FrankGrimes
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*It brought me up short. I had seen it before yet I completely forgot how it ended so it surprised me again. Here he's finally got what he wanted, and it just crashes.*
And I usually love that. The thing is, he wasn't expected her to fall for him, either. He just wanted to give her something she really wanted.
*She brought a lot of sympathy and heart to the movie. She really loved Pinks, and admired him. I think it's cute she marries Eugene Pallette.*
She really did love Pinks. It's as if he was really her love. She'd do anything for him.
And when do you ever see Eugene playing such a character?! I just loved how Your Highness treated them. She smacked them almost as hard as you smack me!
*I mean I don't care about hearing how a killer goes about his "job". If they'd asked him about his childhood that's different. But guys don't ask guys about their childhood. It took the woman (Veronica Lake) to do that in This Gun For Hire.*
That's a very good point. Only a male shrink like the one in *Blind Alley* would care to dig deep with a guy. I loved how Claude (Vince Edwards) wanted to enjoy his days. It's that kind of quirkiness that really appealed to me. So ironic.
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BLIND ALLEY SPOILED
*Sometimes I just focus on the surroundings rather than the main character.*
I couldn't believe the boy was gunned down! And the doctor wasn't affected by it!THE BIG STREET SPOILED
*I was stunned by the ending. I didn't expect that. Usually, they'd show a "change of heart" and all's well that end's well.*
I was prepared for an "all's well" and I still would have really liked the film if that's what happened. I was just as shocked as you by what happened. And, you know, this is one time where I wanted it to be different.
*Yes, very Capra-esque. Agnes Moorehead was great.*
It is Capra-esque! I've seen Agnes in three films of late and she has shined in each of them. She's great.
*Because it doesn't matter how a killer thinks. That's where I lose interest.*
Raven!
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*I like all of the people being trapped together. Those scenarios appeal to me.*
But it really wasn't about them. I wish it were. But I liked seeing hot-headed Doc.
*You mean he's a Cinderella Man?*
Yes, for the most part. He has his dream. I guess that's what fairy tales are, mostly.
*I think it was in this thread that I made that very comparison. They are rather similar.*
Nicely done! I loved Pinks' friends.
*That Lucy, she was a mess. I really hated her the first time I watched it. Now I can see some humanity.*
That's because she's you, Your Highness!
*After you've seen it, lived with this couple, and watch it again...it's more emotional because you know what's coming and you know the cost.*
I can believe that. I wish the tragedies were done better. So random.
*Yes, Liberty Valance and his mermidons.*
But they wouldn't dare ask question after question!
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Good evening to you, Your Highness -- *Where is the "Kiss on your list"?*
*The Naked Kiss* ? That would be at the top.
*Was Blind Alley too pat for you?*
As I usually say, "silly." I was hoping for a deeper film, but all I got was the analysis of a dream. I liked the flashback. That was really good. The climax of the film was unsatisfying.
*So you did like TBS and even ranked it super high of all the recent ones. Impressive. Why and what was your favorite aspect of it?*
Yes, I loved *The Big Street*. It made my top 100. I thought it was a male fairy tale. It matched me perfectly with how I view myself and my own feelings on love and devotion. I'm definitely a "bus boy."
In many ways, this is the American version of *Sidewalks of London*.
*Almost all of Penny Serenade makes me cry so I try not to watch it too often. Even the contrivance of the hand cranked gramophone and the records is so wonderfully romantic and sentimental. Stevens, I'm just a sucker for his movies all around.*
I really liked the gramophone. I thought that was brilliant.
So you cry throughout? I never knew it affected you that much.
*What did you like about The Tin Star especially?*
A lot of it. The film is very "fatherly," which is something I really liked. I really love the kind of family dynamics that are found in westerns. *The Tin Star* "family" reminded me of the one in *Hondo*. I feel the westerns genre is the very best at highlighting the needs of people. From man to woman to child.
