view the entire month? In advance? And all that's presently listed is the TITLE. I don't know at a glance which version of Gaslight is posted based on the stars on the list. I have to click on the link to open it, an extra step surely added to "track" interest or popularity. Changes to websites is not about us, the users. It's about "how can this website work for our company?" I know. I have a business and my website is a broadcast advertisement bringing customers to me from far & wide. Especially important in the last 9 months when all traditional publicity venues are verboten.

Yeah, I have inherited many books about movies, adding to my own library. I especially enjoy the books about the studio system, costuming, photography, stunt work, etc. The real production work, not the fantasy aspects. There are a few really strong biographies/autobiographies of directors/movie stars that I've enjoyed too. I dislike books about individual movies by a director/star because they're typically picture books with text only regurgitating the movie's plot. I much prefer simply to watch the film and form my own opinions rather than read about it. This TCM forum has a very strong, previous thread about "what you've been reading" which has enlightened me to several excellent books about the movie industry & those who work in it.

...in my case it's BECAUSE it's been many years, I haven't heard that. (try reaching down, pal)

I have the time, if you have the beer! I knew someone who would say, "I'm going to have a bath now" so I know what you mean.

I do.

I don't follow you. Is the archaic expression, "have you ever...?" as in when an older refined lady is insulted and she looks away saying, "well have you EVER...?"

Haha- I've wanted to see NIGHTFALL forever-love the 3 principle actors & would like to see them together in a decent movie. So where can I find this MOVIES channel? Is it over-the-air, streaming or cable?

Can you post the schedule as a text file without the imbedded links? (just checking to see if you may know a workaround to the awful "upgrade")

Um, I think that happened in 1937 when Disney released Snow White in theaters.

Since your question is resolved, I'll focus on this ^^^ sentence. This happens to me too with movies of this era-they have similar casts, plots & production values but forgettable, indistinct names. I often record these twice, sometimes 3 times! They are great to have on hand when you're feeling down. (like right now)

Similarly beautiful Maureen O'Hara: The Irish just make 'em pretty. Back in the day when women aspired to be beautiful, caring about looking clean & healthy.

Well, at least this last blunder brought new members & lurkers out from the woodwork.

Is that Tor laughing in the center? I don't think I've ever seen a photo of Tor smiling-what a surprisingly sweet face.

I was once Baby Jane for Halloween, a very easy costume/wig/make up to replicate.

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We watched & laughed. Nothing beats seeing it in a theater, though. An audience really elevates the enjoyment of this type of movie. While sometimes the effects were less than successful-like the above example- they are technically skillful enough to make it pretty startling, unsettling. Most laughable was the big spider face leering in the girl's boudoir window a la King Kong. Trivia: MrTiki used to have a Tarantula. He told me the two front legs are not weight bearing, but "feelers". Cool! Next week: BARRYMORE in DEVIL DOLL!

Customized fitting. It is Hollywood's biggest secret*. Even Brad Pitt's white undershirts & ratty jeans have been professionally tailored to flatter his physique. *Second biggest secret is hair is often "volumized" from an unseen angle. Every professional photographer will tell you "the camera always lies".

Yeah, "Diner Lingo" was a column in a magazine I used to manage/edit. While some may have abbreviated shout outs to the cook with funny names, it's not likely. Although I do think "86" (no more) "wrecked" (scrambled) and "Joe" (coffee) were a few common terms. Re: "Toney" My grandmother used to say that and I always found it kind of funny, since we had Anthonys in our family. As a kid I LOL the first time I had heard the name Franchot Tone-it just sounded so snooty! Also, in the early 60's she'd say "colored" and being the snotty kid I'd say, "Really? You saw purple people?" (Actually, I have seen a Colloidal Silver blue person)

Personally, I love velvet & wear a lot of it. That "replica" dress is not exactly the same pieces as the original, which is why you can make anything you like & claim it as a "replica". There is no way you are going to be able to decipher every cut & line. There are replica patterns available for very famous Hollywood costumes. I know someone who made the Wicked Witch's dress from Wizard Of Oz. It was amazing to see all the elements & how it fit a body in person. Remember-the camera ALWAYS lies. Check out vintage "Hollywood Patterns" which are readily available, you may find an actual pattern for this dress. Also smart buying small vintage mink fur pieces whenever seen in thrift shops for exactly this kind of re-purpose. Polyester fur just ruins the illusion. I own a beautiful circa 1960 designer knock off of Liz Taylor's dress in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. It's beautifully cut & fitted and the crepe flows & drapes dramatically. Unfortunately I don't fill it out the same as Liz. It's very similar to Travilla's "Seven Year Itch" dress Marilyn wore, but that dress had strong pleating to create movement. The Helen Rose dress above is so light, it floats!

Last night I watched my TCM recording of VIBES '88 that was listed on the schedule, then disappeared- wasn't sure I had gotten it at all! Glad I did. Cyndi Lauper is a super talent and I like seeing her in just about anything....although this movie was a stretch. The plot is like seven other movies run through a garbage disposal & reconstituted-it has elements of Raiders Of the Lost Ark (ancient temples/treasure) 1990's Ghost (psychic/paranormal messages) and Romancing The Stone (unlikely couple meet on adventure) The enjoyment of this vapid excersize is the performances of the two leads & some fun snappy dialogue. Jeff Goldblum is adorable and Cyndi of course is great. I do think Lauper would make a great comedic/dramatic actress if she toned it down a bit (not unlike recently seen Bette Midler) her voice & appearance alone could get the offbeat point across. But being a fan, it was just fun seeing her in a movie, she certainly has a kooky physical humor. My favorite part was on their trip to South America to find the "treasure", Goldblum had packed 3 suitcases-one with clothing, one with dehydrated food and one with big water jugs. In a nightclub together, Cyndi says contemptibly, "Enjoying your WATER?" and he has one of these on the table with a straw & umbrella coming out the top hole: ...and in retort Goldblum dryly states, "Enjoying yourself? I'm surprised you're not drinking from a hose connected directly to the bar". Little touches like that made the movie fun for me. I was shocked, shocked to see Lauper's two timing bf was played by a very young skeezy looking Steve Buscemi in one brief scene. Goldblum & Buscemi went on to better written films where they could develop & show their talent. Sadly, I think Cyndi just stayed with her musical performances, only a portion of her talent. When we lament "they don't make movies like they used to" this proves they do. This movie is the equivalent to 50's schlocky B adventure made for kids. Cute, but not really good.