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    Shameful...Arlene Dahl on Marilyn Monroe "Word of Mouth" Segment

    in General Discussions

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    It's a MM third person story, which all of them will be now. This discussion does make me wonder, however.

     

    1. Are there instances where MM contemporaries saw glimpses of her brilliance off the set?

     

    2. What of the format of other "Word of Mouth" stories? I have seen many of these, and -I am shocked, SHOCKED! to find- that most are third person stories.

     

    3. Are we talking Hollywood, and isn't this more like what we see now with most newsworthy people in the media, where the gossip (third person) sells?

     

    The Word of Mouth segment does sound like a quippy exchange out of The Seven Year Itch, and reflects more on Arlene Dahl's ability as a story teller (so-so) than illuminating anything fresh about Hollywood's premiere Bombshell. I think the best part is of Fred Astaire's graciousness of the situation more than anything.

     

    There was a better told story by Maureen O'Hara about the Duke that doesn't shine so nobly on him at first, but does reflect the world they live in, the stardom they endure, and adventures that are totally unique for them.

     

    I say lighten up about it. HA, It's not like she's relating behavior on par with Lindsay Lohan.

     

    h5. Is it better to live up to one's image, or to surpass it?

    RIP Anne Francis (1930-2011)

    in General Discussions

    Posted

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

    > Oh so sad.

    > Amazing that we were watching FORBIDDEN PLANET yesterday and I commented Anne Francis was the only person still alive from the film.

    > We then discussed how beautiful she was, Mr Tiki loved her in those costumes! She had a light, airy demeanor about her and had a passing resemblance to Lee Remick, another beauty of the day.

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    > 80 is too young. Lung cancer is a tragedy.

    This has happened before. It somehow seems clairvoyant, considering all the other movies they could have shown 24-48 hours earlier.

    What a lovely lady she was. When I was girl, I once painted a beauty mark on the corner of mouth to copy her. My mom made me wash it off.

    The "Gangs" Are Here

    in General Discussions

    Posted

    All right! Helping Grandma (being paid in buttons!) and Free Eats are on the list! Mike Fright is custom made for anyone in broadcasting! Hook and Ladder and Fishing Hooky are big favorites too! They're treasures. Oh, how I wish I had DVD recording capabilities now..

    Peace. It's Wonderful and other closing lines

    in Hot Topics

    Posted

    >Pip: *Look, Estella, look! Nothing but dust and decay...*

    >*I have never ceased to love you even when there seem no hope for my love. You're part of my existence, part of myself. Estella, come with me into the sunlight! Look at me...*

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    >Estella: *I am afraid.*

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    >Pip: *Look at me. We belong to each other. Let's start again, together.*

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    >Estella: *Oh, Pip!*

     

    John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Great Expectations (1946)

    The Bishop's Wife

    in Films and Filmmakers

    Posted

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

    > I think the heart of the message was that large organized religions should focus more on helping the people instead of building large churches or spending the money they collect in other ways that is too ego driven.

    I think you've partially got it! But I would have put it, Churches that put more money and energy ingratiating themselves to their BRAND, whatever it may be.. There's some of upstart Bible thumpers here in the south who are big on preaching, but not doing the gospel. I wouldn't call them organized.

    > We saw that here in LA where the RCC and Mahoney build a hugh building. I really say that is ego driven. i.e. Mahoney wanted a building that would last hundreds of years that has his stamp on it.

    Which is a real neat trick if you can do it in earthquake country. I am always amazed walking around cemeteries. The largest monuments are to people who's name you don't know. Except Hollywood Forever cemetery. But in true Hollywood irony, it's not the monument, but what they did in their life that we remember.

    > There was also the bishop that had himself painted into a stain glass picture I read about in the news a few weeks ago.

    Down in the South, we have preachers who buy themselves radio stations, then go offering plate 24/7. The shows do well, yet the economic conditions here never change...?

    > We see this in the movie with the rich widow who wants to have her husband's name remembered by the creating of a hugh church, forgetting the main objective; helping people.

    Jesus says, "Love one another." -that is true. Some of these "Christian" radio stations down here blame the poor for their lack in faith, sounding more like Glenn Beck than Luther Youngdahl.

    > That message is what the Christmas spirit is about and the movie makes that very clear. This is the core of the movie in my view and the flirting between the angel and bishop's wife is cute but window dressing. (but with Grant as the angel it really works also).

    I do not see the relationship between Grant and Young as a romantic one any longer; I used to, now I have grown up. Maybe it's me, but their relationship is the *true* spiritual one. It is their connectedness.to what makes their heart sing and their spirits soar. That they do it together doesn't make Young a straying spouse, nor does it make Grant a louse, imho. Grant doesn't kiss her, she doesn't lie to Niven about her actions. If anything, it points out just how far Niven has drifted away in his relationship with other people. Remember the part when they visit the old, failing Parish? It is the writer's way of explaining, it's not necessarily the religion, but those who lead it that can be the problem.

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Dec 31, 2010 7:33 AM- because it only seems like she works 25 hours in a day.. :)

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    Wonderful! We have the smartest people on this forum, and I am so glad you wrote! Thank you, for now I have another carol to play, and it's is such a happy one! Take you choice, I love them both:

     

     

     

     

     

    One more day of Christmas carols, for it's Sunday! Good processional hymn:

     

     

     

     

    I did hear a complaint yesterday from an acquaintance about Christmas seeming so long, and I felt the need to take responsibility.. I just said, "Blame us who follow faiths borne out of the Reformation. We do so love Advent."

     

    Again, Merry Christmas, Everyone!

     

    h5. Yes there will be one more from St Olaf before the day ends.

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Dec 26, 2010 7:58 AM

    Off Topic: Favorite Music?

    in Your Favorites

    Posted

    Without the movie for reference, I am sorry, but this is another setting for Angels, that is heard in England, and is wonderful. Hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas, wouldbestar! May it be happy and warm...

     

     

     

    h5. HA! I just realized, if I remember, we are both in FL! We are warm!.. I will try to post a Christmas card to you later.

     

    Edited by: casablancalover on Dec 25, 2010 8:02 AM

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