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*It's a really sophisticated comedy like they truly "don't make anymore".*
That's something I'm not sure about since I just don't watch today's comedies.
*It's rare a movie can be so funny/sexy and at the same time smart with a message.*
I'd say! The classic comedies don't always make me laugh but this one really did. And then I loved the message and the building of a relationship.
*I see the screenwriters were Michael and Fay Kanin...no wonder, Michael wrote Woman of the Year. I prefer this one, surprising as that may be.*
I also prefer *Teacher's Pet*. But I can definitely see how this film could be a Tracy & Hepburn film.
*One other moment I liked was when the school admissions clerk, that snooty woman who kept looking down her nose at James (Gable) and told him not to smoke inside, as he walked away he blew smoke at her from the side of his mouth. Ha!!*
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*I love her clothes in this one. She looks great.*
Me, too!
*Oh yes, the news staff...it was great. Like how the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" staff would be. Clark is "Lou Grant".*
Hey, that's good! But I think the King is a little more attractive.
*Smart, handsome, young, confident, successful, what's so threatening about that?
* Nothing!
*Yes, and that little "key".
* That's right! I forgot about that. That's the papers I speak of.
*OH, to have that shape.*
Oh, Erica.
James had me rolling during this scene:
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*She even gets to sing a little, and very playfully.*
And dance! It's a really nice role for Doris.
*And so much of it is non-verbal. With her eyes and hips!*
That's the best kind of language!
*He won the Oscar for this role, believe it or not.*
Really?! I would never guessed that!
*He gets it from the academia, his new girl, her dead father and Richard Long's mother.*
And I loved how these guys "felt for him" :
They were priceless! Especially Charles Lane.
I just loved how James' (Clark Gable) insecurities were raging with Hugo. I think most every guy can relate to that.
*I even sense that the balance is tenuous. You know that soon enough, Gable's kind isn't going to be in charge, that the "college kids" will take over and yet the same kind of arrogance will go on, just the players have changed.*
That's a wonderful observation! You've got it right. The roles will eventually reverse. And, indeed, they have. Now it's about what papers you carry versus what you can do.
*Ha! She's so cute and I love that song! It sticks in your head all day.*
That's because it's your song!
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*I'm glad you finally found a Doris you really respond to.*
Me, too! She's truly wonderful in *Teacher's Pet*.
*I think she was such a fine tuned actress she could give a director exactly whatever he wanted. She'd go big and exaggerated, if that's what was wanted or keep it down. She never misses, to me. She can do what the material calls for.*
I can see that with her.
*This comedy is a little more realistic and with a serious side and she delivers.*
And that's probably why I responded to her so much more in this one. I think the film allows her to showcase a lot of her talent.
*Her jealousy at the club, you mean? Love that scene.*
Uh-huh. Particularly back at her place.
*They're both jealous and Gig is hilariously in the middle. You think you're going to dislike him, he's so sure of himself and so smug, then he reveals he even knows himself and then you end up liking him.*
Gig was so darn good at playing these roles. He's a terrific "third wheel." I did end up liking his "Dr. Hugo Pine."
*I love the contrast between his "type" and Gable.*
So did I. It was the perfect concoction. Old vs. young. Uneducated vs. educated.
*And I always liked that Gable could let himself be poked fun at.*
He's exceptional with that. He's really hung out to dry in this one. He starts the film off as an overconfident power player who soon finds himself feeling like a nobody who doesn't measure up. Both men and women do this, just in separate ways. And these ways are presented in the film.
*I wish the movie would get more play. People are usually really surprised by how good it is.*
I was definitely surprised by how great it was. It's now one of my very favorite comedies.
*I like the story about Richard Long and his mother, it was unexpectedly touching.*
That's probably the most "out of place" part in the film because of how seriously it is played, but I did end up liking it. The entire selfishness behind "I was raised that way and I turned out all right" is examined quite nicely. I love the entire attack on selfishness ("my way") in the film and the presentation of male and female insecurities.
