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I haven't watched the film yet (my catchphrase), but I'm completely drawn to it due to its great influence on filmmaking." - FrankGrimes
You're such a poser.
I know, I know. I've only seen six Hitchcock films, too. Don't tell anyone.
Are you planning on catching it tonight / this morning? The restored version that TCM showed last fall is beautiful. I assume it is the same print / presentation tonight.
If I watched Battleship Potemkin before Harvey, Lynn would kill me. Harvey is the next film I'm gonna watch. As to when, I'm not sure. I've been promising and promising some people I'd post my thoughts on a few films. I'm in the rouge.
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Howdy, SoKyle -- You're a new and vastly improved man. - FrankGrimes
It's that Jack LaLanne course I've been taking.
Exercise is one thing, but improving one's diet also does wonders. It's always best to cut out the "bad for yous" like John Ford and Gary Cooper. Those two fellas take years off your life.Le Corde I get. (Glad you finally got to it.)
Sorry! I'm still licking my wounds from all the shots I took on the board yesterday and today. And to think, I've never taken one single little shot at anyone on this board. Have I mentioned that Ford and Cooper are bad for your health? Have I mentioned that those who actually like them are even worse for one's health? As I was saying, I'm completely innocent and quite angelic.
But *Potemkin*?
I haven't watched the film yet (my catchphrase), but I'm completely drawn to it due to its great influence on filmmaking.
Is FrankGrimes "new and vastly improved" too?
Can I get any better? Yes, modesty does come naturally to me. Thanks for asking.
Kyle (expecting to get sand kicked in my face) In Hollywood
No sand here, but plenty of puddles. I'll splash some puddle water in your face.
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Hi, Jeff! -- Your recent run of photos was dazzling! I don't know who Sheila Terry is but I wish I did. She's a knockout. Thanks again for all the photos you post on the board.
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What's up, Kylefornia? -- Your tastes have drastically improved over the past couple of weeks. You're a new and vastly improved man. Thanks for the La Corde and Battleship Potemkin posters. Excellent selections.
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Oh goody! I'll mark A Woman's Secret in my calendar. I will definitely
record it.
That makes two of us, Busy Calendar Girl.
What box set are you getting?????
Now you know exactly what box set I speak of. If it were local, I would have bought
it already. But since I have to order it on-line ($51.89 at DD), I'm less impulsive.
If I don't get an answer, I could post some Gary Cooper noir pictures....
Well, I gave you an answer. I actually may have a suprise for you tomorrow. My
local Borders says a DVD is in-stock, and if it's there, I'll probably buy it and post
a cap or two from it. It all depends on how accurate the on-line inventory dealy is
at Borders. It's usually pretty accurate.
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Good Evening, Miss Gun for Hire! -- I'm very pleased to see you are actually
in a film noir mood. I have absolutely no idea how you ended up in such a mood
after seeing all those horrid Coop pics you posted earlier on today. Whatever
the reason, I'm grateful. Thanks for the run of caps.
Nicholas Ray's A Woman's Secret, the one film noir I'm most curious to see. I never
knew it had both Maureen O'Hara and Gloria Grahame in it! And I like Melvyn
Douglas, too.
A Woman's Secret will be airing on TCM on March 28th at 11:15 AM EST.
I still have to get Daisy Kenyon on DVD. It will be one of the next DVD
purchases I make. The very next one I make may be a box set.
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Hi, Jackie F! -- Awesome caps! I think Marilyn looked the prettiest in this movie. Her hair is soft looking, and her skin is so great.
The Misfits is the only real "Marilyn" film I have seen. I think she's lovely in the film.
Gable can "cook" for me any time....
I figured that would be the case.
Hola, Miss G! -- This "lush-ous" floozy thanks you for those screencaps!
Which "lush-ous floozy" are we speaking of?
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John Huston was definitely the director for her; at the beginning and the end of her career, he brought out the best in her.
