mrroberts
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J Walter Puppybreath , Percy Dovetonsils --- Ernie Kovacs characters
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I wouldn't consider *The Exorcist* to be even close to a real horror classic like *Frankenstein* 1931. Picking *The Sting* for the Oscar 73 was a no brainer.
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I would also be interested in seeing this movie, if I ever did see it was a long, long time ago. I had to look it up, it doesn't jog the memory here. It looks like the movie can be downloaded for free on some site. Enter the title on the TCM suggest a movie page, its a Columbia picture so I believe it shouldn't be a big problem for them to get it for future broadcast.
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A 23 year old dog? Does that make the Guinness book? --- I often feel a little bad about the culture (Music, movies, etc) that came along in my generation (high school and college in the 1970's). Music really went downhill as the 70's wore on, movies pushed the envelope with the nudity, language , and special effects stuff. I am definitely no prude, but many of the 70's movies put this stuff front and center at the expense of storyline, character development etc. So as time marches on and we look back we better see what was quality film making and what was ****.
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ValX makes a good point here, just like when studying history we have to take into account the perspective of the time when we watch these old movies. I would also agree that neither Laughton or Mitchum intended any of the character's actions to be humorous. Some people behave in eccentric ways that make us laugh a little, but we remind ourselves how serious and sad the reality is (like watching a senile old person). Mitchum's preacher is a very sick minded man, if the results of his actions had no bad consequences we could probably have a laugh at them.
Edited by: mrroberts on Oct 12, 2011 12:37 PM
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*Johnny Guitar* is actually a very entertaining movie for me, it seems so over the top. Joan Crawford seems out of place in a western and yet she is so right for the character. Sterling Hayden is his usual stiff upper lip self, but few are better at it (as in Asphalt Jungle). He's like a heavy duty version of Joel McCrea, they should have been brothers in a picture. The usual supporting cast types are here (like Ward Bond). And I really enjoy watching Ernest Borgnine in his early film roles, he has that really tough angry guy role down (and such a nice guy in real life). FMC had *Emperor Of The North* on again last night, Ernie (badder then ever) and Lee Marvin, what a great movie that is.
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Right now the Boomerang tv channel is showing The Munsters and The Addams Family starting at 7 pm est. I watched both as a very young kid in 1964/65. Even then I liked The Addams Family more, now as an adult its no contest, The Addams Family was a far superior show. Let the debate begin.
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I have several antiques in my sock drawer.
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Does the Invisible Man use "blank thread" to mend his invisible underwear? (Take that Steven Wright)
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Just in time for William Powell month in December too. Bob does look and sound great, and no need for the suit and tie deal, dress casual Bob.
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I can imagine that when this film came out most people, critics and the public, didn't know what to make of it. *Night And The Hunter* is a very unusual film, even today how do you classify it? What other film is there that compares to it? For a name star like Robert Mitchum it was quite a departure from the typical Mitchum film role. And it represents a fresh approach to film making from a first time director (Laughton) although he had his vast acting experience from film and the stage to work from. I am also guessing a man like Laughton was a long time film buff and had studied the many techniques of film makers. Its unfortunate that Laughton was too sensitive to the response to this film, he should have stuck to his principles and gave us a few more directing efforts. There could have been some more fascinating work. Its also unfortunate he didn't live long enough to see his one film get the appreciation it now gets.
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Betsy Palmer (who was terrific in *Mister Roberts* ) was also terrific on the game shows.
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In my reference to *Wild River* I make the assumption many people have seen the movie (I guess I shouldn't do that). When Lee Remick and Monty Clift (who have just met a little while ago) are in the house and it starts to rain, they start to "make out". When Lee's friend Walter (who wants to court her) comes up and sees Lee and Monty closing the blinds in the windows, the message is clear.
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In the Thin Man movies William Powell (Nick Charles) is always running into some of his old "pals", usually guys he sent up the river. Guys like "Rainbow Benny", "Spider Webb", etc.
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Generally speaking, people are usually influenced by a charismatic person, by his/her look ,their manner, their speaking, etc. Unfortunately we can also be conned by those who exploit that "talent" and the public always hears only what it wants to hear. Mitchum's preacher is talking to small town and rural people during the depression who are desperate for answers to their plight and leaders to show the way. Harry Powell is like the evil brother of Elmer Gantry.
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In *The Caine Mutiny* does the typhoon segment qualify?
In *Wild River*, Lee Remick is showing Monty Clift her house. It starts to rain and.... -
Smiler Grogan -- *Its A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World*
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If you limit your viewing to just color pictures you're going to miss out on a lot of great films.
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Carol Wayne (best known as Johnny Carson's Tea Time Movie matinee lady) was very intelligent. She always did very well on quiz shows.
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Allnut, Charlie -- Humphrey Bogart in *The African Queen*
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*Flight Commander* aka The Dawn Patrol 1930
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My favourite movie? (I can speak/write Canadian). I'll have to give that some thought. ------ No, wait a minute, its *Mister Roberts* . Why? Four of my favourite actors, lots of funny moments, its the Navy (I didn't serve but family members did), some very pretty ladies ("they got nurses on that island!). A rather touching , memorable ending. My favourite actor , William Powell, in his final film giving a great performance.
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*Rebecca*
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Allen Jenkins was in *I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang* with Noel Francis
Bwana Devil, how bad can it get?
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I had to watch some of "Bwana Devil" this evening just to reconfirm my memories as to how awful this movie was. It was the first 3 D movie released and so I guess all of the film maker's attention was focused on showing spectacular shots of charging lions, natives throwing spears, etc. with 3 D effect. They say it looked very impressive on the big screen at the time, but as a movie its really , really awful. I don't know where to start; the plot, the dialogue, the acting, the cutting between actors footage (obviously all shot in So Calif on a lot) and some stock Africa location footage. Apparently the budget was tight on this, makes me almost think Ed Wood. The scene where the lions go into the railcar at night and kill everyone, actors wrestling with stuffed pillows (lions?). The final scene with Robert Stack and his constantly misfiring rifle. Sadly this was one of Nigel Bruce's final film appearances, I wish he could have missed this one.
Edited by: mrroberts on Oct 13, 2011 9:08 PM