*Did you like Anthony Perkins better this time (than [Goodbye, Again). I think he was more suitable for G.A. He was too weak for Tin Star, Fonda overshadowed him. So did Neville. Yes, I know the character is supposed to be in over his head. But this was like sending a kid out with a pop gun. It didn't affect my enjoyment of the film, though. I liked it.*
I thought Perkins' youthful inexperience as an actor fit extremely well in *The Tin Star*. I liked him a lot more here than in *Goodbye, Again*. Henry Fonda is more than exceptional in the film. Morgan (Fonda) is very sure of himself. He's very matter of fact.
*I found it very individualistic. Hard Contract gets in my way, it's much quirkier. What I liked most about* *Murder by Contract is it's clearly one man's picture...the director/producer. I can see a person behind it, behind the whole film, and each scene, the music, etc. I like and respect that.*
You make an excellent point about their being a "single voice" with *Murder by Contract*. You're right about that.
What I found quirky with the film is that, here is a hired killer and he's got these two hanger-ons with him throughout. The one is on edge, wanting the killer to get on with it. The other seems to enjoy the entire ride, finding the killer to be fascinating. Usually a hired killer works alone. Not here. He's got chaperones!
*You know what movie it reminds me most of in feel and style? Blast of Silence.*
That's one I've yet to see. I know it's a favorite of ChiO's.
*Yes, I think Jackie would like it, too. She'd zero in on all its strengths and find things in it I'm incapable of seeing until someone points them out.*
I think she may find some things about the film to be interesting. I can't see her liking it as a whole, though.
*It was cute seeing Kathy Browne in a bit role, so young. I know her only from the sixties westerns she appeared frequently in.*
She was playing you!
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Your Gloria treats me like every other girl does! I'll never win!
She must keep you busy because I haven't see you for a while. I hope you have a joyous birthday, Molo. Here's to you.
I just love that you share a birthday with Hitch. Awesome.
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*Does the color have any significance?*
No. I cut and paste that list from an e-mail to a friend of mine, where I did color the titles. So when I paste it here and posted it, I got all that crappy code showing up. I've tried to correct it a few times. I gave up since my time is limited.
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*I cry at the end you didn't like.
* Oh! That's not the part I didn't like, though. It's after that. Too much "easy" tragedy. I don't like that.
*When he's begging the judge or whoever it is to let them keep their little girl, I always lose it. I know it's a manipulative scene, but for goodness sake, it's CARY GRANT and HE"S CRYING.... I find him tremendously moving there, talking about how they did everything a real parent would do, and when his voice starts to shake.....well so do I. It's so out of character for him, but fits the movie. I might find that scene suspect in the hands of a less capable actor.*
I liked that scene. It's very good and I do love the words. I completely agreed with the sentiment. Love is most important, above all. There are ways to make ends meet, but you can't replace the love.
*I love the scene at the play, it's adorable and funny without being too cloying.*
I loved that she was the only child who wasn't seen but what she does has all eyes on her and is very important. And knowing that's your girl back there... wow. That wrecks me. And I did like seeing the later generation's child being asked to do the same and wanting to do well. Memories are invaluable.
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*Oh my gosh, you liked Penny Serenade! At least relatively, amongst the group.
*For the most part, I did like *Penny Serenade*. The ending dragged it down for me, but I did enjoy the middle.
*Did Cary make you cry like he does me?*
Actually, Cary didn't make me cry. When does he make you cry?
What made me cry was the school play. That's one of the better scenes you'll find in film.
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*I thought the movie had style and certainly was "gritty" (since that is considered a plus today, if not by me) however I didn't care for Edwards, he can't act, and I prefer* *Hard Contract on a similar theme (though I'm prepared to admit it's not as well directed).*
I didn't expect you to like that one. Do you think any of the other regulars would like it? I can only see Jackie possibly liking it.Did you find it quirky?
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You really do quite well with this, you know.
