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What ??? Not another already!
Happy Birthday, Lzcutter!
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Yes, Countess. There were a lot of difficulties, but I am so happy that they didn't stop the interview.
Luise Rainer was adorable, and still had such clarity of expression. She charmed us all.
And her appearance is one of the main reasons I was so interested in attending the festival.
The only thing missing was Doris Day singing "It's Magic!" after the discussion.
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Not only was *Missing* a chilling movie, so is that update, lzcutter!
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Jackie, I can't wait to see *The King's Speech*. I am going to try to see it tomorrow.
Speaking of Errol, Bronxie, did you see that Celebrity Ghost story episode with Tracey
Nelson discussing when she lived in the old Flynn house on Mulholland Drive?
Yikes!
What I saw of *The Match King* I liked.
I am still on a Luise Rainer--Interview--afterglow. I so enjoyed it!
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What a beautiful poster. Today was the first time I had ever seen this film, and of course, I cried.
When I saw this poster, I started tearing up all over again. It is lovely, Kyle. Thank you!
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*Escapade* ? That is with William Powell?
I would love to see that one, Countess!
I am also happy that everyone seemed to enjoy the interview so much.
I know someone else brought up this idea, but I just wanted to add that it would be great to have this interview packaged with some of her films on a DVD.
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Audrey, I feel your pain. I was assaulted by a drug-dealing gang member when I worked in public education. So now, I don't work with secondary students anymore. I only teach college courses.
It's wonderful.
But where is all the profanity and violence leading to? I don't know, but I do know I can turn on TCM
and not feel assaulted. Yes, it's an escape, but it's also a standard.
I am an grateful that your concern has prompted you to reach out with a message. That is something else that I am happy about. When someone can vent, but do so in a peaceful, non-violent way,
it is therapeutic.
I can remember being almost as upset about "Object of My Affection" with Jennifer Aniston but for
very different reasons.
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I really enjoyed the Ernie Borgnine tribute to Robert Ryan. It just covered a great deal of
ground as far as Ryan's career was concerned.
But that .."Connecticut Yankee" trailer was pain---full...I remember enjoying the
movie so much when I first saw it in my crudite' days...and I even learned how
to play "Thou Swell" on the pinano because of it..Rhonda Fleming was at one
of her most gorgeous moments in it...but if I had seen the trailer first.....
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I was having much the same observation when I was viewing the second
airing of the fascinating interview. Initially, the thought occurred to me because
of the similarity with Streep's character's accent and Luise Rainer's English accent, but the
quicksilver qualities of both Rainer and Streep as actresses in a comparison cannot
perpetually be denied because of their shared abilities to sway the emotions
of an audience.
Certainly Streep's performance as Isak Dinesen and the difficult choices
she made during the quasi-biography filmed (Out of Africa), mirror some
of the choices Luise Rainer actually made in her private life, but I also feel
that Rainer was a woman of her times, yet distinct of personality and unique
in conviction.
During her interview with Robert Osborne, she stated that she felt that the way she worked
professionally during her heyday at MGM was much more consistent with the
manner professional actresses respond to their craft today, rather than accepted
practices in vogue during the time period of her Oscar triumphs.
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I completely agree with you, metsfan!
I also enjoyed Luise Rainer singing the songs "I Wish You'd Come and Play With Me" and "It's Delightful to be Married."
When I was little, I had a doll that was dressed in almost the same outfit that she wore for the first tune she sang onstage, and I know that's why I loved the film so much when I first saw it.
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And what a staircase!
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I laughed at that Muni comment, cinemafan. And I wouldn't sit on Mayer's knee, either...
My most favorite comment of all, though, was when she said that
"When I feel warmth from people, it enhances me..."
Loved it!
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*"When I feel warmth from people, it enhances me..."*
*<<< LUISE RAINER>>>....*
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Thank you, Maven...
Maybe when Doris or Olivia see how much interest exists, they will relent..
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So true, finance!
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Funny, Movieman!
I always thought the phrase ended with "but you can't make her think" a la Dorothy Parker..
