dpompper

Interesting discussion going here . . . I saw "Johnny Belinda" when I was little and it had a strong impact on me. I found JW affecting in "Miracle in the Rain," another film I saw as a child (and still cannot watch without tears welling up). You've all inspired me to see more of her.

<You mean you can't do the Gomez vs. Herman choice?> After significant libation, will it really matter?

<unfortunately the film is only available to be seen in UK online> poop

Again, we agree.

I'm with you on this one, finance.

In addition to all of those you listed, I'm also a big fan of "Dogs of War" (1980), too. Can't tell you how many times I've watched "Pennies" just to see CW's pimp. Edited by: dpompper on Oct 14, 2012 5:56 PM

No doubt, some in that collection for "the little man," too.

Yeah, but bet he loves that lamp leg.

I, too, dislike "Night and Day" -- but only slightly less than I dislike "Delovely." They both just feel so contrived and lacking. I couldn't have cared less about who Cole Porter was, meant to others, slept with, etc. I think "Delovely" made Cole Porter look fairly ridiculous and highly overrated. Perhaps that was the point?

<And the ending is ambiguous because even though the jurors have come to an agreement, we don't really know if the person is truly guilty.> Because THAT's not the point <-- one of the best reasons for ambiguity in a film ending, IMHO.

<Getting THE THIRD MAN and BRIEF ENCOUNTER on one night is a treat in my book. Of course, something has to get the graveyard shift, a shame that it has to be BILLY BUDD.> The very same thoughts ran through my head, clore. Luckily, I have all three on DVD and can watch at my leisure. Morbid curiousity lead me to viewing the RO/DB intro for "The Third Man." There's no way to say it nicely. DB is a dunce. She makes women look so bad. It's got to be "an act." No one could have the insider experience that she does and still be so stoopid. Has she not learned that it's OK for women to show their intelligence in 2012 -- that it's not necessary to act silly/cute to be liked? Or, do the segment editors pick the worst bits to make her look even worse?

"The Dead Zone" was my first exposure to Christopher Walken -- so many years ago now. I've spent subsequent years trying to see everything he's in. A real talented artist . . . Edited by: dpompper on Oct 13, 2012 6:53 PM

Thanks, RM. I enjoyed seeing the trailer. I'll be waiting for the DVD release.

No mea culpa necessary among friends, RM! I think KK was channeling his inner swashbuckling Errol Flynn when playing Otto in "A Fish Called Wanda."

Good post, RM. I watched the first half hour and then had to do regular chores. No DVR ability, unfortunately. I thought the actrees who portrayed JoA was VERY good. She reminded me a bit of Tilda Swinton.

THANK YOU, squalie!!!! I couldn't agree more. I'd add "Leave Her to Heaven" to the collection to further boost marketing. I love "Margie" so much and my VHS bootleg was wearing out, so I resorted to a bootleg home-made DVD on eBay. I totally overpaid for it.

The point is that she was considerably younger than KK when they got together.

. . . and both like their women on the young side. Remember Phoebe Cates in that red bikini?

Good list goin' princess. More contemporarily, I'd add the basement with the well in "Silence of the Lambs."

"Slight" in that they're both men and both actors. Kevin Kline is totally lacking in the sex appeal department. Whereas, Errol Flynn . . . . It's getting hot in here just thinking about him. Edited by: dpompper on Oct 10, 2012 4:54 PM

Spence and nose are now ready for their closeup, Mr. DeMille.

"Bringing Up Baby" would win my vote for best of the screwball comedies. I'm not a "dink." So there goes that theory!

missw . . . consider checking out Kenneth Branaugh's Iago in "Othello" (1995). He plays the passive-aggressive villain to the hilt!

<The man had a remarkable career.> Give the man an "amen!"

I'll never quite see Bela in the same light after seeing Martin Landau play him in "Ed Wood."