rohanaka
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Oh--maybe will add a clue too:
The actor speaking is well known for playing characters who are far more dashing and sauve than his character in this film.
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The Green Berets (I always think of that awful scene with the spikes--yikes!)
new word: effortless
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Willow
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From the Fugitive--US Marshall Sam Gerard (played by Tommy Lee Jones) asks one of his guys what he is doing... and the reply is "Thinking"
To which Gerard responds: 'Think me up a cup of coffee and a chocolate donut with some of those little sprinkles on top, will ya?"
(I wish I could get someone to do that for me right about now--I missed breakfast this morning) :-)
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Susan Sarandon (not sure on my spelling)
TRANSPORT SOMETHING + BESTOW A GIFT
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Well...I'm out of luck. I went to see what it says on the cover of the DVD box...it's not the one with the extra film...and my husband has already opened this one so I can't take it back---I think he watched it when I took our daughter to a party a few days ago...so tough break for me. :-(
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Ok--here goes..this is probably way too easy...
This is not from a big defining moment in the story, but it is probably one of my favorite lines from this film.
"Who would claim to be that who was not?"
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Well I hope you are right! I bought a Ben Hur DVD about a month ago but have not found the time to watch it yet....I haven't looked that closely at but don't recall anything about the silent version being in there--I'm going to go pull that out and take a look---I will keep my finger's crossed that I bought the right one! :-)
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Your clues finally got me in the right direction...can't recall for sure who said the line--was it Brando or Nicely Nicely?? (those would be my guesses--but maybe you still want someone to answer that- I don't want to break any rules around here.) :-) I'm just so excited to finally guess one right! Let me know if I'm next or if you still want someone who can give you a name--I don't have a clue what to post yet as a new quote anyway...but am willing to try if you want me to do it. :-)
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Guys and Dolls
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Wow! Great pics! Thanks for the story too. I have seen this film, and I do remember the whole thing being extremely well done and very impressive (though I actually prefer the later version...I think it's because I saw it first) :-) However, I do recall the chariot race in the silent seemed every bit as intense, and thrilling, and suspenseful as the later film. And knowing now how it was done, I hope I'll get the chance to watch it again soon so I can get an even better appreciation for it. Thanks again! :-)
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The River
new word
stapler (there is one on the desk right in front of me now.) :-)
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I really can't add anything
Not so, I say! (And I think you are proving me right because you are doing a beautiful job!) IN fact, after reading your posts today, I need to see Clementine again--it has been a VERY long time since last I saw this. But I don't have too many classics on tape or DVD so have to wait for them to show on TCM or somewhere else if I'm not lucky enough to find them at the store or library.
Keep on keeping on! You are doing beautifully. :-)
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I know if I sat here and thought long enough, I could think of something more in keeping with TCM for my post. But honestly the first film I thought of with regard to this topic was the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Just imagine: Almost getting attacked by your jungle guides, disgusting spiders crawling all over the place, giant spikes coming out of the walls, a bottomless pit to swing over, arrows shooting at you from both sides, a BEAUTIFUL golden idol, the entire temple collapsing around you, a giant stone ball of doom chasing you down, poison darts blown at you by restless natives, jumping into a river and climbing onto a moving airplane...and then a huge ugly snake crawls up your leg....
Could that man have possibly survived ONE more thing???
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Hello Professor...just a lowly fly on the wall monitoring your class...I am gaining a lot from all the posts here and would not want to distract you from your official students, but I wondered if I could chime in briefly on the whole Gordian Knot thing....( I had to look it up too Miss G)
One of the definitions I found was: an intractable problem, solved by a bold stroke And I think the answer to your question can be found in the first part of the line from Liberty Valance : "This is the West..." These sorts of western myths weren't started by filmmakers... They've been a part of our national heritage since even before the wild west shows went on tour with names like Wild Bill Hickock (sp??) and Annie Oakly to keep them going.
Most westerns (especially those filmed during the same time frame as you are discussing) were more about the legend and less concerned with truth. But Ford's films--especially the 3 you listed in your question are the "bold stroke", if you will, that show how these legends might get started and also how they might be "needed" to continue. Ok--hope that makes sense, but if not, keep in mind I am only the lowly fly on the wall. Thanks for letting me buzz in.
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After your synopsis, I am thinking I may have seen this one a long time ago. But not sure--don't remember Gregory Peck--but also can't remember WHO was in it, so it might have been him. The story line just sounds familiar.
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I have turned into quite the littlle "YouTube-ian" these last few days clicking on all these posts. But I've manged to limit it to just following other people's links...if I go in there and start searching out stuff on my own, I'm afraid I may never be seen or heard from again! :-)
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Miss G--How was The Stalking Moon??
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Tony Snow--former FOX news commentator and also a recent former White House Press Secretary. Loved and respected by most conservatives, not so much by libs (.PS--Don't want to start any wars now folks, cause we are all entitled to our own opinions)
HA! You guys are corrupting me in such a bad way with this You Tube...but I'm having fun!! Shoulda mentioned my FAVE Billy Joel song (You May Be Right) instead of that one, because it's OTGDY is probably my least favorite and now that song's gonna be stuck in my head all day! :-)
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Maybe it is more lucrative for them to sell the stuff on DVD
I think you hit the nail on the head...but A Classic Channel is a nice dream anyway. Maybe I will go wish upon a star--that is their theme song after all! :-)
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nice, good people get sick and pass away sooner
I am thinking of Tony Snow right about now...(though I know others may disagree) Oh--and also of Billy Joel ...sounds like a song he once wrote. Though it is not one of my favorites. :-)
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Well--you got me again--but I did at least manage to wait until this morning instead of sitting here all night long!! :-) I've never been a big fan of this movie, but I will say this is a really great scene!! Mighty fine singing! :-)
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HA! HA! HA! HA! If you post it she will click! :-) I am shutting this thing off NOW--no more...I just can't take this lack of sleep!
PS--that is the best Irish Dancing I have seen since we took my mom to see River Dance a few years ago for her birthday! :-)
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He needs to try filming in a different room in his house-I think every thing I've seen has that same piano and stuff in the background....and let's get him some more costumes too!! We could become his agents....You choose his material, and I'll pick out the locations and wardrobe...I am seeing the dollar signs already. :-)
Who's Your Favorite Brother...Of "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers"?
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Well call me a Gideon-ite! Of course he 's a favorite...what a charmer...And light on his feet! Plus he's not afraid to stand up to the bigger brothers if need be (as a bossy oldest sibling, I can respect that). :-) After that, I will say Frank--poor guy got stuck with such a rotten name compared to all the others--but still a mighty fine dancer!