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I noticed the similarities as well, nightwalker, between Coop and Kirk's characters. It would make for an interesting double feature.
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Just watched this, and loved it!!
I never seen Gary Cooper so angry and animated before. He's not over-the-top, but Coop's a delight in showing his frustrations towards Claudette Colbert's antics.
This is somehow considered by some to be among Lubitsch's worst films. How can this be? It may not be quite as great as Trouble in Paradise or The Shop Around the Corner, but it's a very funny film. The script by Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett is pretty darn good as well. Perhaps my favorite moment was Coop trying to "tame" Colbert. Of course, he's not successful.
Thanks, TCM, and please show again soon!!
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You may be right, Bronxgirl. Kirk seemed to prefer going his own route than sticking with conformity. He wanted to build his homes his way instead of doing what everyone else planned. Perhaps that's what the home symbolized.
Or despite how beautiful the home looked, there's still a bit of ugliness inside. Meaning that people will look at the home and say how gorgeous it looks and that the people must live wonderful lives. We all know that inside the home (and within themselves), there's so much sadness and bitterness that the house is a bit of a mirage. Ultimately, it's all phony.
I really liked Strangers When We Meet. It was much better than expected. However, in the hands of Douglas Sirk or Vincente Minnelli, this film could have been truly remarkable.
Kim Novak was amazing here. I'll take her brilliant performance here over Vertigo anytime (sorry Vertigo fans, but it's not one of my favorites). Kirk Douglas' performance isn't bad by any means, but he doesn't seem to be the right fit for this melodrama. Another Kim Novak-William Holden collaboration would have been better. Maybe Robert Mitchum would have worked as well (I'm thinking of his great performances in Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison and Two for the Seesaw as two prime examples).
The ending didn't seem ambiguous to me. When a tearful Novak looks at the young man who's staring and smiling at her, it seems as if she will go back to her old ways. Perhaps life will become more depressing and sad. Things will probably end terribly for Kim's character.
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You may be right, Bronxgirl. Kirk seemed to prefer going his own route than sticking with conformity. He wanted to build his homes his way instead of doing what everyone else planned. Perhaps that's what the home symbolized.
Or despite how beautiful the home looked, there's still a bit of ugliness inside. Meaning that people will look at the home and say how gorgeous it looks and that the people must live wonderful lives. We all know that inside the home (and within themselves), there's so much sadness and bitterness that the house is a bit of a mirage. Ultimately, it's all phony.
I really liked Strangers When We Meet. It was much better than expected. However, in the hands of Douglas Sirk or Vincente Minnelli, this film could have been truly remarkable.
Kim Novak was amazing here. I'll take her brilliant performance here over Vertigo anytime (sorry Vertigo fans, but it's not one of my favorites). Kirk Douglas' performance isn't bad by any means, but he doesn't seem to be the right fit for this melodrama. Another Kim Novak-William Holden collaboration would have been better. Maybe Robert Mitchum would have worked as well (I'm thinking of his great performances in Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison and Two for the Seesaw as two prime examples).
The ending didn't seem ambiguous to me. When a tearful Novak looks at the young man who's staring and smiling at her, it seems as if she will go back to her old ways. Perhaps life will become more depressing and sad. Things will probably end terribly for Kim's character.
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I saw this again last night. It's an OK film saved by its stars. One immediately doesn't think of Claudette Colbert and John Wayne as an ideal on-screen couple, but they have wonderful chemistry. Perhaps a better script and a different director (though I usually like Mervyn LeRoy's films), and this could have been really good.
That brief sequence with that big RKO star and Claudette dancing was a joy to watch, even though it was for 30 seconds. A shame they never worked together, especially in a comedy.
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Wow... great stuff. Another one I love:
"Excuse me while I whip this out!"
Gotta love it!!
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"where da white women at?"
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Loved the Gene Wilder interview!!
I can't wait to re-visit Blazing Saddles. It's a classic, no doubt about it.
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Haven't seen the Greta Garbo version, but I loved the '06 film. I agree that Edward Norton and especially Naomi Watts are terrific here.
