Tikisoo

All this Clifton Webb talk on another thread had me thinking.... As a kid, for a long time I thought Clifton Webb from the movies: was the same guy I saw on TV: I'm sure my confusion is because they both have the same effeminate, haughty attitude in most roles. So not "lookalikes" but "act-alikes", although Harris was more whiney in Lost In Space than Webb would ever be. Both were really good actors, thankfully Webb had a chance to show it in more various & meaty roles on film.

Thanks for "spoiling" it. "Is that it? What happened?" was her previous response to Duane's sexual prowess. Character must be desperate.

Yup. I requested this from my library way back when Lavenderblue recommended it here. Received the DVD of SPARTACUS, but the book is still on hold. Wah.

Thanks. My Mom & Grandmother covered my eyes in that scene to spare me trauma & you go & post it. 😎

Have to seek that out. I didn't care too much for the movie as released. Still watchable, it was only a case of "your enjoyment diminishes once you see the plot hole" for me. Also the case for Mario Bava movies.... I'll never forget a scene with a strong wind blowing tons of maggots through a large window into charactor's faces while they stand there like dummies. Um, problem resolved by closing the window or just leaving the room.

Pluto TV has a 24 hour MST3K channel. I skipped last week's movie because I've seen its too many times. Every time I peeked in at the TV though, it looked like a spectacular restoration. I'll be tuned in next week, though for DRACULA'S DAUGHTER!!

Heh, I saw CHITTY BANG BANG in the theater as a child too and it left zero impression on me. I revisited it when TCM showed it years ago and again, zero impression. That's not good for a kids fantasy movie.

I find it amazing, a flash of ****/genitalia will impress viewers so strongly. Often, it's the first image that comes to mind when a film is mentioned, "...did they cut the ___scene?" Maybe that's why some filmmakers put a flash of nudity in, to be memorable? As an artist I deal with images of nudity on a daily basis, like a nurse or caregiver. Ho-hum. But I do love the storyline in THE LAST PICTURE SHOW of the character's losing their virginity, it's very sweet and empathetically told. I found the pool scene a liberating and joyous triumph for Jacey, despite the underlying salacious intentions of the other charactors. That's why I want to see Texasville so badly, to find out what happened to Jacey. Obviously, the charactors are very "real" to me.

You have such a happy face, your story actually cheered me up! I like your outlook on your forebear's legacy and glad you're not Paris Hilton, heh.

Hope I'm not repeating myself- but I once met Tom Savini through a friend and was embarrassed that I had never seen any of his his special effects work since I don't like violent movies. Savini suggested I watch FRIDAY the 13th with the sound off-he said that way I'd see the artistry without being "involved" in the story. I did and was most struck by Kevin Bacon receiving an arrow through his chest from under his cot, as earlier described. I yelled FOUL because anyone pierced through their back would instinctively arch their back in reaction and try getting away. Instead, Bacon just lies there & looks at the arrow in amazement. Now whenever an otherwise good movie gets too intense, I turn off the sound or fast forward through the violence. I call it the "Savini Manuever"

Moved this from the Bogdanovich thread....more appropriate here: reminds me of He's always had kind of a sad, yet adorable expression adding to his boy genius persona & especially like his haughty "ascot" years.

Furious over that-one of the only Bogdanovich movies I've never seen-still haven't watched my DVR of THE GREAT BUSTER. When Bogdanovich's movies are good, they're extraordinarily good. Some hit the mark better than others, but a Bogdanovich movie is always worth watching at least once. His filmography is stunning, he has the ability to craft comedies, parodies, poignant dramas & documentaries well.No mention here of MASK '85, THE CAT'S MEOW '2001 or his overlong but worthwhile documentary about Tom Petty RUNNIN DOWN A DREAM 2007.

Thanks for that-it was great. Just subscribed.

So you broke the grisly horror chain with this silly Ed Wood scripted B movie? I suppose anyone could be fooled by the title thinking it was horror. My mental image of Lawrence watching this string of horror films:

Heh, that would be my m.o. too, "Oh hello Rock! Glad you finally reached me!" Like facial features, I have found families often inherit similar voices-especially father/sons and mother/daughters. Nothing's more annoying than someone telling me they thought I was my Mother on the phone! But it's great comfort to hear my Aunt's voice when talking to my cousin on the phone. You know it's not them (deceased) but just hearing the "sound" of their voice reminds you they live on through their children.

I didn't mean to be snippy or anything like that with my comment, I just wonder why we always put celebrities under a microscope. Why can't we just leave 'em alone?

Haha, I should have known you were a "radio guy" since I'm a "radio gal" too. I never had that face/voice issue because of TV appearances, but my bf who was a late night DJ did. (Play Misty For Me) He has a gorgeous deep speaking voice but looked similar to Dick Cavett with long blonde hair. He said he could always see a woman's expression "fall" when meeting at some big station function.

I love HAUSU. My daughter still talks about seeing it as a teen, often siting the piano/fingers scene as particularly nightmarish.

Responding to the OP, are there any great movie comedians today? I take that to mean comedians who make several movies-even series- like the classics. There are people who love seeing any Tyler Perry movie. Steve Martin's movies are also very popular. Chevy Chase's Lampoon series are popular, he's still with us, although I'm not sure he's still making movies. Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Carl Reiner, they are all comedians who have a wonderful body of work in film the past few decades. So I'd say, yes, there ARE "comedy greats" today, even knowing the term itself is subjective/personal taste.

Really? What difference does it make to anyone but Bogdanovich? 🤷‍♂️

There was actually a news story pointing out how ART is essential to humankind. Most people are reading books, watching TV/movies, making music & crafting while we're holed up in our Bat Caves. I thought of that too, but would anyone recognize MissWonderly or TikiSoo by their published/professional name?

I was copy editor for a magazine for several years and continue to write the odd article, which is exclusively non-fiction. I've read and edited several screenplays & a few books and for the most part just corrected grammar-no surprise to those I've "corrected" one this board. Dialogue is definitely the most difficult to master. 99% of the time writers think transcribing "the way people talk" works well but most fail because not every reader speaks the same way (or even language) For example, we've all seen sarcasm thud on message boards. The best writers always bear in mind the variety of their audience, just like movies. One of the only arguments I recall was a Jennifer Anniston line "She popped a tic tac" which I suggested may need to be modified for product placement, plus I wasn't sure someone in another culture would understand what a tic tac was or even "popping" one! The writer hated me for it. That's the only advice I'd offer you Lorna. You've got an eccentric, fun personality and you may think others are as hip as you. To reach the most people, read your script as if you were someone else and see if there's any clarification needed. Bonus if you know a professional editor you can trust to do it for you. Looking forward to saying, "I know the author of that great work!"

Followed by binge watching:

Wow-how lucky to have been so pretty all her life! I just realized reading the title thread her name is a verb & noun making the phrase "honor black man" almost sounds like a command. 🤷‍♂️