CaveGirl

Don't hid your naivete, dear boy! It is very charming, making you just like Gary Cooper in that Stanwyck film. I envision you as Ryan O'Neal with glasses in "What's Up, Doc?" Am I close? Okay, okay...I will pay Leifer a few bucks if it makes you happy.

I've never thought of buying a movie at a pawn shop, but now I shall look for them there also. Thanks, SF!

"James Agee"! Now you've said it, TB. He was definitely one of the greats. Good to hear his name mentioned here.

At first it might look like we are at variance here, Miss Wonderly if I say that having "knowledge" about a film does influence why I might like it, but the kind of knowledge that I am referring to is not of the aesthetic or pedantic kind, but rather off the wall things like I find out that Fidel Castro was in a movie, as an extra in the dance sequences and then I really really want to see the film. I like the oddities of film, for example knowing that Dwayne Hickman was in "The Boy with the Green Hair" in last nite's Joseph Losey film, made me want to watch it. And seeing him younger than I've ever seen him, with horrid wavy hair that looked like a Brillo soap pad, and with glasses was the kind of thing that makes me appreciate that kind of offbeat "knowledge". Hopefully that kind of really way down unimportant triviality but yet still "knowledge" is acceptable in this thread as reasons for putting something on one's list, Miss Wonderly?

I learned three things reading your, as always, most informative year post for 1959. Thanks, TB!

I bet you find Daisy Earles very attractive, Lawrence doncha!

Hey, dude I love Salazar in "The Brainiac" and you are so right that any cinema fan would dig him! Mexican horror films are a commodity that TCM has neglected and also Santo stuff. Speaking of K. Gordon Murray makes me really disgusted that in a psychotronic festival on TCM what better film could they show than his highly celebrated "Shanty Tramp". I dig those B-listers!

No, not Elisha Cook or Harry Earles! Here is what I am looking forward to seeing late Saturday nite on TCM. I love this stuff just as much as I love house cleaning, decorating my fridge and wearing wide wale [sp?] corduroy!: 5:30 AM HOUSE IN THE MIDDLE, THE (1954) Military tests demonstrate the dangers of poor home maintenance in the event of a nuclear attack in this short film. C-12 mins, 5:30 AM MATCH YOUR MOOD (1968) Westinghouse shows women how to improve their lives by decorating their refrigerators in this short film. C-6 mins, 5:30 AM R.F.D. GREENWICH VILLAGE (1969) A couple tours around New York in this promotional short for corduroy clothing.

Speaking of old catalogues I had a relative who used to buy real 16mm films from a company called Blackhawk Films. He would have parties and then show something like an Errol Flynn film, which looked pretty good in 16mm. Blackhawk specialized in silents I think but did have a lot of Warner Bros. stuff from the talkie period. One time he wanted to show "Tolable David" with Richard Barthelmess and I helped him record a complete accompanying soundtrack for the film by timing sequences, picking music that fit and fading it out at the scene end, and then having the recorder play back the music we had selected with the film running. It was boffo! That fight to the death with Richard and was it Ernest Torrence looked as good as the one in "The Spoilers".

Nip, what do you think of "Blood and Black Lace"?

But TB, you said nothing about Mrs. Calabash.

Dargo, you are such a naive and innocent darling and this is what I like about you! Why I had almost exactly the same offer from a guy I met at a party, who was a government contractor, to accompany him on a trip to LA for a couple weeks, after talking to him for like ten minutes. Men do things like this all the time and many women accept. My problem was that instead of being Robert Ryan-like, he was more Jeff Chandler-like and all I could think of was how they said Jeff Chandler had to have his whole body shaved for his movie roles and I'm not into back hair. Yes, that prevented me from taking the bait, and besides I thought the guy was really quite boring and he did not even know Civil War facts to boot and did not get my joke when I was asked if I had children, when I said "None that I knew of...". Did I mention he had also been an engineer for like NASA or something. Oh, he did say of course we would have separate accommodations too, just like good old Robert gave Shirley. I would have told Lonnie Anderson also not to meet up with Burt Reynolds when he sent a plane to take her to Florida for the first time.

I am submitting my first list on TCM, in chronological order. This list is of my favorite rock and roll movies, and the reason why they made the list: 1] The Girl Can't Help It [1956] - Though ostensibly not just a movie with a rock and roll theme, it showcases greats like Fats Domino, the Platters, Little Richard, and Eddie Cochran and most importantly, Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps with the fab guitarist Cliff Gallup. 2] High School Confidential [1958] - Again a great storyline with Jerry Lee Lewis on a flatbed truck playing the title tune, and wacky stuff with Mamie and Russ making me laugh. 3] Go, Johnny, Go [1959] - Again Eddie Cochran with Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry AND Richie Valens! I pick these as my first three for the list since they have better storylines as backup and also iconic performances from rock and roll icons. Let's face it most of the films from that time with rock acts had lame-o scripts but these are more fun to watch. My next list will continue with later great rock films. Thanks for listening! P.S. I hope Miss Wonderly likes my list?

