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he'd want the ending to take place during the "beforehand" and skip the rest.
He's such a stick in the mud that way.. ha. And it's too bad, too, because I think "****" would be a character he could relate to pretty well.. even at the end (despite how much he might try to disagree with me)
Did I mention he is stick in the mud sometimes??? ha
Just kidding Grey Guy... or AM I???
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Miss G says: you'd hate the ending
He would, wouldn't he. (even despite all that death and destruction and doom and gloom beforehand)
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In the meantime.. have a little chocolate "sumthin'" to go w/ all those icecream sodas, (and/or other beverages of choice) my friends.
Here, Miss G.. you need to keep your strength up. :-)
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WOOOOO HOO.. I finally figured it out.. ha.
Duke: Dadburnitt, Dobe. This here is the BRUNETTE thread. What the heck are YOU doing here?
Dobe: I heard that Miss Jackie was feelin' poorly and I wanted to wish her well.
Ben: Take good care, Little Darlin'. We LOVE you!
(ps.. thanks Renee.. it was the "plain text" tab that was throwing me off.. yeehaw.)
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 17, 2011 2:11 PM
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 17, 2011 2:13 PM
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emergency appendectomy
OH dear me, little Missy... So very sorry to hear it. Glad to hear you are doing ok, now, though.
PS, tried to post a little "pic" for you of a few "fave" Brunettes, but could not get it to post.. I fiddled around and got it to work in my private messages finally, but still could not get it to post here.. Not sure if it is the "upgrade" stuff, or me.. so will have to save it for later. In the meantime, rest up little darlin' and feel better SOON.
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 17, 2011 3:18 AM
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I'm afraid the doctors will think I have a fever after this!
Hopefully Miss Maven's icecream will help cool you down.. if only for a moment, ha. (PS: Miss Maven.. do those things come in "Extra Strength?" ha. I think I could use one of those right about now.. ha.)
Thanks so much for inviting the boys
All for you little darlin'. Hope it brought a smile to your face.. Oh and PS: we just had a late arrival show up to give you a hug! Yee haw! :-)
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Ha.. he DOES look a bit parched just sitting out there in the sun, doesn't he? ha. He'll have to go and talk to Stumpy about that one though.. the only beer I have to offer is ROOT beer. :-)
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This is actually my FAVORITE photo of George
OH me... I had NO idea. Sorry to be an "instigator" ha.
Rudy vs. George, oh help me
Well good luck with THAT one.. ha. (I know.. I am NO help at all, ha)
Decisions decisions.
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HEY! Miss G.... looks like a few more fellas showed up to say hello!
First, Gary stopped by. (woo hoo!)
And then John T stopped by too, just to chat for a while.
(PS: Dean is still thinking about showing up, but he said he wanted to clean up a bit first)
OH, and Hondo is taking the scenic route, but he says he'll see you later too.
Then THESE two showed up and said they wanted to drop by for a visit, and well... they were BOTH just so doggone cute that I had to let them come along.
But then right after that, THIS lady turned up looking for her husband's pants... I told her there must be some sort of mistake. (HA!)
Last but not least, Frank Grimes showed up. But don't worry. I took care of him, but GOOD!
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 14, 2011 1:36 AM
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 14, 2011 1:41 AM
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Calleia as Brian Donlevy
HA!! For a minute there I thought it WAS Donlevy (until I read your post, ha) In truth, I don't think I have ever heard his name before but I have seen his face many times. (and maybe I just always thought he was SOMEONE ELSE! ha)
And "yikes" is right.. I totally see that whole "Paul Muni" thing going on. ha.
That last one sort of reminds me of George O'Brien.. at least THIS version of him.. ha
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(Gasp.. has it REALLY been since DECEMBER?? Well, we can't be having that... )
Hellllllllllllo Miss G!!!! :-)
Some of the boys just dropped by with me to say HI!!
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he is looking like Paul Giamatti
Good gravy.. he DOES look like him there...
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Hiya Mr. Movieman..
I had no idea about the "Mad Max" connection.. now that IS hard to believe. (And I don't know why exactly.. but we have always avoided "Happy Feet" for some reason. I guess the kidling never paid it much attention. so neither did I)
Christmas means carnage.
