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I like this movie too. Sure, the plot is lightweight (as in many musicals). Still, the musical numbers were great. Fred and Rita were amazing together. I am disappointed that TCM didn't include their second collaboration, You Were Never Lovelier, among the Rita Hayworth films airing this month. My fingers are crossed that it will air in the future.

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Probably The Big Heat. I also love The Fastest Gun Alive. I can't wait for next week when during Rita Hayworth's SOTM festival, it will include her collaborations with Glenn Ford. I'm interested in particularly seeing The Money Trap, their last effort. Affair in Trinidad sounds quite great as well.

One of my favorite movies. Even though Sidney Poitier is superb, arguably his best performance, Claudia McNeal was incredible. I feel she gives one of the all-time great performances. Her monologue about embracing someone when they are at their lowest was powerful, to say the least. I'm glad TCM finally aired this one.

I know John Garfield was included last year, and was fortunate to see a few of the films aired. Since TCM has included several actors in the lineup each year, it would be great if they include Van Johnson and Claire Trevor (I love this woman) again in '07. I wasn't able to see any of the films shown those days, which was very disappointing.

The one actor that comes close to me loving everyone of their movies is Cary Grant. There are a couple of duds, but for the most part I enjoy his movies. James Cagney is also a joy to watch, as well as Olivia de Havilland, Jean Arthur, Fred Astaire, and plenty of others. Great lists so far!!

I'm assuming TCM will do another year of their Summer Under the Stars festival. I thought it would be fun if we could list the actors and actresses that you would like to see be included this year. Though I know I'm leaving out several of my favorites, here is my list: August 1- Clark Gable August 2- Eleanor Parker August 3- Buster Keaton August 4- Gloria Grahame August 5- Arthur Kennedy August 6- Joan Blondell August 7- Robert Ryan August 8- Rosalind Russell August 9- Richard Widmark August 10- Jean Harlow August 11- William Powell August 12- Greer Garson August 13- Errol Flynn August 14- Myrna Loy August 15- Robert Taylor August 16- Mary Astor August 17- Melvyn Douglas August 18- Jean Simmons August 19- Charlton Heston August 20- Ann Sheridan August 21- Lee Tracy August 22- Thelma Ritter August 23- Sterling Hayden August 24- Agnes Moorehead August 25- Sal Mineo August 26- Natalie Wood August 27- Dick Powell August 28- Kay Francis August 29- Paul Muni August 30- Lillian Gish August 31- Robert Mitchum Just missing the list: Robert Montgomery Glenn Ford Paul Newman Clint Eastwood Claude Rains Tony Curtis James Cagney Montgomery Clift Mickey Rooney Peter Lorre Alan Ladd Spencer Tracy Irene Dunne Ava Gardner Teresa Wright Jan Sterling Patricia Neal Greta Garbo Bette Davis (heaven knows I need to see more of her films) Hattie McDaniel As for my list, I had to include several actors/actresses in which I've seen very few of their films (E. Parker, S. Mineo, S. Hayden, R. Taylor, etc...) Well, now that I think of it, I haven't seen nearly enough of almost everyone on my list. I have enjoyed of what I've seen so far of everyone listed. Hopefully the folks at TCM will check these posts and will include a few actors in their lineup this year. What is your list? Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess null Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess null

There are a few films I saw on the schedule I want to see for the first time: Vacation From Marriage The Velvet Touch The Honeymoon Killers Caged Gandhi Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess

Love With the Proper Stranger Intruder in the Dust Sherlock Jr. Children of Paradise I haven't seen Love With the Proper Stranger or Children of Paradise, and would love to revisit Intruder in the Dust and Sherlock Jr.

I didn't see Don't Drink the Water, but Take the Money and Run and Bananas aren't bad films at all. Sure, they aren't on the caliber of Annie Hall and Manhattan, but these are hilarious films.

