MissGoddess

When I first saw the trailer for the remake I was put off, thinking it looked to action-oriented and violent and there didn't seem to be any women in it at all. I was never a huge fan of the original either, but now I think I'm being brainwashed by seeing so many positive reviews, which surprises me. The critics really seem excited about it and since I've always been a fan of Russell Crowe's talents, plus I have never once gone to see a current-release Western in a movie theater, I may just change my mind. In fact, the only western I've seen in a theater is The Searchers so it might be fun. I am not surprised really that Crowe does well in a western because I have actually always saw him as a potential western actor, with the right material. Down under on the huge stations they live life that is very akin to western ways. I hope it does well for his sake, so he can rebuild his career a bit and go on to do more interesting parts.

Wow, 50 or more times---I think his films are like great books, you never can tire of them. Or great songs. And he touched THE soul in his films, I think it was Scorcese who said Ford's filmed documented the "journey of the soul". Heavy. I am so excited to see his Will Rogers movies. I've always been intrigued by Rogers---he's someone I liken to a Bing Crosby, a major talent who adopts this veneer of easy going, shrug-of the-shoulders geniality that fools you into thinking they're are just ordinary Joe's. Until you look closer and see how they sort of managed to slip something that's nothing short of genius right under your nose. What intrigues me is the knowledge, hard work and skill behind this facade. They make it looks so effortless, like they were doing what comes natural like a bird waking up singing. I read that Ford never had to direct Will Rogers at all. I want to see how a guy who just stood there twirling a rope and talking to his audiences managed to win a whole nation's heart.

I'm so *thrilled* about this Ford at Fox set it's making me dizzy. I have already started an FFF account: Ford at Fox Fund, to pay for it. I am sure The Fugitive and The Sun Shines Bright will make it eventually to dvd, especially if this set does well. Here is another press release regarding the release: http://www.reuters.com/article/filmNews/idUSN0527421820070906

>>>Scott hates the loss of artistry but one could argue his CGI films are an example of "loss of artistry." <<< Ha ha! Good one, Frank. I was watching Prince of Foxes last night, from 1949---not a C, G or I in sight and it was thrilling to watch. >>>"Hard-of-thinking" is priceless. I enjoyed that one, too. I'll keep my political mouth shut.<<< I admit I'm curious (as always)---what is political about it? Feel free to say it!

>>>Isn't the real problem with all the new ways of seeing movies the fact that so much is being downloaded without the consumers paying any fees and therefore negating most of the existing copyright laws and ultimately undercutting any hope of a consistent revenue stream and therefore throwing the financing of all movies into disarray, just as has occurred with the music industry? Maybe I'm just missing the point, so please excuse me if I am.<<< I think you made a good point, a sharpish one too---the article didn't mention anything about revenues being lost but perhaps that was part of his concern, I mean it must be. I don't know if any of you went on to read the Elton John article that was linked to, in which he went on about the ramifications to music. I personally feel bad movies are slowing down film attendance, because such a huge part of the audience is being ignored in favor of the kids. "Cinema" cannot just be for kids if it's to go on. And, ironically, it's the kids who will bail on "cinema" first in favor of viewing things on the new platforms.

Yippeee Kayyyeah, Miss G's *5,000th post* y'all!

Post number 5,000 will be celebrated in Coopersville. For now I leave you in good company. *Bogie has a big hangover In A Lonely Place*

*Joan Crawford takes Steve Cochran's measure in The Damned Don't Cry*

*Fritz Lang directs Henry Fonda in You Only Live Once*

*Orson Welles as "Harry Lime" in The Third Man*

*Wendell Corey, John Hodiak and Lizbeth Scott in Desert Fury*

*Bogie, who rules Dark City, with the Noir Bird*

*Dan Duryea, Burt Lancaster and Yvonne de Carlo in Criss Cross*

Ken, I promise you there will be plenty of wickid wimmin in this thread. *Freddie Mac and Babs in Double Indemnity*

*Sterling Hayden in The Killing*

Since Jeff (Snarfie) has been doing so splendidly with the Pre-Code Gallery, I thought it might be fitting to have one for the darker side of the TCM City. As I find them, I'll try to post as many images related to the style and welcome everyone who can to participate (and make requests!). To start things off, my poster boy for film noir, *Robert Mitchum,* takes it on the chin for love, in *Out of the Past* :

Well now, since I got my top favorite out of the way, I'll add that currently my next two in line are *Young Mr Lincoln* and *The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance* . These three movies probably would also qualify as my top three "tearjerkers". I cannot see a cactus rose without losing my equilibrium. So, Ken, what is your favorite?