Wrong, like usual. Fritz Lang was the director for her.
Okay, I'm full of it... like usual. Marilyn's "Roslyn" is beautiful through and through and I believe her performance is what makes Roslyn shine. It's hard not to fall in love with Roslyn.
The Misfits and The Night of the Iguana are two John Huston films that really exhibit his underrated ability to elicit strong performances from actresses.
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If there is one thing this thread has proven it's that there's an abundance of female lushes on this board.
I guess it's up to the men to "cook."
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You must be the fastest typer in the world. You are fast!
Oh, I just love it when Gay tells her that her smile is like the sun comin' up...that's the sweetest compliment. And Marilyn's smile is like sunshine.
Actually, I think this ties in with your questions.
So what do you think about Marilyn's performance? Were you surprised? Did you think it was good acting?
I had never seen a "Marilyn" film until this one, and I'm not sure if The Misfits would be called a "Marilyn" film or not. My first impression was that Marilyn was playing Marilyn. But after going back and posting caps, I've come away with the impression that I LOVED her performance. It's very subtle. Marilyn's reactions to some of the things Gay says to her are beautiful. She knows how to "stop and start." The "sunshine" scene is a perfect example of this. So, yes, I walk away being very impressed by Marilyn's performance in The Misfits. Her performance is very honest and emotional, which is something I will always be drawn to.
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Howdy, Missfit! -- Roslyn cried over all of them when they got hurt in the
movie. It really is like they were children in a way, boys getting too rambunctious
and hurting themselves and she gets all worried about it. She's a "worrier" like me,
ha! She even worries about the dog trembling or the bunny about to become rabbit
stew.
They are all children wishing to be loved. Roslyn's sweet innocence really brings
this out in the "boys."
Roslyn is definitely a worrier... like you. FYI, men like "worriers" because those types
generally make them feel the most needed.
It's a good thing she fell in with a basically decent group of guys---now I'm worrying
about what could have happened!
Roslyn is definitely the kind of girl who could fall in with the wrong kind of crowd and
get hurt really bad. She's too trusting and too loving.
That scene when Gay starts yelling for his kids just about kills me....I find it very
hard to watch. Ever notice the similarity between his daughter's name, "Rosemary",
and "Roslyn"? And they're both "size 12".
I didn't catch that. Very good. Gay is definitely the strongest of the men but he's
been hurt the most by the loss of women in his life. One of the reasons why I like
The Misfits so much is because I believe it speaks to how men can become
aimless without women in their life. That's mothers, wives, and daughters.
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I notice these pictures BROUGHT YOU BACK after you "had to go". Hmmmm....methinks you do protest too much....
Me ears and tail were burning. Methinks I'm getting ROASTED on this board a lot today. Enjoying yourself?
I'm gone until later this evening. That's the truth, Roslyn. So y'all can get all your shots in now. Thankfully, I won't be around to witness this flood of Coop pics.
This is my desktop, Ang:
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This thread has turned UGLY mighty fast. More proof that Gregg Toland was in fact a genius. You should have posted the "leprechaun Coop" pic on Monday.
I need to take some showers in the Gloria Grahame and Gene Tierney threads.
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Hey, Coopsy's Indecorous Clarita -- Just when I'm about to get off this board you have to take a shot, don't you? Blank and emotionless? My little lamb is full of emotion, she just doesn't wear it on her sleeve... just like Will. She's not a hot head.
Hi, Miss G(ary's Floozy) -- (FrankGrimes will have something to say about that I'm sure):
You know, for once, I absolutely agree with you. Make-up DOES make a difference!
My poor, sweet lambikins is never good enough except for the men who love her so.
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I'm sure you'll take care of that!
I aim to please.
Theresa! Let's throw him in the chocolate!
Running to others once again.
I promised Jackie F that I'd behave and I shall... for the moment.
Here's my second favorite floozy:
This lovely angel would never trample on the feelings of another.
