Tikisoo
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On 3/18/2020 at 2:37 AM, laffite said:
This is what girls looked like when I was in Junior High (Middle School) What a lovely picture! Look how proud they are to be girls. Look how proud they are to be young and pretty. Look how proud they are of those cute dresses. A charming photo, sweeties of yore.
I'm more taken with the caption ^^^
So much positivity! I've come to the conclusion, youth no longer knows pride.
Granted, when I was a punk rocker, I tried to shock establishment with my appearance-pink spiked hair, goth make-up, mini skirts, spandex pants etc. But even a punk/goth look shows time & thought in personal appearance-PRIDE.
Nowadays, everyone looks like they just rolled out of bed.
Zero lovely. Zero pride. Zero charm.
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1 hour ago, Sepiatone said:
Just like the rock music in many "mainstream" TV shows and movies of the time.
I think the TV/movie stuff we saw was just a little "behind" the times, but we still got some great tunes from it, dontcha think?
True hippie fashion was creative, espressive & organic, so anything manufactured/off-the-rack was regarded as suspiciously inauthentic hippie regalia.
I was Gregg/Marcia's age and every kid at school dressed exactly like this 5-10 years earlier. I thought California must be super conservative and behind the times compared to "trendsetting" NY.
I already dressed like this circa1968-70 (my Mom was in the fashion industry):
Although I'd NEVER be allowed to show cleavage before 21, oh you tart Marcia! Bobby's contrast piping t-shirt, all that plaid/patterns/color blocking, billowy sleeves-so common for both genders, all ages. Except maids.
I absolutely loved clothes that mimicked my mother's couture. My Mother & I both had dresses exactly like these about 5 years earlier than broadcast year:
So I'd consider the costumer to be on target for the charactors. I love they weren't afraid of color & patterns 1965-75. Then Ralph Lauren and The Gap took over with the solid blue/gray/black palette that pretty much continues today.
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I remember NYC in the 70's...it's exciting how the City evolves.
Thanks for all your impressions of April's schedule...might as well compile my list of what to record while home.
In the mid 60's, I'd watch my baby sitter (eventually my sister-in-law) sewing darts in her bras to make them pointier. And she went to an all girl Catholic School!
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Interesting thread ....I just bought a library discard book, THE GIRL IN ALFRED HITCHCOCKS SHOWER, "A Murder That Became A Real Life Mystery That Became An Obsession" wonder what it's about.
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1 hour ago, Sepiatone said:
HA! I remember that when I could finally afford a Nehru shirt they were way out of style. As an old "hippie"
Well I'm a retro hippie, since I wore the fashions of the day as a child model, but never owned anything with a Neru neckline myself.
I have my Mom's haute couture 60's suits with Neru collars, embroidery & beadwork for sale on ebay from time to time. I'd look like Endora in them at my age: Old Lady Hippie Wear.
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2 hours ago, lavenderblue19 said:
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is also a favorite film. Danny was an all around great talent.
I just received this from the li-berry! Just in time for our lockdown.
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9 hours ago, fred c dobbs said:
ok gang-and especially mary- i'm back for a moment. hwevr, before i start, i do want to set one thing straight
....then please use grammar and punctuation - if you want to be understood by others.
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Is this movie scary or campy?
Was it based on the Stephen King novel? I didn't much care for the book.
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(Possibly already mentioned for THE CLOCK) The always favorite character actor James Gleason gave a very short but memorable performance in NIGHT OF THE HUNTER:
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On 3/11/2020 at 10:07 PM, Rudy's Girl said:
On 3/12/2020 at 6:59 PM, Polly of the Precodes said:
When you see that shadow slope under the ribcage, you know the guy is sucking in his gut. Gable was the king of holding his breath for a camera. Cheating- the gut should be taut from abdominal muscles. If they have little body fat, it's a "six pack".
I have a six pack that can only be seen in the right light because it's covered by a layer of fat, but I'm 59 y/o.
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Amazing. School closes after this week giving parents time to set up child care. Hope they have enough toilet paper. But very sad our film group has postponed our screenings until further notice. We were opening with a Thin Man, wah!
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10 hours ago, TomJH said:
Young in Heart (1938)
I have this on DVD & love it. Great cast showcased well.
9 hours ago, YourManGodfrey said:It’s a shame Karloff is really only remembered for his horror roles.
Agree 100%. Also a shame for Vincent Price, who I think is as devilishly handsome as any romantic leading man.
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10 hours ago, LawrenceA said:
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go (1978)
Heh I just re-watched THIS IS SPIÑAL TAP and for the first time caught the joke in the song "Rock N Roll Creation":
"In the Rock n Roll Creation, Yin was searching for his yang"
I watched XANADU for the first time in 2019 and thought it rather charming. If I had seen it when it came out, I Shirley would have hated it. But I was impressed with Newton-John, the sets, costumes & fantasy of it all.
An unwatchable movie for me would be any tripe like FACES OF DEATH.