*What did you like best?*
Your part!
I loved the jealous, insecure teasing of Erica (Doris Day):
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*She is great in it, isn't she?*
Absolutely adorable. She's the perfect mix of good girl and sexy. I love her jealousy. I also didn't find her to be too over-the-top (comedically), which I sometimes find annoying with Doris.
*This might be a good example of how a comedy can mix serious aspects in without spoiling the stew. It hits all the right notes.*
I completely agree. I enjoyed it all.
*And if I'm going to watch any kind of "battle of the sexes", this is more to my liking than Adam's Rib. Both Doris and Gable have their blind spots and it's lovely, as you say, how they find each other (and learn about themselves, too). Both get humbled while trying to show up the other, but there's no meanness.*
That's how I felt about it. The meanness that's found in the film is met with guilt. And you make a terrific point on the humility each faces and how they come to understand it. It's very lovely.
*Then there's the balanced way it handles the whole experience vs. classroom education issue. One of the best I've seen. It shows you don't need to make a preachy, super heavy movie to make the right points on that score.*
That was done with a very even hand. Both sides are shown to be needed. Lots of give and take, and I feel that's what makes a great relationship.
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*Please! Why did you rate it so highly?*
Because I loved it! I thought it was very funny, very sexy, and rather loving. I have actually developed a crush on Doris Day because of *Teacher's Pet*. She's sensational in this one.
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*Ouch! Sexist.*
I try to be.
Girls tend to be more open-minded than boys. With boys, you better capture their attention fast and then keep it. But it ultimately depends on the individual.
For example, my 11-year-old cousin, a girl, says *Star Wars* is boring. Meanwhile, my seven-year-old and six-year-old cousins, boys, love *Star Wars*. I tried to show the girl *The Invisible Man*, since I thought she'd appreciate the horror element during this season. All I got was "this is boring."
And I do agree with you, the event of seeing a film in a theater really increases the chances of a kid liking a classic film. I also agree with less talking is better, so long as the visuals keep it interesting. Too much talk is never a good thing with kids. Boys and girls.
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*It doesn't matter if the story is good.*
It's not necessarily the story that's great with *Spitfire*, it's the character.
*Debby for me. It's more memorable and unique.*
"Debby" is definitely the best character I have seen of Gloria's. But in terms of my personally liking a character, I like Mary.
*The Killer that Stalked New York?*
Yes.
*He saved her career, too. She developed a bad skin disorder that made it tough to photograph her face flatteringly, but Ballard discovered a way to light her. Maybe she was so grateful she married him.
* I never knew that.
*It was not!*
It wasn't okay? You didn't like it?
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Hi, Miss Gun for Hire -- *Spitfire is a different sort of film about a different character, I wouldn't expect anything else.*
But the two male leads are Ralph Bellamy and Robert Young; not your kind of guys. This ain't Wayne and Carey. But I suppose you're not that big on Fred MacMurray, too.
*I remember it looking rather stage-bound, unlike Shepherd of the Hills and* *Trail of the Lonesome Pine, which kind of took away from its "magic".*
This is true. *Spitfire* lacks the atmosphere of those two films. It's all about Trigger (Kate).
*really, your favorite? why?*
Gloria rarely got to play leading ladies, so it makes it difficult to say, "that's my favorite character." Most people would say "Debby Marsh" from *The Big Heat* is their favorite of hers. But her "Mary" just seemed more "dreamy" to me.
*Some?!*
Yes, "some"! Most guys dive head first into love, without hesitation.
*amazing I can't even remember what he looked like.*
It's not your kind of film, so I can see why.
*I liked the eeriness of the fort being manned by the dead. That scene has been ripped off in a couple of movies and western series episode.*
That's the first time I've seen it. I did like that.
