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Didn't he do a Pizza Hut commerical with ex-wife Ivana? Oh good golly, you may be right. I can't keep up w/ him. ha. I only remember him doing Domino's commercials. But he might have done a Pizza Hut one too.. he is in a lot of different tv ads... I guess he needs the money. HA! (picture me.. rolling my eyes... I had to.. they were still burning.. ha)

that's a sight I never want to see. Ick.. my eyes are burning just at the very thought of it...

Wow.... I was just looking back over all the GORGEOUS screencaps from TSOTH... oh me. Breathtaking. Thanks everyone, for the fun read. It will give me plenty to think about.. someday. PS: Miss G: Howdy Peacemaker: You keep that frozen rope handy. We'll get Mr Grimes into the Devil's Doorway (also known as his address) and I'm sure you and he will find something to say! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (ha) Wake me up if he ever SHOWS up!! (ha) The rope is in the freezer!! (and my hatpin is on the fire) (PS... he'd better hurry.. I am an old woman and my memory for some parts of this movie is already getting foggy, ha)

Thanks and you're both welcome. The two of you always seem to enjoy the Memorial Day selections (which will be much pared down after last year's flood of WWI propaganda and enlistment posters.) Oh no, say it aint so! I was looking forward to your Memorial Day post. (so count me in on your list of fan's for that too... Mermorial Day is kind of special around the old Rohanaka home) Last year's posters were first rate. I was just remembering them the other day and how much I enjoyed them. They really were something. So I was hoping you'd have another round for us. (PS... I am liking that Battle of Britain poster below) I will look forward to whatever else you have (and just live off the memories from last year for the rest, ha) Thanks for taking the time to put up whatever you have. Post on, oh guru of the movie posters.

Oh darn.. ha Does this mean you won't be rescuing ME?? ha. Call in the Duke.. or maybe Gary Cooper TOO!! I am still pretty sure I need rescuing!! ha. Edited by: rohanaka on May 25, 2010 12:40 PM

Oh wow, Mr. In Hollywood... those last few are breathtaking!

(Rohanaka, if you're OUT THERE...I'll come to the rescue). Great! But you'll have to give me a frame of reference!! (ha) I have been so out of it lately... I likely DO need to be rescued.. but am not sure from WHAT!)

Hello Cinemafan: RE: Thunderheart I caught most of it the other night too. A very unexpected suprise. I missed the first twenty minutes or so, but caught the rest.And I have to say it was better than I expected (as I started to get into the story) I happened on it totally by accident and did not know what it was as I was flipping through the channels. (ha.. I stopped to watch it because I could not figure out what Val Kilmer was doing on TCM, ha. I mean... come on... first Top Secret and now this..ha. It's a dadgum film fest for him. HA!! Ok.. kidding, only kidding... all you Val Kilmer people can sit back down) But wow, I was drawn into this film the more I watched. I am not usually one for the mystical aspects that much of the story dealt with, (and I could have totally done w/out all the F-words that were flying all over the place too) but I have to say that I found the gradual 'awakening" of Kilmer's character (especially as he dealt w/ the Grandfather and got more and more drawn to him) really intriguing to the point that I had to keep watching if only to see how that part of the story would eventually play out. I say again... I found it all an unexpected surprise.

Hi, Ro! (No that is not Scooby speak) Ha... "Heh-row!" ha. (that is!) Call me crazy, but the movie (especially the lush visuals) somehow reminded me of The Wizard of Oz. Now that IS intriguing! And thanks for the tip on the music too. I will have to really keep an eye (and an ear out too) ha.

"Guilty" of what!? Oh, where is the PEACEMAKER and her FROZEN ROPE when we need her! Oh it pains me to confess I am sitting on the sidelines with this one. ha. I only WISH I had seen the movie if to muddy those "grey" waters of situational ethics again with my black and white thoughts. ha. (But truly, I do not want to dive in when I really have NO clue how deep those grey waters are and what I would be diving into this time, ha) But wowsa, you folks have made this an interesting read. So I guess regarding the following: As always, when it's your own beliefs, they are deemed "right beliefs." It's others who are wrong. And I'm not saying "your" in regards to you. I'm speaking in general terms. We all have them, so we're all guilty in some way. My only quick "quip" for him on that is going to be.. "A belief as not the same as a truth. And some things do not depend on what we think about them to be right or wrong". I don't even know if it fits with what you are talking about, ha. (I am a lousy "shoot from the hip" kinda gal, ha) It was just a quck "volley" to distract him while you go in for the kill, little lady, ha. (and PS: it almost looks like he is saying the same thing I just did about right and wrong in his reply to you, so I may be giving him grief unfairly, ha. OH the very thought of it, ha, I'd never live it down, ha) I guess I will have to keep my rope on ice for now and bide my time until better informed. Oh... where are Rip and Vance when I need them? ha. I NEED a good go around w/ the Shifless one.. it has been too long since we had a good old knock down drag out, ha. I hate having so much to say, and NOTHING to say it about, ha.

