Tikisoo
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1 hour ago, sewhite2000 said:
I ended up watching My Fair Lady last night (snipped) I've probably seen it 30 times.
A true testament of classic film as an art. Opinions may vary between people's individual tastes, but if you can get sucked into watching a movie you've seen 30 times and still find enjoyment in it-that's "art" for you.
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5 hours ago, sewhite2000 said:
Animal Crackers (Paramount, 1930)*
The Front Page (United Artists, 1931)*
City for Conquest (Warner Bros., 1940)*
Nora Prentiss (Warner Bros., 1947)*I love when there's still really great movies out there that are still unseen. I just saw NORA PRENTISS for the first time too-during Ann Sheridan's month-it was great.
I hope the day never comes when I've seen them ALL. 😵
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I think it was around the late 50's early 60's the "curly" cord came into use. That was a definite improvement for at least the handset not getting tangled up. It also wasn't until the 70's the "phone jack" came into regular use-where you could plug your phone into another room's wall jack.
As many of you know I collect old phones and my 1940's all metal "Gotham" desk phone is in daily use. No one under 30 even knows what it is! It's great fun when prompted to "dial 9" but they mean "press" since it actually uses a dial.
But yes, I do always notice phones in old movies. Refrigerators & stoves too.
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10 hours ago, David Guercio said:
How do you rate and write a review on this?
On another message board, like IMDB.
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15 hours ago, cigarjoe said:
The film stars a handful of Classic Film Noir, Transitional Noir, and Neo Noir actors. Tony Curtis (Sweet Sell Of Success) as Albert DeSalvo, Henry Fonda (The Long Night (1947), and The Wrong Man (1956)) as John S. Bottomly, Jeff Corey (The Killers (1946), Brute Force (1947), Fourteen Hours (1951), Seconds (1966), In Cold Blood (1967), ) as John Asgeirsson, George Kennedy (Cool Hand Luke) as Det. Phil DiNatale, Hurd Hatfield (The Unsuspected (1947)) as Terence Huntley.
While that's a nice "personal review" of THE BOSTON STRANGLER, I don't think any participants on this message board need to have Henry Fonda's or any of these other actors previous roles pointed out.
Thanks for the paragraphs on split screen techniques, something I've never given much thought to.
15 hours ago, cigarjoe said:A DNA test was administered to the evidence collected from the last Strangler victim Mary Anne Sullivan. Sullivan, was sexually assaulted and strangled with nylon stockings and discovered on January 4, 1964
They had DNA tests in '64? Wow!
I liked THE BOSTON STRANGLER, it seemed to give Tony Curtis a meatier role to show off his acting talent-and just not a pretty face.
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Last night I finally saw WAIT FOR YOUR LAUGH 2017, the documentary about Rose Marie's life & career.
Like many, I first became familiar with Rose Marie as Sally on The Dick Van Dyke Show. I thought she had a horrible raspy voice and found it surprising she was previously a popular nightclub singer. As a kid I didn't care much for her charactor, but appreciated it much more as an adult, a "career woman without a fella".
When the internet came around in the early 90's, I searched Rose Marie and found she was married to talented musician Bobby Guy and started her career as a child performer! I didn't see film footage of Baby Rose Marie until about 10 years ago and I was blown away!
So a documentary about her long successful career is so needed to introduce more to the fireball of talent that is Rose Marie.
Her filmmakers were young enough to have never experienced any of her performances first, it was all discovery for them. They had originally wanted to make a documentary about the history of US popular entertainment and once they discovered Rose Marie, she just embodied it all: Vaudeville, Broadway, Radio, Film, Vinyl Recordings, TV....wow!
Rose Marie recounted incidents, narrating her life, career and the industries she worked in. Often, her words were voiced over vintage photos, film footage and reenactments to illustrate her point. I loathe reenactments and find them super cheesy, but tolerated them here for the most part - and believe they were included for "consistency" with the archival images.
Other interviewees including Peter Marshall, Dick Van Dyke & the late Carl Reiner gave a point of view from those who worked with her. Rose Marie's daughter and lifelong best friend offered more candid and personal views in their spots, very fun to hear! (thank goodness no snarking) My favorite part of Rose Marie's story was her relationship with Bobby Guy-
What fun to see footage of their cross country road trip honeymoon-thank goodness she carried a little camera EVERYWHERE. Bobby Guy was just as outstanding a talent as Rose Marie and I'm glad some time was spent talking about him. At least it seemed he crammed a lot of happiness in his tragically short lifetime, dying from an undiagnosed illness at 44. It was especially great hearing impressions from their daughter Georgiana.
There's quite a bit of intrigue too, due to her close ties to the mob both through her father and later the forming of Las Vegas. She took AMAZING historic films of the Strip chronicling it's development through the years.
