CaveGirl
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I offer up Mister Buddwing (1966) is a gem, James Garner plays an amnesiac who wakes up in Central Park with just a few possible clues in his pockets.
I have seen that movie and it is a great one not given as much credit as deserved.
Thanks, Cigarjoe!
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The 1982 English comedy EXPERIENCE PREFERRED . . . BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.
I don't know this movie so I shall look for it, Kingrat!
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Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
Man from the Deep River (1972)
Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals (1977)
Jungle Holocaust (1977)
Mountain of the Cannibal God (1979)
Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
Eaten Alive! (1980)
Cannibal Ferox (1981)
Fitzcarraldo (1982)
The Mission (1986)
Now that is a really eclectic list, Lawrence or should I say Peter?
"Eaten Alive" with Emmanuelle and Werner Herzog!
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I would prefer a baboon to June Allyson.
A baboon date in place of June, eh?
I would suggest you take your date to see the revival of that old Liza Minnelli flick, "Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon", DGF.
By the way, I agree a baboon is much more appealing than June Allyson.
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This is my subject, LOL--I'd forgotten how many Jungle "classics" I'd seen!
"The Jungle" (1952?)--Marie Windsor and others go searching for elephants and treasure.
"Escape to Burma" (1955) Barbara Stanwyck and murder on a tea plantation.
"Hatari!" (1962)--Plotless ramble through Africa with John Wayne and Capucine.
"Tarzan and the Leopard Woman" (1946)--Tarzan takes on the Cult of Kali (death goddess)--one of the last Tarzan movies--women are scenery.
"Song of India" (1949)--Sabu sets free captured animals.
Great list, FL and I watch any movie with Marie Windsor!
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And Alec Guinness would claim he told Dean that he'd die in his newly purchased Porsche 550 Spyder within a week's time.
(...and strangely enough, Guinness' prediction turned out to be true)
Of course I knew about the replacement by Newman for Dean but did not know that Guinness told Dean he'd die soon.
Good one, Dargo!
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I have a feeling that what you were attempting with this thread was NOT a thread about movie songs and/or movie song lyric changes. Too bad that many in here can't really comprehend nor keep focus......but I digress(too)
For instance, much of what you seem to be looking for are stories and/or tales that while long believed to be true, turned out to just be "urban legend". But they CAN be interesting also.
One I liked was supposed to have happened during the shooting of CASABLANCA. There's a scene in which there's a knock at the door of Rick's cafe, and Bogey opens the door, and Claude Rains rushes in.
Director Michael Curtiz initially didn't like the first take, and asked Rains to enter more quickly. After several takes in which Curtiz STIILL wantd Rains to enter MORE quickly, the exasperated Rains said he'd give it one last try. After a few minutes, Curtiz again yelled "Action!" and awaited yet another knock at the door. When the knock came and Bogart opened the door, in flew Rains on a fast moving BICYCLE!
How he manged to set it up without Curtiz catching on still mystifies me, considering IF it's all true!
Sepiatone
Well, no Sepia not really looking for corrections to urban legends though that would be okay too.
Just offbeat facts about films in any avenue that most people don't know about. Your submission definitely fit the bill though and thanks!
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There seem to be some different lyrics to "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" floating around. There's an oft-aired between-movies featurette on TCM that discusses the evolution of the lyrics prior to Judy Garland recording it for the film, but that's not what I'm talking about. Growing up, the only way way I ever heard it sung was with the line "Hang a shining star upon the highest bough" following the line "If the fates allow", but that's not how it's sung in the movie. In the movie, it's "If the fates allow/Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow," and since seeing the movie for the first time maybe 15 years ago, I've heard other versions of the song with those lyrics.
My guess is sometime between 1944 and the first time I ever heard the song in the early '70s someone decided the song needed to be "Christianed up" a little bit, and changed a line so we could get a reference to the star on the Christmas tree, a symbol of Jesus.
Interesting, SE! As many times as I've seen the film I never noticed that.
I'm sure I like the movie version best though, thanks!
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Perhaps her saddest film is "Too Hot To Handle", in which she was far from pretty and had gained a lot of weight.