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Monday, April 14 at 8pm Eastern:
Professionals, The (1966)
A corrupt rancher hires four soldiers of fortune to rescue his wife from kidnappers.
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan. Dir: Richard Brooks. C-118 mins, TV-MA
A first-rate western that's a precursor to Sam Peckinpah's classic, The Wild Bunch.
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Tuesday, April 15 at 11pm Eastern and an encore at 4am.
Blazing Saddles (1974)
A black sheriff takes on a corrupt town boss and a sultry saloon singer.
Cast: Cleavon Little, Madeline Kahn, Gene Wilder. Dir: Mel Brooks. C-93 mins, TV-MA
Hands down, one of the funniest films ever made.
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I've been wanting to see a few more of Carroll Baker's films, and perhaps Something Wild can be included in a primetime festival of her work. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.
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It's a part of the Race and Hollywood series dealing with issues/subjects on Asians in American films. I'm a little surprised the film was included, but considering the number of other rare gems included in the series this year, I'm willing to keep cool about Rush Hour 2 in the lineup (though those films are guilty pleasures for me).
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I was looking forward to watching Something Wild on TCM. I had to work, and forgot this was going to air today. Is there a chance, TCM, that you can re-air this film? I've heard great things about it. Thanks.
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I'm another one who loves Marie Windsor in this film!! She's also amazing in The Killing.
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For those who missed Rose's comments for The Night of the Hunter during her guest programming spot in November can hear her thoughts this Saturday!! It obviously is one of her favorites (mine too).
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Saw this one a few years ago on TCM during the Summer Under the Stars festival tribute to Robert Duvall. Never heard of Tomorrow, but I was glad to have seen it. I'm kicking myself for missing this Sunday night. Tomorrow contains one of Duvall's finest performances, and his leading lady (sorry I don't know her name) was heartbreaking and unforgettable.
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I was looking forward to the Richard Widmark movies last night. However, I was so sleepy that I couldn't get through them. Alvarez Kelly or Take the High Ground aren't considered to be among the very best Widmark ever made, but I wanted to at least see them. I could only get through parts of both films. Hopefully, they will air again soon. From what I saw, neither film didn't look to be THAT bad.
I'd also be curious to see how Widmark paired with Doris Day in The Tunnel of Love. Oh well... hopefully I can see them in its entirety.
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I didn't get to hear her comments on The Great Escape last night, but Rose has been fabulous so far.
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Yep, looks like it. Hopefully more Dietrich-von Sternberg films are on the way as well.
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Am I reading this correctly, or do I see Bluebeard's Eighth Wife listed on the TCM schedule next month?! I believe She Done Him Wrong was originally schedule during that time slot, but was dropped for this film. I've been wanting to see more of Lubitsch's films, and this sounds very good. I'm very happy to see this airing!!
Anyone seen this film yet? What are your thoughts on it?
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Monday, March 31 at 10:15pm eastern:
Cooley High (1975)
African-American teens in Chicago prepare for life after high school.
Cast: Glynn E. Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Garrett Morris. Dir: Michael Schultz. C-107 mins, TV-MA
You can consider Cooley High to be a black version of American Graffiti. Haven't seen this in several years, but it's very good. Definitely worth a look.
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Most of Richard Widmark's best films were made at Fox, so we can't see the likes of Kiss of Death, Night and the City, or Pickup on South Street. I'm glad, however, TCM decided to show whatever they could featuring Widmark. I haven't seen a huge chunk of his work yet, but Widmark was marvelous from what I've seen so far. Another goodie is Road House, also featuring Ida Lupino. R.I.P.
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Yes, I've noticed this for the past couple of days. I have Comcast here in Atlanta.
GOOD [b]NEWER[/B] MOVIE COMING UP ON TCM
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An excellent Clint Eastwood western on tonight at 10pm Eastern:
High Plains Drifter (1973)
A mysterious gunman signs on to protect a small town from bandits.
Cast: Verna Bloom , Clint Eastwood Dir: Clint Eastwood C-105 mins, TV-14