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That STEP UP 3D Movie Trailer looked just like the last Bollywood I saw in a theater. Used to be India imitated US pop culture. Is that movie (Step up) a product of Canada?

Could be, but I think it's mostly that comedy either gets you or it doesn't, and often your opinions can change as you change. It's like music- some people love Led Zeppelin and others like Chet Baker, there's something for everyone. I've always revisited comedians I don't care for, just to see if they strike me differently. While I appreciate their talent, I tend to get impatient watching adults pretend they're children, a la Laurel & Hardy.

Yes I love short & sweets, especially precodes. My library has a copy of Forbidden Hollywood 2, a pre-code box set. I own 3 out of the 4 films on DVD, but had to see FEMALE '33 after all the talk about it here. Love it! I'm also a big Warren William fan. Also you usually can't go wrong with cutie Joan Blondell. Short & Sweets make fantastic double features for a classic film group night.

Most of the ISP have a monopoly over specific areas. I am forced to use Spectrum who bought Time Warner Cable who had my "territory". A quarter mile down the street, they can have Fios. My street has Fios (in anticipation) but because of Spectrum's "exclusive deal" no one can hook up to it! Well I too am on a fixed income. I have the "Medicare" tier of WiFi offering 3mbps, although it's always faster than that. I was assured the rate would "never change" because of a Federal agreement made for their monopoly for low income customers. After 2 years, I just got a bill that shows an increase of $5/month. "But that's ok, we're upping your service to 20mbps!" The monopoly is back to their old tricks again. As others have said, you can buy an antenna for $25 to get any local TV which now includes quite a few movie & classic TV stations. I bought a Firestick for $40 and watch only free streaming-there's certainly enough out there. As others mentioned, PLUTO (Viacom) has a pretty good free line up. You can pay Hulu to bundle it all if that's easier, but it's another monthly fee on top of your WiFi. I prefer to spend monthly fees to buy a month of a "pay" station, like Netflix or HBO to watch their offerings, then drop them for a different subscription.

Where? I love when I pop in something I've recorded from TCM and there's one on there. I think they're so well done. Great point, something that never occurred to me. Carrie Fisher/Debbie Reynolds-drama queens to the end!

I saw this projected film with a small audience and the story lagged a bit in the middle. A better color print most likely would have helped. The low tech atmosphere actually adds to a fantasy, other worldly effect, imho.

Kubrick films work much better on the big screen-they contain LOTS of details, many subliminal "feelings" of the story. I treasure rich imagery like Gilliam, Chaplin and Wes Anderson's films. They encourage repeat viewings, making discoveries every time. It was a HUGE GOAL of mine to visit Timberline Lodge. I'm so glad I did before they erected that big box building in front of it ruining the view of the Lodge with the mountain peak behind it. I was amazed- dressed in shorts since it was 85º down the hill, standing next to SNOW. It was disorienting to walk into the hotel & not see a huge lobby. When I realized that was a SET, it made me love the movie more. The immense hotel set is disorientating for the viewer & creates uneasiness. I once did a month long job at the foot of Mt Hood and never tired of looking up, thinking about the Shining Hotel up there.

Is Aldo Ray the same "type" as Ralph Meeker? (Yeah, my type) I can see them interchanged in each others' roles.

Re: Friday The 13th. It was the first movie I watched with the sound off. I yelled FOUL! in an early scene where an arrow pierces a boy from underneath as he lies in bed. He lays there watching it in horror as it twists within him. Sorry...if pierced by an arrow, you'd leap out of bed in pain, not just lay there looking at it.

Since 1930, ay. Sorry.

I cannot take haunting ghost/slasher stories very well, but very much enjoy the artistry of special effects. Watching them without their provided soundtrack but my music instead allows me to enjoy the visuals without getting caught up in the "story". I watched the entire PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and FRIDAY THE 13TH movies that way.

I'm exactly 5 years your senior, heh. Still slept with the lights on.

Agree with that 100% Disagree 75%. I think Aldo is a "type", an intense type, so I don't always think of him in war movies. I much prefer his "every guy" roles where he's a teddy bear. But I could totally see him as a psycho-he can be large & menacing too.

