Bronxgirl48

I saw CRIES AND WHISPERS last week. Another masterpiece. So very hard to watch, but I guess that's the point. Takes you through such a gut-wrenching emotional experience; I was quite wrung out after viewing.

I've actually had crabs with egg foo young. (for dinner)

Thanks for Sugarfoot.

And TORRID ZONE is coming up in January.

I was wondering about the name myself.

LOL. Yes, he gives the monster je ne sais quoi.

It looks like walking egg foo young.

LOL

LOL Of course, he'd be singing about a flying elephant. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiAYvmp-tFg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGC0Re6uQ9Q&feature=related Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

Love your post. Look what I have for you and everybody: Happy Holidays! "Wonderful, wonderful Reptilicus, salty old monster of the sea....."

I love Gene as Bat; so smooth, so dapper, somewhat tongue in cheek, with that cane. He reminds me of a Western John Steed. Church or Bonanza. I'm sure He would want you at the Ponderosa. I still have crushes on the singing cowboys, like Autry and Roy Rogers. I liked Richard Boone as Palladin. Last night on the Western channel I saw The Big Valley, with a bravura guest appearance by Carol Lynley, who plays a doll-faced tough outlaw with a willful yen for Lee Majors and, like Alex Forrest, WILL NOT BE IGNORED. So intimidating is her character that she actually threatens Barbara Stanwyck, and you fear for Missy's life! To quote the Duke, "that'll be the day" that someone gets the upper hand of Babs, but that's how scary Lynley is! I saw THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and your assessment is spot on; I agree completely. Somewhat overrated but archetypal characters make for a lot of fun in a very macho,"hip" way. I think it was deliberately supposed to be a bit over the top; is this the first spaghetti-like western? I haven't seen THE SEVEN SAMURAI in a long time so can't make the comparison with this remake. I loved Steve McQueen and Eli Wallach. Couldn't buy Calvera's actions in the second half; it was convenient plot-wise, but then again it seemed to fit with his Darwinian, cynical world view. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

He must have loved that.

Hi, Forever and patful! I'd like to see more of Margaret's work. And give me sweet and sentimental over cynical any time. I felt the movie had a lot of potential for the former, but the story didn't flow smoothly enough for me to respond in the emotional way I wanted to. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

I agree, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER is a theatrical treasure. Did Clifton Webb play Sheridan on stage, or was it Monty from the start? Webb would have brought a quiet waspishness, but I really love Woolley's irascible, blustery portrayal.

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER is a great Kaufman and Hart play -- Monty Woolley is incomparable -- and my favorite character. I love Bette here. I'm becoming more and more impressed with Ann Sheridan as a versatile actress; she was terrific.. I enjoy Jimmy in things closer to his home turf, like IT HAPPENED IN BROOKLYN. Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

I agree with your beautiful review of NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Mitchum is extraordinary; I think it's a great film.

Leora Dana, and not more painted up, but just as! btw, I discovered I now have the Encore Western channel in my cable package -- I didn't think I did, but I'm sure gonna take advantage of it to catch up on this genre. I just saw The Gene Autry Show, now Bat Masterson is on, and later this evening I might watch THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN for the first time. (is it worth it?) Haha, this actress on Bat must be drunk or something, because I could swear at one point she calls Gene Barry "Matressson". Message was edited by: Bronxgirl48

Linda was a fine actress. I remember Henry Darrow here. A good, solid show.

I have no desire at all to see the remake. I love Glenn as a villian. He has such charisma here. He seemed almost Devilish, with a capital D. I had a quibble with Heflin's wife. I know actresses always wore makeup, but she had on a LOT of lipstick, eyeliner and mascara for someone who was supposed to be careworn.

Yeah, Maverick's is terrific, and my favorite stanza is "Riverboat ring your bell, fare thee well, Annabelle, luck is a lady that he loves the best, Nachez to New Orleans, livin' on jacks and queens, Maverick is a legend of the West". Great, great stuff.

Yes!!! I remembered that one -- loved it too. Thank you so much for reminding me. Also The Virginian and The Big Valley had great themes. I don't remember Sugarfoot's (didn't see it on YouTube)

I was preparing to see them but as sometimes the case when I want to watch something that's on late, I get all cozy and ready, and then conk out!

Lupe seems to have had great taste in men. Except....JIMMY DURANTE???????? (I just read that) I can't even imagine..... (and I wanted to strangle him in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER)

I agree with you completely. Synthetic all the way.