*Lives of a Bengal Lancer and* *The Adventures of Marco Polo blend together in my memory and I don't remember caring much for either.*
I still haven't picked up the latter of those two. I'm gonna soon watch the former, though.
*I loved Juano Hernandez, he's been so good in so many films.*
I just added him to my favorite actors list. It's a list that's getting to be fairly long.
*You should, it's very exciting.*
I ended up watching it two nights ago.
*I didn't know it was photographed by Mr. Merle Oberon. Very "experimental" for such a pro.*
I'd say. And I didn't know he was married to Merle.
*Now that I've got the other out of the way tell me about my favorite, Teacher's Pet.
*It was okay.
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I agree with Clore's recommendation of *The Invisible Man* or any of the major Universal monster flicks. Those are always good classic film building blocks for boys. They also match the current season.
But my choice is not only for your nephews, but also classic film vets, because I don't believe many have seen the film. I suggest Roland West's *The Bat*. Yes, it's a silent film from 1926. I know that could prove to be a stumbling block. But it could also be helpful in terms of focus.
The reasons? It's pretty much the beginning of Batman, making it a highly influential film, especially with a modern boy. There are some pretty good special effects found within this mystery film, as well. I also like the "Scooby Doo" feel of the film, with its secret passages, trap doors, and red herrings.
I'd also say the current "Star of the Month," Buster Keaton, ain't a bad choice. He's the original "Jackass" with his crazy stunts.
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Hola, Spunky -- *I am so glad you liked Roughshod and* *Spitfire. And for that matter,* *Stars in My Crown.*
*All three are small pictures, dealing with insular communities, even though Roughshod travels more. This is a theme I really like a lot - the outsider in a moralistic or self-involved community or world.*
You're very correct, those three films are very similar in terms of their themes and their size. And just as you, I also enjoy such films.
*I think that the very smallness of these films is what drew me to them in the first place. I just love discovering a hidden gem, and I feel like all of these I discovered on my own, somewhat. I like concise, well delineated stories that say something, but not too bombastically. All three had a moral, a rather liberal, tolerant one at that. But I like my morals hidden in a decent script with a lot of other things in it. I like simple tales, that sometimes meander, go their own way, not the way you think they will.*
That was very nicely said. I agree with you. I also love the way we are served morality in these little films. Where the films are different is in who is serving us our morality pie. In *Roughshod*, it's a lady from the "other side of the street." In *Stars in My Crown*, it's a parson. In *Spitfire*, it's a woman who is seen as a witch. A very interesting mix.
*I also like movies that don't shy away from dark subjects - prejudice for instance. Each movie has something almost evil that comes from within the community. This is my main pleasure in films like this. I always like the struggle against intolerance. This to me is the most important lesson in life, and so when a movie is about this, but not laid on thick, I will gravitate toward it.*
All three films are certainly about intolerance. And I find it interesting who is being taught the lesson. We have an upstanding man who looks after his brother in the one while another finds a young doctor. Those aren't your usual culprits.
*I also generally like stories with several major characters - Roughshod for me was very satisfying because each of the girls was a sort of stereotype, but none of them was really what they appeared to be.*
This is true. They were all looking to get out of their current life. They wanted something better.
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Right now? I'd say...
1. Joan Bennett
2. Gloria Grahame
3. Grace Kelly
4. Gene Tierney
5. Madeleine Carroll
6. Kim Novak
7. Ingrid Bergman
8. Carole Lombard
9. Linda Darnell
10. Gail Russell
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*Well (gulp) now you are causing me to get more specific than I likely could w/ out watching it all again.. but one thing that comes to mind would be his relationship w/ the boy. (his son??) and then also his friendship.. and the near hanging (if I recall right) w/ the old man.. (I had to look his name up.. "Uncle Famous") I remember that bit where some of the townsfolk come after him as being a very powerful part of the story.*
The very dark side of the **** really gives the film a kick. It was courageous of Tourneur to make such a film in 1950. Loved Uncle Famous (Juano Hernandez). The "father/son" story was very sweet.
