route66
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My apologies for not checking on this thread earlier.
I'll make sure to include a new clue next time around.
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I was looking for an old essay I'd read somewhere about "TWE" and found the following:
http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/filmnotes/They_Were_Expendable.html
It's not the one I had in mind, however it does include in its bibliography two sources by Lindsay Anderson: "About John Ford" and "The Method of John Ford," in "The Emergence of Film Art". I'd love to read both of them some time, if I can find them.
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Good point about Wayne's body language. I think a lot of people make fun of the way he walked sometimes, but don't give him credit for the more subtle ways in which he used body language to help define his characters. I admit I've probably never given it much thought, and it does make me wonder to what extent this was something that Ford taught him or whether he learned it on his own.
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> I think that was one of the "dopiest" moments in the whole film.... but the only thing I could chalk it up to was that Bonnie really seemed to have an "impulsive" side to her nature... And also... when it comes right down to it... sometimes (especially early on in a relationship) "True Love" CAN make you "brain-dead!!" once in a while! Ha.
That is _another_ way to look at it, with which I would agree. Yes, I think I can relate to the experience of feeling "brain-dead" over affairs of the heart. :x
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> I thought she was in love more than being intrigued. I'm not sure why she loves him. He does nothing to suggest he is a gentleman. After Joe's accident it is a wonder she would even hang around. (Of course then you have no movie.)
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> The brain-dead moment that bothered me was when she pulled that gun on him. Is she really so over-the-top that she has lost her mind? Sure she is frustrated but she has given no indication of being that deep that she has become so desperate and that she would hurt him to keep him on the ground.
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>But, I still love Jean.
It was probably at least in part the element of danger. Bonnie Lee was a pretty adventurous girl to begin with, I guess. She was already looking for something very out of the way from her native Bronx.
The part with the gun might be a bit over the top, but we saw something similar in "Casablanca" and I think most of us have bought that, too.
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> Not really, but it seems some form of it would have come out somewhere else in her career also. I've never heard anything that she had any gift for playing an instrument.Doesn't mean it wasn't there but only I was surprised. I only pointed it out because I've seen some embarassing attempts at faking playing the piano.
Well you may be right about that. I didn't pay that close attention to whether or not she seemed to be "faking it".
But I have seen "Casablanca" dozens of times over the years and I've never really cared whether or not Dooley Wilson was "really" playing the piano. I think I read or heard somewhere that he couldn't really play the piano, but it never bothers me because I get all wrapped up with what's happening in the movie.
> I'm glad you brought up Jean Arthur's piano faking skills - I thought she was really good too. In fact, I haven't gone back to watch (I don't think I have it recorded), but I almost thought that she really played for herself. I picture Hawks asking her, "Do you have any talents?" Arthur replies, "I can play the piano a little." Hawks:"Do you know any lively songs?" Arthur says, "I only know one." and then slamming it out. He puts it in the film.
That's more or less what I was thinking, too. I am sure Arthur was more talented than some of us might even imagine!
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One can always find new uses for a paypal account, I suppose.
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Buying stuff online can be safer than some people assume (and I know a few myself) if you just take a few extra precautions. Reputable sites with secure servers obviously are important. You should also keep an eye on the statements and be ready to call the bank if you see any unauthorized transactions. In some cases you may need to ask for a chargeback, which will reverse a transaction until the bank investigates. (This may vary slightly from bank to bank).
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Oh, wow, I actually got it right.
This is probably a bit lame but...
16th letter of alphabet ____abyte school of ____ + bailout-seeking carmaker
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Burns and Allen?
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*i think anything shot in 35mm should be letterboxed, as the 35mm format is wider than the standard tv screen ration of 4:3.*
As far as I know, 35mm film has been used since the days of silents. And it can just as easily be used for movies in any format.
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*And I have fears someone is creating dartboards with our pictures for their walls.*
Nah, who'd ever do that ?
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Oh, it's hard to go wrong with "The Dresser". Albert Finney is always very good. Hope you enjoy it.
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*That's a Baldwin that needs Cornel Wilde on the bench!!!*
I couldn't agree with you more. Now if I could only remember the name of the movie where he played the famous musician...
Oh and congrats to Penelope Cruz for her newly-won Oscar. B-)
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I thought that was Ralph Bellamy...
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I like Alec and I can even accept the silly hat. But he doesn't look good in that hat.
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*Guess I better crack open that new Robert O book on 80 Years of Oscar History and see if he addresses the subject.*
Too bad nobody asked that question in time for his webcast!
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"Glengarry Glen Ross" was a really good movie. He was also great in "The Departed".
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How about Daniel Baldwin, BG?
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Alec Baldwin's a great choice to co-host with Bob Osborne. If he ever gets sick, they can get one of the other Baldwin brothers to fill in for him
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*Ever see Alec Baldwin's nails? It sure looks like he bites 'em!*
We should have a better idea once he starts co-hosting the Essentials w/.RO!
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Those are terrific, Renee - and I haven't even clicked on the link yet.
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*She makes it look easy, doesn't she?*
She made it look almost too easy, and she's easily one of the most memorable characters in the movie (at least for me).
Hard to believe she didn't win the Oscar.
Bronxgirl, I look forward to your ramble on *HGWMV*. It's really a terrific movie.
*The Proud Sheriff* - What could have been
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I think it's a good story, coopsgirl. I like the character Coop would have played (the name sounds kind of funny, but that's just a minor quibble). Who do you think should have been cast as Louise, Buck, Spencer, and Amy? And just as importantly, who'd you have liked to direct this, if it had been made?