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Fox and His Friends (1975) Winter Light (1963) Johnny Belinda (1948)

The Burmese Harp is a very affecting anti-war movie and also the story of one man's transformation during World War Two.

The Burmese Harp (1956) Forbidden Games (1952)

I'm a pretty finicky eater, so these foods just don't appeal to me. But for those who enjoy them, carry on.

Now I know how Ruby felt. Despite Mrs. Bridges intimidating stare, I still won't being eating those meals.

It does have a kind of charming amateurishness to it, which is understandable as Waters was just getting started. That is kind of a two-edged swords as things can go on too long. There is also a late 1960s political feel to it--pigs, anti-military, etc.

I don't like raisins. Now if those were chocolate chips, that's a whole different story. Upstairs or downstairs, I would have starved at the Bellamy's.

Yeah, the type of librarian who wears her hair in a bun and glasses and then starts to get down. I'm talking about a very small personal sample of course. There's more to check out at the library than books.

Maybe Foster was one of those guys who still holds out hope, however unlikely that hope is. It does give the audience something to wonder about for most of the picture--why did Judge humiliate and beat Foster to the extent he did. The answer is fairly logical, if not all that believable. I occasionally put CC on if it's hard to hear an important piece of dialog.

Fairly entertaining flick, as interesting for the late night peregrinations as for the revenge angle. I still don't get why Foster groveled and let himself be beat up by Judge, except for the fact that there were two thugs in the background who were ready to take action if he didn't. So he didn't marry Judge's sister and the airhead killed herself. Big deal. I wouldn't stand a beating for that. Johnny was right to seek revenge, though I would have limited it to breaking Judge's cane and kicking the hell out of him. The professor was an interesting character for a while, but he quickly got tiresome. Put a cork in it buddy. I was somewhat puzzled by the ending. Since Judge wasn't killed and Barrymore admitted to being the one who was there, why are the cops not letting his father go at the end? Whatever. And as a four eyes I admire Barrymore's freedom to wear or not wear his glasses. At only 75 minutes, this is a pretty easy ride.

I think we're talking about two different types of hotness.

Edward was a decent chap, though he had his faults, as everyone does. He usually learned his lessons and bounced back. I haven't seen U,D is years, but I believe he was tempted at one of those wild aristo weekends at a country estate, but held up. I checked and the actress who played Daisy, with the unusual last name of (Jacqueline) Tong, is still alive. She was ten years younger than Ch. Beeny. Spotted dick? Thanks, but no thanks.

MM was fairly funny, though there are some scenes that go on a mite too long. Jesus Christ, just crucify the guy already. Beware of puke, it's a gateway victual. People start off eating puke and the next thing you know, they're eating sheet.

Leave the horse riding to Ernie.

I was looking for a gif from a certain picture but couldn't find one. I did come across one from The Palm Beach Story. Maybe more of a leap than a fall.

I haven't watched Black Narcissus in a number of years so it didn't come to mind. Maybe it's part of a sub-genre, falling nuns.

Out of the Pasttttttttttt....

Who can take an eyeball, Sprinkle it with glue, Put it back and make it good as new, The Candyman can The Candyman can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good. Candyman, candyman, candyman.

Bet Peter was up in Hyannisport playing touch cricket. It was a quarter to three, No one in the car except Sam and me, So call the cops Joe, Then make it one for my baby, and one more eyeball for the road.

Tre that.

The reason people don't know about this "true" story is that it didn't happen. Just another urban legend. Neither Frank or Dino were with Sammy when the accident happened. Joey Bishop wasn't there either.

She did catch a break with George S. Kaufman.

This thing is so old I recognize one of my former incarnations, which is pretty rare by this time. I remember Dobbsey's old Big Sleep thread. I think he did a pretty good job of covering all the bases, maybe even who killed the chauffeur.