I can't wait, this will be only the second Coop feature I will have seen on the big screen. I hope my prayers will be answered and *Morocco, Saratoga Trunk, Man of the West, The Hanging Tree* or *For Whom The Bell Tolls* will show up eventually. Of course, I will post here all my drooling reviews!

Ahem! You certainly know the right bait to use, Ken darlin. While it's painful to choose just one, I'll make the effort and say it's *How Green Was My Valley* . I never have looked at families in quite the same way since I fell for this movie. And if I can manage to display half the guts Sara Allgood's matriarch shows in defending her folk, I think I my lines will fall in pleasant places. There are many, many Ford films I have never seen, so who knows, the ranks could shift.

Guess what? I was perusing the website of The Film Forum (a theater downtown which hosts classic movie retrospectives) and I noticed that they will be showing a Gene Tierney movie I've never seen called *Rings On Her Fingers* . I was excited by that. I kept on browsing and saw some other titles that looked interesting, including one that vaguely rang a bell which soon turned into a six-alarmer: *CITY STREETS* !!!!! You should have seen me smile. Imagine, this hard to find Coop flick popping up and I might have missed it if I didn't double check! It's playing next Tuesday evening along with two other features (one is a documentary on the director, Rouben Mamoulian, who is the subject of this retrospective). I hope nothing prevents me from going---I'm so excited! City Streets, as you all know, is the only crime meller Gary ever appeared in and it should be so cool to see him in the milieu. Sylvia Sidney, always a first rate actress, is his leading lady. Here is a link in case anyone else might be in town to catch it: http://www.filmforum.org/films/mamoulianfilms.html#city

Angie, I might be a better painter today if I had been around to attend those art classes in Edinburgh. Marnie is my favorite Connery movie, too, and it's because of Sean that it's my second favorite Hitchcock flick. I look forward to the day I can take a leisurely tour of the British Isles...seeing London and its environs is not the same as seeing *England* .

I'm trading my ticket to Dublin for one to Edinburgh....hee! Just kidding, but I will have to make a trip there one day soon. I love Sean Connery and any land capable of producing him as well as men who resemble Gary Cooper wins my vote. I actually met a nice guy on holiday in Monte Carlo last summer, he has an apartment there so that definitely showed the Scots like to live well. I post in another classic movies forum and one of the dearest people there is a Scot named Stuart. Good people, you chose well!

I just wanted to add that for any who are interested, there was an excellent documentary on Ford produced by PBS as part of their "American Masters" series, which dealt specifically with his collaboration with John Wayne. It is available on dvd as part of the Stagecoach two-disc set (which in turn is included in the John Ford/John Wayne Box Set). It's almost as superb as *Directed by John Ford* .

Believe it or not, John, I agree with most of what you say. I don't know if 'Sir Scott' has really thought it through. For instance, doesn't he rememeber that anyone who wants to see his Bladerunner, unless fortunate enough to attend the festival, has to buy or rent it and watch it on a television screen? Actually, I just wanted an excuse to post that "hard-of-thinking" comment on Harrison Ford's narration. It tickled me so much. P.S. I want to add that I think the one good thing about the internet is that it has provided a place like this for classic movie fans to congregate, and perhaps acquire newly interested ones a venue as well. This can only be good for "cinema", because more people will become aware of what makes for a fine film. Message was edited by: MissGoddess

Canyon CoopsGirl: Your stories of London sound familiar. I was wildly disappointed in Englishmen when I lived there. I even prefer New Yorkers to them, I'm afraid. However, I like to believe that it's just London, not the rest of the country. Big City-itis. Most major metropolitan cities, and I travel to a lot of them, seem to becoming all alike in terms of their social life and how men and women behave toward eachother. Which is to say it's terribly sad. MacLamarr: You hit on my Celtic button with your post. I am planning a trip to Ireland this fall, God willing, with a couple of girlfriends and we are really excited about it. I met many Scots when I was in London and they were so friendly. I love Celts, really, all of them: Scots, Welsh and Irish. Marvelously warm. However, I have been leary of Scots because of one reason, and maybe you can give me your own opinion (and ask Andrew, too) if you think they are *stingy* . Scots are stereotyped for it and I have to say stinginess is an almost unforgivable sin in a man to this little chippie. Would you say they are generous? I'd love to know what you think about that and what your hubbie says too. I think it's dreamy how you met and found your happiness.