1. The Big Street (5)
2. The Tin Star (1)
3. Penny Serenade (2)
4. Send Me No Flowers (3)
5. Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (7)
6. Arsenic and Old Lace (6)
7. Blind Alley (4)
*Ultimately, my guess is you liked none of them except maybe The Tin Star.*
I'll provide you with some context. Here is how I liked the last 57 films I have watched:
1. Sidewalks of London (9/10)
2. The Big Street (9/10)
3. Murder by Contract (9/10)
4. The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna (9/10)
5. A Canterbury Tale (8/10)
6. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (8/10)
7. Roman Holiday (8/10)
8. The Sniper (7/10)
9. Shock Corridor (7/10)10. Western Union (7/10)
11. You Can't Take It with You (7/10)
12. The Tin Star (7/10)
13. The Long Gray Line (7/10)14. This Land is Mine (7/10)
15. Love Affair (7/10)16. The Talk of the Town (7/10)
17. Silver Lode (6/10)18. The Proud Rebel (6/10)
19. Pal Joey (6/10)20. Moontide (6/10)
21. Death of a Scoundrel (6/10)
22. Paranoiac (6/10)
23. Man of the World (6/10)
24. Fantomas III: The Murderous Corpse (6/10)
25. Five Star Final (6/10)
26. The Road to Glory (6/10)27. Penny Serenade (6/10)
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29. Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing (6/10)
30. Hatari! (6/10)
31. The Divorce of Lady X (6/10)32. Bend of the River (6/10)
33. Love with the Proper Stranger (6/10)
34. Road House (6/10)
35. Broken Arrow (6/10)
36. House of Strangers (6/10)37. Lover Come Back (5/10)
38. Last Train from Gun Hill (5/10)39. The Iron Horse (5/10)
40. Fantomas II: Juve Against Fantomas (5/10)
41. The Swan (5/10)
42. Arsenic and Old Lace (5/10)43. Back from Eternity (5/10)
44. The Male Animal (5/10)45. Waltzes from Vienna (5/10)
46. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (5/10)
47. The Mating Season (5/10)48. Wedding Present (5/10)
49. Alice Adams (5/10)50. Caged (5/10)
51. Nightmare (5/10)
52. Possessed (4/10)
53. Green Fire (4/10)54. Blood Alley (4/10)
55. Blind Alley (4/10)56. Doubting Thomas (4/10)
57. Sergeant York (3/10)
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Care to guess on how I liked the following films, Pandora?
Arsenic and Old Lace
The Big Street
Blind Alley
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
Penny Serenade
Send Me No Flowers
The Tin Star
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*Yes, he wanted her to mix more with the towns people, I remember that. She resisted the idea.*
I'm sure she mentioned not having time because of her farm. I can't remember. But I think there's more to her burying herself in the farm than she's letting on. Just how she reacts to John and David tells us this. But, thinking about it, when a woman has to do all the hard work herself, she just doesn't have the time or energy to do all the other things. You can feel this with Linnett.
*Plus she has to fight pressures from the neighboring ranch and has to be tough to hold out. She knows she could lose her place. So she needed John (and David) as much as they needed her.*
That's a very good point. I forgot about her feeling the pressure of losing her farm. That will definitely cause a person to lose their way. And John wants to help her keep her farm. He appreciates what she did for him and David but, most importantly, he likes her.
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Howdy, Fordy Guns -- *That was a very thoughtful analysis.*
Thank you. It's very much a "feelings" western. It's quite lovely.
*I hadn't gone quite so deep about Linnett in particular. I suppose she is sort of "buried" out there, and what a lonely life.*
Her life became her farm, but I don't believe it was all a conscious choice. She had retreated to such a life. I haven't watched the film in about a month, but didn't the judge talk to her about "rejoining society," basically? I'd have to rewatch the scene. I remember her sitting with her legs wide.
When it came to her personally, she had turned hard. With others, she still had a heart.
*Her willingness to jump in and help a stranger really says something about what a good heart she has. She reminds me of a younger version of Aline MacMahon's character in The Man From Laramie.*
That's a great comparison! And that really is who she is. They are one in the same.
