dpompper

Is there anything between "old" and "new" . . . or space for people of both worldviews? (I generally steer clear of binary dualisms.)

Yes, I've seen it . . . but it's always been "0" . . . sniff, sniff.

Just heard a segment on NPR's Morning Edition; an interview with Christopher Plummer who galiantly agreed that his singing in "Sound of Music" had been mostly dubbed. The name of the artist, whose name I cannot recall, also was the voice for Lt. Cable in "South Pacific," and others.

"Ben-Hur" (1959) -- not sure about the earlier release.

I don't disagree with you, missw. I own BE on DVD and have watched it many times. So, I like it very much. I know SOME consider it too sweet, though.

Sorry, I didn't see your earlier commentary about "ignore." I've used it twice since joining the message boards here -- for posters who are consistenly negative in a non-constructive or impolite way. Disagreeing is one thing, but I don't care to read posts that lash out just for the sake of lashing out. Edited by: dpompper on Nov 23, 2012 5:01 PM

A la Commodores . . . "36, 24, 36, oh what a winnin' hand. Cuz she's a brick house . . ." (Don't think "Double D" would have fit with the poker metaphor.)

Then there's "Brief Encounter" (1945) for those who like their syrup extra sweet. I like the scene in "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996) when Streisand has "Brief Encounter" playing on the TV in the background when Bridges complains about how swelling music in romance films drives him crazy.

I always get a chuckle when watching "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988) because Archie Leach is is John Cleese's character's name.

Curious no "The English Patient" (1996)! . . . and no "Ishtar" (1987). (Just kidding about that last one . . . it isn't British.) Edited by: dpompper on Nov 23, 2012 5:02 PM

Anyone know if this film title is what inspired the Elvis Presley album title, "50 million ELVIS fans can't be wrong?"

<At first I thought you meant the 1989 film *Last Exit to Brooklyn*, starring Jennifer Jason Leigh ( one of my favourite actresses from this "current" age.) It was based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr. Haven't read the book, but the film is certainly very good, albeit very depressing.> So did I. Got very excited for half a minute.

Wish I COULD collect every debt I'm owed!

"I Know Where I'm Going" (1945)

I've just seen it and also recommend it. It's one I'm going to think about for a long time. I want to see it again when it comes to DVD to savor nuances. I will say that I appreciate techniques used to represent the period such as dim lighting and faded and worn, rather than unwrinkled and brand new clothing. I appreciate the unvarnished-ness of the representations. I agree with Lori that Daniel Day-Lewis was excellent and that James Spader was a standout. Although I'm not a fan of Sally Field, I agree that she worked the part well. I'm going to do some reading for "fact checks." I like films that inspire me to do that.

There's an old Pennsylvania Dutch saying: "The faster I go, the behinder I get." I like your theory, though, missw.

We used to blame such stories on a "slow news day." Now, I think they're standard fare.

And Prince Blanket . . . or, are those two different kids??

Well, they were before HE knew them.

If so, perhaps he was inspired by his alien character in "Enemy Mine" (1985) whom Dennis Quaid's character considered a male and was quite surprised when it gave birth. Love, love, love Louis Gossett, Jr.!

I couldn't disagree more, dothery. I thought the Prairie Home Companion film was a train wreck. I was glad to have supported my local PBS affiliate, but couldn't watch past halfway and exited the theater late for the door. John C. and Woody were the only redeeming part. I prefer Garrison Keillor in person or on the radio Saturday nights. Streep was annoyingly bad and Lohan couldn't act her way out of a paper bag. I think I even wrote a scathing review on Netflix. If you enjoyed it, though, I'm glad it worked for you. That's why there's vanilla, chocolate, and at least 40+ flavors in between

Well noted, Add. . . . but I LIKE "Gigi" (1958). Lately I've been making mental comparison/contrast with Minnelli's "Madame Bovary" (1949).

For all you "Dr. Zhivago" fans out there . . . remember the pivotal Christmas scene in the restaurant?

<Two not-so-great films that have great endings are LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON and BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S.> Why? Because they end? If so, I agree.

Probably about as much chance of getting a moratorium on this as the other films that folks complain about for being "over-exposed." On a more positive note, I say, "How about a moratorioum on Drew Barrymore?!"