LoveFilmNoir
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I enjoyed seeing The Jazz Singer last night. Does Al Jolson in blackface make my stomach hurt? Why yes he does! But it also makes my stomach hurt whenever a lead actor would snap at (or even hit) their black servant. I cringe at the overdone "yessums" or the bugged out eyes....but I'd be lying if I said I don't think it is necessary to play these films. African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Hispanics, etc have come a long way in American Cinema...one of the reasons why I love the films of the late 50's to mid 60s when you start seeing more non-white actors playing the lead or second lead.
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> {quote:title=primosprimos wrote:}{quote}
> Did anyone see the movie?
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> Was it good?
It was good. Acting was good - subject matter was EXTREMELY dark and very realistic and sad. I left the theater with mixed emotions. Not on the quality of the film - but the characters and what will become of them etc....it makes you think.
In other news, it seems like more people are interested in Mo'Nique's comments about her "open marriage" (as well as her history of not shaving her legs ewwww) than on her Oscar win or upcoming projects. What she does in her personal life is her business but I couldn't help but eye roll during the Bawbwa Walters interview.
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> The only problem I have with the acting community of today is that they take every opportunity to mouth off about a particular political belief or position just because they are famous and have the chance to do so because the tv cameras are there in the first place. Sort of like what Sally Field did that one evening on the Emmy's blasting away at the Iraq war as well as Sean Penn from time to time.
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> *Actors from yesteryear would keep their mouths shut during awards shows and only comment about political stuff while not on camera.*
Or send a Native American to accept their Oscar and do their dirty work.
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> {quote:title=primosprimos wrote:}{quote}
> And Cary saying that (urban legend perhaps) Dyan introduced him to LSD. But yes, at least she allowed him to pass on his incredible genes. What is Cary Jr. (girl, boy?) doing, by the way?
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> Really? Hey LoveFilmNoir, please, please tell me you saw the original. Oh my, what a wonderful film!
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> Poor Gould, I can't think of him anywhere else except for the tv show Friends. I know, I know, he's laughing all the way to the bank.
Their Daughter is Jennifer Grant...extremely forgettable actress, good looking last I saw...let's hope she ages well like daddy did...cause mama has had more work done than the White House.
I have seen the original Lady Vanishes and liked it...something about that remake though....probably Lansbury...I like Lansbury!
As far as Gould, I am not too familiar with his work...
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James Cagney hands down.
Cagney's performances are so great sometimes they haunt my dreams. He is the best to ever do it....from his walk, to his speech, his mannerisms....
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Edward Everett Horton has a birthday tribute during the day on the 18th.
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I thought part of Milton Berle's schtick was taking horrible roles? Like I thought he went into roles knowing he was going to play it as ham-like as possible, no?
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When I think of Dyan Cannon, all I think of is "Cary Grant's baby mama"....as far as her career? Meh.
I liked Elliott Gould in the remake of The Lady Vanishes with Cybil Shepard and Angela Lansbury (bet I'm in the minority, huh?)
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well said.
How hammy of Tom Hanks to do that.
I would have thought out of ALL the people being remembered....Farrah would stick out...She has so much appeal to older and younger audiences. ***le sigh***
I never put my hopes up when it comes to the Oscars....I wish Lauren Bacall was honored last night rather than previously. But whatever, she is a phenomenal woman and I am glad they acknowledged her body of work.
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Patrick Henry would have been quite pleased with this.
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> > Please take a look at Mo'Nique's filmography. She has come a long way as an actress. Hopefully she will continue to do serious dramatic and "quality" comedic roles as she is truly talented!
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> I definitely intend to do that! I also hope she will continue getting good parts in years ahead.
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> Some of us had high hopes for Cuba Gooding Jr.'s career after his Oscar win, and look at what happened.
Yeah, unfortunately, many actors - no matter the race - take on some pretty bad scripts. Why? I have no idea. Halle Berry has done some real stinkers.
The sad part about it is that screenwriters these days are writing some real stinkers!
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> I just saw the spotlight on Ginger Rogers, narrated by Nigel Lythgoe, for the first time. *Wowsa!* It included many, many clips and insights about Ginger and her career. Hope you all get to see it.
> (Not being too "hip", I had to look up to see who Nigel Lythgoe is - he is apparently a very informed and capable admirer.)
and the guy that brought us American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance!
I think his background as a choreographer is really why he appreciates Ginger so much....I really enjoyed watching that spotlight a few times over the weekend.