> {quote:title=movieman1957 wrote:}{quote} > If only Claudette hadn't cried her way through so much of the movie. And I really like her. I have always loved Claudette.... and she DID do a lot of "bawlin'" in this one, didn't she, ha. But you know she FINALLY got some backbone... eventually. I like how her character progressed. (and golly wasn't she just gorgeous???) > Someday we are going to have to a Ford/Fonda - Ford/Wayne discussion on the differences and > similarities, if any, on the films. Oh wow, now that would be a chat for sure. Wayne and Fonda were both such different sorts of men and they played such completely different sorts of characters in the various Ford films they were in. I think Ford must have had a knack for bringing out the best in both of them.. but just in different ways.

Jackie... with your permission, I just wanted to drop a quick note in here and thank my personal secretaries, Miss G and you too, for keeping me on task and reminding me to watch Drums Along the Mohawk, the other night. OH wowsa. It was so worth the wait. And I truly was glad to get the chance to see it (finally) Oh my sweet Edna May..ha. She stole the show, didn't she?? ha. She was NOT going to get up out of that bed!! ha. I loved it. Thanks again gals. (I will pay you off in chocolate at a later date, but for now.. back to the rock monster.. ha. Rock on!)

Are you going to watch Devil's Doorway? I know you were asking the GREY DUDE this question, but just wanted to chime in and say that I FINALLY got to see this one myself tonight. (for the first time) Somehow I always managed to miss it when its been before. (even the QT watched it with me.) I missed the intro to it, so did not realize it was Mann. I hope the Shadow guy did see it (that ending was right up his alley) But I don't want to derail the "Hill" talk you've all got going on here (as if I have not done that enough already w/ all my "Duke" yammering, ha) So I'll only add that I will happily chat w/ you on it when you folks have rambled all over the hillside to your content. :-) For now I will just say, wow. I can definitely see why you and others have spoken so highly of it in the past. A very thoughtful film. PS thanks for the tip on the HGWMV book. Sounds like a good choice.

I loved to hate her! She was great. What a conniving..... I can't say! Ha.... me neither... but I CAN say it rhymes with... oh no... I better not give it away.(ha) Did I mention she was almost TOO convincing??? Oh golly I bet she was as nice as pie in real life... but GEE she was such a.... what you said (or rather didn't say, ha) in this movie. PS: Fred... up til now I could only recall her in TNM. I will check out the other title you listed for her

What about Marie Windsor as "Anne", her mom? Ha, another winner. Oh wow, what a piece of work. Very well cast (almost TOO convincing, I wanted to literaly hit HER upside the head w/ that big stick I mentioned earlier, ha) I thought the flashback scene (where the Duke is remembering how he sent her packing) was really well done. OH, and the step dad too. OH my golly, was I glad the Duke at least decked him. (Because I am telling you SOMEBODY deserved to be hit in that movie, ha) But then of course I knew what the next line of the movie would be... and it turns out I was right. (I almost said it at the same time as Marie... UGH) He doesn't need to talk like that, and it sounded just unchivalrous to me. John Wayne is best when he's teasing and a little bossy, but underneath it all, a softie with women. He's too big and rather threatening a persona to lay it on that thick, it comes off sounding unpleasant. That's it exactly. A good contrast is how well his "bossiness" comes off in TQM with my sweet Maureen. With Donna Reed's character he was almost mean... it was hurtful and not funny at all. With Mary Kate you got the sense she sort of had it coming. (ha) Donna was more "down to business" and cold (or at least trying to be) but she just more or less "sputtered" at him when he started dishing it out. and she was not nearly so "fiesty" or "fiery" as Mary Kate. Her character was clearly was not as able to stand up to him on that level. And that, I think is why it seemed so much more one sided and harsh from him. Maybe... Ok.. enough of the Duke detour, ha. Sorry to lead you astray.. ha. Back to the hills... (PS: Just for the record, I think you are right, ha... Mr. Layne needs to examine those scissors, up close and personal! ha. Toss away, little darlin!)

