Jamie

Anyone know or is there anyone here that can claim the voice to the song with that catchy song for "One-Hit-Wonders"? You know how it goes, right? "...beneath that cloud your under. It's such a perfect time for one-hit-wonders."

Yep, yep. It certainly was depressing, dizzying, and brooding as a movie--especially watching the entire film! I mean, I got a headache watching both the play AND the movie! Yikes! Alot of peeople with whom I've talked to about this movie say they have not watched the entire film because it didn't "hold their attention". I told them they were missing the best parts. Anyway, a fellow theatre comrade and I were discussing this play after seeing the BSC production on Fri. nite. Her viewpoint was that the characters of "George" and "Martha" were actually the Washingtons; or the start of this whole political [oppressed] world we live in... Did anyone else think this? I certainly didn't, but she had made a good point though.

Yep; the entire cast was nominated for Oscars--the only movie in film history to ever have nominations in several categories. As for my questions, I think I discovered some of the answers on my own. Their "child", for instance, is in fact completely made-up. And I thought so.

Which scenes were you thinking? I was thinking something along the lines of the last scene, the "Bringing Up Baby" bit or something.

Well, If I didn't get you singing that tune already, I guess you're a true Virginina Woolf fan. I know I am! Well, I watched this movie the other nite (1966--starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) and fell in love with it! The reason why I am posting this topic is not to ask those who who have seen this movie whether s/he likes it or not, but what s/he honestly thinks about it. So, tell me what you think! I think Virginia Woolf, to paraphrase it, is a movie about psycholigical mind games, accompanied by fraudelent lies, purposeful deception --and, of course-- sexy seduction. I thought the end was the most emotionally draining, both for the characters and for the audience/viewers at home. I can relate to this because I had a headache after BOTH watching this movie and BSC's production! I still cannot figure out a few things about Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. See If you can help me out here because I'm confused: ~ To those who know how to analysize plays, who exactly was the protagonist and who was the antagonist? ~Are any of the characters to "blame"? ~Are we (the audience) "supposed" to feel sorry or commiserate with the characters by the play's end? ~Martha and George never did have a son, right? All that talk about him and the game was just made-up, right? ~AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: What is the connection to Virginia Woolf?? Is that Martha's "other name" or "other half"? This play was put on this weekend at Bridgewater State College (the college I attend) and my theatre professor played the role of Martha. She, as expected, gave a wonderful, powerful performance. Paula Plum directed. And I give Plum a lot of credit for staging such a difficult production. So, Virginia Woolf fans...who's *really* afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Well, If I didn't get you singing that tune already, I guess you're a true Virginina Woolf fan. I know I am! Well, I watched this movie the other nite (1966--starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) and fell in love with it! The reason why I am posting this topic is not to ask those who who have seen this movie whether s/he likes it or not, but what s/he honestly thinks about it. So, tell me what you think! I think Virginia Woolf, to paraphrase it, is a movie about psycholigical mind games, accompanied by fraudelent lies, purposeful deception --and, of course-- sexy seduction. I thought the end was the most emotionally draining, both for the characters and for the audience/viewers at home. I can relate to this because I had a headache after BOTH watching this movie and BSC's production! I still cannot figure out a few things about Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. See If you can help me out here because I'm confused: ~ To those who know how to analysize plays, who exactly was the protagonist and who was the antagonist? ~Are any of the characters to "blame"? ~Are we (the audience) "supposed" to feel sorry or commiserate with the characters by the play's end? ~Martha and George never did have a son, right? All that talk about him and the game was just made-up, right? ~AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: What is the connection to Virginia Woolf?? Is that Martha's "other name" or "other half"? This play was put on this weekend at Bridgewater State College (the college I attend) and my theatre professor played the role of Martha. She, as expected, gave a wonderful, powerful performance. Paula Plum directed. And I give Plum a lot of credit for staging such a difficult production. So, Virginia Woolf fans, please tell me what you think and helpo me out (if you can) with these questions. I think this is what ALbee wanted anyway.

Well, If I didn't get you singing that tune already, I guess you're a true Virginina Woolf fan. I know I am! Well, I watched this movie the other nite (1966--starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) and fell in love with it! The reason why I am posting this topic is not to ask those who who have seen this movie whether s/he likes it or not, but what s/he honestly thinks about it. So, tell me what you think! I think Virginia Woolf, to paraphrase it, is a movie about psycholigical mind games, accompanied by fraudelent lies, purposeful deception --and, of course-- sexy seduction. I thought the end was the most emotionally draining, both for the characters and for the audience/viewers at home. I can relate to this because I had a headache after BOTH watching this movie and BSC's production! I still cannot figure out a few things about Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. See If you can help me out here because I'm confused: ~ To those who know to analysize plays, who exactly was the protagonist and who was the antagonist? ~Are any of the characters to "blame"? ~Are we (the audience) "supposed" to feel sorry or commiserate by the play's end? ~Martha and George never did have a son, right? All that talk about him and the game was just made-up, right? ~AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: What is the connection to Virginia Woolf?? Is that Martha's "other name" or "other half"? This play was put on this weekend at Bridgewater State College (the college I attend) and my theatre professor played the role of Martha. She, as expected, gave a wonderful, powerful performance. Paula Plum directed. And I give Plum a lot of credit for staging such a difficult production. So, Virginia Woolf fans, please tell me what you think and helpo me out (if you can) with these questions. I think this is what ALbee wanted anyway.