HA!! OH that crazy "Ferdie" ha. I love that bit. And that line is a favorite quote around here by the way.. ha.. every year from the QT as we sit down to the Christmas table.. (gulp) It is usually just as we are about to enjoy a lovely meal that includes.. (dare I say it) the LOVELY spiral cut HAM that he gets every year as part of his Christmas bonus!! EEK!!
Don't tell the little pig.. ha.
Christmas means carnage indeed!
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 9, 2011 7:18 PM
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that way he looks out for you instead of thinking you should look out for yourself
It is always good to have someone who cares for you like that. But I like that he didn't "patronize" her and then ignore what she was saying. He may have still viewed her as that "little girl" but he still let her make her own decision too. I liked that.
(PS: I will start looking for a "judge" for you right away, little missy! You deserve the best) :-)
I bet "Judge" Roy Bean would have!
Ha.. he'd have either hung them or hired them.. depending on what mood he was in, I think. ha.
Olivia seemed to specialize in sweet, spirited types, not destined for hard core "actress" roles
She did "do" that very well, especially the "sweet". Oh my golly was there ever a more gentle yet strong woman than Melanie? But I am glad she got to branch out and stretch her wings. She was able to break out of the mold and pursue some reallly fine roles. I think that is refreshing because so many actresses (at least back then) did not always get that chance.
He does need a session (or two) at the Puppy Palace
Or ten or twelve, HA.
Everyone has said so, I've just always resisted most modern kids/family movies. I'm sure I would like it once I finally get around to watching. Is he cuter than Wilbur?
Well, I do know what you mean about "modern" kids movies. We are pretty selective around here because I do not in any way like films for the kidling that are filled with rudeness, selfishness, or disrespectful attitudes and behavior. (so it can be a challenge sometimes finding a movie for her.. because most kids movies now days are not only filled with those attitudes.. but they celebrate them, even.. but OH don't get me started.
As for Charlotte's Web, well.. it pains me to confess.. ha. but I have always (for some unknown, unexplained reason) shied away from CW.. (i know.. shame on ME) so I have no comparison for you on Wilbur (sigh)
But I absolutely LOVE that little Babe. He is kindhearted, non-judgemental, loyal to a fault.. and cute as a bug's ear. I can't recommend this movie to you enough. It truly is something very special.
Here is a clip:
And PS:.. after my "soap box' moment, up a few lines ago.. do NOT be put off by the use of "butt head". It is NOT the way he normally talks.. and is very appropriately (and singularly) used at that moment, ha. He was protecting the sheep and had to go all PEACEMAKER on some "rogue" dogs.. ha.
Oh.. but PPS.. ha.. sorry to have to break it to you.. the "CAT" is less than nice in this one. ha. But maybe you can overlook that part, ha)
Oh, and one more PS.. ha..aside from the sweet pig, the mice singing and introducing each "chapter" of the story are just about my favorite "bit". Too funny. :-)
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 9, 2011 12:44 PM
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why they left out the Giant Claw's head
That's easy... Because.. the claws were so GIANT they couldn't fit the head into the picture! ha. (Ok, I admit it was lame.. but it was just SITTING there waiting for me.. ha) :-)
(Fun posters there, Mr. In Hollywood. Thanks!)
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 9, 2011 11:45 AM
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Ha... Jackie, after seeing that clip that Bronxie posted, I am thinking that naming an old green station wagon after him was something of a disservice, ha. :-)
I SHOULD have picked a name better suited for that car, (like "Uncle Jed" or something.. ha) and saved Rudy's hallowed name for that day when I FINALLY got my dream car... a silver 1984 Mercury Cougar. ha. (at least that was my dream car when I was in my 20's anyway! ha.. but alas, that day never came as my budget did not allow, so that is how I ended up with "Baby".. he was an '83 Ford Escort instead, ha)
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Helllloooooooo Little Darlin', :-)
have you ever seen The Sundowners
Hmmm.... The name sounds familiar.. and even the two stars (Mitchum and Kerr) together sound familiar. But it is not ringing any bells (for a story). . And PS.. I can't ever say that either of those two were faves of mine.. but I do like them in some films.. so I imagine if it is a good story (and I trust you on that.. because you have NEVER led me astray, ha) I am sure I would like it just fine. I will have to look it up.
