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Donlevy, Brian
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> {quote:title=scsu1975 wrote:}{quote}
> I think we've milked this for all it's worth.
I'd agree... you don't want it to start getting cheesy.
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That was a terrific western. Didn't know you liked Clint Eastwood that much.
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Kiss Me Kate
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> {quote:title=kingrat wrote:}{quote}
> In an interview collected in the book Film Crazy, Raoul Walsh characterizes Wyler as good for women's pictures. True enough, since he directed some of the best Bette Davis films, but the general public probably knows him best for Ben-Hur and the chariot race. From Mrs. Miniver to The Best Years of Our Lives you can see Wyler transitioning toward the more male-oriented films like The Big Country and Ben-Hur. He directed a number of different kinds of films remarkably well.
A good analysis. I think he certainly tried to adapt to the times, and when Biblical epics became the rage, starting in the 50s, he just went along with the flow, and showed he could direct them just as well as any other director.
> Does it drive anyone else crazy that the phrase "an actors' director" is actually used to belittle directors like Wyler?
I don't think I've ever regarded it as something used to "belittle" directors.
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The current lightning deal at ammy is a Sylvania blu-ray player, including HDMI cable, for just $129. It may not be the world's fanciest player, but at that price, it's hard to beat.
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This Fritz Lang western is coming up right after Fury - has anyone seen this? Good western?
*Western Union* (1941) 2:30pm ET
An outlaw goes straight to work for the telegraph company, which puts him in conflict with his lawless brother.
Cast: Robert Young, Randolph Scott, Dean Jagger, Virginia Gilmore Dir: Fritz Lang C-95 mins, TV-PG
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I take it it's the same one that you posted at the CFU?
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Anyone else looking forward to tonight's movies on TCM?
For anyone who likes Stanley Donen musicals, the TCM prime time schedule for today (Monday Jun. 8) should be a real delight; the Private Screenings showing is really the icing on the cake, since it is not yet available on home video (and perhaps will never be).
*Private Screenings: Stanley Donen* (2006) 8pm ET
Director Stanley Donen discusses his life and career with host Robert Osborne.
BW-53 mins, TV-14
*On the Town* (1949) 9pm ET
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Cast: Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller Dir: Gene Kelly C-98 mins, TV-G
*Royal Wedding* (1951) 10:45 pm ET
A brother-and-sister musical team find romance when they tour to London for Elizabeth II's wedding.
Cast: Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, Sarah Churchill Dir: Stanley Donen C-93 mins, TV-G
*Singin' In The Rain* (1952) 12:30am ET
A silent-screen swashbuckler finds love while trying to adjust to the coming of sound.
Cast: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen Dir: Gene Kelly C-103 mins, TV-G
*Seven Brides For Seven Brothers* (1954) 2:30am ET
When their older brother marries, six lumberjacks decide it's time to go courting for themselves.
Cast: Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Rall Dir: Stanley Donen C-102 mins, TV-G
*Give A Girl A Break* (1953) 4:15am ET
Three young dancers vie for a starring role on Broadway.
Cast: Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Debbie Reynolds, Helen Wood Dir: Stanley Donen C-82 mins, TV-G
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*My Reputation* (WHV)
Now that so many movies are being released by WHV through their Archives label, with no bonus features at all, it is extremely refreshing to go back to one of their classic films released just a couple of years ago, such as the Barbara Stanwyck film My Reputation, with co-star George Brent.
The film itself is quite old-fashioned, as it takes place in 1942 and concerns the attempts by a young widow, Jessica Drummond (Stanwyck, in top form) to rebuild her life some months after her husband's death after a two-year ailment. With her teenage kids just off to boarding school, she seems to be stuck with no real romantic options until she meets Maj. Scott Landis (Brent), quickly falling in love and hoping to eventually remarry.
Ah, but society being what it was at the time, it was not thought proper to start seeing another man so soon after becoming a widow, especially one that doesn't even like to wear black.
The print used for this DVD was in excellent condition, with the slightest little wear and tear here and there. Even better, this old-fashioned DVD release comes with a HUGE number of bonus features, including the musical short "Jan Savitt and His Band", the classic cartoon "Daffy Doodles," and 2 radio adaptations (one with Stanwyck and Brent, the other with Alexis Smith and Wayne Morris).