Oh, gosh this is scary since I also used to collect all those Top 40 lists that you would get at the record store.

Well, I jumped the gun with your post since upon reading the title, first I thought it was about serial killer John List, then realized it was probably about movie "lists" and I was going to say I make them all the time. I make lists of character actors that I want to see in all their films, then I make a list of all their films, then I alphabetize my lists of things like "Best Movies with Tiki Plots" or "Films About Crawlspaces" or such, and by then I'm tired and have to go to bed. But now I read your post and see where you are going with the "List" issue. Are you sure you really want to hear my opinion. Be careful what you wish for, Miss W. But of course I agree with you and will be happy to participate!

I'm sure that's right, Reizarf Seognwod!

Who played Lady Bird in that film, Dargo? Don't say Helen Mirren! And Lucy and Lynda?

I did watch, Tom and loved it plus the ending was a real eye-opener!

That song was written by Eden Ahbez, which of course is a pseudonym, and they guy was wearing long hair and sandals way back in the 1940's so was quite the oddity in 1948, CF. His life definitely was an influence on the hippie generation and if you own an original Eden Ahbez album it is worth good money. To enjoy a performance of him on Youtube go to:

Lorna, I think it is great that you feel free enough to give your true opinion about something without hedging your bets. I think everyone has such perceptions about certain actors or actresses that go beyond what is perhaps on the screen. For me, Shirley Booth is an acquired taste. When the movie started, I was thinking that again, just like Mary Astor in TMF, why oh why did they always give poor old Shirley such horrendous hairdos. Again it is an old lady hairdo and if Marlene Dietrich had been onset giving Shirley advice, she would have been wearing a much more appealing do for sure but I digress. In conventional terms, she is not a beauty but as time progresses in a film like AML, I think one begins to see what Robert Ryan is perceiving in her and she becomes much more appealing than on first glance. In fact, if one recalls when she first approaches him in the lounge, while singing her little ditty he is a bit taken aback and not attracted at all, and recoils. In CBLS, she plays a bit of a blowsy, slatternly appearing woman, though the underneath character is not quite so rough. The one in that film who seemed miscast to me was always Lancaster. Shirley is very naive in that film, so in AML you see a much more adult and savvy woman, which to her credit Booth could convey. She and Ryan make a totally odd couple at first glance, but their camaraderie and simpatico begins to show as the film progresses. Again though as a stage actress, I think there is more illusion that can be given a character which is belied on film, due to giant close-ups and the such. So one's allure on stage might not be as easily transferable on film. Even if you hate it when you watch next time, be sure to give us your thoughts which I always enjoy reading.

It's a heartjerker for sure, CF! Being the blase person I am, I shall not be as revealing and honest as you about my emotions watching this film. I do think they could have put on Robert Ryan's tombstone though, Mrs. Leslie's comment about him when they meet at the lounge where she sings "I've met many guys, but few men!"

Yay, another Hoagy fan! Can I join your fan club, Janet? With all his good songs, why do I now want to go put on that one called "Hong Kong Blues"?

Those blind dead Templars just freak me out, Lawrence! I think the original film was the best. Oh, I think you'll enjoy "Diva" if you've not seen it.

Love your write-up on Ryan, Slayton! I think he was so good at playing so many different types of parts, due to the many occupations you mention that he had been involved with earlier in his life. I think I've read also that he did time as a ship stoker, was a male model and as you say a ranch hand and bill collector. Didn't he also go to Dartmouth, and of course his physical prowess as a heavyweight champion in college was utilized well in films. I think I remember him also playing in theatrical classics like "Antony and Cleopatra" in his later years on stage and also shows like "Mr. President" with Nanette Fabray and of course "The Front Page" revival. His part in "Billy Budd" is one of the most despicable I've ever witnessed and it takes real acting to appear to be that diabolical for sure. Totally looking forward to all his films that TCM is showing tonite and then again later in the month. I wonder if Ryan ever appeared on a talk show as it would have been wonderful to see him in his true persona.

Just got the latest Movies Unlimited catalog which means the TCM Shop one should soon be on its way also. I've bought from both recently and have really been enjoying my purchases. This MU catalog, called "Buried Treasures" actually has quite a few. I'm thinking about getting things like the Bettie Page story, Ernie Kovacs ABC Specials, Queen of Blood, The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, The Girl in Black Stockings. Slightly Scarlet, Black Christmas, The Complete Blind Dead Saga, Strangler of the Swamp, Diva and Bang the Drum Slowly. Kitten With a Whip and Eating Raoul also are winners! Anyone else ordering from this catalog? All my orders from the TCM Shop and MU have always been packaged well and padded in nice envelopes.