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they're not all viewable for free Bummer. I went in and took another look around. Almost ALL of them have that little green "H" alas. The Long Voyage Home is still free though... yippee.. But there went all the Chaplins (at least the first several I saw) and the Laughton ones too. (fortunately I have seen most of all of the ones they listed for both C and L.. so not as disappointed.) The River is a wash out now too.. ha. (at least through Hulu) And I did a search but could not even FIND the Cantebury one you mentioned.. (I am sure it was there and it just my technophobic tendency coming out in me, ha) Based on the short synopsis I read on it in widipedia it sounds kinda different.. but intriguing. So I am happy to report that I did NOT give up the search.. ha and for once, I got lucky.... It looks like YOUTUBE has it.. so will try to check it out soon.

I remember seeing The River (in the lineup there) I will have to go back and look for A Cantebury Tale sometime soon and check both of them out. Thanks!

*Criterion *has made several of its titles available for (free) viewing at Hulu.com Thanks, little darlin'! My golly, there is a LOT to sort through. I will need to go back and search a little closer to see what all they have, but just on first glance, what ones do YOU recommend (ha.. that will make it easier) I was excited to see all those CHAPLINS! (I don't have but one or two on tape) And then also.. I saw several good Charles Laughtons too (Hobson's Choice.. yee haw) OH..and I ALSO saw.. The Long Voyage Home. (I DID finally get to see that one this past winter, but won't mind getting to see it again, now) And hey.. isn't the Duke wearing a TURTLE NECK in that picture they are using on the cover?? Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 30, 2011 2:20 PM

Ha..and where do you think I found some of the ones on MY list.. ha. (I just looked at your list again.. OH.. The Informer.. how did I leave that off?? ha See.. I am a mess)

Oh dear Miss Maven..ha. No way. I am a LOUSY list maker. I do have a lot of favorites.. but when I go to put them in any sort of categories... ugh. It is a mess. Movies, songs.. books even. I am way too jumbled in my thought processes to list them.. ha. (now candy... ha.. that was the list for me!) Ok.. here.. just to give you the tip of my "movies most loved" iceberg..ha.. These are in NO type of order at all... just a few favorites My Most Favorite Movie ever: The Quiet Man A FEW of my Favorite Westerns: (oh my golly.. I could make a list a mile long.. what a mess that would be) The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance The Searchers Destry Rides Again Shane Hondo High Noon Big Jake Lonesome Dove 3 Bad Men The OxBow Incident And here are only *a very FEW* of my other Favorites: The Wizard of Oz It Happened One Night Arsenic and Old Lace King Kong (the orginal of course) Jurrasic Park The Heiress Shadow of a Doubt The Untouchables Night Must Fall Lord of the Rings Star Wars Only Angels Have Wings Jane Eyre David Copperfield Pride and Prejudice Mrs. Miniver Little Women (Hepburn or Alison, pick a version..any version..ha. I just like the story) Knight Without Armor They Were Expendable How Green Was my Valley Empire of the Sun Oh please.. don't make me go on any further.. ha. I am already getting a headache.ha! (and I am NOT kidding.. these really are in *NO* order whatsoever.. and this would only be the tip of the iceberg.. I have way too may favorite movies to list them all)

I believe Maggie would have married Brick had he been a poor man's son, but so long as he was a rich man's son, she saw a chance for them to have what he was entitled to and she was only human to want that, given she grew up with nothing I think you are exactly right. I don't believe his (or his family's) money is what made her love him.. but it IS a part of who he is.. and who she is now, as his wife. SOMEBODY's gotta keep a roof over their heads, for crying out loud, ha. She can't fathom how anyone can possibly CHOOSE to be dirt poor. Only the idiotically spoiled can think that way, they don't know how ghastly it is. And she saw Brick wasn't going to go out and make any kind of life on his own for them, without Big Daddy And see, I am not sure he even really thought about the "dirt poor" result. And I think you have him EXACTLY right. he was NO "noble" character. He was sefish.. to the point that he was almost totally consumed by himself. Deep down inside him.. there WAS still a 'real" person in there.. but OH my golly.. he was well hidden until things FINALLY started to break down for him. But it practically took dynamite to get there.. Before that, I think he was just so disgusted, and bitter, and had turned more or less "drunk-mean". He didn't CARE what happened to anyone, including himself (but again, I think it was more... he didn't WANT to care). He just wanted to be left alone in his misery. He wanted his own private pity party, booze and all. Because really, he was just thoroughly disillusioned with everything he THOUGHT his life was about. I bet he'd have been dead in a year if he'd have kept on the way he was going. (and in his mind.. that was probably OK too.. that way no one would bother or make him THINK anymore about the real world and all the things he was trying to shut out of his heart and mind.) I say again, a sad.. pathetic.. and totally self-absorbed "Brick" wall. And Maggie (and really Big Daddy too) truly had to blast through all that to get him to think again.. they were his dynamite. ha. (sort of a "one-two" punch kinda thing) I don't know if I can write this clearly Ha, says you, little lady! It is CRYSTAL clear.. beautiful. (I especially liked the part where you reminded the Grey Guy how UN-grey he is being!!) Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 30, 2011 1:04 PM

