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    Summertime

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    h4. Don Draper is playing the field now, and bored to be single. It was more fun when he was married. Dick Whitman - the Lost Years, starts next season.

    > {quote:title=sineaste wrote:}{quote}

    > Oh those are probably a little far out, even for Mad. Ave. How about the one where the secretary was driving the John Deere lawn tractor during that drunken celebration and ran over that whiny

    > Englishman's foot. That was a hoot.

    *I thought it had a taste of Monty Python about it, with the Englishman doing his "Twit of the Year" take-off. What's this with blood and funny with some guys? But then, the next season may have Mustangs, Surfer Music, British Invasion, and what Iconic product to move? In the news, it was all about the stubborn Conservative Democrats and Filibuster GOP and the Voting Rights Act. Will Sterling notice their janitorial staff?*

    >>I was with a man who, the second time I was with him, looked in my purse and examined my driver's license. I think he had a mystery date that wasn't so fun. We got along fine though!

    > Maybe he wanted to see if you were an organ donor.

    *No, he was checking address, birthdate, etc.*

    > > I don't even like the guy pushing a cart for a gal. Looks subservient.

    > Oh, I don't know if it's that bad. Now if it's one of those miniature kiddie carts, that's a whole other

    > story.

    *Just watch a guy's expression as he's doing it. Poor men just look so whipped..*

    > Washing them and just throwing them in the chest of drawers (how appropriate) is just fine.

    *No. A guy opens a Neat drawer, and he thinks of that woman who gives a flying --- to bother to care for him. Think of it as the Chivalry of Woman... I respect my man. I care for his things.*

    > Yeah, you go to buy some underwear and there's more women in the dept. than men. It's

    > crowded enough as it is, ladies. That's what's good about these big malls. The women can go do

    > their thing, the men theirs. And since the women just might be shopping a little longer, the guys

    > can go to the food court, get something to eat and watch the passing parade.

    *I work in a mall. Biggest One in These Parts! Don't stay a moment longer than I have to. Also, a lifetime in retail has taught me organization and self control. Shopping ain't no entertainment for me. At least not in malls.*

    >If I was Mr. Antiquity, I'd leave Kate alone and head straight for that blonde pensione owner. Nice goblets.

    *Thanks for the hit across the melons, or the fried eggs -whatever the perspective. Even when it is just us girls, we never discuss that "we're looking for a salami." I would never ask a guy "Are you Meyer Lemons or are you Key Limes?" I wouldn't even stare at your feet.. Your value to a woman is your charm and your word. It really comes down to that. We all lose our youth and looks.*

    >>May I Have Gondola Friends?

    > Yes, if you want to share a gondola with Herr von Aschenbach, that's perfectly okay. But with

    > anybody else, and I have to be allowed palazzo friends. Fair is fair.

    *Fair is fair(?) Are you keeping score?*

    *Correct answer: the goal is to not even want or need "Gondola friends"*

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Feb 17, 2010 11:58 PM, because she really appreciates the Death in Venice reference. and the Sub Title needed more.

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    > {quote:title=musicalnovelty wrote:}{quote}

    > Here's one of my favorite Gene Pitney songs. Just because it's so different and wacky!

    > Gene's attempt to go psychedelic in 1967:

    >

    >

    Oh, is that bizarre! LOL...

    I find it unclassifiable. Thanks for sharing.

    Summertime

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    > {quote:title=sineaste wrote:}{quote}

    > DD is almost too good to be true, looks wise that is, but Betty holds her own when they

    > appear as a couple. The only jump the shark moment I can think of is if Don was faithful

    > to his wife for more than a month! That way CIA mind-altering drugs or alien abductions

    > could be brought into the plot as explanations for this phenomenon.

    Jeez, Betty could hold her own between Brad Pitt and George Clooney! But I am definitely checking my screenplay software to see if there is a *Mad Men* template. You are on to something! Awesome story suggestions!

    > Even before Rossano starts courting Kate, you wonder a little bit, what's this guy up to?

