Tikisoo

She still can, obviously. She looks great & still has all that talent. I was blown away by her presence & talent in a recently streamed stage show. Can't wait to give VIBES a try-recorded it.

Since I started my love of classic film discovering the Astaire/Rogers films, Eric Blore was the first charactor actor I noticed/named. It didn't matter that he played the same guy in every movie, his inclusion always added a lot of funny quips. I recently realized similar Franklin Pangborn was in a TON of movies: Essentially playing the same kind of support. Both these forever "butlers" were best when given the key to the unraveling of the story-a quick chance to shine- delivered with impact & humor. Not a bad way to earn a living.

This was a real scare to many levels of "workers" throughout the 50's-80's. DESK SET '57 was about that. Machines have eliminated many "mechanical" factory jobs while several jobs have simply morphed into "programmer" positions. The "surrendering of control to technology" has happened willingly. Human dependance on doing everything via "app" has been achieved, lured by the guise of convenience. And the competitive non thinkers are driven to keep spending for the inane goal of having the "most updated versions"! Another cash-in for the Shat. 2005 TV movie. Seriously, can you IMAGINE being defined forever by the job you had when you were 25? TikiSoo: the greatest bed/bath saleslady forever! Thank you, I was very proud of my work. Remember the day some kid poured bubble bath in the hot tub display and it bubbled over? Wow changed my life. (I thought of this while waiting in line to get a Shatner autograph)

Someday, an alien woman in Doc Martens will be in the Captain's Chair-

That's one of my favorite Mitchums. MR MOSES has been on my "want to see" list for years, my brother's recommendation. My brother wrote to Mitchum as a teen & received an autographed 5x7 photo. His favorite film of Mitchum's is THE HUNTERS '58, most likely because he's a pilot- I bought a still from the movie to frame for my brother and when it arrived found it was AUTOGRAPHED on the back! We compared the signatures and it was authentic, but unmentioned in the auction. So I framed his "pilot" photo and he gave me his 5x7 of 70's era Mitch, which sit here in my office. My brother's flight helmet is painted like Saville's. Apparently it's orange. (I also found, restored & framed the half sheet poster (nicer than the one pictured^^) but his wife won't let him hang it in their house!)

And until quarantine... attended movie screenings regularly at my friend's theater.

Looks like her skirt is made from a chenille bedspread!

"Don't heed silly misinformation, aye" "Affirmative"

Yeah? Well I howled when I saw this happen: Thank goodness we've eradicated that practice from the workplace. But it just shows how much kinder we were allowed to be only 40 years ago.

I just caught Shirley MacLaine in THE APARTMENT the other night on TCM and reminded how much I really love her. Talented dancer, actress & author. I really enjoy her books on old Hollywood memories. She's (I'm sure) a healthy 86.

I believe there is a movie about Patty Hearst in the works. Let's see if it follows the pattern..

I just watched Penny Marshall's 1992 film A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. As many of you know, I dislike Tom Hanks intensely, but since this movie was so popular, figured I better give it a go. The story is a historical drama about the forming of an all girl's US baseball league during WW2, when American men were at war. It was a pretty typical sports movie featuring several quirky charactors & situations to add drama & comedy. Tom Hanks plays his most repulsive role as a drunken manager. It's the first time I've ever seen him actually try acting and as usual, fails. Geena Davis & Lori Petty play rival sisters at the core of the story and both were great- believable in their emotions & athletics. Rosie O' Donnell and Madonna play NYC chums adding more extreme & colorful characterizations. The rest of the "team" had more minor appearances but all added great support to the story. There were a few subplots, most centering around the fact most men in their age group were absent/at war/on leave. I was pleasantly surprised to see the film opening in nearby Cooperstown NY's Baseball Hall of Fame, nicely photographed. In fact, all of this movie was great looking-it was well set & photographed. The locations and action shots looked great, as did the costuming make up & hair, it was a nice mid 40's period piece. Movie music at it's best can elevate emotions of the story and set time & place. Here, the music absolutely distracted from the story. Probably partly due to Marshall's attempt at creating a legendary/fairy tale type of story coupled with the style of the 90's when this was made, the grande sweeping violins and crashing cymbals of the climax come across as super hokey. Glad I saw it, once. Really enjoy Geena Davis on screen. Wish she was there more. PS to add to my theory there are classic film actors that are comparable to today's actors/personalities I'd say Rosie O'Donnell is the contemporary Patsy Kelly.

Miss Wonderly is very well liked here on this board. Possibly because she posts thoughtful content about classic movies rather than insulting others with sarcastic nicknames. All this talk has made me pull out my copy of THE BREAKING POINT for another view.

Yes, I've seen it twice actually. 2nd time I just couldn't get into it. Thanks for recommending it though. I'm not a big fan of swearing either which often ruins my enjoyment of Cohen Bros films - just an old fuddy duddy.

These two now seem to be missing from the schedule?

I had ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD on hold at my library before lockdown and just received it....as usual coming late to the party. Since it was already talked about here ad nauseam, there's only a few things I'd like to add: As someone who was around (a teen) during this time period, I found all the extra attention to place setting, hair and especially the costuming absolutely outstanding. You know a lot of time, effort & expense was put into every scene for authenticity. I hope the production staff was duly honored. WOW I also found all of the performances outstanding. I'm finally a Leonardo fan and most definitely a Brad Pitt fan-not just a pretty face. The hippies were also excellently portrayed. The most wonderful scene is Sharon Tate watching her new movie in a theater and hearing patron's reactions-brilliant! I cannot deal with violence which often leaves out great filmmakers like Scorcese & Tarantino. Knowing the story revolved around Sharon Tate & the Manson ranch of hippies (I'm an old hippie, btw) I figured when the ending came, I'd just fast forward through it, since most on this board talked favorably about this movie. I had MrTiki preview it and he said "the ending is not what you're expecting and you should be able to handle it" Braced & ready the ending was completely surprising. Yes, there was crazy violence shown but thankfully rather absurd almost laughable like a schlocky horror movie - THANK YOU! FINALLY a Quenten Tarantino movie I can enjoy. This movie was beautifully written & photographed, obviously Tarantino's vision. Loved it!