Hats off to your lists, Miss Maven and Ms Favell (and I know I have said it before to Rey, Miss G, Mr. Grimes, etc, etc, too) All you folks blow me away, ha. Very impressive!

I've always loved Maggie...and Liz is just great. I played the role in college and it was deep... very difficult to get to the heart of. I thought only actors loved Tennessee Williams. There's so much to peel away, layers upon layers upon layers, maybe not as much fun to watch as to perform. And I think your playing her as a character has given you a pretty good insight into her, kid. Because I agree with a lot of what you say about her, for sure. I think Maggie deeply loves Brick, but they have to live in the real world, and she wants what is best for HIM. The only thing I might disagree with you on, is that I think she wants what is best for THEM. Because she does love Brick, but I have always felt that more than anything, she most wants Brick to love HER in return. It isn't "all about Maggie" but I think it is all about "Maggie and Brick". Maggie can get down there in the mud for him.... she'll skirmish and tackle. Brick can't and won't. She is fierce where he just gives up because he doesn't care (or better.. doesn't WANT to care) The things that made her feel "less than loved" have made her a stronger fighter.. where the things that made HIM feel that way.. just turned him bitter. It says a lot about their personalities and inner strengths. She wants Brick to live with her, not in some dream world that bars her out. But in the long run, she knows he needs Big Daddy, but won't fight for his time and birthright. She clears the way for it all to happen. Exactly right. The Grey Dude Says: *And "Sister Woman" (Madeleine Sherwood) was killing me with her "Brick" barbs at the end of the film. I love lines such as "the Punch Bowl" and her saying, "Maybe he'll cheer Big Daddy up by kicking a couple of field goals." Hilarious!* And Jackie Responds: *I can't bear sister woman! I know she gives a great performance, but I still have too much Maggie in me to like her.* I am with both of you on this ..ha. She is a beautiful stereotype, though, isn't she? She is the mental image I get of pretty much everything that was wrong about the "southern Bible Belt mindset" way back when.. very "Religious" for show.. but in NO way having anything in the way of a genuine, spirit of love, kindness, or faith. ONLY out to look "clean and polished" so they can look down on everyone who isn't.. and she plays is beautifully. She WAS unbearable. OH my goodness.. hideously awful.. and thouroughly detestable. But what I liked MOST about her was how obviously hypocritical she was... she got to a point where she didn't even TRY to hide it any more. UGH.. she was definitly the one character that I can honestly say that I loved to hate the most in the entire thing. (And throw her husband into the mix too.. because he JUST let her BE that way... he was money grubbing and selfish.. but SHE was the mean one in the family for sure. I thought it was about the girl, but you're right, it's about Brick. And see.. again.. I am agreeing with you both( at least a little) ha. Because I think it is MOST about Brick and how he eventually resolves his relationships with both his father.. and his wife. On one hand.. it is all about Maggie.. trying to get him to communicate with her.. trying to break down that "Brick" wall he has built to shut her out.. but it is DEFINITLEY about Brick and Big Daddy getting down to the fine details of their relationship too... and both parts play out pretty much simultaneously. I have to confess.. it is pretty amazing.. (for a train wreck.. ha) Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 30, 2011 12:12 PM