A year or so ago, Patricia Neal came to my school and answered a series of questions. A relative of Neal's works (or worked, I don't know) there, and he got her to come to visit. I was excited to see a legend, and after the session I got to shake her hand!! It was a memorable day. I still need to see more of Patricia Neal's movies, but my favorite performance so far is from Hud. A Face in the Crowd comes in a close second.

Awesome covers, filmlover!! This programming challenge was fun to do, and I was happy to actually receive a vote. Congrats to both allieharding and Dewey. Great jobs by everyone!!

Yep, I like William Holden. My favorite performance has to be in Stalag 17. Also like him in: Sunset Boulevard Born Yesterday The Bridge on the River Kwai The Horse Soldiers The Counterfeit Traitor The Wild Bunch Wild Rovers Network Superb actor!!

The Talk of the Town, one could argue, is Capra-esque. There are some terrific comedic elements in the film, but it has mostly a lot of social commentary. Cary Grant and Ronald Colman have several great exchanges throughout the film. I think it's one of Grant's most underrated performances. Jean Arthur is ALWAYS a treat to watch.

I haven't seen "Amazing Adventure" yet, but Grant's my favorite actor and I will certainly look out for this one. The earliest film I've seen featuring Cary Grant is Blonde Venus. He has a small part in it, and he has affections for Marlene Dietrich. He's decent in it, but his best performances were certainly ahead of him. Some of my favorite Cary Grant films: Notorious (I think this film features Cary's best performance, but you could argue many) Only Angels Have Wings His Girl Friday Mr. Lucky North By Northwest Charade Holiday The Philadelphia Story The Talk of the Town None But the Lonely Heart Bringing Up Baby

If I had to come up with a top ten list of my favorite movies, The Best Years of Our Lives would be included. It's a masterpiece, plain and simple. I also fell madly in love with Teresa Wright after seeing her moving performance here.

Also giving an excellent performance is Vera Miles. I've only seen her in a handful of films, but after her superb performance in The Wrong Man, I try to watch anything featuring this talented actress. I can't help but wonder how great she would have been in Vertigo. Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess

"What kind of man are you, dude?" Lee Marvin rocks!!

Astaire was also a very good light comedian in his movies. He has many great moments with Edward Everett Horton in those great Fred and Ginger movies. Another great moment with Fred is early on in The Band Wagon when the two men are discussing how his character is washed up and no longer relevant. Astaire plays along with them, and towards the end of the scene he gives the men an "exploding cigar."

It seems that Fred Astaire in a few of his films poked fun of his looks. I know in both Top Hat and The Band Wagon, Fred's very frightened of what he sees in the mirror... himself!! The gals here can certainly answer this much better than I can, but one could guess that Fred Astaire survived as a romantic lead for years was simply because of his marvelous singing and dancing. I believe I've read in a few instances where some women would have looooooved to at least once in their life dance and be sung to by Fred Astaire.

Astaire's "Putting on the Ritz" was brilliant. I do have to agree with the both of you that the rest of the film was unremarkable. It was very disappointing, and I had a difficult time trying to stay awake.

Blue Skies airs on TCM tonight. I haven't seen this one before, but doesn't it have what is considered to be one of Fred Astaire's best dance numbers? Can anyone tell me which particular number it is? Thanks.

I can see Joan Cusack or Sigourney Weaver in some of those great romantic/screwball comedies of the '30s and '40s.

Arkadin, I haven't seen nearly enough of the blaxploitation films as I would like to. Fortunately, TCM aired two very good Pam Grier blaxploitation flicks on TCM Underground a few months back. Looking forward to seeing others in the future.

I like some musicals. I will watch almost anything starring Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. There are a few of Judy Garland's musicals that are very good. Some of the Warner Bros. musicals of the '30s such as Footlight Parade are excellent. West Side Story wasn't too bad. I didn't like The Sound of Music. Oklahoma, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and Oliver are among those that I'll probably never watch. I'm still on the fence about whether or not to see My Fair Lady. I would love to see Love Me Tonight and many of the early sound musicals of Ernst Lubitsch. There are a few others that I'm interested in seeing, such as The Glenn Miller Story and Cabaret (surprisingly). Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess