JackFavell
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Hi April...actually...um...I...you know what I am going to say....I fell asleep.
I am laughing because I told Andrew (my husband) he should come on the boards sometime because I make him watch so many movies. He said that he might, but that his review for every movie would always be the same..... "I fell asleep."
The Big Trail just knocked me for a loop when I watched it the first time. I wasn't paying a lot of attention to plot or story, but it was a beautiful movie. The locations were so lovely and realistic that any plot contrivances were forgiven. And when the young Wayne showed up on the screen, it just hit me like a ton of bricks- "Oh, THAT'S why he became famous." He was so relaxed and comfortable in his body, that you just can't help but notice it. I mean what a body....
There is nothing better than John Wayne filmed against the green trees and the blue skies, prairies and mountains..... -
Oooh. Do I have to re-bump something? I better start watching, and quickly!
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You must have a huge dvd-r capability!
Call Me Madam I saw years ago- when I had a crush on Donald O'Connor. I don't remember it well, but I love the songs- My sister and I used to sing duets on long car trips, and "You're Just in Love" was one of the ones we attempted. I'm afraid we butchered it.
I just read the synopsis for Three Brave Men- it looks outstanding, especially for 1956.....
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> Lol! Leave it to darling Irene to put my conflicted state of mind into the right words. And
> by the by, Jackie, I'm going to get to see our precious Miss Bullock and company tonight
> on the big screen! I'm so excited! Followed by no less than *Twentieth Century*.
I am so jealous! If we didn't already have plans, I would seriously consider motoring down to the city to catch that double bill.........
> *The Doll* really took my by complete surprise. Frank would love it. Have you seen
> *The Oyster Princess* yet or have I overlooked your review?
No, I haven't seen it yet. It keeps getting bumped down further in my queue in favor of some Fordies, Morocco, and George Sanders....
Soon, soon..... I think it's about 8th from the top now..... -
But you gotta admit, she's a great dancer! B-)
I gotta admit it...... Ick! Now I have to go wash my mouth out with soap.... :0
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I watched a bit- Fred was great! Unfortunately, you have hit upon another of my irrational dislikes- Eleanor Powell, yeccch. There is something so .... rubbery about her....
Are you watching this Penny Singleton movie, *Go West, Young Lady*? I am loving it! It is surprisingly fun to watch! I had never heard of it before. The musical numbers are great.....
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Then I'll ask for your five favorites from your list.
I.... can't ......breathe.......
Okay okay...I won't do that.
Oh. whew. Thank goodness.
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This is horrible news. Now I'm worried. You must be feeling ill. Scarlett deserves much, much better. Just let Doniphon hide in the shadows of Rhett. He likes it there. Besides, Doniphon would rather sacrifice for Scarlett, anyways.
I think Frank has a point here. However, it's true favorites can change....and sometimes there is no rhyme or reason to it..... You know, there's no sense in struggling against a thing when it's got you. It's got you and that's all there is to it - it's got you!
Frank- Yes, *My Man Godfrey* is my favorite movie. I tried to put them in order, which was easy for the first 7 movies, after that I can see that I might have to do some re-arranging. For instance "The Doll" will have to move up above "One-Eyed Jacks". And I think "The Third Man" has to be before "Harold and Maude".
Except three? Hmmmm. I get two, but what is the third?
I really wanted to give a special thanks to MissG, for suggesting that people watch *The Doll* on the Lubitsch thread about a year ago when I first came on the boards. I was trying to pick one Lubitsch here (and one Wilder, and one Sturges, and one Ford, but I couldn't) that I liked the best, and I realized that "The Doll" was just so surprising and fun that I had to include it! It is the most interesting movie on the list, in my opinion.
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*The Grapes of Wrath*
*My Darling Clementine*
*Fort Apache*
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Oh my gosh, Fred. Thanks for the heads up! I will have to tape it so my daughter doesn't walk in from school in the middle of it.... I can't believe they are showing this one! I have been wanting to see it for years now.
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ILRM- I hope your finger is all better!
Alright. I pared until I felt like I was cutting off my arm
*My Man Godfrey*
*Pygmalion*
*The Miracle of Morgan's Creek*
*The Ladykillers*
*Curse of the Cat People*
*His Girl Friday*
*Mon Oncle*
*Harold and Maude*
*The Third Man*
*Ball of Fire*
*The Grapes of Wrath*
*How Green Was My Valley*
*The Ghost and Mrs. Muir*
*One Eyed Jacks*
*The Doll* (Lubitsch)
*Strangers on a Train*
*Paper Moon*
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My home movies are pretty much the standard little-girl-showing-off-for-the-camera kind. She runs back and forth, falls down, burps, then laughs hysterically. Unfortunately for me, dissecting a film on paper is far different from making one of your own! I frankly haven't the vaguest idea how to create a movie- I just turn on the camera and let it run till the batteries die.
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Wayne,
How are "they" destroying marriage laws? By living by them?
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Great posts, metsfan! Cuddles AND The Love Parade- I am so happy!
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Uga arte- I only got to see the one right before those you mentioned- *The Young in Heart*. I found it charming, if a little short on plot. The cast was fantastic, though, including Roland Young, Billie Burke, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Minnie Dupree, and Henry Stephenson. They brought the whole thing to life. Janet once again showed how lovely and talented she was.
I wanted to stay up for *A Star is Born* since it is one of my favorites, but I dropped off to sleep just before it started.
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Wow! That is exactly how I felt a couple of weeks ago..... but it was just the flu...
That movie looks fantastic!
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Amen, sister!
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Talkietime- I am quite sure that the fear you have is unjustified. When they take power, I am sure you will be left alone to live your life the way you see fit....
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i grew up appreciating any strong women characters in the movies.
That's great- your mom brought you up right!
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Fonda does have a nice voice in this one.... I noticed his great way of throwing away a comic line. He has a dry wit and a way of looking down or away when delivering a cutting remark that I just love.
Now, I didn't even SEE Betsy Palmer! That's how out of it I was!
Those details I noticed were because we were sitting in the dining room, about a mile away from the TV! The big picture was all I COULD see from that vantage point. And I certainly bored the blank out of my husband and daughter with all my little insights into film-making. I kept talking about it until they shoved garlic bread in my mouth.......
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FF- I liked Prime Suspect firstly because of the "first female in a position of power" viewpoint. It is a particularly realistic description of that circumstance, and I found it to be fascinating. But it doesn't stop there- the same things that make Helen Mirren so able to deal with her job and eventually take command, are the same things that make her a flawed character, unable to deal with certain situations in the rest of her life. I realize I can't say more than this without giving away plot. Anyway, I think you would like it.
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Cinemaven- I was wondering that too, this morning! I bet Tracy was head over heels for her.....not to mention Powell, Gable, etc, etc, etc.
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Film Fatale- your responses to Wayne are so well put. I wish I could write on this subject as well as you do.
Wayne - what are the Judeo-Christian principles on which our country was founded? I am really asking, not making a rhetorical point.
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OK. sniff I'll try..... wait. I have to mop up the blood on my keyboard first....
These Are A Few of My Favorite Films: Yeah...Another List.
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> Except three? Hmmmm. I get two, but what is the third?
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> Think.
Oh. Yeah.
Why don't you like me, Frankie.....?
Alright. You DON"T like me. Suit yourself, professor, but you're missing an awful lot of yum-yum......