I'm pretty much a Paul Newman fan. I think I have liked him in most everything I've seen him in. I like his seriousness. "Brick" is now my favorite character of his. But I also love his "Fast Eddie" and "John Russell" ( *Hombre *). Such powerful characters I can't say he is a "bad" actor.. I just think it is something like what Jackie was saying earlier.. a "bandwagon" let down.. ha. So many folks just think he is THE guy... (and he is very talented) but for some reason.. he doesn't stand out as much for me. (though he did do well in this movie) I think my FAVORITE role for him is.. ha.. Doc Hudson in Cars! What?! You like to run at the mouth Ha.. well I DO confess that is true (there is WAY too much evidence against me to deny it.. ha) But I think that the issue I have w/ stories like this one is the WAY folks are running off at the mouth. It is ONE thing to say your piece.. speak your mind.. express your opinion, and even respectfully defend your position. It is one thing to even just blab and blab (to hear yourself blab..oh GEE when have I ever done that?? ) HA.. But it is an ENTIRELY different thing to shout, yell, demean, and generally just completely verbally shred someone into tiny bits.. to chew them up and spit them out, again and again, for SPORT, even.. to sit around and bemoan their very existence in your life.. blame them for ALL your faults, failings and problems.. and to treat them as if they were THE worst excuse for human beings on the planet.. EVER. And then meanwhile you just sit around and whine and cry because nobody loves you. OH brother! I just wanted to shout at them.. "Good GRAVY, people, get a CLUE!" ha. OH me, I went back and forth between hating and feeling sorry for just about EVERYONE at some point (hating them because of the way they were treating everyone else.. and then feeling sorry for them because of the way THEY were being treated too) UGH.. that is NO way to treat your worst ENEMY, let alone your family (blech) But I do confess.. YOU hit the nail on the head tabout what makes all that shouting and badmouthing and hatred WORTH sitting through.. that scene in the basement w/ Brick and Big Daddy. Now THAT is the best part of the whole entire movie for me.. and makes BOTH those thoroughly completely and utterly UN-likeable characters TOTALLY human for me. Up till then.. my fave moments in the story were from Maggie.. but that bit in the basement steals the show. PS, HEY Madhat!! What's the deal??? You get an entire "little world"??? All I get is "my own little corner" of one.. ha.

I've been to Rome a few times and I was so disappointed when I first visited and there was no dancing on the Tiber. One of the most romantic things I have ever seen in a movie is the dance on the Tiber OH, drat. little darlin. I am sorry they did not have that when you were there. Dancing on the Tiber... that does sound wonderful. doesn't it? (and I don't even DANCE) ha.. (unless you count that little "happy dance" moment when I wake up and realize... yay.. it is a day off of work, the house is clean.. and I have NO chores to keep me tied up today... oh wait.. Let me go back to what I was saying.. ha.. I don't dance.) HA I think couples used to have more fun At the very least they used to LOOK like that had more fun... in the movies anyway. ha. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has for me wonderful performances by Elizabeth and Burl and the whole cast. Truly, it does. Everyone really shines in the roles they are playing. I can't think of anyone who doesn't stand out.. right down to the last "bratty" brat.. ha. (OH those awful kids) "no neck monsters HA!! (did I mention OH, those awful kids???) It's a "LeRoy" moment, a la The Bad Seed and his "stick bloodhounds". Ro, I know you know what I mean HEE HEE!!!!!!!!! Why yes, I do, little darlin'!! OH, poor, poor LeRoy. At least he (and Mrs. Dagle) got all the good lines, ha. (Hey.. do you smell excelsior burning??)

Well, it's official..ha. I HAVE to see this movie again..ha. (I don't even REMEMBER a barber, ha) I can't recall it making too huge an overall impression on me, though. (but I do recall liking it for the most part... that ending does stand out in my mind. (and Eddie Albert too) and I do remember some of the scenes you mention.. but really, I just more or less have "impressions" of this movie in my memory rather than actually memories of it. I will have to check it out again and take a closer look. (OH, and PS.. I totally get that whole "bandwagon let down" thing..ha. I have seen many movies over the years that I could only sit and wonder, "So THIS is what everyone was raving about.." ha. It is hard when a popular movie gets TOO much build up... unless you know for SURE the story is going to be good.. or your favorite actor is really going to shine in it.. you can sometimes get disappointed.

I can't think of another movie in which the man is left full of love, so completely changed, waiting like that. Except for *The Third Man *. And I can see Peck is choked up. I think he really was. Heartbreaking. You know, girlie... I have not seen that movie in a long time... and I have to say the Peck never really stood out for me before (in this film) all that much. But OH.. the way you just described him there.... Now I need to watch it again because i can TOTALLY see the comparison (w/ TTM) Good catch, little darlin'.