All in all, an excellent DVD, particularly for Stanwyck fans, either as a purchase or a rental.
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> {quote:title=MovieFanLaura wrote:}{quote}
> Narrowing it down to one film is tough, but if they could get CENTENNIAL SUMMER with Crain & Darnell from Fox, I'd be a happy camper.
That's one I don't even recall seeing in the Fox Movie Channel schedule; let's hope that will change at some point and that either FMC or TCM might get to show it.
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> {quote:title=Hibi wrote:}{quote}
> LOL! Knowing William Castle he probably bought it off the rack at J C Penney or somewhere and added shoulder pads for Joan...........
I would have thought Montgomery Ward.
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You're right in that it isn't the "best" that LatAm cinema has to offer; one thing I liked about it is that in spite of the obvious star power, it didn't seem to be taking itself too seriously. I think Carlos Cuaron simply set out to make a reasonably good movie, and succeeded at it.
If I appear overly enthusiastic, it may be because it seems to me fewer LatAm movies are getting theatrical releases in the U.S. nowadays, compared to a couple of decades ago. (But maybe it's just my imagination).
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Wild is the Wind - Torrid Italian romance
next: Zorba the Greek
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So we have yet another beautiful Hollywood couple, huh?
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That's amazing, CineSage! I am definitely going to keep my eye out for Chandler next time I watch this.
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> {quote:title=scsu1975 wrote:}{quote}
> That dress is a phony. I have the original. I wear it every time I go out chopping.
You going to post photos of that, too?
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It's a different thing that they did with that movie on DVD, I think. On most TVs, you may not even see the black bars at all, or just barely notice them. This actually should allow you to enjoy most of the original picture intact.
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> {quote:title=JackFavell wrote:}{quote}
> Just watched Gloria in Of Human Desire. Holy cow! She was awesome. It's my first real Gloria movie, besides The B and the B. I'm hooked. Thanks guys.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it... hopefully you'll also enjoy the Aug. 13 SUTS lineup very much.
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> {quote:title=TikiSoo wrote:}{quote}
> PS if anyone DVR'd this and wants to burn me a copy, I'd be happy to reciprocate
Would you prefer it with the Alec Baldwin intro,or the Fan Programmer intro?
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> {quote:title=scsu1975 wrote:}{quote}
> Examine the cast of this movie:
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> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032717/fullcredits#cast
It's too bad she didn't get to make more movies...
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Don't forget! Night Train to Munich is on today at 10am ET!
_Monday, June 8_
*Night Train to Munich* (1940) 10am ET
A British spy (Harrison) must pretend to be a German officer in order to save an inventor and his daughter (Lockwood), kidnapped by the Nazis.
Cast: Rex Harrison, Margaret Lockwood, Paul Henreid, Basil Radford, Naunton Wayne. Director: Carol Reed
_Tuesday, June 9_
*A Blueprint for Murder* (1953) 7:30am ET
A man (Joseph Cotten) who has fallen in love with his sister-in-law (Jean Peters) begins to suspect that she may have murdered one of her step-children.
Cast: Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Gary Merrill, Catherine Mcleod, Mae Marsh. Director: Andrew Stone
_Friday, June 12_
*Night Train to Munich* (1940) 10am ET
see description above
_Saturday, June 20_
*Kiss of Death* (1947) 6am and 10am ET
A small-time crook who turns state's evidence (Victor Mature) is tormented by a psychopathic accomplice (Richard Widmark) in this powerful film noir shot entirely in New York City. Notable as Widmark's film debut and Best Supporting Actor nomination.
Cast: Richard Widmark, Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, Coleen Gray, Karl Malden, Mildred Dunnock, Millard Mitchell, Taylor Holmes. Director: Henry Hathaway
*Murder, Inc.* (1960) 8am and 12pm ET
A true account of the infamous gangster organization of the 1930s and its number one hit man (Falk).
Cast: May Britt, Peter Falk, Morey Amsterdam, Simon Oakland, Henry Morgan, Stuart Whitman, Vincent Gardenia, Burt Balaban, Sylvia Miles, Sarah Vaughan. Director: Stuart Rosenberg
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I love all 3 of those movies, too, they're definitely among Donen's best.
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Very nice photo, Armand! I really do think I've grown used to him with a mustache.
MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946)
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That's awesome... I hope a lot of people read it.