    > Is he going to try to borrow money or steal her purse? Turns out he's only a cheater. Was

    > the authenticity of the 18th century goblet ever verified? After the tourist couple brought home

    > half a dozen brand new lookalikes, things looked bad. With his pleasant face and charming

    > manner, I guess we can give Mr. Antiquity the benefit of the doubt.

    I was with a man who, the second time I was with him, looked in my purse and examined my driver's license. I think he had a mystery date that wasn't so fun. We got along fine though!

    > A guy following a woman around to shop for shoes? Now that's what studded dog leases

    > are for. Got to train them up right.

    I don't even like the guy pushing a cart for a gal. Looks subservient.

    >Except for books or CDs, I'm practical. Know what you

    > want, get it, get out of there.

    Cute. You go to the top of my list. I would buy your socks and underwear. . . and wash and fold or roll, however you prefer. Just let me get to my shops with your blessing. You can peruse the stores for your CDs and books all you want. I have a Kindle and an iPod. I'll let you borrow them, they just can't leave the house. Because you may be like Mr Antiquity.

    May I have Gondola Friends?

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Feb 17, 2010 10:12 PM, 'cuz her syntax is so unique and eccentric.

    Obscure Actors

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    Posted

    This is one reason I love the internet. These people never seem so obscure once I can http://www.google.com them, or check on http://www.imdb.com/ or, of course, check here at the TCM database.

     

    When I talk with my day to day friends, nobody knows who I am talking about! To them, every actor I mention is obscure. Many of them just don't know the classics. Imagine going through life not appreciating Joel McCrea !!

     

    Child actors can be forgotten for not all grow up wanting to stay in the business, or they they can't make the transition to adult roles.

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    Jane's song is great. Glad we made that connection..

    h4. Gene Pitney Showtime

    I will finish Gene Pitney's day with some seldom heard numbers. I wish the sound quality was better for some of them. He did some very interesting standards and he wrote for other singers too.

     

    Gene's singing this round.

     

    Anywhere I Wander (from Hans Christian Anderson):

     

     

    All the Way:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNgBkCZ_XGg

     

    Rags to Riches:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwP6i36dPb0'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwP6i36dPb0'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwP6i36dPb0'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwP6i36dPb0

     

    On the Street Where You Live:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwP6i36dPb0

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    Gene started to work with George Jones, and they turned out some Country tunes. Here's a sampling-

     

    That's All it Took: ♥♥♥♥

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYwKK6N0SKE

     

    Someday: ♥

     

    I am always impressed how often George likes these complicated relationships ... my ex was an whistler, still puts my teeth on edge.

     

    There's a call on I-75...

    Wreck on the Highway: ♥♥♥

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtWqxcqLIcg

     

    Then there's this trio with Pitney, Jones, and Melba Montgomery: ♥♥♥♥

     

     

     

    More surprises much later, Buckaroos...

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    h3. Happy Birthday, Gene Pitney!

     

    I owned 3 of Gene's albums. I played them all the time. My mother grew tired of it. I think after a while she really hated his singing. But she would irritate me with her Lawrence Welk, so there was justice in it.

    Gene was born in Hartford, Conn and grew up in Rockville (Cool, JF?).

     

    There is so much fascinating history to this artist. Read it yourself:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Pitney

     

    Here's a variety.

     

    Town Without Pity:

     

    Used as a theme in the movie of the same name.

     

    Every Breathe I Take:

     

    Looking Through the Eyes of Love:

     

    Twenty-four Hours From Tulsa:

     

    There is more, later. We haven't explored this man's remarkable versatility quite yet..

    Jake (at the other very astute musical thread) has played one of his very best. Thank you, Jake.

    Summertime

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    Rosanno, all the way. Jon is just too Hammy for me!. I must insist on being the Pretty One in a couple!

     

    Shopping? If I ever find a man *so* compliant as to tag along as I shopped for shoes, that thought blows my mind! But an affectionate fellow to follow me through Antique Shoppes (shoppes- more expensive and pretentious) that would be a treat.