I even thought he was going to start talking at the barn fire...he certainly tried, poor little thing. David Ladd had a very appealing presence and seemed to project the vulnerability I sometimes see in his father.
I was sure he was going to "blurt" it out a couple of different times, but I guess they had to get to the end for the "big finish" ha. And "appealing" is the perfect way to describe him. Just a really sweet little kid. He did seem to have this "little boy" lost thing going on.. sort of all in his own little world. I am with you about the part where he went running around looking for Lance. OH my golly was that ever heartwrenching to watch. You could just hear him crying out (even silently) "Lance, here boy!" every where he went.. sniff, sob.. ha.. (oh golly.. I am so pathetic, ha)
I liked the judge, too, and his heart-to-heart chat with Linett, ha.
I like that she knew how to get around him (even if it meant putting up with him "doting" on her a bit) They way he led her out of that door at the end, I almost expected him to give her a lollipop, ha, because despite her appearance I think he still thought of her as a that "sweet little girl" she likely had been when she was growing up, instead of the hard working, determined and self-sufficient (if a bit dusty and gritty) woman she had become.
I might list them like this
I have not seen Hold Back the Dawn (or The Dark Mirror) and I do confess, I am a little fuzzy in Cpt Blood (I can't really recall much of the details for that one but I do believe I have seen it some time ago) but you have a good listing of some of her really good performances here. (OH me, the Snake Pit.. how intense was THAT???? yikes, ha) But she really was SOMETHING in it, wasn't she?)
I didn't even notice Sam's state of cleanliness
Sam was UTTERLY filthy. ha. The must have rolled him around in the dirt for DAYS before they shot that movie. OH my gosh. ha. That dog is so dirty.. I can almost SMELL him everytime I watch that movie. (But still.. I love that dog.. poor pup. Good gravy.. that has to be the most dangerous occupation in Hollywood. JohnWayne's dog. HA. You KNOW he is going to bite the dust before the movie is over.. ha)
I still have not seen Babe
Oh my golly, missy. Make a point of seeing it the next time you want to just smile.. ha. It is SUCH a sweet movie. (and FUNNY even too) We love it. (even the QT too) And I have to tell you.. the world would be a MUCH nice place if everyone was a little more like "the PIG" ha.
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welcome to Rudyland
Ha.... It's LOVELY here this time of year. :-)
you named your car Rudy????
Yes indeedy. It has been a lifelong "habit' of mine to name all our vehicles. ha. And fortunately the QT has fallen into that habit over the years too, so we have named all our various vehicles. (Even the riding lawn mower.. ha. What can I say.. we like everything to have a name, ha.)
Only a few of the names have been classic film stars though. Mostly we have just picked names that fit the type of car, or the color, etc.. We have had "Baby" (because it was a "baby blue" little hatch back) We had Ming... because it was a Dodge.. DYNASTY. ha. We even had an "Olga" and a "Gunther". But it all goes back to"Rudy"... ha. He was my first love, ha.
OH, and PS: both of the cars we drive now ARE named after classic film characters. The car I drive is a van.. and we named it "Al-van" York (after Gary Cooper's character in Sgt York.) But (Miss B.. you are going to love this, ha) Would you believe my HUSBAND'S car (a very old, and worn out, small SUV) is named after... (drum roll please) "LEROY", the poor little "crispy" handyman who met a tragic end at the hands of our sweet little RHODA?????????? ha.
(And NO I am NOT making all this up! ha) .
We've had that car for almost 10 years now and we have called it "LeRoy" ever since we owned it. He is a fave character for both me and the QT and if memory serves, the QT chose the name because we had JUST watched The Bad Seed for the "umpteenth" time the night before we went car shopping, ha... so it was a good choice. (Ah, poor, poor LeRoy, ha. We love to imitate him saying those lines about "stick blood hounds" and "a little blue chair for little boys, and a little pink chair for little gals")
"Please name your Gran Torino for me, and you can discuss it 30 years later on the TCM Message Boards. I would be so grateful"
Ha.. well I am happy to know that all my "blabbage" paid off for him, lo these many decades later. ha.