What's the love and what's the hate with *Cat on a Hot Tin Roof * OH.. I KNEW you were going to ask me that.. sigh.. ha. Let's see... first of all.. I am NO Paul Newman fan (to speak of) and I am not much on Liz either (I know.. WHO do I think I am calling myself a classic movie fan?? ha) I won't deny their talent.. it is just my personal take on most of the films I have seen with them in it. I liked HER a lot more as a child than I did when she got older (for the most part) but I think if I HAD to pick a favorite role for her (as an adult) this one would be it.. if I HAD to pick, ha.. (but GEE, she needed to put something OVER that slip, for crying out loud. ha. I mean, come on.. if you are going to stand around and rant and rave.. put some clothes on first.. ha.. and yes.. I know. I am REALLY likely in the minority on that one too, ha) :-) Which brings me to the OTHER big reason I struggle (to not hate) this movie sometimes.. all that "ranting and raving" at one another. OH my golly.. the way they dissect each other and rip each other to shreds.. without ever raising a hand. And then there is all that time they spend spouting and spouting abuot how MISERABLE their lives are.. ha OH for pity's sake. It drives me up the wall, ha. The Peacemaker in me just wanted to tell them to snap out of it and get OVER themselves, ha. (I doubt I would last 30 seconds as a character in a Tennessee Williams play.. ha. I would get too disgusted w/ all that idle, self-absorbed "spouting" and start pulling out my ROPE and stringing a few of them up by their heels, ha) As for the "love".. ha.. well.. I do confess..despite all the "stuff" I just told you I hate..ha.. I LOVE the in depth look into these characters mindsets and even almost their very souls. It is VERY intriguing to watch the way they all sort of "unfold" before your eyes (by the end of the movie.. you almost know their DNA you have gotten such a close look at who they all REALLY are inside) but oh.. the trip getting there.. did I mention it was like watching a train wreck??? ha.

And "Baby" drove me nuts, too! HA! Well.. I have NO answer for you on that.. ha. And here I was so sure you two would be PERFECT for each other!! You know... A woman who only thinks what you IMAGINE she is thinking..(ha) Well... at least you gave it a try. (and ps.. I can't say it is my "fave" Duke role either.. but I did not see him as "doofy" the way you did.. oh well. RE: COAHTR you were right! And I bet you liked it for all the reasons I STRUGGLE with when I have seen it in the past. I have a sort of "love/hate" thing with this movie... ha. It is like watching a train wreck.. I WANT to turn it off.. and yet.. I just keep watching. ha. Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 29, 2011 8:30 PM

*(10)* So is that on a scale of one to ten.. with ten being the BEST??????????? (ha.. Ok.. I know.. WHO do I think I am kiddng?? .. ha) So does "10" mean a "meh" or a flat out "Blech".

TOO funny, Bronxie.. may I just say: hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha and HA! (oh that Dwight Yoakam.. ha. He got JUST what he deserved, didn't he?? ha) PS: Jackie... "Cute"... "Weird" ha.. it's all depends on what dictionary you use.. ha. But at least we have FUN!!

*I love SLING BLADE!* Do you know that I have only seen that movie ONCE (way back YEARS ago when it was first released on video) and to this day the QT and I STILL go around talking about wanting "mustard" for our biscuits... AND.. if I see him w/ the lawn mower.. ha.. I will sometimes ask.. (just to be doofy) "What are you going to do with that lawn mower blade?" ha. And then I answer for myself (in my best "Carl" voice) "Do you aim to kill me with it??" HA. And then at that point, the QT will usually bust out laughing and ask me for some mustard for his biscuits all over again.. ha. What can I say.. we are easily entertained.. ha.

Woo hoo, Mr. Grey.. Pardon me for butting in here.. ha.. but I just wanna say YOU are a movie watching machine lately. yee haw! (you keep this up and you will put me to shame for SURE) But don't worry, I won't butt in further and try to guess how you rated your "most recents" ha ... that is a good job for Jackie and Miss G. Because even though I am curious.. A) I am LOUSY at pegging you. You already know.. or can guess that I have only seen a handful of the films you listed. And. C) you probably just don't GIVE a flying fig what I think, anyway HA. (oh, I will choose C!!) But still, I will be interested to see how you rated the ones I know of.. and curious to hear more about the ones I don't. And PS: I THINK you would like COHTR... but OH of course I am most curious to see HOW you have rated my beloved Blood Alley. OH the suspense... OH the intrigue. ha.. I honestly have NO idea what you will say about it. I can see how you MIGHT say you loved it.. and then again.. I can see you saying "meh" too.. (because did I mention how LOUSY I am at pegging you?? ha) But you at least HAVE to tell me that you liked "Baby"... she IS the PERFECT woman, after all)