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What's the score, CHIarOscuro? -- This was another FrankGrimes suggestion (and he's too much of a weeny -- or is it weasel?-- to do this), so blame him.
I'm both weeny and weasle... and much, much worse. You should just make this a noir list thread so we can just let loose. I have a feeling that some of the lists could spark dialogue between you and I and others. It could be fun to pick apart film noir; favorite this and least favorite that, best that and worst this. We could actually create an interesting little book here.
If any type of movie is defined by the cinematographer as much as it is by the director, then it is film noir.
You got it, my Mann. Film noir is definitely a visual medium that speaks a language all its own.
I have put together my top ten film noir DPs, but I don't have the time to post them right now. I just wanted to make sure you knew that I haven't abandoned your thread.
Your selections are impeccable as always.
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If I were careful it wouldn't be much fun.
Spoken like a true floozy.
Hey, I heard you still had some feelings left over that needed trampling.
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"Careful now."
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1. Fritz Lang -- My second favorite director of all time is arguably the grandfather of film noir. Scarlet Street, Clash by Night (more melodrama), The Big Heat, The Woman in the Window, Human Desire, and While the City Sleeps are all great favorites of mine. Secret Beyond the Door is the Lang film I wish to see most. If that is anywhere near as good as I think it may be, my appreciation for Lang will ascend all the more.
2. Nicholas Ray -- What I love about Ray's best films noir is that they actually revolve around love. They Live by Night, In a Lonely Place, and On Dangerous Ground are all noir love stories. To me, that's genius. Macao and The Racket are two other films noir that Ray had his hands on that I have seen.
3. Otto Preminger -- Herr Otto receives very high marks from me thanks to his great fortune of working with both Gene Tierney and Linda Darnell, two of my very favorite actresses. Fallen Angel, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Laura, and Angel Face are some of my all-time favorite noirs and I've also seen Whirlpool.
4. Anthony Mann -- Other than Lang, Mann is the noir director I have seen the most of. He has some very strong efforts like Raw Deal, T-Men, and He Walked by Night and some solid showings like Side Street, Railroaded, and Border Incident. The Great Flamarion is an underrated Mann noir that I consider to be interesting.
5. Jacques Tourneur -- Tourneur is hard for me to rank because I really want to call his Lewton pics noir. If one is to accept Cat People and The Leopard Man as films noir, I'd put him third on my list. Out of the Past is my third favorite noir of all time. I've yet to watch Nightfall.
6. John Huston -- Like Wilder, Huston has two huge films noir to his name in The Asphalt Jungle and The Maltese Falcon. If one is to count The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and Key Largo as films noir, I'd rank him third. The power of Bogie.
7. Billy Wilder -- I'm guessing Wilder will end up third on my list once I watch Ace in the Hole and The Lost Weekend. Double Indemnity and Sunset Blvd. are two of the greatest films noir ever made.
8. Orson Welles -- Touch of Evil and The Lady from Shanghai are two of the most unique films noir ever made and I'm someone who enjoys the The Stranger. I've yet to see Mr. Arkadin.
9. Samuel Fuller - Pick-up on South Street is my second favorite noir and that alone lands him on my list. The only other Fuller noir I have seen is House of Bamboo.
10. Robert Wise -- You knew he was going to make my list, ChiO. The Set-Up, Born to Kill, and Odds Against Tomorrow show the underappreciated range of Wise.
Robert Siodmak (#11) and Edgar G. Ulmer (#12) were the two directors who just missed the list for me, primarily because I haven't seen enough of their work. I've only seen Criss Cross and The Spiral Staircase from Siodmak.
I own three Jules Dassin films on DVD (Night and the City, Thieves' Highway, and Rififi) but I've yet to watch any of them.
I've yet to see a Phil Karlson film and I've only seen one Joseph H. Lewis film (Gun Crazy).
Joseph Mankiewicz, Henry Hathaway, and Edward Dmytryk just missed my list.
