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Big night of rewrites. Trimming scenes. Getting a screenplay ready for coverage. Doobie Brothers, with Michael McDonald: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_mkdJpuv6E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEImkq1kJ48 h5. Some people believe their dreams will never come true; others know their dreams certainly will. The difference is the belief in yourself. Edited by: casablancalover on May 23, 2010 10:10 PM

Jesus is Just Alright With Me: more Doobie Brothers later..

Whitney Houston, some great dance hits:

I don't know if it is such a bad idea either. I like the dissolve, since the whole concept is the bits and pieces of Rick's fantasy/memory of the events. The visuals convey the story; remember, show the story. If they wanted to show just one scene, it would give the impression of one ride. But the dissolve shows me that they were already on a getaway together, and that the relationship has deepened. In the movie, Notting Hill (1999), there is a passage of a year for Hugh Grant's character. It shows him walking in profile along Notting Hill, as the weather changes for an entire year within a 100 feet walked down the street! I also found that very effective visual storytelling.

All the fore mentioned are very good ones. I would recommend Hope and Glory too. The Best Years of Our Lives is more post-war, and if you would like a suggestion along those lines, I would recommend you look up Apartment for Peggy. I keep asking for it here..

It's Friday night.. sorry I must work Saturday night, but let's have a little Billy Joel tonight anyway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEZI1PJK65g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS5ZE6YglRc

Ah, again we concur. We are of the same mind on this one. Maybe the comment alone is what tunes up my observations of Hitch's work. The characters bring so much depth (gushing here-sorry) and subtle expression onscreen. The actors are well aware they are in close-up; they add something more to the performance. And again, the camera work and editing are amazing to me. You want to learn how to write great characters? Study some of Hitch's and Wilder's work.. I find Vertigo Scotty and Shadow of a Doubt Charlie particularly fascinating, Not the antagonists-- that would be too easy.

What's the tweeners listening to these days? Glee, of course! And when they are nostalgic, Miley Cyrus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqGDA3l8uIc

Good thread. These characters are intriguing. I am glad, JF you put "love" in quotes. I most heartily agree! The women mentioned have control issues, clearly. Not so much love, but what they claim as theirs. That's what I love about Hitch's work. Maybe it's his "Actors are cattle" statement that I always think about when watching his movies. His actors hit their marks in blocking, but it's their expression and delivery that always impresses me. Jimmy Stewart's acting in Hitch's work is some of his best.. In fact, he always captures the right close up-- kudos to the film editor on that one too. Symbolism.. that could be it's own ramble!

That sounds awesome. It would say to me immediately that this girl's real life is in shadows and hidden, but she is continually followed by the real person she hides.. Great character premise! I can't recall that being used that effectively here, though. Maybe someone else could enlighten us. I would not be surprised if some silent filmmaker did this. It would be a great device in the silent era.

I think I understand it, filmlover. I will find anything I previously enjoyed starting to have a sameness with me. Then I will remember two things-- what you love best you will focus on, and there are always other details in something you haven't noticed, It is like loving a person. You notice the attributes that attracted you the first place, then as you get to know their lives; you see the person they are and how they handle their situation, relate to other people, and fit in their world. Seeing On the Waterfront in HD may have helped; you were noticing details in the picture you haven't noticed before. For me, it is usually something visual too. My two recent Casablanca copies on DVD have given me a new appreciation for the camera work. The eye takes in far more than the brain can process. You will notice details in HD that will draw you to the nuance of a scene.. Brando does plenty of small, meaningful gestures; and it's a shame in a way for we are so focused on the big ones. There is really so much going on in a movie it can be challenge to grasp it all at the first sitting! What stands out? Actor interplay? Camera angles, POV? Dialog to reveal character? General story arc? What made you fall in love all over again? Familiarity doesn't always breed contempt; sometimes it will deepen the love.

Interesting pairing today. Stevie Wonder: Emmylou Harris: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olU8eMJ6g20

*I'm a goddess this morning:* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKtfjsonPFE h5. This is my favorite Led Zeppelin song. A true classic. XVI

> {quote:title=Tatiana429 wrote:}{quote} > I like Frank Sinatra, Dave Brubeck, Al Hirt, (anything 60's basically, The Animals, Paul McCartney, Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders, The Zombies, etc.) Mind you I'm 19 years old, but I find that this music is way better than the garbage that's out now. Get thee to youtube and post some favorites! I would love to hear them! For me it's Classical Tuesday... I love the 3 Bs and I thought I would post Bach. The Brandenburg Concerto IV-presto: 17.

Bought some summer clothes for my adventure in FL. Time for some summer music, Pet Sounds: h5. This one features book covers, ones I haven't seen since I was 13 and I saw them at the Richfield Drug on the backside of the magazine counter! I was an adventurous young lady even then. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZWFItQPf_k&feature=related

Manilow Monday: And I found another favorite performer discussing Barry at the end of the clip:

I get it, MM, Thanks. It's Saturday night.. I'm watching White Feather on DVD, and remembering watching these movies with my older brothers in the sixties. I'll post a sixties hit, and get back to the movie; it's very good! Debra Paget is the prettiest Cheyenne maid ever!

Looking for tropical sounding music this morning. Any suggestions? Beach Boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24OGHrmC0KU&feature=related Jimmy Buffet:

Another thread is discussing Bernard Herrmann. It is said that this was his favorite score. The Ghost and Mrs.Muir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IOxyIn7MVQ I don't know if I can have a favorite of his, I love so many of them. This one doesn't get the play it deserves: Jane Eyre: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tk2k5Y5oOM I'll try to dig up more from this fine production.

I always thought his scores for *Vertigo* and *Obsession* were very similar. When played side by side, you get a feel of Wagner with Vertigo, and Ravel with Obsession. Maybe it's just me.. Vertigo: Obsession: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBu-AzFSrA4&feature=related Edited by: casablancalover on May 13, 2010 5:51 PM

h4. Bendy Straw Dogs Battle of wits and nitwits ensues when a meek screenwriter is confronted by the more violent aspects of life in the coastal waterway community of Port Charlotte Florida. h5. Warning: contains unspeakable acts by dogs on the beach, and owners unwilling to clean up!

I really like Linkin Park. Leave Out All the Rest: New Divide:

He's good, never heard of him. Seems a shame. Here's something for beddy-bye:

23. Wednesday kids. You know what that means. But no songs today. I do like *The Downfall* parodies. First of all, because it's Bruno Ganz (I love Bruno Ganz), and I love satire. Here are my favorites, there are so many done on youtube h5. Warning, rough language in subtitles. h5. You make it a great day, because no one else may help make it a great day.. Edited by: casablancalover on May 12, 2010 9:21 AM

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