Howdy Miss G... particularly enjoy la Dietrich in this She was very entertaing in this one.. so full of herself, ha. And yet even when she is being just SO bad.. ha.. she is so good! And boy, wasn't she stunning??? Hibi has it right... she looked so much younger than her age.. ha. (if ONLY I could say the same.. alas.. ha) But I also thought Jane was truly lovely in this one too. (that "garden party" dress she wore near the end of the film.. with the big hat..beautiful!) And PS.. I loved Alistair Sim in this.. I missed the very beginning of the movie so I missed any opening credits too, and it took me a minute to remember who he was (I knew his face, but could not place him.. duh) and then all of a sudden I yelled out "EBENEZER!" ha. (he is my most favorite Scrooge)

Helllooooooo Miss G!!! I just wanted to post a little note here about how much I enjoyed watching STAGE FRIGHT tonight. I had never seen this one before (in truth, I don't even think I'd ever heard of it before) And while I can't say it was "the best Hitchcock movie EVER" I really enjoyed it. (Oh that Marlene.. she is so good at being bad, ha) But really.. I just loved Jane Wyman... I have only seen her in a handful of roles that really stand out for me (my most fave for her has to be in Johnny Belinda) but I have to say I liked her a lot in this film tonight too. She really was fun to watch.. trying to juggle and stay one step ahead of everyone (and keeping up w/ all her different "persona's" mini-spoiler alert: Oh.. and my most favorite part is PURE Hitchcock greatness.. I LOVE the way he filmed the part where she is helping the man she THINKS is innocent hide down in the basement.. and then she finds out that he is NOT... I love how it is dark and creepy down there.. and the only real light is used to keep the focus on their eyes.. back and forth, back and forth.. as they talk. And then it switches to their hands.. and he is about to grab hold of her.. and she (gasp) reaches out and takes HOLD of his hands (in a gentle, caring way) OH my golly... I will stop there to keep my mini spoiler from turning into a major one..ha. But that was a really fine moment in the story for me. Anyway.. it may not be a "list topper" for most folks, but I just thought this film was a lot of fun, and a nice little "mini-thriller" with just enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. I am glad to have caught it tonight. Thanks for letting me have a moment to "blab" a bit. :-)

Please weigh in on that. You too Bronxie. Or Miss G., Rohanaka...anyone. You know, our usual suspects. C'mon, don't leave me hangin'. I'll weigh in after you Oh good gravy... hmm... I am on the spot.. ha. But I will try... What is your favorite word? Mama (at least for the last 8 1/2 years anyway) What is your least favorite word? Unforgivable (few things in life EVER are.. but our pride is usually behind most of them) What is your favorite sound? Babies (or small children) laughing What is your least favorite sound? my alarm clock What profession would you have liked to pursue? teaching What is your least favorite profession? Fast Food, perhaps. It's honest work.. but oh, me. I just don't think I have it in me to work that hard. Who is your favorite actor? (Pick one) Too easy.. ha. John Wayne Who is your favorite actress? (Pick one Another easy one.. Maureen O'Hara What is your favorite film? (Don't be lazy...pick one) The Quiet Man (Oh gee... ha.. I am NOTHING if not predictable.. ha.) Though I must confess it is not the BEST movie I have ever seen... now THAT would be a MUCH harder question to answer, wouldn't it???) ;-) When you arrive at the Pearly Gates or whatever spiritual afterlife you believe in, what would you want Him/Her/The Supreme Being of Your Choice, to say to you? Borrowing from the scriptures, I will say that I would most like to hear, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" (though I know in truth, it would be an absolute and complete gift to me, if ever I were to hear it)

As you wish Next to Columbo (a role I think he must have been BORN for, ha) that Grandpa was my favorite character for him, I think. Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 27, 2011 5:21 PM

a giant bar of Swiss or Belgian milk chocolate Ah, clever girl.. if you get the giant bars.. you can nibble at it a little at a time and it is not so much chocolate all at once.. ha. And ps.. why stop at ONE giant bar.. when you can have TWO?? ha.. Two giant bars of some lovely Belgian milk chocolate.. all for you little darlin'. (Enjoy.. kiddo.. it is only CYBER calories.. very figure friendly.) :-)

Miss G... if you had to choose your all time FAVORITE candy.. what would it be??? (inquiring minds wanna know.. ha)

Now send me a bag tropical lifesavers! Bossy, bossy... good golly. Never let it be said that I came between the Mad Hat and his candy fix.. ha... http://candyaddict.com/blog/2008/12/02/candy-review-tropical-lifesavers/