*What do you think Linnett's "demons" are?*
I'd say they are very familiar demons for some women. The feeling that life and love have passed you by. She has learned to put on a face to make it seem like she has chosen this life, but it's all a tough front. She's hiding from her pain and hurt, just like David.
Howdy, Quiet Gal -- *Oh for goodness sake.. now THAT was a thing of beauty. I love how you have more or less brought out the whole "story behind the story". Together, they DO learn to speak again.. just like Davey.*
Thank you. That was sweet of you to say. And you're not supposed to be sweet!
As I mentioned before, *The Sundowners* is a similar film to *The Proud Rebel*. It's a beautiful family film.
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I liked it. It's very much a family western with plenty of warmth and heart. I liked how it speaks to us needing others and how they end up making us better.
John (Alan Ladd) is single-minded. All he wants is for his son, David (David Ladd), to be cured and well. It takes Linnett (Olivia de Havilland) to help him understand how unconsciously destructive he's being.
Linnett has buried herself in her farm. She has done so to escape her own demons. Like John, she has become single-minded. Once John and David enter her life, she comes to life. Her life has found real meaning and her world expands for the better.
Just like David, both John and Linnett have retreated (got into shock) in their lives. They have lost their voice. Together, they say so much.
Basically, it's a film where the child (and a dog) helps the adults. It's very "Disney." I liked it.
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I don't know how to start!
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*You must be watching something that I like.*
Which way to Scarlet Street? I'm lost!
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*Let's give him some Elderberry wine while we wait.*
Yes! Yes! Please do! You know how I love my alcohol!
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And what?
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*So what DO you have to say for yourself, Dr. Einstein??? It was TOO "silly" for you, wasn't it??????? How bad did you hate it?*
You sound like Snippy! That's hilarious! And you're gonna get the Snippy treatment, too. I want to watch a couple more films before I talk about what I've recently watched. One of the films will be a "Movieman" pic.
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*Hmmm.. Miss G.. Ms Favell.. what do you think.. We haven't had a necktie party in a while... but why stop there? Maybe I ought to go check my arsenal... I'll sharpen up the old hatpin.. and pull out my electric griddle.. and I think the giant Octopus (or is it a squid?) might be hungry too...
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*Jackie said it better than I ever could. It is is a simple film. It's not Pride and Prejudice, if that helps.
* I hope it wouldn't be that!
*And yes, I'd say it's similar in spirit to HGWMV, because it puts the focus on where the heart will find peace...and the way the world can cut into that peace and damage it.*
That's very lovely.
*Bus Boy!*
Yes, Your Highness?
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*Then you may not care for it, in spite of its wonderful, human characters.*
If the emotion in the film is that good, the period piece stuff won't matter a lick to me. I like *How Green Was My Valley*, after all.
*Don't worry, it's the very opposite of "preachy". I like the message about the hypocrisies of the society.*
Lots of those around.
*I'm not "your Highness". Though I can admit I feel a sneaking sympathy to her inability to bear life as it really is.*
Could have fooled me!
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*It's a wonderful character for Laughton, proud and humble at the same time, and very emotional. I don't know how well you can deal with the period setting, though. You don't seem to like any period movie unless it's a western.*
You're right about my not like period pieces, all that much. I do like westerns, horror, and mysteries from older times.
*I love the last scene, when he quotes King Solomon's words at Ecclesiastes, which are among my favorite in the Bible.*
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
*You watched it!*
I'm watching it, Your Highness.
I couldn't believe the boy was gunned down! And the doctor wasn't affected by it!
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*Yes, he was totally unselfish.*
He's the most unselfish character I've seen. I really liked him.
*She appreciated him and it's like she thought he was so pure.*
And isn't that how it sometimes goes? One girl can really appreciate a guy but the girl the guy likes doesn't.
*They were kind of like Fred and Ethel once they married.*
Very good!
*You'll probably like Blast of Silence.*
I'm sure of it.