*No.. not necessarily that alone.. but perhaps somewhat. (given your past comments on that subject)*
That would be the most surprising aspect, to me. I usually don't go for the overly religious films.
*But more just the overall movie itself as not being as strong as some we have chatted on before.*
I've got soft spots!
*Though I recall it being a good story.. I just remember it being somewhat simplistic in terms of the characters and who they are (save maybe only just a couple of them) Besides Joel.. and the old man.. not to many stand outs.. but just a lot of stereotypical "old time" townsfolk.. some mean.. some nice.. but not that "deep" in terms of really getting to know them. But it could just be that it has been so long since I last saw it, I don't remember.*
It's true, the characters were very basic and some came to easy conclusions. What worked for me was the concept of the film. I liked the entire idea of community, the looking out for your brother, your neighbor, despite of your differences. It's a unifying film.
*But oh... one thing does stand out.. ha.. wasn't the ending far too happy (for the likes of YOU?? ha.) Though I need to see it again sometime to make sure I am remembering it right.*
It's very much a "happy ending" film. In these kind of films, I like happy endings. They fit. Interestingly, there's a similarity to *Donovan's Reef*.
*It may all be just more of an impression that it would not be that huge a movie for you that made me surprised to learn otherwise) But again.. it has been a while.. and also... more importantly.. ha.. what do I know?? ha.*
It's definitely a soft, loving kind of film, albeit it with a dark streak in it. I can see how someone would not expect me to like it. Maybe Miss G can answer why I liked it because she predicted that I would. What did she expect me to like?
*I had not heard that about Raiders.. but I can see where some influence could have been found. (almost more for Temple of Doom than the first one.. sort of)*
Come to think of it, I believe it was "Temple of Doom" more so than "Raiders."
*Ok.. now which Dickens are we talking about.. ha. Great Expectations?? (the one I have been harping on lately..ha) or A Christmas Carol???? Because the first one is no Christmas movie... but it IS good.. for those of us who have common sense!!!! :pha..But here.. I will follow your lead on it..*
*Come on and watch Great Expectations already, for crying out loud!! What are you waiting for.. Christmas??????????????????* *
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*Yes, it looks like* *Roughshod and* *Spitfire are more the Jackie films.*
There is a strong female presence in both films, so it does make sense that she would like them. The lack of your kind of men and women in those two films is why I think they would fall short to you.
*Though I did like Gloria, it was neat to see her in a western. How did you like her specifically?*
She's fantastic in the film. In fact, I liked her so much that I now list "Mary" as my favorite Gloria Grahame character. I love the emotional ups and downs she has in the film. She is also shot beautifully. I've never really seen a film that treated Gloria like this. She gets the "Lana" treatment. I loved that. I'll walk on her side of the street!
*What did you like about the movie overall?*
Gloria!
I really liked how Clay (Robert Sterling) came to love and respect Mary. He had to get past his own prejudices to do so. He also decided he wanted to try love. He had been avoiding that throughout his life. He'll have his fun with the ladies, but that's where it ends. There are some of us guys who are afraid of love.*I seem to recall it was more the girls' story anyway?*
I think it's more Clay's story than Mary's. Mary is the thrust in the film. The other girls have interesting side stories. They add texture to the film.
*You're right, he doesn't have much to do, he doesn't even have a significant conflict with Markoff.*
In fact, he has a begrudging respect for him... which I liked. Still, I just don't like Gary Cooper as being "one of the group." It just doesn't suit him well.
*It's a good story, it's just too spread out.*
As you said, Markoff (Brian Donlevy) really is the star of the film. He's the one that draws you in.
*That one I have no recollection of.*
You don't remember a Coop film?! Heresy!
*Her character is interesting, a little like Betty Field's character in The Shepherd of the Hills with the "second sight".*
Exactly! There's also a lot of "little girl" with both, which I love. Love their innocence and longings.