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On 3/13/2020 at 5:26 AM, jakeem said:
I'm sure the infamous "Duck and Cover" spot would lead the pack.
I collect Educational films on DVD. Good time to give them a view while we still have electricity.
5 hours ago, MovieCollectorOH said:
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A "bomb" is unwatchable. I'm always amazed by Lawrence's tenacity to watch movies I'd never get through. For me, if I don't really care about any charactors in 30 minutes, I abandon it.
In it's day, the film industry of Canada referred to DEATH TO SMOOCHY 2002 as "the worst movie ever made" which is big considering Canada. I had the chance to go see portions of it being filmed but was told by some in the crew despite all the talent, Smoochy was a total "stinker".
Well, I love it. Starting right at the title.
I found it a silly black humor film that others have discovered over the years. When many jump onto that bandwagon, that's what makes a film "cult" status. I generally "get" cult films and enjoy their quirkiness more than mainstream movies.
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On 3/10/2020 at 11:45 AM, TopBilled said:
Of course Bette would be Woody's wife; and Meryl would be Clint's wife!
I lol at the closing shots of 2002's HOLLYWOOD ENDING when Allen ends up with Tea Leoni. Only in his dreams.
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I've never seen SPARTACUS, so I've reserved that from the library. I'm surprised my library has THE VIKINGS, that will be next. I know I'm going to enjoy Spartacus, not only because it's a Kubrick movie, but looking forward to seeing Kirk in that skimpy costume.
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4 hours ago, Bogie56 said:
No, No, No, No, No!
LOL. Impossible, impossible, impossible!
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19 hours ago, TopBilled said:
It will obviously be a bestseller, since the publicity that is surrounding it is already great due to him losing the previous deal. Plus people want to read his version of events regarding the ongoing Farrow family drama. Not to mention, the considerable focus he will put on his films and the creation of his films.
You never know, though- Woody may glaze over his personal life & only write about his movie making experiences. He's that kind of jerk to leave out what he thinks most people want to know about and instead wax poetic about his own greatness.
Allen vs Polanski: I'll go out on a limb here and simply state my personal opinion. ("That's all anyone knows, their own terms" Citizen Kane)
While I love Woody Allen's films, he's a pretty straight forward director. His movies vary in tone & subject matter but mostly deal with various people (family) and their relationships. Sometimes you get intrigue or fantasy but Allen tells a story in a pretty simple way.
Polanski is more of an "artistic" filmmaker. He pushes the medium and tries telling you a story in a more subliminal, visual way. There is nothing "every man" about his charactors.
Polanski treats his films as artistic canvases, Allen's films read like a book. Both have merit, both are great filmmakers, both genius in their own respects. Funny, both used Mia Farrow in their films.
As much as I enjoy the work of both, I don't think any of these charactors involved are "typical" people. Mia Farrow was brought up in a Hollywood household full of egos, it's no wonder she's attracted to "famous" partners. Allen & Polanski were auteurs, driven, successful & famous at a young age, it's not surprising their attractions are also skewed from "the norm". Recipe for disaster.
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11 hours ago, LawrenceA said:
In The Psychotronic Video Guide, author Michael Weldon names The Most Dangerous Game as the "most copied feature".
Ugh I believe that.
Isn't ISLAND OF LOST SOULS based on the same story too? There's a Mystery Science Theater episode centered around a terrible B movie of the story too....don't recall the title of the movie, though.
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5 hours ago, Bogie56 said:
But the role is what it is and McQueen made the absolute most of it and is forever remembered for it.
Did she really speak in that squeaky tone? If McQueen added that voice inflection to the character, then she was an effective, talented actress.
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Haha I remember Judy Tenuta!
Judy Canova was primarily successful on radio.
Her daughter Diana followed in Mom's footsteps as the voice actor for Peanut's "Lucy".
We got to see her pretty face in '77 on TV's SOAP
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17 hours ago, Janet0312 said:
Oh, I love that movie.
I do too, even with all the controversy surrounding it. I feel similarly about GWTW-I enjoy vivid charactor portrayals. It's actually the "historical" aspect I like about it.
I'd never seen last night's Svengoolie CRY OF THE WEREWOLF
Featured fave gal Nina Foch, I didn't know she was born in the Netherlands.
Nice looking movie, thanks Sven.
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22 hours ago, Sepiatone said:
I'm not a huge Danny Kaye fan, but this clip is utterly delightful eye candy . Kaye was certainly a handsome man-almost a cross of Errol & Kirk sans masculinity - substituted with Judy Garland's fun personality.
I find the last line of that clip a scream on several levels!
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The Post an Interesting Pic thread
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Yup, these were generally storefronts, I was a child during the first wave of "mauling" of America. These were on their way out in the early 60's. My grandpa's store was one of these Main Street storefronts with a Peanut Roaster next door-yummy smells! Old timers still remember my grandpop, back when people actually socialized in a community.
Let's hope the recent personal sequestering makes us realize how valuable society and community really is.