I'm closer to "Florence Johnston" in The Jeffersons You can call me Florence... just PLEASE don't call me FLO!! (My dear!! ha.) Especially if you have any SCISSORS in your hands!! ha. You know there's another Dukie on tonight, right? Yes, thanks to my faithful secretary (I appreciated that heads up last week!!) Here is your "paycheck", young'un! Enjoy! And what a sweet little film it was. Not WAY high on my list of Duke faves, but overall it was entertaining. It makes you wonder what would have happened if he had done more films of this nature and fewer western/action films. I can't say that it would have gone nearly as well for him if he had.. but still, for this movie, it was not a bad performance. But for me, the stand out was that little Sherry Jackson. WHAT a cute kid!! Though I WISH they had resolved her part of the story a bit more clearly at the end. (although we are supposed to ASSUME that it all turns out ok, I guess) One other thing, if I have any real criticism for the movie.. ha.. (and I am by no means any sort of feminist, so nobody get all bent out of shape at me and start any wars, ha) but if I had been Donna Reed, I might have hit him over the head w/ a great big stick for all that "male chauvinist" junk he kept spouting at her. At times it was all almost too heavy handed. (like they were trying too hard to build up the "conflict" in the story) "Get a husband" "You need a man" OH brother. (HA... Jackie now I am sounding like I am a "basher" ha) But other than THAT (ha) the basic story line was entertaining enough, if a bit "sugary". I am glad I got to see it. Thanks!! But Gary Cooper is the one that still makes my heart go pitter pat. I sure do wish they'd made a movie together Now wouldn't THAT have been something??? Just the thought of it, wowsa. PS... if the strawberries run out, let me know. The ones in my garden are JUST about ripe, if we ever get any more SUNSHINE around here again)

Florence has nothing on you Ha... I'm not even close to Florence HENDERSON, let alone Nightengale..ha. But thank you, my dear friend for saying that. :-) The cinematography is breathtaking It is that. I do recall how gorgeous it was... and the screencaps that have been posted here and elsewhere by you and some others are really telling too. Very breathtaking indeed. And PS: ha.. I am with you.. despite how much I love so many of his movies, I have never been all that "romantic" about my opinions of the Duke. I just never felt that way about him.. but this film AND The Big Trail (and maybe even Stagecoach and Hondo too) Shall I just say, "WOO WEE!" Ha. And I'm so glad you saw "Drums"! I can't wait to read your take on it when you get the time. I will try to see if I can get something semi-coherent about it in the near future. I would love a little chat on it. You and Ms. Favell were right... I really did enjoy it. (what WOULD I do w/out my personal secretaries!! ha) I do have a couple of days free this week so maybe I can chat sometime in the next few days. (but sadly also a HUGE pile of neglected housework and chores to do to catch up from being so busy.. so maybe I am not so free after all... sigh) :-) OH.. and PS some more, ha... to you and Chris too... I have NEVER seen The Shootist. I have TRIED on more than one occasion to watch it and for whatever reason I just was not able to get into it. After reading your thoughts here (and thinking again on stuff I remember you saying in the past) I likely have been missing out. I will try (sometime soon, but who knows WHEN??) to give it another try.

