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Ann Dvorak in Three on a Match... all I can say is WOW!! That was one helluva performance. I'm now dying to see more of her movies. Scarface has been the only other film I've seen featuring Ann. Amazing is the only thing I can come up with. Female was an interesting movie. Ruth Chatterton was, well, ruthless. I'm sure there were a lot of us men folk back in '33 who were not comfortable seeing Chatterton playing a character running the show. Didn't like the ending, though. I really liked The Divorcee. Norma Shearer was excellent. Though it ends on a happy note, it holds up very well about the consequences of infidelity and the double standards between men and women on this subject. Didn't see all of Night Nurse. Gotta love Babs Stanwyck, Joan Blondell, and young Clark Gable. I'll have to catch this again. I'd love to see A Free Soul again. It's been a while since I've seen it. The documentary was very good, though disappointing they only limited the pre-code films discussed to MGM and Warner Bros. It was surprising there was only a brief mention of Mae West and no mention of Marlene Dietrich. Still, it was very informative and the comments were great.

It's true those films are easily accessible, but if they're on TV, I'd rather see a few 80s and 90s films on TCM rather than pan-and-scan/commericialzed AMC or any other cable network. I know I'm in the minority of being OK with seeing a recent film on TCM every once in a while. Like I said, if they are going to air films of the past 25 years, I would want them to be great films and not the run-of-the mill junk.

Yes, I remember a thread about this being discussed. I remember in 2003, when I first started watching TCM, not seeing that particular scene. Of course, I had no idea about that scene being cut from certain versions. However, last year when Marty aired again on TCM, the print aired included that missing scene. It was perhaps that thread that led to the airing of the unedited version.

I don't know, to be honest. I feel Sweet Smell of Success is Burt's best, even though his work in Elmer Gantry is outstanding. Even though both characters are hardly saints, I'd rather people to open up the vault and not immediately run away after seeing a few moments of Elmer's flamboyant style.

I don't have a problem with TCM sprinkling a few 80s and 90s films in their lineup. However, I'd hope they would put great films from that era in their lineup. Hook, The Bodyguard, and Maverick won't do (BTW, I don't believe Men in Black is a terrible film at all). Films like Do the Right Thing, Goodfellas, The Player, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Short Cuts would are a few great films from the 80s and 90s I wouldn't mind seeing on the schedule. Unforgiven aired last night, and though I didn't get the chance to revisit this film, that is another fine film welcomed to the TCM lineup (and Clint's best as director).

I hope I'm doing this right: Cary Grant in His Girl Friday Burt Lancaster in Sweet Smell of Success Elizabeth Taylor in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Barbara Stanwyck in The Lady Eve Buster Keaton in Sherlock Jr. Notable (director): Alfred Hitchock's Notorious

I just watched In the Valley of Elah. Amazing movie!! Tommy Lee Jones probably gives his best performance, and his Oscar-nomination was well-deserved. Charlize Theron should have been nominated as well. Director Paul Haggis did an excellent job capturing the struggles our troops have not only during war but when they return home. A must-see film.

Excellent actor; Body and Soul is perhaps Garfield's best performance.

The Best Actress of 1950 lineup was flawless. All of the actresses were deserving of their nominations. Though my pick would have been Gloria Swanson, I have NO problem with Judy Holliday winning for Born Yesterday. Her performance is among the best I've ever seen. Eleanor Parker's performance, unfortunately, is the most overlooked. Caged aired on TCM last year, and her work was phenomenal. One could also make the case that Gloria Grahame's performance in In a Lonely Place was worthy of a nomination. There were just too many fantastic performances to fit in that category that year.

Wow... heartbreaking. I would like to see this film as well. I'm in agreement with Metropolisforever on this one. Other films like Midnight Cowboy and Raging Bull have aired in the past on TCM (for which I'm very thankful). Zabriskie Point couldn't be that bad... could it?! A 2am or a 4am time slot would be appropriate if the content is too extreme. It's also extra disappointing this film won't air since Zabriskie Point isn't available on DVD.

I watched most of it again last night, but fell asleep towards the end (not because it was bad, but I was simply sleepy). Marathon Man is an intense thriller that scared the you-know-what out of me when I first saw it a few years back. I forgot how great William Devane was in this film. I'm keeping my fingers crossed this will re-air soon. The Day of the Jackal, Three Days of the Condor, and Marathon Man all in one evening!! How great was that!!