Rose Marie broke into the entertainment business because she was smart enough as a little child to recognize the elements of great showmanship and learned to imitate them. Watch any performance of Baby Rose Marie or the adult Rose Marie imitating Durante. She doesn't pick out the broad gestures or easy phrases, she sees the teeny nuances and absorbs them into her being. This is a woman who has successfully entertained people for DECADES. That's talent, and talent touches our hearts.
So glad this was all recorded in this very well rounded documentary.
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The very best thing about having chronic memory loss is every re-viewing is like a first time discovery. I have zero memories of The Dead, just remembering the good warm feeling it evoked.
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14 hours ago, Janet0312 said:
I just finished reading a bio on Guy Williams. As Zorro, he had to parade around Disneyland at special events. But his kids were allowed on the property at any time. Can you imagine walking around that park for free and watching daddy playing Zorro? My god, that must have been cool.
I was a Golden Key Member at the opening of DisneyWorld in 1971 with all sorts of special privileges. My Mom would drop me off at the Park in the AM with $5 in my pocket and pick me up at 4 for dinner. I'd be the "escort" for all relatives visiting us from the rustbelt, so I went often & knew the place inside out. I think the hand built sets & painted artistry of the place inspired me to become an restorer that specializes in Amusement Arts.
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I don't know but a very vain former bf thinks someday a movie is going to be made about his life. He cast Sandra Bullock with Angelica Huston back up to portray me.
I have always found parallels between classic actors and contemporary ones, although I never see the Jimmy Stewart/Tom Hanks comparison.
For example- Gena Davis always reminded me of Gene Tierney.
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This movie was screened in a big classic vintage theater one Father's Day maybe 5-6 years ago. I had last seen it as a 11 y/o when it first came out.
Now in my 50's, I found it pretty entertaining, well paced, well written, cool looking & thought Gene Wilder was great. While I'm not fond of any of the songs, I liked the sentiment & story book feel of the movie, the end made me cry a little.
The boy who played Charlie is a local vet here. (and like all vets-handsome!) Everyone had hoped he would attend the screening but he did not.
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(decided against it)
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13 hours ago, EricJ said:
If I'd mentioned National Lampoon's European Vacation as the representative of Amy Heckerling's contribution to bold female filmmaking, would it be easier to get?
No, because I've never seen that either & therefore have no opinion of it. But I understand the National Lampoon Vacation movies were fairly popular in their day.
Please be aware it's very hard to read sarcasm. Especially on a LCD monitor.
At least being familiar with your previous writing of opinions there was a possibility of the post being a insulting snark/attempt at a joke. Thank you for confirming.
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On 7/16/2020 at 12:38 AM, EricJ said:
(Betty Thomas's Alvin & the Chipmunks 2: the Squeakquel was bafflingly snubbed,
no showings of The Little Rascals or The Beverly Hillbillies.
Maybe those weren't included because there's nothing "classic" about them.
Sorry to come across as snobby, but those sound like truly awful movies. I'd hate any TCM spotlight on film to show less-than-stellar examples.
Or maybe your post is meant to be sarcastic and I'm just too dense to get the joke? The written word does come across differently than the spoken word with inflection.
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23 hours ago, Det Jim McLeod said:
As a native New Yorker, it is nice to see the city in it's 1960s era.
https://www.scoutingny.com/halloween-in-ny-rosemarys-baby/
Scouting NY has several really great screen shots & their contemporary comparison shots. Looks like other sites have stolen/posted his pics. Look at his site for other great NYC filming locations & little known, hidden oddities.
The more classic movies I watch set in NY, the more nostalgia I feel-didn't realize so much had changed! I just rewatched THE WIZ and marveled at the huge scene of 400 dancers set in the World Trade Center's open park.
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I think it was after reading your impressions laffitte that I sought this one out. It's not for everyone, but I loved it. Time to dig out my copy...
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I had TCM on, waiting for the 8pm movie and was shocked to hear Robert Osborne's voice. I ran into the room to see an archived Osborne movie intro! Guess once you're on film, your image lives forever.
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OK, I'm not exactly sure how this works. Plus I'm feeling pretty lousy that I have to vote publicly- I like all the contestants personally- they are all great posters & contribute much to this message board. Please do not take my "vote" personally. EVERY SINGLE entry is awesome in it's own clever way.
But I have to vote for Lonesome Polecat for the British Invasion Schedule. Simply, it's the movies I'd be most interested watching.
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On 7/14/2020 at 11:51 AM, Athos said:Guest Programmer: Veda Pierce
- made me LOL, especially when reading the selection of movies shown.
Great job to ALL, difficult decision.
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10 hours ago, UMO1982 said:
Just because a woman directed it doesn't make it good ... or interesting.
But sometimes their identity presents a unique point of view. For example a story about the Southwest US might be presented differently by a director raised in Arizona than a director from the UK.
• CROSSING DELANCEY (1988)
I just recently saw this and found it charming. Sad that ethnic movies may become a thing of the past because of absurd PC.