     

    Also, Mr B. likes antiques... That would include women (re: Jane/Kate) and me.

    Note I said like, not love antiques. He studies their history and appreciates their age. Bingo! Another point in my favor. To love antiques may put Mr B in another camp entirely. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but my fishing grounds are shrinking considerably as it is.

    Summertime

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    h5. Mad Men trysts:

    Yeah, I see your point. Afternoon delights are reserved strictly for the young, where bright daylight only enhances their appearance. Duck Phillips should not be viewed naked in the light of day. I'm just saying.. . .

     

    I thought the friendly, young Priest was a very likely candidate for Peggy. So caring, so understanding, he would be there emotionally for her. He could do a "Martin Luther" conversion, to make a 15th Century reference. I fear my Peggy is due for the "red shirt' society next season, if things don't settle down.

     

    I do like that Betty has found another guy however, DD was never really appreciating her snarky child-scarring antics.

    >*Sally, fix mommy another vodka. Don't bruise it this time.*

    >Betty Draper

     

    So, do we think it proper to go after men in shops on the pretext of "shopping"? Or is it better to do the Ester Williams thing in the canal?

    I would rather do shopping; I can't swim.

    Summertime

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    > {quote:title=sineaste wrote:}{quote}

    > They really need to supply a diagram with these continental adultery stories so that

    > the audience can keep all the players straight and figure out who's with who for how

    > long. Then I would have known that it was McGavin sitting in the dark with the owner

    > of the pensionerella instead of Rossano. So the Nightstalker was cheating on the

    > little lady? While his conduct can't be excused, I can understand his attraction to that

    > woman, she was quite a dish.

    These pairings are pretty straight-forward. Renato (Brazzi) has no one but Jane (Hepburn) in his sights. I like the tangent-obscures. I like that the Nightstalker (in the twilight) goes after a older woman. Young things don't fair too well in this story.

    h4. Is it Betty Draper or Betsy Draper - or can't Matthew Weiner make up his mind?

    The above is reference to a show where you do need a character guide: *Mad Men*. Jon Hamm plays (btw-he is a handsome ham) a lout who's so twisted in his identity, he can't tell who he's doing half the time. The show is EXCELLENT ! My favorite is Peggy, though I must pay attention to who she's actually paired-off with as well. She trades off from time to time too. It will be interesting how they finally jump the shark. Anywhoo, MM creator, Matthew Weiner changed her name during the second season, if I remember. Someone must have warned him his character was too much on the nose to Betsy (Jennifer Jones) in The Man With The Gray Flannel Suit.

     

    >The Wiki synopsis mentioned that Mr. B told Kate that

    > he was separated from his wife (yeah, sure), so that must have smoothed the path of

    > true love considerably, and might explain her willingness to go for it. Certainly don't

    > begrudge her from having a nice fling, even if it only lasted a few short days. Then it's

    > back to the Buckeye State. Ouch.

    I buy it. Italian divorces aren't easy. No simple Marriage Dissolution there in 1955. Who said travel doesn't broaden your horizons?

    > I usually don't notice all the froufrous, but those shoes were so distinctive in style and

    > color even Clint or Vin would have remembered them. And Andy. If it's good enough

    > for them...and Andy's old band friends, the Velvets liked shiny, shiny boots of leather.

    > Now whether that still works today is something you'll have to find out for yourself.

    Check out:

     

    true, not the awesome iTunes version -complete with throat clearing in the opening- but still a fav.

    > And it never hurts to have a whip handy. Wrist ties, as usual, are optional. If there

    > is triple chocolate cake, can quadruple be far behind?

    Whipped cream on Triple Chocolate Cake Ice Cream.. YUM

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Feb 16, 2010 2:13 PM

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Feb 16, 2010 2:22 PM 'cuz she really wants to stay..

