ValentineXavier

Did Harrison Ford build her kitchen?

I learned nothing from Jean Paul Sartre.

Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. They made careers of being hams.

I've seen the film numerous times, and never noticed it.

I've long been a Raoul Walsh fan. Another "turn of the century" film he made is my favorite of his. It is the noir western with Bob Mitchum, *Pursued*. Little-seen, and under appreciated, I like it a lot. I won't claim it's better than *White Heat*, but Mitchum's role is sympathetic, and someone most people are more likely to relate to personally, than Cody Jarret.

Perhaps the prohibition doc will include parts of *What, No Beer?* and *Speakeasily*. That way you can see both Buster, and the doc at the same time...

> {quote:title=Im4movies2 wrote:}{quote}I think they all had Joan Crawford at some time or another. Or, verse-vicea.

I haven't seen *The Group* in ages, since my HS girlfriend dragged me to it. I did like it. And now, TCM's showing it. Who'd a thunk it?

Groucho's about to deliver the news - in briefs.

He looks like the flying head in *Zardoz*.

That sounds something like the 1937 film *Seventh Heaven*. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029539/ http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/the-seventh-heaven-v109590 Edited by: ValentineXavier on Sep 25, 2011 12:54 AM

I've heard of *Shaving Ryan's Privates*, but never wanted to see it. Back when Nixon was in office, the film *Deep Throat* came out. There was a joke about it - Why did Dick go to see *Deep Throat* twice? So he could get it down Pat. I did see *Kinky Kong*. It wasn't bad...

He clearly is a sociopath. He does extremely violent, antisocial acts, and feels no remorse.

I have enjoyed both Larry-O, and the Three Stooges, even if they are not among my favorites. My tastes are very wide. I love grade Z 50's sci fi, and I love Fellini - *Juliet of the Spirits* being one of my favorite films of all time. I like animation, from Koko the Clown silents, to Betty Boop, to 30s and 40s WB toons. I like good documentaries. I like avant-garde experimental films, and pre-code Hollywood films. I like Kurosawa, and Laurel and Hardy. I like John Huston films, and David Lynch films. I like Robert Altman films, and can enjoy a good superhero film. On the Three Stooges - I haven't watched them much in years. I do recall that they did a lot of satire in the 30s and 40s. But, it seems like when I find them on the TV, it is more likely something from the 50s, which I don't really enjoy. But, after reading Thelma's stuff on them, I'll be sure and catch some of their earlier stuff again, when I have the chance.

Cagney was a great actor, with a broad range, and surely this is his most stunning performance. I realize that he is clearly psychotic. Furthermore, he may even be curable, because there may be a physical reason for his psychosis, as demonstrated by the head aches. Also, I am opposed to the death penalty. And yet, I have no real sympathy for Cody Jarret. The film has done a good job of convincing me that he must be killed, or he will kill more people. His end is fascinating, and horrifying, but I feel not compassion, but relief. Perhaps it is the film's ability to override my normal intellectual process and POV, which says he should be captured, and treated, that I find so unsettling.

Think of the films Mr. Ed could have made, if he had Cecil B.'s money. Of course, he probably would have squandered most of it on hay wine.

I liked *The Hook*, but I kept waiting for R.W. jr. to turn into Charlie X.

I can also think of *The Manster*, *The Manitou*, and *The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant*. And, of course Zaphod Beeblebrox.

I'm sure that Sidney would have more than met his match in Divine!

You should check out Mitchum's two great western noirs - *Pursued* and *Blood on the Moon*.

> {quote:title=AndyM108 wrote:}{quote} > I might combine these two excellent thoughts, and leave my entire DVD and film book collection to anyone who could sit through the first half hour of My Dinner With Andre without pulling a king sized Rip Van Winkle. Of course all entrants would have to be drug tested both before and after the contest! > I wouldn't have any problem claiming your collection. I like that film, and would have no trouble staying awake, sans drugs.

> {quote:title=ThelmaTodd wrote:}{quote}Hello Valentine, > > I took TopBilled sriously in responding, because I can tell he's contemplating this. > I was being serious with my pics. Light-hearted, but serious. *Un Chien Andalou* is a surrealist classic, and what's more surreal than death? If you've seen *Attack of the Crab Monsters*, you may recall that the crabs possess the minds of the dead people, and speak telepathically, from beyond the grave, as they bring about the apocalypse of the island. To me, that is all quite appropriate. Thelma, I think that if one knows one is going to die, putting on a personal film festival is a fine idea. Even multiplexes will rent theaters, and acquire films to show. Edited by: ValentineXavier on Sep 20, 2011 1:21 AM

TCM has shown *Dr. Coppelius* previously. I missed it then, but will catch it now. The IMDb says it's based on a ballet.

> {quote:title=jamesjazzguitar wrote:}{quote} > I still stick by my points here; at the ending the two main characters switch places in terms of who they were (Burt becomes the thinking guy, and Kirk the thug) and I just find that a major plot flaw. > I don't find that to be a flaw at all. Burt is evolving, learning, wising up, and Kirk is, in desperation, reverting to being a thug. I rate this one highly - at least 8 out of 10. One of my favorite noirs. I'm also a Lizbeth Scott fan. Glad to have seen it, it's been a while.

Actually, Sue Lyon was 15, while making the film, and when it was released.