Howdy there, Ms. Favell... I think Frank Grimes was the one who said that the problem for a lot of people with Duke was that they only remember him from the late sixties films or interviews, when he was more representative of bombast than of anything else. Oh as much as it leaves a "sawdusty" taste in my mouth to ADMIT it (ha) I think the Grey Dude has a good point, and I believe he is right. I imagine one of the main reasons most people pass by Wayne as any sort of serious actor is for much of the reason you've mentioned above. Mostly it is a "pre-conceived" image perhaps that people have of him as just a loud, over the top, cowboy, perhaps... A shootin' em up and knockin' em down kinda guy. Fun to watch sometimes, but not much of an actor. And unless they explore past that 'preconceived" image they have of him, they miss out on the bulk of his real acting career and his true talent. And wow... I love what you have said about him here: I am constantly shocked at how human and real he can be. His range is large, encompassing compassion, jocularity, friendship, confusion, sensitivity, hurt, and even fear. I don't think many folks see these performances - and thus miss that really wonderful sensitivity he shows many, many times. In fact, that is the one trait that I would say makes Wayne a wonderful actor, and it is the single trait that puts me in the palm of his hand every time. You truly have grasped some of his finer qualities as an actor. One other thing that I have come to truly appreciate about him in more recent years is his ability to react without speaking. His face is a BOOK filled with all those emotions you listed above. He can register happiness and enthusiasm one moment and then go to the depths of absolute despair all without saying a single word. (OH.. and his dark, brooding, menacing stare... yikes) ha. But it is the tender, more sensitive, and perhaps "hurt" look that he can bring out in his expression that will bust me out bawlin' every time. He truly does, as you say, put me in the palm of his hand. PS: if you had told me in college that I would consider John Wayne to be among my favorite actors because of his depth, I would have cracked you on the noggin with a large stick! Ha... I guess that would make the Duke YOUR "tomato"!! (ha)

GALAXY QUEST! This movie is one of my favorite guilty pleasures Hi there Jackie.... I am glad to hear I am not alone!! (ha) I have always been something of (gasp.. dare I admit it?) a "Next Generation" junkie.. ha. (maybe ONE level short of a true "Trekie" ha) So I enjoyed this movie very much. We have it on VHS and it is a lot of fun. (although we have not really felt too comfortable letting the kidling watch it yet... but she is likely just about old enough now) Anyway.. it has been a while since I saw it last. I love the whole concept of the story line and the characters too. It is a great job by Rickman... I love how he "loathes" his alter ego.. and then comes to embrace it. (Oh.. my favorite part though.... ha. THE ROCK!!) Too funny.

Hi, Miss Nightingale HA! (not by a long shot... but thanks!) :-) Wowsa Miss G...RE: "The Uninvited" comparison... that's some mighty good "'splain'in"... ha. I really like how you laid it all out for me. Based on the scenarios you have given, I can see why you made the comparison. I will keep that in mind for future reference. What I do recall of the movie is very little in terms of content... but I have stronger recollections for some of the "moodiness". (and I do recall my beloved Beulah being ONE mean old gal, ha) And I DO hope you get to read the book. You are good about filling in the gaps for me when the movie leaves out details... I will be waiting to hear more about it. (and as for me gettting to see the movie.. ha... SOMEDAY. I DID finally manage to watch (woo hoo) Drums Along the Mohawk this past weekend.. YIPPEE. So maybe there is hope for me yet... ha!) (And PS... you and Jackie are making me so happy.. ha.I love hearing the appreciation you have for the Duke's acting abilities... especially when it comes to giving such depth to some of his characters. He really is one actor that has a lot more to him than many folks realize. I have only come to truly appreciate some of this quality his acting in more recent years as I have "expanded" my Duke horizons, ha. I always knew I liked him as an actor... but I am happier now to see and understand more or the reasons why) Edited by: rohanaka on May 17, 2010 10:30 PM

you know what movie it's reminding of now The Uninvited?? As in the one w/ Ray Milland? The creepy, scary, (I love it) ghost story movie???? 'Splain it to me, missy. I have only seen just a portion (probably not even half) of SOTH... and that was about a gazillion years ago... so I cannot come up w/ any sort of frame of reference. Inquiring minds wanna know. :-)

HAPPY 22 GRAND (grand) posts, little lady!! Every one a gem!! PS: here... Mr. Hitchcock is giving us a "suggestion" as to how to best deal w/ the Grey Dude's wrongheaded "22" wisecrack. HA!!!

(I've missed you.) Ok... now you are going to make me bawl. (ha) I miss you and all my Ramblin' pals too. (PS: two more weeks to go and then MAYBE my little adventure will be almost done. At least I hope so anyway. And then I will look forward to a good old fashioned ramble with you folks sometime) Until then.... COOKIES FOR EVERYBODY!!!

OH wow.. nothing to add except that this is QUITE the eye opening chat. I have been so dadgum busy latley that this whole entire thead has more or less passed me by. I see I have a LOT of reading to do. Sorry for the interruption.... Carry on, folks! :-)

Aw shucks, you make me blush, gals. :-) Twern't nothin'. Just a little "goofiness" leaking out of my weary and overtaxed brain. (And PS: I mean that "overtaxed" part literally and figuratively, but I digress. HA.)