DePalma
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Ahhhhhhhh...How nice! That ignore button is definitely useful.
Thanks TCM.
DePalma
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When the message board was first constructed for TCM, it was given a subject window for posters to fill as they please, and I fully intend to keep doing so.
Fortunately TCM also gives a most appropiate feature to use against not only bothersome, but right down boring posters _like you for example, and I also intend to use, fully.
What was that?
WHAT?
Sorry, I can't see you.
Good rids!
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First of all. Remember, you don't have to reply to my post. Nevertheless, I welcome all replies, regardless of how tiresome. One thing I will ask you however...if and when you do so again is to have the courtesy to STOP changing the original title to my thread. Thank you.
Now, you can think what you like STILL it does not make it so. You "understood" that I meant that Vertigo failed to delivered with its treatment of San Francisco. I did nothing of the kind and_corrected_ you.
End of story.
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Thanks for the lesson, you nonetheless, STILL stand corrected.
By the way interesting name "Willam Strunk"
lol
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Is possible, but I think is their performance in English that causes them the most harm.
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I too am I bigger fan of her sister Olivia's work. The Heiress and My Cousin Rachel are among my favorite films. In Fontaine's case there was something about her face that just didn't registered emotions correctly. She always seemed to me to have the look of someone who smelled something unpleasant.
Never be concern to post your thoughts regarding a star, after all criticism of them is part of the nature of the beast.
Suspicion promised more than it delivered, but I still find Cary Grant MAGNIFICENT!
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TO CATCH A THIEF is a souffl?, an air-light creation that depicts beautiful people doing glamorous things. Never meant to be anything more than that, it should be viewed in that context.
Souffle is right! It sure flattened like one.
LOL
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I couldn't agree more. I love this film and everything about it.
Yes, BRILLIANT is just about a good word to describe it.
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Can't picture Garbo doing TPC. Valli was a bad choice for the lead. As it often happened with Italian actresses--Magnani the exception--when they came to Hollywood, their performances lacked most of the qualities that in their native language made them interesting to watch.
Still, Gregory Peck is delightful. I am a BIG fan of his work.
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Suspicion displays Cary Grant at his very best. He looks magnificent and acts superbly!
Not crazy about "monkey face" Joan Fontaine, but I like her better in Rebecca.
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Dear CineSage,
Perhaps this is a good time to see an eye Dr. or upgrade your glasses prescription. Actually, I'm prasing how in Vertigo, the location filming in San Francisco does indeed enhanced the story.
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Saccharin sweet Debbie Reynolds as a "17" year old juvenile delinquent, my foot.
Give me a break. Talk about miscasting at its worst. The little yellow foppy hat, the little bangs, the little pony tail, the huge fake eyelashes, the HEAVY makeup, she looks NOTHING like a juvenile delinquent and more like a grownup woman trying desperately to pass as a minor.. Mrs Reynolds looks like 25 instead of 17 and her casting is as ridiculous as giving Madonna the role of the virging Mary. UNBELIVABLE!
In close-up Dick Powell's space between his nose and top lip looks like something out of the Planet Of The Apes. All the idiotic cliches between the old geeser and the "teen" the rehashed "mandatory breakfast scene...You knew she couldn't wait to get all glamorous and compete.
OH PLEASE! and I'm quoting the other Mrs. Fisher
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Saul Bass, a master of credits, indeed.
I too love the handling of B&W and color to depict the story.
Seberg, DeMongeot, Kerr, etc...they all looked great in the film. Even Niven manages to exude a certain sexuality, particularly when he's seen in his trunks working out some demanding positions for a middle age man. The only thing it bothered me a bit about the film was the theme song, Greco looks out of place singing this most depressing tune while people danced to it. Also, it seemed that everywhere they went, that was the only song available. Otherwise, Bonjor Tristesse is in my opinion a very good film and visually stunning.
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I compare this movie to a beautiful diet pastry, lovely to look at, but lacking all flavor or even an expensive looking package with a very silly gift inside. All it delivers is a well know fact, the French Riviera is one of the most gorgeous places on Earth.
How different from Vertigo's treatment of San Francisco, here the locations not only enhanced the story, but became one of the main ingredients in the film.
To be honest I never really "warmed" up to Grace Kelly. She was a great American beauty, no doubt, but as an actress, I think she was way overrated. In my opinion Rear Window was her shining moment on the screen, not so much because of her performance --which was not very demanding -- but because of Hitchcock's Icy/Hot Blonde directions and the fabulous Edith Head designs. She looks indeed ravishing. Even so, I find it hard to believe that a stunning creature like Lisa, a high fashion model who's obviously very popular and can demand the pic of the litter is ready to throw away the spotlight and all that glamour for a dull, saggy, old man like Jimmy Stewart.
No, TCAT is not a very good film and the January/December romance is at best very embarrassing to watch.
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You said "vitriolic" and "sage" so I'm going to
LOL
DePalma <----real name
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I just watched Mr. Arkadin (again) plus the two other discs and I highly recommend it. Indeed, a set packed with great information and visuals. I love Orson on screen, I just do. Talk about a presence, a demanding IN YOUR FACE approach so well suited for his features and "enhancements". What a talent! What a star!