Did you know that Valentino loved cars, cared for them tenderly as he did his horses and garden, and DROVE LIKE A MANIAC BECAUSE HE WAS NEAR-SIGHTED LIKE MR. MAGOO? Can you imagine driving around with Rudy in one of his fancy Italian automobiles (he also had a a simple touring car and a truck) as he asks you, "What's that up ahead, I can't see a thing" and then he plows right into a tree. TOPPER. Then you're George and Marion
EEK. ha. I don't know if I could handle that. ha. It MIGHT be fun to be able to disappear when I wanted to now and then, though. But I could NEVER fit into those "chic" outfits that Marion got to wear. I tend to shop more in the "Jane Darwell Collection" ha. And besides, when it comes to "fender benders" (or as I like to call it my "square orange juice container in a round cup holder" incident. ugh) we have had quite enough action around here already. Alas.. It was stop and go traffic.. and well.. the guy in front of me stopped.. and I did not. Blech. (lousy OJ)
At least we were NOT going all that fast so the damage was not TOO great.. but poor "Al-Van" has a less than "pristine" looking front bumper now.. (did I mention.. alas.. ha)
Have you had any visitations we should know about?
Nope.. dullsville around here, kiddo. Nothing to report.
PS, Miss Maven.. OH me.. a TCM CRUISE??? Now THAT would be a dream come true for SURE. I have not had a vacation in so many years, I am TOO embarassed to say how MANY years it has been.. but lets just say.. it was.. a WHOLE other century entirely since I went anywhere more exciting than Walmart.. (Hey ladies.. did I mention.. ALAS???) :-)
Nix that retirement stuff. We're all going to spend our golden years in a sexy villa by the sea in Provence or on the Italian Riviera
Oh me.. I WAS looking forward to all that tapioca... and I am not too much of a "Riviera" type.. but Miss Maven DID say there would be gelato.. so hmmmm.. OH wait.. as I recall at one time we were all going to own our own "castle" in Ireland.. or was it Scotland?? Tell you what.. I will go w/ the castle idea, but will drop by to see you now and then when I feel the urge for a bit of "Riviera" life (and a gelato, ha) and you gals come by and see me anytime you like for a "Spot O' Tea" and it can be the best of both worlds, ha... (Miss B, I will even hire you your own "kilted" butler in honor of your visit)
ro, meet Rooooooody
Now, I do love my QT and I am not usually one to go all "weak in the knees" over movie stars, ha... but may I just say again.. OH ME!
(PS: I am not as fond of the "sideburn" look on him, but the bit where he goes into the car and pulls down the shade has definitley got to be my favorite. Oh me, indeed! ha.)
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 9, 2011 1:21 AM
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Wow.. Ms Bronxie, I don't have anything to really add on Mr. Rudy, but I will say that between Miss G's thread and your mom thread here.. I am getting QUITE the education on all things Valentino.
Which is a GOOD thing because... Did I ever tell you that my my first car was a 1975 Ford Gran Torino Station wagon (dark green with wood panel) that I nicknamed "Rudy" for Mr. Valentino?
(And PS: NO, I am NOT kidding, ha) I sort of inherited it from my folks when I gradutated high school They bought it used (to have as a"family" car) my junior year of high school. But after I graduated, it sort of "unoffically" became "mine". But truthfully, I think my folks just let me take it over because I had gotten a job and started college,(but stayed at home) and I just think they didn't want to drive me around all over the place anymore, ha. (GOOD gravy I about drove the wheels off that car. Ha.I went everywhere in that thing)
So I really do think that is why they gave it up to me. ha. If it was MY car.. they were off the hook, and I could drive myself around... OH, and also drive all my dopey little BROTHERS around too.. come to think of it..ha.
Wowsa.. How brilliant was THAT? Oh, gee, I just realized my parents were GENIUSES. ha. And I only just now figured it out, ha. Duh... what a sad commentary on ME after 30 years, ha. (Oh is the kidling ever going to get off easy.. alas HER mom is NO genius. But I digress, ha)
At any rate, when I took over my "new" set of "wheels", ha, I decided it needed a name so I chose "Rudy", but alas, to my embarassment.. it wasn't because I knew anything about Valentino as an actor. I don't think I have ever even seen any of his films, (gasp. I know...) But go easy on me.. I was 17 and I just liked the name Rudy.. ha.
