GregoryPeckfan
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Singin' in the Rain
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Yes, Speedy I certainly think that Richard Widmark is due.
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Thanks for posting about this. I am a big fan of Anne and Eli.
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I'm recording the documentary now instead of watching it now, although I did watch The Cabinet of Caligari as it aired. I own a dvd of it so I have seen it often.
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I would like to add Dana Andrews,
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The Cabinet of Caligari:
Excellent German film which I own on DVD, but watched it anyway as it aired.
Perfect movie.
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That's a pretty understandable reaction to a film with this kind of grim subject matter, MissW. Stanley Kramer's 1959 film was released at the height of the Cold War as a stark warning to the world as to where the nuclear arms race could be headed. While we don't worry about the bomb quite as much today (in spite of North Korea), it's still a message that will always be pertinent. But if you find the subject matter too much to deal with, so be it.
You will, however, be missing a strong, and, at times, even inspirational, message film, with some fine performances. Ava Gardner playing an aging party girl afraid of being alone at the end is particularly touching, in my opinion. Gardner was still a striking looking woman when this film was made, even if her lifestyle was starting to catch up with her appearance a bit.
Gregory Peck, stoic yet sensitive, provides a pillar of strength against which the vulnerable lady can lean. They have an extraordinary rapport in this film (they had shown more than a few sparks together in Snows of Kilimanjaro, as well). At the film's end, adding to the poignancy of their final scenes together, is the dignity that these two actors bring to their characters.
The film's final succession of images, in particular its memorable final shot, are rightfully celebrated and chilling in their power.
Kramer wants the viewer to think about the madness of the arms race, and, with it, the possibility of human errors destroying the world. During the course of this film we follow the stories of a number of characters contemplating their end. And in the midst of all the fears and emotions portrayed, there is also, from a few, some nobility shown. Towards the end some of the characters show that they can face that final curtain with a quiet resignation and graciousness that, in itself, is inspirational and a reflection of the best of man.
That brings additional power to a film which says, in essence, if some individuals are capable of this kind of extraordinary behaviour, how can we, as a race, have been crazy enough to put ourselves in a position to bring about our own end?
Fabulous synopsis, Tom. As always, you have beautiful prose.
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I guess "SCTV" doesn't qualify even though all of these actors went on to good movie careers.
So open thread.
SCTV most certainly qualifies DJ. We just didn't answer in time. As a Canadian I'm telling you this counts for sure.
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But nowhere in their advertising are they saying the Friday Night Star of the Month, meaning in September (after SUTS) it could stay on Friday or shift to another evening. So I wouldn't hold them to it.
I think the Spotlights are rotating around the schedule, because they have to fit in where other programming is leaving a gap. And some spotlights may be a bit limited in content (available films) and can barely cover four nights-- as we know, some months have 5 Fridays. I don't care if TCM moves these franchises around. They are still going to find a way to present quality programming regardless, and that is what counts.
Getting back to Olivia, though, it works out that the SOTM tribute is on Friday in July since her birthday happens to fall on a Friday.
Too bad Olivia isn't Canadian as she is born July 1st
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I LOVE Peter Falk as Columbo. Wasn't his beat up car a Peugot?
By the way, I was wrong about the Bessie Smith song. It was about "her" pocketbook and went like this:
"You can look at my bank book
But I'll never let you feel my purse"
Yes, I believe it was.
That raincoat he wore came out of his own closet.
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She said the same thing about Sinatra. She apparently had a thing for small or skinny guys who were well-endowed. There, I've entered the fray.
Well, Ava Gardner also had a relationship with billionaire Howard Hughes......
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Depends on the model and wear on the chassis.
Ladies only topic!
CaveGirl, considering your explanation of the topic, is does kind of sound like you are talking about men who have old cars.
As such, not on topic......
Quick - lets talk about Peter Falk and that weird old car he drove on Columbo.....
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Sexist & ageist! LOL.
In the vein of Gentleman Prefer Blondes, does the size of the gentleman's... um.... wallet come into play?
Always, Limey. If the man is young, maybe not. But you do remember Anna Nicole Smith?
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Perhaps Turner's Curated Movies might cover all the bases?
Or back to vicious rumour's Turner Canadian Movies, given the amount of Canadian input in Hollywood & on these boards...
Hmm. Just remembered that TCM airs the odd documentary (Conversation with Gregory Peck, multiple Declines of Western Civilization), as well - so, may be it should be Ben & Bob Curate (and hope Auntie Beeb doesn't notice).
Maybe Turner Canadian Movies could celebrate July 1st with Canadian film stars?
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I tried to find this thread before but forgot what forum it was in:
I tried to watch Thoroughbreds Don't Cry for Judy, but Mickey irritated me too much.
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Diana Barrymore had an unaccredited role in D.O.A. Does anyone know how much screen time she has in this film?
I have seen the movie many time and I admit can't recall what part she had.
I would have to see it again for the screen time. I can't remember if she was uncredited because she was unknown short on screen time (like with famous people making cameos in crowd scenes like in Spartacus.)
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Alice Brady was in Young Mr. Lincoln with Henry Fonda
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Regardless of the sexual preference of the character vs. actor, men who have huge egos do not like to be rejected by anyone. As such, I totally buy Webb's character -especially in a noir that, as has been mentioned, is a twisted genre anyway.
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D.O.A. has recently been discussed today because of Diana Barrymore appearing in it. With the Barrymore spotlight focusing specifically on the three siblings instead of the entire dynasty, people have talked about which films could have been spotlighted for Diana. D.O.A. would have been a good choice for her.
I thought that for John Drew Barrymore, they could have aired While the City Sleeps.
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Which Actor is Playing Marlowe Collection:
1. Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep
2. Robert Montgomery in The Lady in the Lake
3. Dick Powell in Murder My Sweet (Farewell My Lovely)
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Ida Lupino dealt with a lot issues in her directed features which are now talked about a lot buy were not at the time.
Edward Dymetrik (sorry, I don't know how to spell his name, but he directed Cornered) was an early film noir director before 'film noir" really took hold in United States.
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Haha!
Where is this thread, since I like misunderstood titles and lyrics.
One of my favorites, is the song by Herman's Hermits called "She's a Must to Avoid" which has been called "She's a Muscular Boy" by some hearing challenged folks.
Scuse me while I kiss this guy....... (while I kiss the sky)
Life would be ecstasy, you and me and Leslie... (you and me endlessly)
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Cowboy airs quite often on Silver Screen Classics. It is one of my favourite Glenn Ford films. It was film in chronological order to capitalize on the fact that both Jack Lemmon and his character did not know how to ride a horse.
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The End All Be All Errol Flynn Thread
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What great luck! Happy birthday to Speedy!
I don't know if Canada will get the same titles, but I have not seen the first, second, and last movie listed.
I still plan to watch Desperate Journey which is on my PVR.
Like you, I can't see to keep up with my recorded films. I keep adding more without deleting them. I guess I should start deleting movies I have seen before, even if I love them?