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Rich, I just saw THE BEAST OF YUCCA FLATS and have to say that the poignant ending with Tor and that wild hare reminded me of the ending to the classic anti-war movie ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT. After watching BEAST I went to The Classic Horror Film Board and discovered that someone from five years ago posted the same thing! Great minds, lol!

Hard to believe that the SUSAN SLEPT HERE plotline made it through the censors but after watching 1939's BACHELOR MOTHER I'm even more surprised. (then of course there's THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK) There is, however, one thing our space creatures cannot replicate in the Hackmark productions and that is.....singing. Ever hear these pod actors open their mouths to warble Christmas tunes or anything else? Almost as embarrassing as the stories.

Thank you so very very kindly Ma! You as well my friend, my friend!

Dougie, ever see SUSAN SLEPT HERE? Debbie Reynolds enjoys mixed pickles with strawberries and it's always sounded so tasty to me, lol. Sweet and sour, my favorite taste combo! I've tried the Paul Newman "Oreos" and they're good -- a more "subtle" taste but frankly for me nothing can beat the originals of everything we knew and loved as tots. I've said it ad nauseum and I'll say it again -- Hallmark is run by aliens. No other explanation is possible.

Forgive my repetitiveness, Doug, but you really are a generous soul. Thank you my friend. I'm an old Hostess snack cake fan from back in the day but I was frankly disgusted with the Suzy Q's, lol. Discretion will not permit me to describe what I would liken them to... Never bought anything from Trader Joe's. I've heard varying reports. I love sour cream. Used to put it on top of sliced bananas for breakfast when I was a kidlet. Yes, WHAT IS IT about these soulless Christmas productions? They don't even rise to the level of cheesiness, because to me at least, cheesiness implies a certain human imperfection. Hallmark and Co. don't even reach that level because they seem to be in some synthetic alternate reality universe but I cannot stop watching.

Thank you so much, Rich! Send Tor my holiday regards!

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO ALL MY TCM FRIENDS

Wow, Dougie, I cannot tell you how humble and grateful I am for your generous comments about this thread. I've sort of always hoped it would be a place of silly fun, "seriousness", and humanity. (why does that sound so pretentious??) And for the record you can put your feet ON the coffee table any time you want! Boring recipes this year for Christmas I'm afraid. Just roast chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and a store-bought apple pie. For some reason I decided to pick up a box of Hostess Suzy Q's. I never tried them before. Big mistake is all I will say. Yes, the Lifetime movies are like a clone of Hackmark with just a tad more "grit" (meaning the kisses between leading lady and boyfriend last more than ten seconds). And I discovered ION. Good grief. More pod people.

Dougie, I'm a fellow member of the "mellow" club but can assure you that you are definitely more than just snappy comebacks, good sir (or madam, might you tell me which?) Buds in Vancouver? Do you mean Hallmark, lol?

SansFin and Dougie, I really appreciate your articulate commentaries on these movies.

That creature looks like a certain host from the QVC shopping channel.

LOL Thumbs DOWN! I'd like to see a Halloween scenario where Oscar Homolka walks into a party with a bucket of leeches.

Pier 1, LOL. Dougie, I think YOU'VE got the sharper eye -- now I'm going to look for the wrinkled snow! ROBOT MONSTER is one of my favorites...."Hugh-maan!" In the pantheon of the Great Worsts. The Hallmark obsession with Pride and Prejudice is just hilarious. They name every male (and female) protagonist "Darcy". Last night I watched their latest -- "Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe". So dull even Lacey Chabert looked bored. I saw Beau Bridges in one -- his eyebrows threatened to take over the entire town -- playing of all things a heavenly messager. It was "Christmas in Angel Falls". These Hallmark things frighten me more than MR. SARDONICUS which aired on Svengoolie Saturday evening and was a traumatic part of my childhood. That ghoul face was truly horrific. I decided to put on my big girl boots and watch a bit of it. My fear was somewhat mitigated when William Castle broke in with "The Punishment Poll". (yeah, like there was really an alternate ending....) The best Christmas to you as well, Dougie! Don't be a stranger!