OH good gravy Did I mention that was 30 YEARS AGO?? Now I feel O-L-D.
Oh my golly.. now not only am I "not a genius", I am also ready for the retirement home too..
Hey.. maybe they will show Rudy reruns there and I can finally catch up with you gals. I can watch all his movies while I am relaxing with a nice bowl of tapioca...
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 8, 2011 1:04 PM
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Mr. Reyman.. I see you have been quite the busy bee lately. I never cease to be amazed by your (and several other folk's) ability to so specifically narrow down your choices and make such complete lists as the ones that you post here (and in other threads too) I bow to all of you for your list making prowess.
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Howdy Little Missy...
The Proud Rebel has never aired on TCM to my knowledge, but I hope tcmprogrammr may be able to snare it one day. I think it's a terrific candidate for "Essentials, jr
Absolutely.. I think that would be a great choice. It really is a fine story, even if a "lesser known" one. I hope the powers that be give it a look see sometime and keep it in mind, even if not for EJ. It would also make a great combo for a "programming" theme night w/ something like The Red Pony and Friendly Persuasion even. (Or even better.... put this film with maybe Hondo and Shane.) They could call it "Westerns with a Cute Kid as a Major Character Night". ha. Ok.. THAT was a lame title.. maybe they could come up something better for the theme, ha. But it would still make a nice group of movies to watch together. (And THAT folks is the reason this is as CLOSE to the Programming Challenge as you will EVER see me get, ha.) :-)
*More REBEL Spoilage*
I like that the father learns as much and softens even as Linnet does. David finds his voice at the end, but he never lost himself, it's the grownups who really change the most
I think you have it pegged just right. David was just happy to be with his dad and his dog. (and eventually Linnet too) The part where the boys were teasing him was just awful. Did you notice how all those towns folk just stood by and watched.. and the dad just drove away in the wagon with all those awful boys riding along behind and never looked back. OH my golly did I want to go all "Peacemaker" for sure. ha)
And you are right. I think Davey WANTED to speak (when he knew he NEEDED to) but I don't think it was something that he dwelled on the way his dad did. I wonder if he'd have found his voice eventually, over time anyway. (without having to have that surgery.. and then waiting for a huge "shocking' moment to blurt out a warning to his dad) Of course it was much more "dramatic" a moment for him to find it that way than say maybe a year later when Linnet was just sitting on the porch with him wondering, "should I make Apple or Cherry pie for dessert" ha. I am sure it woudl not be as dramatic to have him suddenly blurt out "Cherry" than it was for him to yell 'Johnny" at that critical moment in the story, ha... but I still wonder what would have happened if they had just been able to let nature take it's course and given him a stable loving home (in one place.. with a mother figure to love again over time) It would have changed the entire movie, but I am sure it still would have made for a "heartwarming" story.. but not nearly so dramatic (I imagine that is why I don't get paid the big bucks to write the stories, ha.. and am only left to wonder the "what ifs" later on.) ha.
As it is.. I am glad for the way it turned out, because OH me, those rotten "sheep" bad guys NEEDED to be dealt with.. but I like that the one "bad" guy brother saw the "light" at the end too. (I was SURE he was going down.. but I am glad he did not)
You brought up Hondo, and that was an excellent comparison to the scenes
I only recalled the Hondo scene by the way they were having this whole conversation while she was just so easily "working" along uninterrupted as they talked. (because that is what he does through that whole bit w/ Mrs. Lowe too.. only it is a much different conversation) But it was similar to me because you could tell that unhitching those horses was just something like second nature to Linnet and she knew how to do it without even thinking about what she was doing. It was very "natural" for her character. To me, it just said a lot about who she was without having to use words to explain her actions.. I liked that.