How such a gorgeous, voluptuous woman got into such bad shape is beyond me.
Unless she might've been pregnant at the time and wasn't feeling that well, either.
That happened to Diana Dors also. I guess zaftig follows voluptuous occasionally.
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There were many Monroe imitators in the 1950s. Some of them were flashes in the pan, and others had a bit more staying power. Jayne Mansfield was one of those who lasted longest. She had scored a big hit on Broadway in WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER?, and she was soon signed by 20th Century Fox to appear in the film version. It catapulted her to instant fame. There were several follow up films of varying success. Perhaps the most popular of those was THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT. One of the other films she did in the 50s paired her with Cary Grant, and there was an adaptation of a Steinbeck story with Joan Collins. By 1960, Mansfield’s movie career was already in decline. Her personal life was probably more interesting at that point. After her contract ended at Fox, the movie scripts being offered were increasingly risqué. Ultimately, she moved from her parody of Monroe to a parody of herself. But while her later material was beneath her talents as an actress, she always maintained a certain level of professionalism and that is how she should be remembered.
Jayne Mansfield present and accounted for..!
I collect Jayne memorabilia, TB so am glad you have featured her in your post.
I like her Frank Tashlin films, and think she had a real comedic flair, but also was able to play dramatic parts though she was obviously typecast due to her appearance. The only Jayne film that is a bit sad it the one called "The Wild, Wild World of Jayne Mansfield" which I bought last year on dvd. If one wants to see the real Jayne they can find her in a "This is Your Life" episode or on old talk show tapes like Merv Griffin, in which I found out that Jayne had two poodles, named Momsicle and Popsicle. Good to know!
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Yes, I expected the song to be in The Man Who Shot liberty Valance as well.
I remember that when I saw Dr. Zhivago for the first time, I kept expecting Lara's Theme to be sung. But the lyrics were added later.
I have the music book 100 Years, 100 songs, and there are several songs where the lyrics that appear in the film are different than in the movie.
High Noon is one of them.:
The film lyrics:
The Noon day train will bring Frank Miller
If I'm a man I must be brave,
and I must face that deadly killer....
Do not forsake me oh, my darling
You made that promise when we wed
Do not forsake me oh my darling.
Although you're grieving
I can't be leaving
Until I shoot Frank Miller dead.
The sheet music:
I do not know what fate awaits me
I only know I must be brave
And I must face a deadly killer...
Do not forsake me oh, my darling
You made a promise as a bride
Do not forsake me oh, my darling
Although you're grieving
Don't think of leaving
Not when I need you by my side.
But the largest difference is from Snow White and the seven Dwarfs. The song "Someday My Prince Will Come" bears no resemblance in the lyrics.
Thanks, GPF, that's very interesting about HN.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean about the song SMPWC. Do you mean the lyrics in the film are different from your songbook. I actually have the film soundtrack [don't ask!] and will have to listen to it. What are the main differences and was it written at the same time the film came out?
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Another from Curt Siodmak:
"Bride of the Gorilla" (1951), with Barbara Payton and Raymond Burr.
"Daughter of the Jungle" (1949)--This was in 1978's "The Fifty Worst Films of All Time" book by the Medved Bros. Starred Lois Hall ( a Monogram contractee) and Sheldon Leonard!?
On a higher budget:
"When Time Ran Out" (1980)--Set on a jungle-like Pacific island, natives and tourists are menaced by a volcano about to erupt. Volcano erupts after the Perfect line (I'm not about to give it away). High body count, cheesy special effects, lousy performances (too many to list); A sample:
Jacqueline Bisset--"The volcano is erupting and the hotel must be evacuated immediately" is said with all the intensity and urgency of asking her hairdresser if her hair needs coloring.
WTRO is a must see; BotG is Close to the Bottom of the Barrel. JMO.
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!
Now that's the kind of jungle movie I am talking about, FL. BOTG and DOTJ definitely qualify and since I've not seen the latter I shall look for it.
Thanks, and I think I've seen WTRO and approve your review.