• YENTL (1983)
I am sad to say I've never seen this. I love Babs, but all the hype around her turns me off.
• CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD (1986)
Only saw this once-in a theater-and I loved it.
• MERRILY WE GO TO HELL (1932)
The only film listed that I have on DVD.
Otherwise, I am not familiar with anything on the list. Does that mean they aren't as good movies? Or does that mean women filmmakers don't get promoted or as big of a break as men in the biz?
Maybe that's why TCM is doing a spotlight on the subject. For those interested in classic film to larn something. Too bad they couldn't get a better host/narrator?
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9 hours ago, Dargo said:
their own vocal style?...and/or their accent?...can often be too distracting?...from the information?...they wish to depart?...upon others?
Sounds almost like he's trying to imitate Shatner. But.... with incessant....questions.
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7 hours ago, UMO1982 said:
Women filmmakers were also writers and producers, not just directors.
..and still are. There's a lot of women in powerful positions all over the film industry; writers, set designers, animators....I think the head of FBC is a woman.
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Caught most of it last night & have to say I was impressed! It was the best Hammer film I've seen to date-the sets & costumes were outrageous, the acting & storyline was good, although some of the acting absurd. Most notably the comic relief actor Miles Malleson as the Dr brought the story flow to a screeching halt. Well actually, I noticede quite a few scenes that should have been edited more succinctly.
But overall I enjoyed it. I thought all principle leads were well done, Yvonne Monlaur and Andrée Melly (who just died this past Jan) were the two prettiest Hammer girls I've seen. It certainly seemed like a big budget for Hammer, it seemed as if they spared no expense in production.
Every time there was a pivotal scene, I had a sneezing fit or made a quick run to the kitchen and missed it! I missed the releasing of the Baron, the seduction of the bride by the vampire bride and fell asleep for the last 5 minutes! Can't wait for it to show again, it's worth seeing again.
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I just watched THE LONG, LONG TRAILER '54 again after many years since many on this group give it such favorable reviews. I remember not liking it much, but sometimes your opinions change with additional viewings. Well, this viewing was the same: I didn't really like this movie very much, but at least more favorably than the first viewing.
It's the story of a newly wed couple played by Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz who were both excellent. I noticed Desi often had comic bits as well as Lucy and those were the few that actually made me laugh out loud. Every once in awhile he'd hear a frantic "trailer brakes first" in his mind and get bug eyed & panicky. Lucy's comic bits were familiar slapstick. I enjoyed the segment in the first 20 minutes when the girlfriends were helping them move their stuff into the trailer, women everywhere cackling like chickens, piling up stuff....poor Nick. Smart directorial move, Minnelli.
But a string of mishaps were the bulk of the story and would have been much funnier if the couple weren't constantly bickering. I did not like the charactor Lucy played (Daisy? Tracey?) she showed disdain towards Nicky (Arnaz) over things he had no control over and therefore came across as demanding & unfeeling. Not newlyweds. There were a couple of times I wanted to pop her, her husband was doing his best while she sat back, complained and even deceived him (about removing the boulders she had been collecting along the way) Although one of the better scenes was when she took over the driving.
Neither of them thought through the logistics and consequences of hauling a large trailer, that is the crux of the "comedy". The scenes as they drove up a steep mountain were hair raising and only funny because they were so absurd-as absurd as making up the twin beds on their honeymoon night. I did love the one scene where they seemed happy & carefree and sang a song together. It sounded like Lucy was doing her own singing & she sounded wonderful. The movie needed more scenes like that and at least redeemed itself at the very end when they realized their love was bigger than the trailer.
The funniest thing watching the movie was all the stuff spotted that I still use 60 years later! I wear dresses like Lucy's and carry a 2 handled box purse like she does in the earliest scenes. The "tombstone" refrigerator in the trailer is like my old Gibson 'fridge (now used as a fireproof locker)
Lucy has a gorgeous new set of Pyrex refrigerator boxes in various colors & sizes (fruits/vegetables/cheese stay fresh for weeks) and when Nick says "Why do we need all these casserole dishes?" I almost fell off my chair seeing him holding up a coveted aluminum/glass Guardian casserole!
Once the DVD ended, I turned on TCM and watched HANNAH & HER SISTERS for the umpteenth time. Talk about evening of dysfunctional relationships.
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On 4/19/2019 at 9:43 PM, LonesomePolecat said:
I take it for granted since I live so close, but who knows how much longer these will go on, right?
Right. A depressing thread indeed.
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On 7/8/2020 at 2:20 PM, TopBilled said:
1. LETTY LYNTON (1932)...Joan Crawford's very best precode.
According to whose opinion?
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Movie Extension Phones
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Thanks Ham! I had completely forgotten ALL ABOUT those! Of course I have a few knocking around, so old fashioned. Those RJ11's are all that came to mind as they are still ubiquitous.