Did anyone see Seance on a Wet Afternoon last night? It was a fantastic film. The ending gave me chills!! BTW, where was Richard Attenborough's Oscar nomination for his performance? He was simply marvelous.

I saw most of this film about 3 or 4 years ago. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the film in its entirety. Hopefully, that will change tonight. Seance is a powerful drama with Kim Stanley and Richard Attenborough with fantastic performances from both (at least from what I've seen so far). Any comments on the film for those who've seen it? Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess

I know it's still very early, but there are a couple of possible errors for the run times of a few films. Not as a Stranger is listed as 137 minutes, but is in a 120 minute time slot. I saw that with Reefer Madness as well, listed at 66 minutes but is in a 60 minute time slot. I'm guessing that will be changed? P.S. The time slots for Marriage on the Rocks and High Society are head scratchers as well. Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess

A few highlights for me (most of them would be possible first-time viewings): Quo Vadis Blacula Scream Blacula Scream (whohoo!!) Michael Powell Night The Purple Plain The World, the Flesh, and the Devil Reefer Madness Capricorn One Hobson's Choice 1941 (I wonder if it's as bad as everyone says) The Eagle Has Landed

One of my favorite actresses, and Olivia's range is incredible!! She also has the most marvelous eyes I've ever seen. It's easy to see why Errol Flynn was crazy about her. I hope to see The Dark Mirror on TCM one of these days. I only saw it once a few years ago, and her duel roles were magnificent. A few favorite performances: The Heiress The Snake Pit To Each His Own Hush, Hush... Sweet Charlotte The Strawberry Blonde I need to see Hold Back the Dawn very soon.

No problem. I hope you enjoy it!!

Wow. I hadn't heard anyone say they feel Ordinary People may be THE best film of the 1980s. It's certainly among my favorites of that decade. I have Raging Bull ahead of OP, and perhaps even Do the Right Thing.

Crisis is a very good political drama. Cary Grant and Jose Ferrer deliver first-rate performances. It was Richard Brooks' directorial debut, and he does a solid job. I wish Crisis would appear more often on TCM. It's overlooked in Grant's filmography.

I also liked Sutherland in MASH and Don't Look Now. There was also a film I saw a few years ago called Eye of the Needle. It was a really good thriller, and I'd like to check it out again. Sutherland's role isn't as juicy, if you will, as Moore's. However, it's difficult not to get choked up during his final scene with Timothy Hutton. He, who seemed to always be in control, finally lets out some emotions in the latter half of the film. Another unforgettable scene is Sutherland finally letting Moore know how he feels about her and the relationship. Powerful stuff.

I'm shocked, SHOCKED, that Donald Sutherland has never been nominated for an Academy Award throughout his career. This is definitely one of his best performances.

There's forever been the discussion of Raging Bull getting snubbed by Ordinary People at the 1980 Oscars. It's great that these films will air tonight on TCM. While I feel Raging Bull should have won Best Picture and Director, I believe Ordinary People is excellent in its own right. The biggest snub may be that Donald Sutherland wasn't even nominated for his memorable performance. I'll be tuning in tonight!!

Grant's my favorite actor. I can't add what's already been stated here. Unfortunately, most of Cary's contemporaries aren't given the credit they should be for being fine actors. Grant, Bogart, Cooper, Wayne, and others of the pre-Brando era are primarily considered to be movie stars who are solely known for being either the tough guy or the dashing leading man. They could use their on-screen personas for a variety of roles and genres throughout their careers. I'm going to try and watch Only Angels Have Wings again next week on TCM. It's a masterpiece, and one of Cary's best roles. BTW, I need to see The Grass is Greener again. It's been a while since it's been on TCM. Jean Simmons, as I remember, stole the show from Grant, Kerr, and Mitchum. A few favorites: Notorious Only Angels Have Wings His Girl Friday North By Northwest Bringing Up Baby Charade Arsenic and Old Lace Father Goose The Awful Truth Mr. Lucky Message was edited by: sweetsmellofsuccess

When TCM had its festival of "Black Images on Film" a few years back, Pinky was among the films that aired. I didn't get to see all of it, but I hear it's terrific.

Didn't catch it last night, but I watched Save the Tiger a few years ago. I didn't like it much either. I'll give the film a second chance if it airs again. Even though I'm a big Jack Lemmon fan, I would have given the Oscar to Brando or Pacino that year.