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Live Aid (1985) - 9/10 - The mammoth charity rock concert held on two continents simultaneously. Organized by Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof after seeing a BBC news story about famine in Ethiopia, this was preceded by two smash hit charity singles: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in the UK, and "We Are the World" in the US. The videos for each precede the concerts on the DVD's as well. The concert started early morning in London's Wembley Stadium, and as the morning broke in the US, the American half started in Philadelphia's JFK Stadium. They would alternate back and forth, with each country's performances being shown in the other's stadium on Jumbotron-type screens. The event is spread across 4 DVD's.
The first disc features artists such as The Staus Quo, The Style Council, The Boomtown Rats, Adam Ant, Ultravox, Spandau Ballet, Elvis Costello, Nik Kershaw, Sade, Sting, Phil Collins, Howard Jones, Bryan Ferry, Paul Young, Alyson Moyet, and Bryan Adams. The closers for disc 1 are by far the best: U2, on the precipice of becoming one of the biggest bands of the decade, blow the preceeding artists off the stage.
The second disc includes The Beach Boys, Dire Straits, George Thorogood, Simple Minds, Joan Baez, Pretenders, The Who, Kenny Loggins, Elton John, and George Michael. The best of this disc are David Bowie, who does a great 4 song set, and Queen, showcasing Freddie Mercury's command of the stage to great effect.
The third disc has Madonna, Paul McCartney, a group performance of the "Do They Know..." song as the British half of the concert ends, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Black Sabbath (with Ozzy), REO Speedwagon, Crosby Stills & Nash, Judas Priest, The Cars, Neil Young, Thompson Twins, Duran Duran, Patti LaBelle, and Phil Collins, who flew on the Concorde from the British concert to perform in Philly as well. The best of the disc was Eric Clapton, who does fine versions of Cream's "White Room" and Derek & the Dominoes "Layla".
The fourth and final disc wraps up the concert with Hall & Oates performing with members of The Temptations, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan with Keith Richards and Ron Wood, and finally everyone on stage to close out the show with "We Are the World". Also included on the fourth disc are extra performances that were shown via remotes such as INXS in Australia, B.B. King at a Dutch jazz & blues festival, Teddy Pendergrass, Run-DMC, and Cliff Richard.
All told, it ran about 9+ hours. I saw bits when it was on back in 1985, since it was broadcast on a few stations. This DVD set allowed me to see the whole thing (as far as I know). It's a great taste of where music was at in the mid-80's, as New Wave peaked, rap was starting to emerge slightly, and hard rock was ascending to dominate the airwaves the next few years, along with dance pop.
First time watched (the whole thing anyway). Source: DVD.
Hey, Lawrence I've read your post three times looking for Page's, Jones' and Plant's participation and I am beginning to feel faint, but wasn't Led Zeppelin at that charity event?
I know they are famous for not allowing footage of them to be shown outside their auspices. Did they appear but then not allow their performance to be included on these dvd's?
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Cavegirl - I absolutely alphabetize my DVD's. You have to, or how would you find the one you wanted? As per your second part, I assume you mean accidentally, and not an "upgrade" to a blu ray or special edition DVD. If so, then yes, despite my efforts to be ever vigilant, I mistakenly bought the same movie twice, just this past year. It was Exterminators in the Year 3000 on Blu Ray. I bought it during the Halloween sale on the Shout Factory website, and then forgot that I had, and bought it again the next Halloween sale! I gave the extra as a gift to someone I obviously don't care for (if you've seen the movie, you know what I mean).
GPF - I still have about 50-75 VHS tapes, as well. Things I can't get on disc yet.
A true movie buff you are, Lawrence!
I happily have not seen "Exterminators in the Year 3000" but if I do see it on sale I will remember not to buy it for you as a gift.
Glad to hear you too alphabetize, as all good dvd addicts do!
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Here's another great moment from BETTER OFF DEAD:
"Sorry your mom blew up, Ricky . . ."
The woman in the photo, looks like Annette Funicello if she had gone to Tijuana as a prostitute.
Sorry, Annette but I don't think she is eating any Skippy peanut butter either.
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Pollyanna is 70?
Boy, that must make the Boulting Brothers really old or possibly dead by now.
Happy Birthday, anyway, Hayley!