*Goodness, I had no idea there were so many parallels. I do remember the boy narrating and his affection for Joel but I forgot he was sick. There was an epidemic I recall. I'm really forgetting everything I ever watched these days!*
Typhoid fever breaks out in town. John (Dean Stockwell) is the first to get it.
There's also a money versus the people dispute in both films that divides the community.
*I think you'd like The Killer that Stalked New York...do you have it?*
Yes, I do have that one. I have it on DVD. I'd like to watch that one.
*I thought Markoff was nastier. He'd have eaten Vince for breakfast.*
He was definitely nastier, but Vince was cold-blooded!
*Ha, for once I agree with that! I love Goldsmith's score for The Detecitve, it's one of my favorites in that jazzy style.*
Jerry's score was bigger than the material. I think understated would have worked better. *City of Fear* features two major players in Goldsmith and Lucien Ballard.
*Do you like Mancini's score for Touch of Evil?*
As far as I can remember, yes I do. I usually like Mancini.
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*It is like with the Marx Brothers. Musical numbers may have helped box office back in the day but anytime away from the boys to me is wasted.*
I'm hoping to get to the Marx Brothers' films by the end of the year.
*In "Desk Set" I think there is less filler going on where at least one is not involved. That helps the pace of that one.*
I'm definitely curious about that one and *Pat and Mike*.
*I look forward to "Men In War." I'll try and look at it this week and maybe give you some worthy replies to your thoughts.*
This is another film I'm very curious about.
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*Good evening to you!*
Hey! Excitement! I like it!
I'm gonna watch *Men in War* coming up.
*Any thoughts to share on "Adam's Rib"? It's execution of its "Battle of the Sexes" might be a little dated for you.*
I rarely find the classic stuff "dated," believe it or not. I'm not sure why. I guess because I try to look at it from back then while also applying it with today.
I loved how Spence and Kate were together. They were spectacular, once again. I liked the "case" at hand, but all the particulars just didn't interest me too much. I thought how the case ended was silly. I thought the female witness stuff to be silly. So all of the exteriors surrounding Spence and Kate just didn't interest me at all. But those two fascinated me.
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How do, Quiet Gal -- *I can see you going for parts of SIMC a lot.*
Yeah? What parts?
*but it does suprise me that you rated it higher than the others.. but then again.. I never hit your "peg" when I try to guess what you will or won't like..ha. Silly me...*
Are you surprised because of the overt religiosity?
*(But PS: ha.. despite what I just said.. I will add.. in case I have not said it yet.. I think you will like Gunga Din.. at least most of it anyway)*
I'm also expecting to like it. I'm a big Cary Grant fan and the film is often cited as being influential with *Raiders of the Lost Ark*.*What??? Still no Charles Dickens??????????????????
*You may to have wait until Christmas with that one. It better be good!
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Good evening, Birthdayman -- *I wouldn't put it as deep as "Valley" but it certainly speaks to how close knit a community is.*
No, it's not as deep as *How Green Was My Valley*. The tone of *Stars in My Crown* is mostly light with the exception of the ****.
*Part of what I like about McCrea's character is that he keeps after Hale's character about his spiritual life but is never judgmental about it.*
Yes, he wins him over through his actions. Jed (Alan Hale) ends up attending church because of the friendship as much as anything. I like that.
*In a community like theirs he is there de facto leader. It's a big responsibility and he takes it seriously.*
He also needs them. Again, I like that.
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*I bet I do.*
I'd say I like *Roughshod* and *Spitfire* more than you and we probably like *Teacher's Pet* and *Adam's Rib* similarly. I believe you like the others more than I do.
*I'm sure you're right because I have no memory of him whatsoever!*
I liked his character and I thought his understated style fit the character. But the film doesn't feature a dynamic presence that you would like.