    Favorite line from movie.

    in Hot Topics

    Posted

    >*No, Mr. Cormack, you can't divorce me and you can't bawl me out because I'm not your wife. Just let me be a lesson for you. I'm the sort of thing that happens when you start proposing between drinks.*

    Sally Eilers, Lady Behave (1937)

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    Judy Collins is a singer I can empathize with, for I have trouble staying on key too. Don't get me wrong, I love Judy's style. Her voice is liquid silver.

     

    My Father: ♥♥♥♥

     

     

    This version she talks about her father, and what his life was like.

     

     

     

    Send in the Clowns ♥♥♥♥

     

     

    h5. Tomorrow we will celebrate Gene Pitney's B-day.. It will be special.

    Summertime

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    > {quote:title=sineaste wrote:}{quote}

    > No doubt Mr. B was very handsome and quite a catch for a spinster from Akron

    >or even Toledo. And Kate had already told him she was in love with him. But

    >wasn't he also keeping company with the woman who owned the pension?

    Pensione.. No, that was Darren McGavin's side romance going. I don't think Mr. B knew much about it other than the people involved.

    >In other words, he seems to have got around quite a lot. I'm still surprised how

    > quickly she seemed to change her mind after learning he was a married man.

    I dunno. I have seen plenty in the last few months to change my world view.

    > He must have been very persuasive. (At least all the money she spent on her

    > wardrobe wasn't for naught. I must admit those rabbit ear shoes were neat).

    Wait! Are you a dude? You are noticing shoes? Hum, I gotta try this out at some bar sometime. Ask some guy: *Do you like my shoes? Think they're neat?* This time of year, it's the boots.. guys seem to like sleek tall boots.

    > Well, I'm not a spinster from Akron, so I defer to Kate in this matter.

    I am not one either. I think, all things taken into consideration, I would have followed her path.

    > Next time I'll go with Chocolate Fudge Brownie.

    No, make it Triple Chocolate Cake: chocolate with chunks chocolate cake (there's frosting through it) -cake pieces stay softer...

    Summertime

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    > {quote:title=sineaste wrote:}{quote} (in part)

    > I must have been too busy eating my chocolate chip ice cream to figure out

    >exactly what Brazzi said to Hepburn that made her change her mind about a

    >"relationship" with him after she had found out he was married. Whatever it

    >was, it worked like a charm. These sly continental types. Before you know it,

    >the fireworks are going off, while off camera...yeah, got it. The spinster at least

    >had fun for a few days.

    What happened? Brazzi just confronted her with passion. Both his and hers. Oh, yeah, with that deep voice, intense eyes, and wavy hair. I'd let down my defenses too. After all, *it is Venice*

    h6. Charlotte is going to enjoy some peppermint ice cream with fudge sauce now.

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Feb 15, 2010 9:05 PM

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Feb 15, 2010 9:06 PM--Because they took away my heart

    Favorite line from movie.

    in Hot Topics

    Posted

    >*Well, Pa, a woman can change better'n a man. A man lives sorta - well, in jerks. Baby's born or somebody dies, and that's a jerk. He gets a farm or loses it, and that's a jerk. With a woman, it's all in one flow, like a stream - little eddies and waterfalls - but the river, it goes right on. Woman looks at it thata way.*

    Jane Darwell, The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    Helen Reddy, Judy Collins, Melissa Manchester. Three women who helped define us after we burned our bras.

     

    The last shall be first on her birthday. Melissa Machester.

     

    ♥♥♥♥ -Looking Through the Eyes of Love (written by Carole Bayer-Sager and Marvin Hamlisch):

     

    ♥♥♥♥ -If This is Love:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbKIjFCp5jw

     

    Note the strong themes of self-responsibility and loving detachment. Melissa doesn't moon over her lovers in these songs. She ain't beggin'- she ain't whining. She is using a mature argument. She can express herself.

     

    h5. Historical note: Casablancalover did not burn her bra per se, but she didn't wear one from 1974-1978. Don't believe the old wive's tales. Didn't negatively affect my figure one bit and won more admiring stares! I was HOT back then. Pregnancy changed all that.

    h6. Thought of a movie quote...

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