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I had never seen this film until the most recent airing on TCM. I thought Ray Walston was great.
And Kim Novak did pretty well with a script originally tailored for Marilyn.
But Dino.....he was just being....well...Dino!
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The first airing of the interview filmed in April of 2010 at the
TCM Film Festival begins at :
Eastern--8 p.m.
Central--7 p.m.
Mountain--6 p.m.
Pacific--5 p.m.
It's less than 2 hours away!
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Here's a copy of my post from the TCM Festival blog:
On Wednesday, January 12th, TCM finally airs the interview that Robert Osborne
conducted with Luise Rainer, and it will air twice in the evening.
Receiving Oscars for her efforts in *The Good Earth* and *The Great Ziegfeld*,
Rainer, a brave centenarian, will be honored on her 101st birthday. In April of
2010, she flew over the big pond, volcanic clouds of ash and all, in order to
make history again and to remember some of her stellar moments, both on
and off the silver screen.
Savvy cineaphiles were staggeringly agape at Rainer's loving demeanor and
charmed by her candor. Robert Osborne's interview and discussion with
such a legend was one of the highlights of the Turner Classic Movie Festival.
If you have ever entered a darkened movie theater looking for pieces of eight
from the treasure chest of someone's soul, tune in on Wednesday evening
for a wealth of riches.
For more information on Luise Rainer, visit the following websites:
http://www.luiserainer.net/Biography.php
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She truly is a principaled, talented woman. And *The Good Earth* does show many of her strengths,
even in the demureness of her portrayal.
I enjoy *The Great Ziegfed* because she is so charming, and her singing and dancing add to the
complexity of her character and highlight many of her abilities.
So these two films are on my favorites list for diverse reasons, and I can't wait to see them again.
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I can't wait to see the interview! Don't forget about tomorrow night! (Luise Rainer's 101st birthday!)
*The Good Earth* and *The Great Ziegfeld* are also featured.
This was one of the great highlights of the Turner Classic Film Festival in April of 2010.
For more information on Luise Rainer, visit the following websites:
http://www.luiserainer.net/Biography.php
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A "Laurel and Hardy" hello to you on a day I hope you thoroughly enjoyed!
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On Wednesday, January 12th, TCM finally airs the interview that Robert Osborne
conducted with Luise Rainer, and it will air twice in the evening.
Receiving Oscars for her efforts in *The Good Earth* and *The Great Ziegfeld,*
Rainer, a brave centenarian, will be honored on her 101st birthday. In April of
2010, she flew over the big pond, volcanic clouds of ash and all, in order to
make history again and to remember some of her stellar moments, both on
and off the silver screen.
Savvy cineaphiles were staggeringly agape at Rainer's loving demeanor and
charmed by her candor. Robert Osborne's interview and discussion with
such a legend was one of the highlights of the Turner Classic Movie Festival.
If you have ever entered a darkened movie theater looking for pieces of eight
from the treasure chest of someone's soul, tune in on Wednesday evening
for a wealth of riches.
For more information on Luise Rainer, visit the following websites:
http://www.luiserainer.net/Biography.php
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I can't believe he's 81 today! Rod was wonderful in so many great films, but my favorite is *Sunday in New York!* Thank you, Mongo!
Lionel Stander was great, too!
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It's the one closest to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Find the valet lot, and keep walking in
a straight line until you see it....and if I'm wrong, lzcutter, kyle, filmlover or countess delave will correct me!
BRONXGIRL'S MOTHER, HENRY FONDA'S HIRSUTENESS, ETC.
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> Rita Tushingham (and the late Lynn Redgrave) were the quirky ugly ducklings, Julie Christie the vibrant, sexy/romantic heroine, Mary Ure and Rachel Roberts, the gritty, angry-young-men companions, Claire Bloom "The Actress".
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> I think I liked Susannah the best. Her acting didn't scream "Look at me", she was inward, introspective, never mannered. York never wore out her welcome with me -- I always wanted more.
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Really enjoyed this analysis!