sweetsmellofsuccess

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.

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.

I didn't get to hear her comments on The Great Escape last night, but Rose has been fabulous so far.

Yep, looks like it. Hopefully more Dietrich-von Sternberg films are on the way as well.

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?

Yes, I've noticed this for the past couple of days. I have Comcast here in Atlanta.

I much prefer Olivia. Other than her films with Hitchcock, especially Rebecca, Joan Fontaine has never been a favorite of mine.

I also noticed The L-Shaped Room on the schedule. I've been dying to see this one. It's said to be among lovely Leslie Caron's best.

True, lzcutter. I noticed the evolution, as with the festival of black films a few years back. I was caught off guard by those particular films (even though the Rush Hour films are a guilty pleasure for me). It certainly fits within the festival since there are plenty of issues/jokes about Asians in those films. Some will likely find the jokes offensive, but Chris Tucker seems to make it work.

OK, here's some goodies I saw at first glance: It looks like Sophia Loren is Star of the Month!! I'm glad they are including It Started in Naples. This is quite a delightful romantic comedy when I watched this a few years back. Boy on a Dolphin is included as well. Haven't seen that one. The Asian film festival looks quite great. I'm glad the excellent Shanghai Express is included. I also nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw The Crimson Kimono. I've been requesting that one for ages. Coincidence or not, I'm pleased it's on the schedule. Rush Hour 2 (though I understand the choice of this one) and Mr. Baseball are headscratchers, but most of their other selections are great. Gentleman Jim (it's been a million years since this has last been on TCM; arguably Errol Flynn's best performance) The Man From Laramie Enter the Dragon The Man From Colorado (haven't seen this one yet) Mask of the Avenger (sounds good) Westward the Women (I keep missing this film)

I'll give you my thoughts once I give it the once (or twice) over. http://www.tcm.com/schedule/month/?cid=&timezone=EST&oid=6/1/2008

Gunga Din The Bridge on the River Kwai Ben-Hur Bonnie and Clyde The Godfather Nashville

I haven't seen What a Way to Go in a very long time. Shirley was smokin' hot in that film!! Not only was she talented, but Shirley was extremely attractive back in the day. I'll be sure to look out for those other films you've mentioned. Thanks.

A few Eddie Murphy movies I like: 48 Hrs. Trading Places Beverly Hills Cop Coming to America

I know others have mentioned it, but here's what I found from IMDB.com: "Unhappy with the tilt of her upper lip, she often stuffed cotton along her gumline to straighten it out. The effect was cosmetically less than flattering and made it difficult for her to speak. A leading man, after kissing her, ended up with a mouth full of cotton."

I haven't seen The Turning Point yet. Isn't there a catfight between Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft in this film?

I've seen some of Sweet Charity. It was on TCM a few years back. From what I saw, it was pretty good. There's some wonderful tunes and fine choreography, of course. Shirley was a treat to watch in a musical. I hope Sweet Charity airs again in the future.

Both films are among my favorites, but White Heat was something else!!

I've only seen The Yellow Rolls Royce once, and it was OK. The cast is marvelous, though.

Any Shirley MacLaine fans here? I immediately became a fan of Shirley after seeing her wonderful performance in The Apartment. There are still a few of MacLaine's films I need to see, especially her earlier ones, but she is one of the best actresses of her time (and still going strong today). What are your favorite Shirley MacLaine movies? Here are a few of mine: The Apartment Some Came Running The Children's Hour Gambit Being There Irma la Douce Two For the Seesaw Two Mules for Sister Sara (though I need to revisit this one) Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess

Both are fantastic films, but I give the edge to The Asphalt Jungle.

Hmmm... I remembered it as Molly Haskell saying she didn't watch Gunga Din until she became a co-host of The Essentials. She gave comments about the film, but I was shocked (as others were) Haskell had not seen a well-known classic up until that point.

Tomorrow, there are three movies airing that sound really good: Take a Giant Step Flame in the Streets A Rage to Live These sound like very exciting with daring topics (of its day). Plus... Leone tomorrow night!! Thanks, TCM!!

I was curious about this as well. I've always read Joan was born in 1905.

Here are a few: White Heat Angels With Dirty Faces The Roaring Twenties Yankee Doodle Dandy One, Two, Three The Public Enemy The Strawberry Blonde Torrid Zone Picture Snatcher