JamesJazGuitar

Yes, it does make one wonder how these picks are made and who makes them. So "TCM programmers, c'mon!" was a misguided comment. E.g. there could be leasing right agreements that prevent a TCM programmer from showing a film on WatchTCM.

I would say that because I find none of the Powers films to be anything close to a classic. But hey, to each their own. (oh, and it wouldn't be because they are not old enough, but because they like quality. E.g. I don't find them funny),

Yea, overbaked domestic melodrama that even Eve Arden couldn't make better.

Make it a trio ending with Paths of Glory.

I agree about the AFI list of "legends". At least they offer some type of description of the so called criteria for inclusion. Related to Monroe; I have a wall of American Studio-era actors. Some are clearly my favorites (for their acting chops like Bette Davis), but some others I just like but found the photo iconic (e.g. Veronica Lake and her 40s hairdo represents the 40s era). Anyhow when I have people over they find this wall interesting and of course try to guess who-is-who. Most can only name a few, and the vast majority ask "no Monroe"? That prompts me to ask why-are-you-asking. The main reason is that they are aware of Monroe as a cultural icon, but when I ask if they have seen any of her films the answer is typically NO. Of course most of these folks have only seen Wizard of Oz, and It's A Wonderful Life when it comes to films from the 30s - 50s.

I assume those that voted for that AFI poll were "movie fans" and it is clear that "it's the films which count" was NOT their main criteria for this type of ranking. I.e. I would hope we would agree that based sticky on an actors film legacy, Monroe wouldn't be #6. (or Liz Taylor at #7). As for The Seven Year Itch; Have you read about the push back with regards to the Monroe statue in Palm Springs. Palm Springs has a large gay community and many of the city leaders are gay. (if you're ever there go to Toucans a great bar\dance place that has the most open and sexually diverse vibe of any place I have ever been too). The overall riff is how can gay men be so clueless with regards to sexist and sexual exploration of a female. I don't have a stand on this. I just find it yet another interesting cancel-culture discussion related to how historical culture figures are viewed today.

Note that Monroe is#6 on the AFI "American screen legends" top 25 actresses; AFI defines an "American screen legend" as "an actor or a team of actors with a significant screen presence in American feature-length films [films of 40 minutes or more] whose screen debut occurred in or before 1950, or whose screen debut occurred after 1950 but whose death has marked a completed body of work." Posting this only as an FYI.

Are you aware of how Wiki articles are created? I ask because if one did, they wouldn't say something like "wiki carelessness". That is as silly as what Biden said a few days back about the content on Facebook related to Covid-19.

I was into the visuals of the film from the start but it took me a while to get into the plot, but once I did I enjoyed the film. The ending also reminded me of a Hitchcock T.V. show type ending. One of the better Spanish language films I have seen so I'm glad Eddie stepped out from the typical Hollywood noir film.

The basis premise of the film is: what makes us human, and the POV that a primary factor is the memory of our experiences. For me, that theme has a spiritual relevance. E.g. if there is some type of afterlife after this life on earth, "ME" as I know "ME" only continues in another life (type of existence), if I have some memories of the experiences I had in this life. I like Blade Runner because I find it is a nice combination of sci-fi and a detective story, with that spiritual overtone. Of course I'm a big fan of author Philip K. Dick. My favorite sci-fi author.

I admit this sentence confused me as well: PLASTIC ONO BAND ranks as one of the greatest Rock records by any artist.

I'm not so sure about the above. Of course I have yet to find anyone that can confirm or deny it.

In the Tracy \ Douglas film Captain Courageous the father \ son connection (or really lack of a connection) is the entire theme of the film. Tracy becomes a substitute father for the young man and Douglas fears he has loss the love of his son.

I don't know: I happened to run into Ben at the Atlanta Airport and he was kind, witty and assuming. We only talked for a few minutes but he really appreciated the fact that I was a big fan of TCM and American studio era movies.

Note in Captain Courageous the man and young man were father and son (not younger brother). I only point this out since I wasn't sure you understood this since you initially posted "Melvyn Douglas played in a move whose kid brother fell out of a boat."

I agree that the basic plot is interesting but, for me, there just isn't enough there for an entire movie. More like a 45 minute T.V. show (one hour less commercials), than an 105 minute film.

Yes, Goodman and Brubeck were strait-laced and nerdy looking; e.g. Goodman didn't even like any of his musicians to smoke pot (some did but keep it on the very low down). Bill Evans looked nerdy in his early days but he was a heroine addict, as I'm sure you know.

The breakdown of the wife is well played by Vera Miles but other than that there isn't really a lot going on in The Wrong Man. Henry Fonda looks and acts more like an Insurance salesman than a jazz musician \ bass player. I just can't see Fonda saying "can you dig it, man".

With those two femme fatales one would be lucky if all that happened to them was being wrung dry and then mugged.

I also wonder what 'it" (as in film) Hibi is referring too. My guess is she replied to the wrong post since I can't find a connection between Espionage Agent and the hit Sondheim musical, A Little Night Music.

Hey, you think I'm a butch judoka Vida!

Subs don't bother me at all. Remember I'm married to an Italian gal that is fluent in Italian, French, Spanish and English. We watch a lot of movies with subtitles. (well I should say I watch,, since she doesn't need any stinking subs, ha ha).

I say just dive in. Each film stands-on-its-own and there isn't really any connection between prior films and the next one in the series. One may wish to see The Falcon's Brother first. This film stars both George Sanders (the original Falcon in 3 films), and his actual brother , Tom Conway, who was in 9 Falcon films after The Falcon's Brother.

I tend to agree with you. I found Monroe compelling in a few films: Don't Bother to Knock, Niagara (the film I believe she looks the most sexy), River of No Return, and The Misfits, but otherwise she was just another product of Hollywood as far as I'm concerned. What I like about her screen persona in these films was her vulnerability. She was good at conveying that with just how she reacted to the other actors (i.e. not per-se the actual dialog). As for based-on-looks-alone: her full figure body was sexy and I can see that being viewed as a standard for a female body. But I find her face to be good, but not in the gorgeous type category like I find many other actresses of her generation. Ok, she was clearly the best of the blonde bombshells, but is that really saying much?