Dougie, I'm so honored you enjoy my humble efforts! You're a bud now! I so appreciate your kind comments. Oh my gosh your description of Hallmark (I've dubbed them Hackmark) is PERFECT!!! The "royal" ones are beyond ridiculous. I saw one -- I think the name is MY CHRISTMAS PRINCE, with a rapidly decaying Roger Moore -- where the doorbell rings at a Buffalo, New York household. "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Paisley Winterbottom. I am the butler to your grandfather the Duke of Blah-Blah-bury". You are invited to spend Christmas at the castle. Here are your tickets. Please come" And the production values, lol. Filmed in Vancouver in the summer (those poor sweltering actors) so for the stories set around or near Thanksgiving, little "autumnal" bushes are planted indiscriminately around the conspicuous greenery. Who do they think they're fooling? Suspension of disbelief does not work in this case, lol. I'd sooner believe that a man in an ape suit and helmet is Ro-Man from outer space.

Sans, I wouldn't say your Thanksgiving was uneventful! Congratulations on the $40! Give my regards to Capuchin! Haven't seen any of the movies you mention. I must be gettin' old....

Thank you kindly, Ro! I love my Brussel sprouts, my widdle cabbage babies, lol. (they're even better bacon wrapped but I forgot about that this year) I always buy Mexican fixings -- corn tortillas, mole sauce, avocados, salsa, black beans, for the Day After because it goes so good with leftovers, very tasty. Not much meat on those Cornish game hens but what there is, is cherce. My Thanksgiving was pleasant -- I binge-watched some Hallmark Channel Christmas movies -- they are all truly cringeworthy. The scripts (and actors) seem untouched by human hands. Cheapjack production on every level. They're filmed in Vancouver but all the stories are set in the States. But the Canadians do manage to sneak in some Canuck pride -- during many of the movies they make no effort to change the Vancouver store front names, lol. O Canada! My blessings to you and your family back at you my dear friend. Hope your holiday was wonderful!

Thanks so much Rich! (and Lobo) Enjoy the holiday!

Molo -- You are NOT a turkey but a beautiful bird of paradise! Thanks for the birthday and holiday greetings! SansFin, that is hilarious!! To both of you and everyone in our TCM family, HAPPY THANKSGIVING (I'm having some problems uploading photos....will try again tomorrow. What are y'all eating? I'm making my usual Cornish game hens with apricot sauce (I enjoy turkey the rest of the year), cornbread stuffing, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, apple pie, chocolate eclairs, cider, and Snoopy popcorn, lol.

Oh my gosh, Ro!! Thank you so much!! Wow, Godzy certainly has the MOVES!! I'm as old as he is! lol

Thanks, Rich! I should have known that you covered them ALL!! I watched the Mystery Science Theatre version afterwards and they mentioned Richard Widmark, too, lol. (I'm feeling very smug now, ha!)

Rich, I just watched it, lol. Did you review this and if so, can I get a link? I was waiting for Richard Widmark to appear and throw that old woman down the staircase. Those last few moments with Xerxes the cat were priceless! Perked me right up!

Oh Rich, thank you so much my friend. I feel the same way about all of you. Life is definitely not easy. ("How's that for homespun philosophy?" as Stella tells Jeff in REAR WINDOW) I'm going to watch THE ATOMIC BRAIN soon and hope it will lift my spirits.

Hi, guys. How is everyone? It's been a long time. Bittersweet times for me. Trying to maintain faith and keep my so-called sense of humor. Hope you are all doing well. Blessings!

"Tell me, please, mommy dear, is the world really round?"

"He knows you inside, He knows you outside....." Blech!! As for THE BIRDS, there is no better review than one a good friend of mine once wrote: "The birds are O.K., it's the people who are unbelievable. Auteurs had a tough time with this one" I can't state it better than that! I must recommend FRENZY to you. It's nasty on many levels but pure Hitchcock and as such well worth your time. I think you will enjoy the gentle, frustrated police inspector and his gourmet obsessed wife.