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Sorry for the delay, Lynn. If you need any other moments from the film, just let me know. I'm going to try to watch the film again.
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but the mary rafferty part was nice, i just love her character. she was so innocent and sweet yet she knew how to handle any situation.
She did not! She didn't know how to tell the Scott family dinner was served.
she and paul were deeply in love but that HAD to put the ocean between them b/c she knew they could never be together.
Why couldn't they? He was madly in love with her. Don't you think Paul was man enough to handle the circumstances that come with marrying the family maid?
although i think they could have actually made it if they at least tried and that aweful louise caine was a wicked witch!
She wasn't a witch! Sweet Louise was in love with Paul until Mary came along and stole him from her. And who does Paul end up marrying? Louise. She was willing to love him. She didn't abandon him. She stuck with him.
little paulie could have been mary's son.
But he wasn't. He's Paul and Louise's son.
oh it is so sad, but its one of those movies you cant bare not to watch it and completely fall in love with it and the characters within the story.
only so-so? that means you think Gone with the Wind is horrid. it had to be one of the toehr.
Hmmmmmm.
you just hurt april's feelings?
Who? She probably doesn't have any feelings to hurt anyways.
i like the trashiest films? could you please tell me which films you think i watch that are so trashy.
Garson, Cooper, Young, and Colman films are pretty darn trashy. Lots of sappy stuff.
home-wrecker? oh my goodness! are we talking about the same mary rafferty that pushed mr. paul awat when HE kisses her on the boat? that sweet mary? my goodness!
Well, yes, I really liked that Mary was very shy at first, but she should have dropped all that shyness later on. She needed to accept Paul's love, not push it away. Poor, poor Paul.
i think you take pride in doing this to me. your sybil has come out again and stabbed me in the heart. heehee!
I have to test (or is it tease) you on your favorite films. Are you sure you really want me to watch your films?
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That's my Frankie.....
Thanks, Jackie. You sure know how to care for a guy.
Y'all can keep the fancy food, I'm a picnic guy.
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I saw that you started that thread and I will certainly post my favorite noir DPs there, my main Mann. I'll try to fire up some images, too.
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Howdy, Lynn -- Sorry about the foolishness. It's just that I've missed the Butter One.
I'll talk The Seachers with you. I have read everything you posted about the possible relation of Ethan, Marty, and Scar. I'll check the film out again.
Exercise is one thing, but improving one's diet also does wonders. It's always best to cut out the "bad for yous" like John Ford and Gary Cooper. Those two fellas take years off your life.
Kyle In Hollywood's CENSORED Poster Gallery
in Remembering Kyle in Hollywood
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"I've been promising and promising some people I'd post my thoughts on a few films. I'm in the rouge."
Ahh... Is that like being in the rough?
Yeah, it's like being in the rough all right. I'm the ball and they've got the clubs. I'm trying to hide.
Or should you be in the Cross-Dressers thread?
No, I shouldn't be, but I can think of a "dolled up" actor who would fit over there just fine.
Personally, as long as you are going to be up half the night, why not watch Battleship Potemkin ? There's nothing too interesting going on in here tonight.
Actually, I've got a lot to get to. I need to dish out some paybacks while I can, there are some other threads I need to post on, and I've got some messages I need to answer. I'm trying to make the rounds while I have the time.
And, well, Harvey is a fine film but... it isn't the seminal film that Battleship Potemkin is.
I love your passion for Battleship Potemkin, Kyle. I actually didn't expect that from you. I guess you're an all right guy, after all.
And no one will call you a poser for not having seen Harvey.
Lynn won't call me a "poser" but she'll fill me full of guilty lead. 'Dem Ford women be tough.
Even the "Coop Girls" would have to give you that.
Are you kidding me? That gang is worse than the Miller gang. I'm lucky to still be alive. I have promised to talk about the High Noon triangle for months now. They are "dying" to kill me on that one. I may have some surprises for them, though.