*BEAU GESTE SPOILER*
*Well as I said about* *Beau Geste, it was too long although I admit I still cried when Beau died, I cried a lot. I was very touched by the love between the brothers, I always like to see that in movies for some strange reason.*
I wasn't moved by it on that level and that's a big reason why the film didn't connect with me. *The Lost Patrol* is much more fascinating. I thought Gary Cooper was wasted in this film.
*So you didn't like anything about it?*
I loved the entire mystery of the film. The beginning is extremely well done and I did like the pay-off to it.
*Don't worry, I think you'll like Gunga Din a lot better.*
I'm sure of that. I'm guessing I will like *The Lives of a Bengal Lancer* more, too.
*Since seeing those films I wonder if I'll be more receptive to Spitfire. I can remember being so turned off by Kate's "accent" and not caring for the setting.*
After I got past the beginning, I was able to really accept and love Trigger (Kate). I love that she's a "witch."
*Don't let ChiO hear that, he'll shoot you!*
He would simply say Tourneur's version was better... as was *Citizen Kane*.
*How do you think they're alike?*
The story is narrated by the child in the story, who is now an adult. He speaks of love and fondness for the town he grew up in and all the people who made the town special to him, including his adopted family. The lead in the film is a rebellious preacher, who comes to link the entire community while providing a role model for the boy. The child also contracts a serious illness in the film. It's all about the eyes of a child and the love of his childhood.
*It reminds me a lot of Panic in the Streets and* *The Killer That Stalked New York. I liked both of those movies better, though.*
I've only seen the former and that film is definitely better because it moves. You really do feel like you are chasing a crisis. *City of Fear* doesn't really chase. Irving Lerner attempts to make it feel that way, but I don't feel he succeeds.
*You mean all the killing an viciousness was a plus for you?!*
Yes! Vince was nasty! He wasn't just cracking guys on the head!
*You're sicko! You need to be executed and snuffed out!*
Me?! But I'm super sweet! You know that! Oh, I get it. You don't like sweet guys. That figures. Snippy!
*I admit I'm no fan of Vince Edwards. :)Had it been made ten years later I probably would have hated it. It felt to me like a television show and I enjoy cop shows from that period.*
It definitely has the feel of a television show. And Jerry Goldsmith's score was so darn bombastic.
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*I really only love three of them the rest are likable to "okay" for me.*
You may still like the group a little more than me, but just slightly.
*And to be honest, I need to see Roughshod again to know how I feel about it. I remember liking it but I don't recall the details. That usually means it was "okay" to me.*
I can't see you really liking it. It lacks the dynamic kind of man you often seek. I liked Robert Sterling, but he's not the biggest reason why I enjoyed the film, though.
*Whereas I remember liking Pursued and* *Beau Geste a lot more than I did this time.*
Interesting. Why?
*I preferred the legion stuff more.*
Not enough conflict for me.
*Right after Digby (Robert Preston) joined John (Ray Milland) out in the dunes.*
Oh, yeah, I completely agree with you about that. It's a bit far-fetched how the film ends.
*I thought he was very powerful. You can tell he was totally committed to this character, just like I've read (he apparently got so into character that he alienated all the cast and finally had to apologize).*
I generally like Brian Donlevy. He's such a bulldog. He was definitely barking in this one like I have never seen before.
*Super! It's one of my tippy top favorite comedies. I wish TCM would show it!*
It's terrific.
*You and Jackie have made me so curious to see it again.*
I don't think you'll like it nearly as much as I do. It reminded me of *The Trail of the Lonesome Pine* and *The Shepherd of the Hills*. Those films are better for atmosphere, but the setting, characters, and story are fairly similar. I thought the ending was sensational.
*That's one I want to re-watch soon. It gets better each time I see it.*
Yet another religious film that I ended up liking. I see it as Jacques Tourneur's *How Green Was My Valley*.