People react to movies differently. Nothing seems as polarizing as horror or comedy. I saw THE SHINING at the theater first, and was completely enraptured in it. I still love viewing it but glad my initial fright has worn off & I can sleep with the light off after.

That's what you get (Bette Davis) when you let newbie film fans vote. Sadly, they don't even know who Joan Bennett is.

I love Aldo Ray. He was born in Pen Argyl PA, same town as Jayne Mansfield. (I now work for this beautiful town!) I think Aldo was a natural- a lovable type we all know in real life. He played soldiers, cops & athletes well, but I loved him in THE MARRYING KIND as just a normal guy.

Well it is nice to hear opinions from someone in the business-he may have unusual insights in the movie making process. I much prefer they invite those "in the biz" as hosts & commenters. Pros make it look easy. These people know how to speak and engage with an audience on camera far better than us "fans", even those of us used to being on TV. Nothing is more cringe-worthy than seeing someone (myself) nervous on camera, you know you're not getting the full impact of what they want to say.

I almost named my puppy Cinema. Bijou was a contender too. Goes good with my last name.

C'mon, it's just a movie, lighten up. If we teach our kids well, they'll realize it's just vapid entertainment and be OK. Comic books didn't make us all costumed killers, did it?

Why do they insist on these turquoise gray color palettes? It's like the Gap's 90's navy/gray/black theme has taken over film-simply because they can easily tweak digital colors. Give me this ANY DAY: Not to belabor the point, but our eyes are designed to see color. Color can eccentuate depth, add details and help us perceive the projected image as 3D.

I am a Maude personality as well, just not so tall/commanding. My partner is definitely a Walter Findley type and we have a similar dynamic. Classic characterizations fleshed out by great writers & talented actors. Thank you Bill Macy, for sharing your talent with us.

I was glad to see BARRY LYNDON decades ago projected 35mm in a theater. I don't think it would have captured me nearly as well seeing it on TV first. Kubrick's films always benefit by a big screen. So, my list are films everyone else likes-I've heard enough about them. Some movies just don't engage as well when watching on TV, home alone. Some films I need to be immersed in. Pather Panchali (1958) love Indian films, but barely got through the Music Room. I couldn't get into it. Eraserhead (1977) Started several times, fell asleep 7 Brides For 7 Bros (1954) I love this film but would love to see it on the big screen I've only seen Modern Times, but think ALL Chaplin films are much better with an audience. I mostly never watch silents at home but am lured out by any oft seen title like METROPOLIS or DR CALIGARI just for the experience. The Cinephile group I belong to showed a Harold Lloyd silent and few showed up. The powers that be think the fact it was a silent kept people away (like foreign films) I think no one knew who Harold Lloyd is. If they scheduled a CHAPLIN silent, like the KID, I think we'd sell out because of Chaplin's name and curiosity to see a film of his-many have never seen one! You gotta break the ice with a strong contender that most will like.

I agree with TB's assessment. As a young tween in the 70's, I liked the dynamics between Walter & Maude- a strong woman with a man secure in his own strength. He played it well, a very understated comedic style. Wow 97! I hope he had a healthy happy life. Bill Macy always reminded me of a koala bear.

I watched time waster THE BRASS BOTTLE 1964 mostly because of the kick jazz leads: Burl Ives, Tony Randall & Barbara Eden and because my library HAS it! A silly story of mild mannered Harold Vennimore (Randall) ending up with a Genie (Ives). Eden plays Vennimore's girlfriend and is adorable as usual. Ives is his humongous self playing the flamboyant Genie and Randall actually holds his own, showing some early comedy chops. Tony Randall is a joy to watch - he remains coolly controlled alternating with spa stic* hilarity with each predictable disaster created by the Genie. Also nice seeing Bollywood star Kamala Devi dancing in costume. It's pretty much a kid's film, basic story that pretty much became I DREAM OF JEANNIE for sweetheart Barbara Eden. Too bad she had to play her Jeannie a dumbbell, while Ives got to be commanding & crafty-much more fun.

Wow-thanks for this thread! Beautiful, talented lady - Happy Birthday Marsha! 🍰