And how about that pup
Ha.. he did sort of remind you of "Sam" in Hondo.. only he was MUCH cleaner. (Oh me.. that dog was FILTHY, ha) But if you REAlLY want to know what dog he reminded me of the most.. ha... it was either "Fly" or "Rex" from the kids movie "Babe" ha. The kidling watched a bit of TPR with me on Sunday and when it got to the part where Lance started working with the sheep, we both looked at each other and said, "Away to me, Pig" ha. That is one of our "code" quotes from Babe, anytime we see a sheep dog. (That one.. and also, "That'll do, Pig" ha.) Anyway.. it really was a fine dog.. and BOY oh boy, did he stick by his Davey. I loved that whole "A boy and his dog" part of the story.
Linnet is one of my favorite roles for Olivia, I feel she is very comfortable and real and it's amazing that this refined, English lady could plays such a character and make her so convincing! That's quite an actress
I think this would rate maybe just behind The Heiress for me.. and then maybe Melanie would come in at #3 after this one.. but whatever order you want to put it all in.. she is quite a versatile actress. And truly able to take on the characteristics of a role quite well. She was almost unrecognizable at the beginning of this film to be sure.
I like her and Ladd together, the relationship looks so believable. Both can be stubborn, but she's wise enough to see what he can't, that the three of them need each other
I agree. I like how they gradually (even without saying it) just come to belong to one another. But he is much slower to give in than she is. (I really like it when he asks her to take David for the surgery and offers to stay at the farm himself. Of course he did it in part because he did not want to have to explain about Lance.. but it also said a LOT about the trust he had in her to turn David over to her for that.. and then he said something like.. "You'll come back.. I might not". THAT was very telling too. He WANTED to be able to be with her as a family.. and yet he was honest enough to admit he was not strong enough yet to hold things together without staying where SHE would come back to him. That said a lot too.
By the way, didn't you think it a nice looking movie, too? Did you notice some of the scenes on the farm, filmed at what looked like either dawn or sunset? I seldom relate striking outdoor scenes with Mike Curtiz, but the man was so incredibly versatile, and this movie seems to have struck a slightly warmer, more relaxed and natural chord from the normally more formal and "studio stylized" director
It is beautiful in places like the ones you mentioned for sure. And also very "simple" in the sets and clothes as well. Not all "ornate" and "fine', even when they are all "cleaned up". The pic that you posted of them standing and looking on at the burned out barn is very striking (and really was a stand out moment in the movie for sure) It is almost stark, yet tragic and beautiful all at the same time.
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 7, 2011 12:30 AM
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Hiya Miss G.. (cough, sputter, sputter, ha) Excuse me while a blow a little dust off this thread. I am having to be a "reader" only on the DAS ramble going on in Westerns (sigh.. ha) and did not want to interrupt the chat you folks have going on there.. but then I remembered THIS thread... and it is a good thing.. because all that reading has me in a "western mood" so I decided to re-watch a new fave of mine (that I received this Spring, thanks to a friend of mine) THE PROUD REBEL... and after I did... well, I thought I should pop in here and drop a comment in YOUR thread because if you are collecting names for "Women of the West you have to add Olivia de Havilland as Linnet for sure.
Mini-spoiler:
She was no "petite prairie flower" to be certain but a hard working (and somewhat hard) woman instead. And I don't mean "hard hearted" just not "soft".She was certainly NOT afraid of a hard days work.. and she was woman who knew that to get along in the west you had to be able to do more than just "embroider neatly" ;-) (I really like the scene where she is unhitching the horses from the wagon and explaining all the work that Ladd's character was going to need to do to pay off his debt to her at the same time. It almost reminded me of the Duke when he was making horseshoes while talking to Mrs. Lowe in Hondo.. minus the "You baked bread today" conversation, though.. ha) But it showed how capable and determined she was to stand on her own two feet and that she was not one to sit around and "let" a man do all the heavy lifting just for her.
But all that hard work had made her harder than I think she really was, and I loved how the longer she was around Davey.. and John too, the more she found herself again... as the movie went along. I think the traits you see in her by the end of the movie were present in her all along.. she just had hidden them behind all that grit and dust for so long (working the farm all alone) that it took a while for them to return. But by the end she was a nice mix of strength and determination.. and femininity.
But when I say feminine, I do NOT mean "foo foo", ha. Because she was anything but that. But instead I I guess I mean that by the end.. she was no longer so "work worn" but "womanly" again.
It was a good story.. and a nice character for Olivia too. I am glad to have had the chance to watch it a second time.
