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"Ohio" is unquestionably a great song. There were a myriad of anti-war songs in the 60s and early 70s, of course. But the thing about "Ohio" is, even without the lyrics, it's a compelling piece of music. What a fantastic intro, you've got Young's jagged, hypnotic riff, with Stephen Stills' lead guitar weaving in and out. Miinor key and everything.
Silly but true story: I was just a kid when this came out on the radio, and as such, was only vaguely aware of the student protests in the States. For ages, I thought the chorus was "Oh, Daddy, Ohio", instead of "Four Dead in Ohio".
Ah, you and darkblue -- you kids.
Yesterday was the anniversary of the killings at Kent State. I was recalling all the history and reactions to it. My friends (students in college at the time--and others serving the in US forces in Vietnam at the time) all these decades later- we share the same feelings about it.
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I find it hard to believe that the folks that created the thread and posted links on it didn't know the material wasn't authorized by the owners of said material. I think these folks knew exactly what they were doing (they are all very knowledgably about movies) . So to me the thread was supporting and encouraging copyright infringement.
As TP said it isn't reasonable to ask the TCM moderators to determine how 'valid' a link is or not. I hope that all links are not prohibited but instead users don't create blatant threads or post links they know allow access to unauthorized material.
I didn't. So I am a bit upset that the thread was pulled.
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Newman
Captain from Castile
Fight On!
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I love Jean Harlow when she thinks that William Powell has two wives, and shouts at him, "THAT'S ARSON!"
But for the most sublimely enjoyable 10 minutes and 58 seconds of any movie, nothing but nothing can top the "Shanghai Lil" sequence in Footlight Parade. It's just one of life's little delights that make you glad that you're alive.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xh2bas_shanghai-lil-1933_shortfilms
"That oriental dame is detrimental to our industry."
Busby had me with his musicals. I remember seeing them when I was much younger and thinking how racy they were.
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Alfred Newman
The Egyptian
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... The scene in Casablanca when the Renault's men pickup Ugarte at Rick's Cafe, then after the scuffle, Rick calms down the upset patrons, turns upright a fallen cocktail glass, looks at Sam, and says "All right, Sam" -- and Sam- "Okay, boss." starts immediately the next number.
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. . elevator scenes, like the ones in The Apartment.
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.. every scene in Amelie:
Aha!
I too like noticing details others may have missed.
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Aaron Copland
The Red Pony
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Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Whose reflection is in the hall?
Dark, swarthy, holding a boom,
Quite the surprise in the Ladies room.
I love the scenes with mirrors being used.
I keep watching for signs of the crew slipping into view.
In The Best Years of Our Lives, there's a tech on the bench watching Teresa Wright and Virginia Mayo. His arm is visible between Wright's and Mayo's reflection:
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Yes, Fred, I remember the belly landing scene at the beginning of 12 O'clock High. It is an effective way to show the crisis of the USAAF in fighting on daylight raids without extensive verbal exposition of the problem.
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.. the scene in 12 O'clock High, when Gen Savage (Gregory Peck) is counting the bombers (we do not see, but hear their engines) returning from their mission.. I am counting with him, and then he calls the tower for confirmation.
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A weekend departure.
Aaron Copland is one of the greats, imho. He also composed for film as well.
Here is The Heiress
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Listening to this, Sunset Boulevard is one of Waxman's best. Great score for a great film.
Franz Waxman
Sunset Boulevard
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Franz Waxman
Peyton Place
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jamesjazzguitar wrote:
They should have made a sequel; McPherson and Laura are married but he insist she stay at home to ensure she doesn't play around. She starts a relationship with Shelby, who is living off of the Anderson character, and he ends up murdered. Now McPherson is a suspect and Marlow has to solve the case.
So Laura goes only for looks? Many guys do that, but females are more interested in other things, like money.
I don't think it would be nearly as enjoyable. There's no Lydecker to urbanely comment about their situations.
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Franz Waxman
A Nun's Story
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Goodbye, George. Seems like we always spend the best part of our time just saying goodbye.
A Place in the Sun (1951)
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Because it did have a roadshow release in 1946, it would nice if they could do that again too.
From Wikipedia:
Samuel Goldwyn's Oscar-winning postwar epic The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) . . .
In a roadshow release, often a large-scale epic film would open in larger cities in an engagement much like a theatrical play or musical, often with components such as an overture, the first act, the intermission, the entr'acte, the second act, and the exit music. The overture should not be confused with the main title music. The overture, recorded on film without a picture (and years later, on tape), was always played before the beginning of the film, while the lights were still up and the curtains were still closed. (Most movie theatres until the 1980s had curtains which covered the screen, and which would open when the show actually began.) As the lights dimmed, the overture ended, the curtains opened, and the film began with its main title music and opening credits. Likewise, the exit music should not be confused with the end title music. The exit music, also recorded without a picture on film, was always played after the end of the film, while the lights were up and the curtains were closed. As the lights came on, the end title music ended, the curtains closed, and the exit music began.
THE FOUNTAINHEAD... any opinions about this weird movie??
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Dang! I would have loved that scene. The collectivist train being foiled by the individual's superior intellect, doing his work for his purpose and Roarke just comes up to the tracks and announces:
"But the men of unborrowed vision went ahead. They fought, they suffered, and they paid - but they won. No creator was prompted by a desire to please his brothers. His brothers hated the gift he offered. His truth was his only motive. His work was his only goal. His work, not those who used it, his creation, not the benefits others derived from it. The creation which gave form to his truth. He held his truth above all things, and against all men. He went ahead whether others agreed with him or not. With his integrity as his only banner. He served nothing, and no one. He lived for himself. And only by living for himself was he able to achieve the things which are the glory of mankind. Such is the nature of achievement."
I don't think Ayndy Randy could write a suspenseful scene. The express just went through.