Hey, Spence! I knew you'd pick that couple... Anywho...auditions went up at BSC for Drakula and I received a call back for singing. Wish me broken legs that I get into this show! And, yep, I am also a dancer as well. C U on the boards!

I like the pairings of... Judy Garland/Gene Kelly Katharine Hepburn/Spencer Tracey Van Johnson/June Allyson Hollywood *made* these couples work and there's nothing I can really say about them except: "Cu-ute!"

A Child Is Waiting?

I especially liked her in Last Time I Saw Paris. She and Van Johnson work so good together.

I'm 20 and feel like I've been born at the wrong time! Welcome to the chat rooms!

I don't know why Dick Powell wasn't included in the Summer Under the Stars package. He was one hell of a good actor...and one hell of a cute man...and one hell of a lucky guy to be married to June Allyson...who also wasn't included in the deal...and what about Judy Garland or Mickey Rooney? Oh well, too many stars in the heavens, I guess.

I think Ginger Rogers would be mine...oh! and Lucille Ball...oh! there's too many stars to count!!!

Does this Peter Allen have a CD out to buy? I abs. love that song.

Does anyone know who sings the song, "Everything Old is New Again"? It's in the 70s movie All that Jazz with Ann Reinking.

Good point, kimbo, I never thought of that part before...and yes, I was referring to the "nomination" part of their records, not the "award" part. But thanks for the clarification just the same. As for other topics... ~Did you know that Gene Kelly (from the book: A Life of Dance and Dreams) once complained that Judy Garland smelled of formeldehyde during their number "You, Wonderful, You" in Summerstock. He later went on to check with her psychiatrist in Boston and it turned out it was paraldehyde, "a drug used to to bring drunkards out of their comas or delerium tremens." Interesting, isn't it?

In regards to my acting, I do not consider myself a Method Actor, nor am I training to be. I am learning various styles, techniques, etc (Stanislavsky for one) and want to be a professional actress someday. Like Lucille Ball or Judy Garland (without the drugs). My goal is to beat Katharine Hepburn's Oscar record, but since Merly Streep beat her to it, my plan is to now beat Meryl. Wish me a thousand broken legs.

I haven't gotten that far yet but I will let you know as soon as I finish the sentence.

Let's talk about...Judy Garland, June Allyson, Katharine Hepburn. Feel free to add co-stars (i.e. Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Dick Powell, Vincent Minelli, Spencer Tracy, Cary Grant, etc.) and their films. But please do not be brutal , harsh, mean, expository, or cruel. I am a young girl taking on theatre at BSC and greatly admire these women/men and their lives. Talk about their lives, deaths, films, heartbreaks/ heartthrobs, awards, kids, etc, etc, ANYTHING! I am always looking for new information on them. And to start things off...I found a book on Gene Kelly called A Life of Dance and Dreams and am loving it.

Let's talk about...Judy Garland, June Allyson, Katharine Hepburn. Feel free to add co-stars (i.e. Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Disk Powell, Vincent Minelli, Spencer Tracy, Cary Grant, etc.) and their films. But please do not be brutal , harsh, mean, expository, or cruel. I am a young girl (will be 21 on Sept 7) and greatly admire these women/men and their lives. Talk about their lives, deaths, films, heartbreaks, awards, kids, etc, etc, anything. I am always looking for new information. And to start things off...I found a book on Gene Kelly called A Life of Dance and Dreams and am loving it.

Let's talk about...Judy Garland, June Allyson, Katharine Hepburn. Feel free to add co-stars (i.e. Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Disk Powell, Vincent Minelli, Spencer Tracy, Cary Grant, etc.) and their films. But please do not be brutal , harsh, mean, expository, or cruel. I am a young girl (will be 21 on Sept 7) and greatly admire these women/men and their lives. Talk about their lives, deaths, films, heartbreaks, awards, kids, etc, etc, anything. I am always looking for new information. And to start things off...I found a book on Gene Kelly called A Life of Dance and Dreams and am loving it.

It looks like the two of you (i.e. antarexpurgated and leo) need a board of your own. I've no interest in interfering and sorry if I had. Until next time, TTFN!

You will not get anyone to listen to you by using that language, senor Leo. Dove soap can fit your mouth soooooooo perfectly if you keep it up...

I must say, TCMprogrammer, that I am rather enjoying this Turner "Classic"? thread evolve. I mean, wee're talking about Silent films now. Wow. At first, I was a little scared of what my opinion would bring out in ppl. but, as it turns out, now I have become more open-minded and definitely more thankful. So, thanks to you and to TCM. I will now stop kissing ****.