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I secretly enjoy bad movies and I recorded this Steven Boyd stinkbomb to watch tonight. I caught it during someone's SOTS back in 2008 and fell in love with it's badness! Tony Bennett as a supporting character? Give me a break! You need 3 cans of pineapple to get through the hamminess of the film. It is worth watching with someone who has never seen it for the last 5 minutes of the film!
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Her musicals are some of my favorites! Absolutely love her!
I believe Edward Everett Horton is getting a birthday tribute in March as well...he's one of my favorite character actors but I have my DVR set today for the lovely Cyd!
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> {quote:title=primosprimos wrote:}{quote}
> About BOB AND CAROL AND TED AND ALICE: A couple I know said that this film changed their life. They began having an open marriage, etc. When the husband saw the film a number of years later, he realized the film was maybe more satirical than not. This was some time after he and his wife had divorced.
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> Oh my goodness, that is hysterical. Not for the end of the marriage -- which couldn't have been too good if the stinkeroo B&C&T&A had a major influence on it -- but because the guy finally saw too late what he did.
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> The Godfather romanticizes violence... Pulp Fiction glamorizes violence
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> Really? I don't think they do. I think they're just good (very good in the case of G/F #1 and #2) movies wrapped around lots of violence.
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> Now QUARANTINE? It's drek like that and the slasher/rape/kill the women make them dead movies that romanticize violence, and there must still be some idiots out there who will pay to see them, since they're still making them.
Well said!
Natalie Wood had no business making that stinker! She was still a cutie pie though - but no business!
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Did they show Patrick Swayze at all? I missed the tribute...
....and regarding Michael Jackson, I am still surprised he didn't make TCM's year end tribute. But that's just me.
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I would LOVE to see a film on Hattie McDaniels!
And I am so proud of Mo'Nique.
Sometimes I cringe at the portrayal of blacks in some of the classics - from the way they speak to the way they are treated....and I agree, the Oscars and the movie industry as a whole has come a long way!
Please take a look at Mo'Nique's filmography. She has come a long way as an actress. Hopefully she will continue to do serious dramatic and "quality" comedic roles as she is truly talented!
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> Like Joseph Cotten, these actors were never even nominated for an Oscar: Donald Sutherland, *Edward G. Robinson, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Hara*.
Incredible. Absolutely ridiculous!
I would also like to say that while some didn't receive a nomination, it is hard for me to feel that certain people were "snubbed". Myrna Loy was in many films. Both silent and talkie that were great - she was snubbed!
Also never nominated:
Fred MacMurray
Marilyn Monroe
Errol Flynn
Joel McCrea
Douglas Fairbanks - JR and SR!!
Peter Lorre
Ida Lupino
For Directing:
Spike Lee (SNUBBED!!!)
Fritz Lang
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When I think Non-Oscar, I always think of Joseph Cotten for some reason. He was a great actor too and had some great roles.
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Cary Grant was in HOUSEBOAT with Sophia Loren
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Does anyone have any simple layman's instructions on using a DVD recorder (under 200 bucks) and maybe purchasing a separate tuner, to record from my DirecTV DVR to DVDs? If there is a thread, can someone point me in the right direction (something in layman's terms please!) or if someone has simple directions, can you inbox me? I have many films I want to record to DVD and delete to make room on my DVR. Thanks.
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> > Erroll Flynn is most representative of what a dissolute lifestyle does to the face, imo.
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> Oh I do believe you're right about that. I only wish I could post "before and after" photos - but maybe it's best not to.
I don't think Tyrone Power would have looked great had he lived past 44. By the time he was in Witness for the Prosecution - he looked 50ish!!
Also, I don't know too much about his personal habits but Burt Lancaster didn't age well at all. He looks like he belongs in a horror film in The Cassandra Crossing.
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> Natalie Wood was cute.
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> She was adorable! I wanted to grab her and pull her away from the untalented (he got better later) and unhandsome Elliott Gould.
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> Or was she with Robert Culp? I can't even remember!
She was married to the creepy Robert Culp. I believe Dyan Cannon was Gould's wife. The film was such a stinker. The only thing I am happy about was that it didn't end up being campy and Natalie Wood did no nude scene!
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It is extremely dated. I don't really care for it but I did laugh when TCM showed it at 4am. It was lightly suggestive compared to story lines today. It is a stinker, but Natalie Wood was cute.
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> I've seen TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME...I think it's the one starring Cesar Romero. I thought it was average...certainly not bad, but not a classic.
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> Berle just didn't seem to make his mark in film like Jack Benny or even George Burns did.
I think I like it better than the remake "Love that Brute" with Paul Douglas and Jean Peters. Romero is in it as well.