*So why was City of Fear disappointing?*
It's on the dry side, for me. Vince (Vince Edwards) basically sits around while we hang out with the chasers. That's not too thrilling to me.
*Did you like anythiing about it?*
I was surprised by the amount of killing. The film is rather vicious, in that regard. I like the idea of films like this, the "Cold War" films noir. It's just the execution wasn't up to snuff.
*While I wasn't crazy about it, I did think the documentary style was fun, if only to show how everything looked in those days.*
I thought you would hate the film. There's nothing really "you" with this one.
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*I didn't like it as much this time as when I first saw it.*
Yet it ranks fairly high on your list. So you weren't too fond of this group of films?
*I felt it would have been great if it hadn't gone on so long.* *The first part was too long, especially with all the Aunt Pattie scenes, and then the movie didn't end when I thought it should have.*
I loved the opening and then the mystery of the "Blue Water," but the entire legion stuff really didn't do much for me.
How did you think it should end?
*However, I was totally impressed with Brian Donlevey's Sgt Markoff...he has to go on my all-time best villains list. This is the best performance I ever saw him give, and he's given a couple of really good ones. He's so real as that man it's frightening.*
I thought Donlevy did a terrific job, but even he couldn't raise the film for me. He's easy to hate, though. I would have shot him.
*My goodness I was off on a lot! Now my question's the same, did you really like ANY of these or are they just ranked in order of tolerable to intolerable?*
1. Teacher's Pet - loved it (9/10)
2. Spitfire - really liked it (7/10)
3. Stars in My Crown - really liked it (7/10)
4. Roughshod - liked it (6/10)
5. Letter From an Unknown Woman - liked it (6/10)
6. Pursued - disappointing (6/10)
7. City of Fear - disappointing (6/10)
8. Adam's Rib - solid (5/10)
9. Beau Geste - meh (5/10)
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*Me.*
*1. Letter from an Unknown Woman*
*2. Teacher's Pet*
*3. Stars in my Crown*
*4. Beau Geste*
*5. Pursued*
*6. Roughshod*
*7. City of Fear*
*8. Adam's Rib*
*9. Spitfire**
Very interesting! So do you really like *Beau Geste* or is that the best of the "okay" films for you?
*How you may have liked them:*
*1. City of Fear*
*2. Stars in My Crown*
*3. Adam's Rib*
*4. Roughshod*
*5. Teacher's Pet*
*6. Spitfire*
*7. Letter from and Unknown Woman*
*8. Pursued*
*9. Beau Geste*
You hit two right on the head, but the others are a little off.
1. Teacher's Pet
2. Spitfire
3. Stars in My Crown
4. Roughshod
5. Letter From an Unknown Woman
6. Pursued
7. City of Fear
8. Adam's Rib
9. Beau Geste
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Howdy, Fordy Guns! I've watched nine more films. Care to guess how I liked them? Anyone else? How do you like them?
Adam's Rib
Beau Geste
City of Fear
Letter From an Unknown Woman
Pursued
Roughshod
Spitfire
Stars in My Crown
Teacher's Pet
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Howdy, Quiet Gal -- *Well.... I watched Giant this afternoon/evening. (OH me is THAT ever a looooooonnnnngggg movie!!) But I have to say I did enjoy it, very much. And it was NOTHING like I thought it was all these years I have been passing it by. I confess I have been guilty of a certain amount of prejudice where poor old Rock and Liz (and perhaps Jame Dean too) are concerend.*
Fantastic! I'm glad you liked the film. I had a feeling you would because the story is about something you usually like and relate to.
I'm gonna re-watch the film in the next day or so and then get back with you.
Yet another prescient moment. And Gable is a good purveyor of the old school.
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BRONXGIRL'S MOTHER, HENRY FONDA'S HIRSUTENESS, ETC.
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That Doberman knows what he's talking about! He's got you pegged! A very Happy Birthday to you, Bronxie! Eat something good, will ya? Enjoy your day!