I still don't like Robert Arden nor Paola Mori. She lacked -seasoning- and Arden's acting runs weak throughout. I don't find his HUGE middle tooth very appealing either, but he's just something you have to --ride on-- to get to the thicker more enjoyable parts. Still, I think he had a "certain" Fred Mac Murrayish touch about him and he does look appealing on the bare chested shot, I guess Orson knew that fur did made a difference and wanted to help.
Some people called it bizarre, weird, spooky, etc...I call it MASTERFUL and HILARIOUS!
All those marvelous characters weave together by Orson created movie magic at its best.
Katina Paxinou, Misha Auer (feeding them fleas LOL), particularly Akim Tamiroff and of course, the Master, Orson Welles. BRILLIANT!
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OH MY GOD!
While on the subject of ugly mugs....How about that Kiera Knightley?
OH LORD!
I can't look at that face, Take it awayyyyyyyyyyy! PLEASE!
She's so harsh, so "bony" and those trout lips...the way she moves her mouth is just terrible and to think this one and that Johanson plunger mouth are considered "screen beauties"
We sure are not in Kansas anymore .
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By the way...I forgot to mention Martita Hunt. I feel that she deserved a "meatier" part than what she was given, after all, She WAS Miss Havisham, for God's sake!
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Hello CineMaven,
Well put indeed.
I love to watch actors who's chemistries last on screen throughout the years.
Jean Seberg looks enchanting, so fresh and yes, so very LOVELY. So does Mylene.
The films of the 1950s had an unmistakable "lustrous" quality about them. Tea and Sympathy is another perfect example.
I knew the relation between father and daughter to be incestuous and even it hints to that of them being fond of threesomes. I still thought it was handled quite well. Seberg's replacement of Raymond with Philippe was right on the nail and quite effective...for obvious reasons. His hairy chest was a welcome surprise too, more often than not furry actors during this time were plucked to death.
I'm glad you like the film.
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I don't waste my time replying to his ridiculous comments.
Annoying is an undeserving word to describe these talented performers...on the other hand, it does wonders for John.
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Hello Arkadin,
I'm also in agreement with you. TOPAZ is a better film than TCAT.
I feel is Hitchcock's fault though, he knew better. Grant at his age was more suited to play Daddy roles and character parts than romantic leads. Furthermore, the scene at the rooftop is laughable at best, particularly with him holding that hefty girl with one hand and carrying a conversation.
LOL
Please!
A silly film unworthy of the master and utterly ridiculous.
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LOL
I'm dyslexic- what can I say? I try and try to get them right, but is not easy.
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Too much has been said about Cary Grant already and those of us familiar with his career are well aware of his achievements. I feel I'm not alone when I say that Grant was a rare talent. His physical appeal and great charm made him irresistible in front of the camera, at his best, he was unforgettable. However, just because he was Cary Grant -- that alone -- does not make me like everything he's ever done nor do I feel he was right for some of the parts he played in later years. In this business, much effort is put to the making of an entrance, the right vehicle, the best next thing, etc. Unfortunately, a valuable lesson is hardly ever practice _making an exit.
Perhaps one the reasons I admire Greta Garbo so much is that regardless of Ninotchka and Two Faced Woman, she never "return" to the screen. Garbo knew it was over and that her image deserved preservation. The screen tests she made in Italy are prove of that. She was still Garbo, but she was no longer THE FACE. I must admit that my passion for Garbo is based on her features more than her talent. Most of her films are a silly bore and hard to digest, still, to me Greta Garbo's face was a living work of art. A masterpiece. Sadly, after The Painted Veil, Garbo lost her power and her features became harsh and very mannish to look at. But of course that's me.
IN MY OPINION: Cary Grant making love to Suzy Parker, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Eva Marie Saint, Sophia Loren, Leslie Caron, etc...was just in bad taste.
My favorite films are:
The Philadelphia Story
Suspicion<----Top Favorite
Arsenic and Old Lace
Mr. Blanding Builts His Dream House
I Was a Male War Bride.
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The best thing in the movie was the fashion show.
Can't stand Shearer here, she acts out a storm and so chunky she looks like a pressed ham in those designer clothes. Joan as the b-i-t-c-h is the only part that looks OK to me. A silly film overall, much overrated, in my opinion.
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IDIOT'S DELIGHT: SHEARER'S DISGRACE
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I watched this film many years ago and thought it was quite, well, idiotic, but still, tonight I went ahead and played it again. I will start by saying that I'm disgusted with Norma Shearer's performance. How embarrassing! Clark Gable calls her a phony and a pest, quite befitting indeed. Shearer STINKS. I must add that I'm not crazy about Gable's acting job either, his *song and dance number* took weeks to rehearse and is a disaster... it only proves he had two right feet. BUT back to Shearer, she's a HUGE ham, that ghastly accent, the overacting, the silly faces, the arms flying everywhere...she's ridiculous and impossible to watch. From the hideous blonde wig that looks as if was set with a big German sausage, to the outrageous, over stylized Adrian costumes and the oversized and absurd hardware she sports, Norma's Delight is a disgrace.
Is hard to imagine that Robert E. Sherwood won a Pulitzer for writing this garbage.
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