(OH, and ps.. I only just discovered.. I did not know the little boy was Ladd's son in real life.. what a cutie he was.. )
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Ghidorah
Hello, my little "Twinnie". Didn't we look just STUNNING last night?? ha.
The kidling and I had a "slumber party" last night and we stayed up late just to celebrate the multi-monster event. ha. Here's an official entry for your "mom" thread from the kidling:
We had just settled her into her sleeping bag on the floor as Ghidorah was coming on, and I went in the kitchen for a soda and a few late night snacks (because, after all.. what's a slumber party without snacks? ha) and when I came back I asked her how the movie was going...
ME: "So how's the movie so far?"
KIDLING: (in a very "serious" eight year old way) "It's great.. but I think TCM is having trouble with their sound."
ME (totally clueless) "Why do you say that?"
KIDLING: "Because every time they talk.. their words and their mouths don't match up. I think the film is out of whack"
HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Silly me.. When I told her we were going to watch an old monster movie.. I had neglected to tell her the part about how it was originally filmed in.. JAPANESE!
After I explained it to her.. then I told her the opposite was also true about how sometimes they will take English speaking movies and they would do Japanese (or whatever) voice overs for the people in Japan (or wherever) Then we had fun doing our impression of what the Japanese version of our favorite John Wayne movie lines would sound like.. ha.
We spent the next five minutes giggling over THAT and then moved on to rolling our eyes over how "doofy" the guy in the Godzilla suit looked as he was jumping up and down. And then we spent the REST of the movie cutting up and doing our impressions of the princess saying "I am a martian". ha. It was the best fun I have had watching a movie in a LONG while.. and I think she had even more fun that I did (what can I say.. we are easily entertained) :-)
At any rate.. I was not sure she would make it all the way to the end since she was staying up quite late (from her normal bedtime) but the movie was over just before midnight.. and about three minutes later.. she was sawing logs... so she held out JUST long enough for all the fun.
Ah, summer..
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Decision at Sundown... sorry for getting so carried away, but I do love this movie
Wowsa.. I can tell. What a fine piece of wrting, little youngun, and PS: ha.. I did NOT heed your warnings as I did (FINALLY) go through your ramble, though I have yet to see the movie, but I could just see that it was worth reading and did not want to wait.
I have not gotten a chance to read more from others, but this is a film that I can already tell I need to put on my "wanna see" list for sure. (Oh, and PS: Thanks everybody else, for what looks to be a fun read. I will look forward to reading what you have to say, for sure.
I will try to check into DAS as soon as I can, Ms Favell.. and if I don't make it in time for this ramble, I will still look forward to the film, I am sure. (due in no small part to your truly fine ramblin', missy)
Western Movie Rambles
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Elsewhere in another thread, a couple of weeks ago, Miss G asks...
have you ever seen *The Sundowners*? If not, I think you'd like it, even if you don't think you'd care for Mitchum or Kerr. It's your kind of movie, similar to these in subject, if not setting (Australia
Well..... I saw it.. and then again..I didn't!!! ha.
I went searching for the title online and found it on youtube... but little did I remember that whole "Mitchum/Kerr/Australia" thing.. since I just looked up the title...
And guess what I JUST discovered.. (duh) there is a COMPLETELY different movie with the exact same title (1950 I think) with Robert Preston as the BLACK HAT (sort of) and I THOUGHT that was the one you suggested that I needed to watch... so I DID, ha! (again.. because I had completely forgotten that whole "Mitchum/Kerr/Australia, thing) ha.
But at least I got to see Robert Preston.. OH that Kid Wichita.. I could not decide whether to love him or hate him. UGH!!! (Grey Guy.. you would have loved him, for sure)
All in all..not a GREAT movie.. but it had some pretty good moments.. AND some way cool GEOLOGY. (the shoot out in the canyon was totally awesome, if only for the rock formations.. ha)
But alas.. still NOT the best western ever....
(mini-spoiler)
On the UPside... who'da thunk it???? CHILL WILLS saves the day!!! (yee haw)
Now to go find the OTHER movie of the same name.. ha. So many movies.. so little time...
Edited by: rohanaka on Jun 20, 2011 1:49 PM