...after awhile, they're ALL younger.

Love your line up N&N! I have to say, I'm a pretty dense/gullible viewer of mysteries. But the "twist" ending of Diabolique was apparent & logical even to me within the first 20 minutes. I love Umbrellas of Cherbourg as well. I think the colors/sets/fashion very much adds to the film, like an extra "charactor". Wes Anderson is by far my favorite director and so glad he's consistent & prolific. Another one whose visual composition truly adds to the storytelling, often humorous: They got the lighting JUST PERFECT to illuminate his nipples in the shadow! And I love the old pin up girl photos. Amazingly, Anderson's animated work leaves me cold. Because some people are only watching movies for the story or the escapism of the effects, etc. Others -I assume those in this TCM group- can admire the artistry & technician of the visuals, music, editing that all make a movie great storytelling. The ratings for the movie are changing as more people discover it & like it too-the beginning of a "cult" film. If that trend endures and it flips to most people agree & like it, it becomes a "cult classic".

Don't mean to offend, but does anyone else's brain visually connect the "L & I" in the company name Flicker Alley as a "U"? ( FLICKER)

I'd gladly pay $35/month for TCM....here you have to buy it in an $80/month package. Historically, the "Regulars" on this board are less than thrilled with Feb's 31 Days of Oscar and August's Summer Under The Stars programming because of normal schedule disruption and TCM tends to broadcast the same old same old. But by doing so, these are the two best months for TCM to hook new viewers. The "regulars" get the TCM programming we love 10 months of the year. I have to say though, I'll never forget the recent SUTS that featured Thelma Todd shorts ALL DAY long and one 31 Days of Oscar that grouped various category nominated movies, not all winners to mix things up. This year's SUTS has a few premieres that have caught my eye, worthy trade off.

I have a question....why would a podcast need to "pause for a break"? Is it just an opportunity to use the music cues again? It's not like there are commercials requiring a break, nor the narrator needing to take a drink of water or compose themselves. It's all snippets of recordings edited post production. When streaming late night hosts home shows there's also "when we come back..." breaks. Why don't they just edit the breaks out & resume?

The first time I ever saw MY FAIR LADY: When I saw Eliza bring HH's slippers to him...kneeling - I let out an audible gasp! I was shocked and dismayed by the ending. I do think HH's homosexuality was implied in the story (& movie) making a romantic/marriage angle unlikely.

I just watched the 1970 movie directed by Carl Reiner WHERE'S POPPA? It stars George Segal as a frustrated bachelor who is caretaker for his crazy old senile Mother played to perfection by Ruth Gordon. I believe this was shown for Carl Reiner's tribute. This is a dark comedy that works perfectly hilarious at times and some of the humor falls really flat & dated other times. I had completely forgotten how adorable & appealing Segal was as a young man and his comedic talent really shines in this role. Ruth Gordon pretty much plays the same wacky old lady as her famous role in HAROLD & MAUDE, only this time she's actually senile. Rather than being sad, her senility is what brings the comic element to the story, preventing her son from having any sort of normal romantic relationship. Segal meets the woman of his dreams perfectly cast by very sweet & pretty Trish Van Devere who was better known on stage than films (and married to Geo C. Scott) Of course, Mom sabotages any attempt at a relationship and hilarity ensues, sometimes. I LOL at the scene of Segal's brother having to run across Central Park at night to get to Segal's apartment to help in emergency with Mom. He is detained by hardly scary gang of black guys hanging around a statue, one played by Garrett Morris (see? not very menacing) waiting to mug him. Uh, for those of you too young to remember, NYC in the 70's=mugging cliché. Well, I LOL because the brother wasn't carrying his wallet so the gang stole all his clothing and he ran stark naked to the brother's apartment. He shows up with his hands over his privates and is welcomed into the house as if nothing's happened. So it's that kind of humor. But the second time he runs through without his wallet, the gang forces him to rape a lone woman. Not funny. Not ever. It's amazing to me that used to be "acceptable humor". The victim turns out to be a guy in drag who sends the brother flowers in jail. More really bad taste, not funny. Also, the ending is a real thud. Maybe I'm bringing my own experience to this, making it distasteful to just me & maybe others won't find it as offensive. I never believed what I was watching, so I could enjoy everyone's stellar performances & comedy, making the offensive aspects easier to ignore. Upon seeing this, I recognized a few scenes, must have seen it before but had forgotten most of it. (oops I had forgotten to mention Segal's sister-in-law was played by the beautiful, fabulous actress Rae Allen who pack a huge punch in her brief scenes)

In a GLASS bathtub...like taking a bath in an aquarium. (just what IS that cloudy stuff inside at the bottom?)

Ohmigod! My best friends Mother had a wall phone installed in her bathroom circa '73. We thought it was outrageously funny to make crank phone calls- when the person said "Hello?" we'd put the receiver near the seat & flush then hang up. Stupid pre-teen girls!