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Well, I used to do a lot of film photography, but never had the opportunity to shoot many jungle pictures
But knowing you're using movie studio vernacular, in which a "picture" is often meant to mean "movie", I'll try to behave....
Of course there's the whole Johnny Weissmuller TARZAN franchise series
But off hand I can't think of many more movies which are specifically "jungle oriented", but have several feet of jungle footage in them...like-----
APOCALYPSE NOW
PAPPILLON
PLATOON
MALAYA
STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE
THE DEVIL AT 4 O'CLOCK
And just for fun( and because of course, I gotta be me, and I can't resist)---
THE ASPHALT JUNGLE
Sepiatone
Those are good pictures, and they are set in the jungle, Sepia but I was hoping for more bottom of the barrel jungle epics, which were not first class flicks.
I'm sure if you reach deep down into your more B-film memory you could come up with a worthy film, with at least one voodoo scene or demented man in a pith helmet. Pulleeeze!
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You don't like June Allyson either? I wouldn't be surprised if she was found to have locomotive breath.. My apologies also to Jethro Tull..
Other than maybe in "Good News" before she became terminally "cute", no, I cannot stand June Allyson, DGF.
She absolutely ruins "The Women" remake, because I would totally understand why any husband would prefer Joan Collins to June Allyson.
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I have not seen a lot of jungle pictures that aren't well known.
I do enjoy Five Came Back and Back from Eternity which are the same movie but different versions.
Anything with Sabu that that I have not yet seen I would like to see.
Of course, there are all the Tarzan films, but I have not seen many of them besides the ones starring Johnny W.
I try to see every version of The Jungle Book.
And then there are jungle scenes in movies such as Bridge on the River Kwai
You are so sweet, GPF! You mention very kind and most civil jungle pictures that have no voodoo curses, or curare on darts to poison victims, or headhunters or wild dancing in front of sacrificial victims at a bonfire, being such a nice person I think.
Now of course, the ones you mention are worthy as jungle flicks, but I must introduce you to the more junky jungle movies which I like the best. I'm sorry you have much better taste than I, who was hoping for movies like "The Leech Woman" or anything with Aquanetta.
Thanks for participating though and if you get into more B-film atrocities, please post them!
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Two from Curt Siodmak:
"Curucu, Beast of the Amazon" (1956)--Fun Would-be chiller starring Beverly Garland.
"Love Slaves of the Amazon" (1957)--Lost city in the jungle and adventurers--no surprises, but an ok watch.
On a higher budget:
"White Witch Doctor" (1953)--Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, witch doctors and treasure.
Wowza, I love witch doctor movies, thanks, FL!
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... which other composers would you like to see depicted in bios?--bios that obviously would be more accurate than Shaffer's play and Forman's movie, whose treatment of Salieri is downright libelous.
My choice is Franz Joseph Haydn, with his brother Johann Michael as the main supporting character.
I was just thinking about this film the other day. Though Salieri was depicted as a horrid little narcissistic snit, the film in general was enjoyable.
For me, I'd like to see a film about the real life of Edvard Grieg and not that totally concocted mishmash called "Song of Norway" which gave fake romances and a bunch of blather. Okay, maybe the guy was a bit boring, but like Truman Capote once said, when he met someone who at first seemed boring he started interrogating them to find out why and often they then became quite interesting to him.
Great post, Palmerin!
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She made a big impression even in that small role in "The Honeymoon Killers" as Bunny.
I loved her scenes with Tony Lo Bianco and Shirley Stoler.
Sorry to hear of her passing.
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Don't you think Streisand might want to play the Karl Malden role?
You just took the words right out of my mouth!
Well, I guess you guess you took them out last nite before they even were thought of to be in my mouth, Kingrat but you get the idea.
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Alan Young was quite good in TTM, but you are so right that being straight man to a horse did prove to be his most significant role.
And that takes some talent, particularly when you have to play backup in episodes like my favorite one, called "Mae West Meets Mister Ed".
Any actor who could keep a deadpan face during that confrontation has to be great, TB!
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Forgotten Gems
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"HOG", OMG!
What a wonderful David Mamet film. Only saw "SV" once but remember it fondly. Thanks, CI!