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The good thing about the planes is that it turns out that they weren't going to be scrapped, they were going to be overhauled for use in building housing. So they weren't wasted after all
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I'm not saying that anyone in this thread has done it, because I don't make a note of these things, but I've seen the snide remarks quite a few times here in the forum. I don't see people take issue with it very much-I know I don't, because I don't want to get into here-but then maybe I'm not on the forum enough, or don't go to the threads where it happens. Anyway, I just don't think that TCM forums are the proper place for political debate from either side, and therefore it's unnecessarily provoking for anyone to insert their little barbs and then purport to be above such things here when it's the other side saying(or seeming to say) something. Pretty disingenuous-again, I'm not accusing anyone in this thread of anything-because I usually do all I can to ignore and not notice such things here at TCM.
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Erebus, I try to stay away from political remarks on this board unless someone pretty blatantly bashes our military (I owe that much loyalty to my many family members who serve in our all-volunteer military), but I will say just this-most political comments on this board that I've seen, have been sneers at this President, conservatives, those of Christian religious conviction, and even our military. This is just my opinion, but it certainly seems to be the case to me, because I've bit my tongue till it bled (figuratively speaking) in order to adhere to my policy of not discussing political matters here, many many times when I've seen these gratuitous remarks, and at the hypocrisy of people making these remarks while decrying those whom they insult, by accusing them of the very ill-placed partisanship which they are displaying.
I'm not saying that anyone in this thread has done it, because I don't make a note of these things, but I've seen the snide remarks quite a few times here in the forum. I don't see people take issue with it very much-I know I don't, because I don't want to get into here-but then maybe I'm not on the forum enough, or don't go to the threads where it happens. Anyway, I just don't think that TCM forums are the proper place for political debate from either side, and therefore it's unnecessarily provoking for anyone to insert their little barbs and then purport to be above such things here when it's the other side saying(or seeming to say) something. Pretty disingenuous-again, I'm not accusing anyone in this thread of anything-because I usually do all I can to ignore and not notice such things here at TCM.
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Message was edited by: Melanie-where did the rest of my post go?
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My favorites so far, both as GP and for the films that they chose, have been Kermit, and Mr Paul Aguirre. I'm very much looking forward to the Martha Stewart night-don't have a clue as whether I'll like her as a GP, but I LOVE her movie picks! They suit my movie taste nicely. Kermit's and Mr Aguirre's choices were so entertaining, and they themselves so nice and unpretentious, and they didn't try to not so subtly make stupid points with their picks, they just picked good entertainment. Kermit was so comfortable and cozy, so enjoyable to watch with, and Mr Aguirre was enthusiastic, not condescending, like a friend who also has film knowledge. Both seemed to relate well with Mr Osborne, respecting him instead of trying to score points off him, and he in turn seemed comfortable and at home with them. It was good to see Mr Osborne laugh himself, instead of having to be polite to someone else's vanity.
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I keep getting that when I click the link for the schedule. I still, after all these months, can't access my Watches list.
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Nellie Oleson was my very first thought, but I thought it had to be a movie. She may not have been as deeply treacherous as some others, but her nastiness was indefatigable. Nellie is a classic! (But she reformed when she married Percival. It seems that marriage reformed most everyone in the world of "Little House On the Prairie", except maybe Mrs Oleson, hehe). I like that show actually, except that it gets on my nerves that so many episodes have grown people obsessing about what some kid will think of every little thing that they do, like the man who tries to commit suicide!!! because his daughter is embarrassed at his obesity!!! Puh-leeeze!!!
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That awful girl in "The Children's Hour" or "These Three", the character is the brat from hell in both versions.
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You're killing me tonight Bronxgirl! LOL@ wanting to light a cigar!
Melanie
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"Weird" in certain ladies can have a strange charm of its own, it depends on the lady (like Judy Holliday, perhaps, or the wonderful Billie Burke). The story was cute, at any rate
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Literally LOL, your Mom sounds charming!
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Jimmy Stewart I can understand, but George Raft is another question mark. Norma must've been a bit daffy after losing thalberg. Thank goodness she married Marty Arrouge and made up for her lapses.
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Good question, regarding Bonita. Must've been the pay, the series was a top-grosser if I recall correctly.
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When she was a widow, before marrying again.
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I remember that from her biography, one of her few lapses of taste IMO (no insult intended to Mickey, but he just doesn't go with Norma Shearer-I always wonder what that was all about anyway) She's still my favorite actress
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I was fascinated by her also. I really thought that her voice was unusual and appealing, the Andy Hardy version of sophisticated.
I love when Judy Garland gets to lead the march and puts Polly's nose out of joint, and when Donna Reed blossoms and becomes one ball of fire, Carvel-style.
Also, Bonita Granville was gorgeous in a well-bred way as Kay Wilson. Whoever played the really tall girl Coffee (that dance sequence with her and Andy had me in stitches, especially the priceless look on his parent's face when they thought she was his fiancee!) was really cute, she looked like a Texas gal. What would a Texas gal be doing at Wainwright though?
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LOL! Perfect! I can't believe that you remembered that!
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Perish the thought! I could just see the Seventies "kids" (did we still have "kids" by that time?) filling him in on disco moves!
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Well, y'all know who I'm gonna list
--Norma Shearer. She wasn't strictly beautiful in the flesh, though she was perfectly attractive-but on screen she projected beauty, and she made the most of some perfect particular assets-namely, a supremely perfect profile, beautiful chestnut hair, a charmingly flirtatious smile, and a dazzling complexion.And Grace Kelly-an all-American patrician, the epitome of American style---long slim legs, streamlined elegantly chic figure, classic blonde hair and blue eyes, and an enchanting voice and diction. No wonder Hitchcock loved her as his ideal cool patrician heroine.
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LOL, that sums it up well! I loved Andy Hardy on his own merits, but Judge Hardy, he was not and could never be!
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I agree with you Fred, it was refreshing to hear someone who was knowledgeable about the films, who both respects and loves classic film, and who seemed to have a mutual respect with Mr Osborne. Also, who chose films on the basis of entertainment and love of them, instead of trying to use them to make a statement, either about themselves( "I'm so profound") or a pet cause. Mr Aguirre, you and Kermit were my favorite GP
It felt like watching movies with an informed friend, instead of being patronised or preached to.It reminded me of the saying "Be kind, sweet maid, and let who will, be witty". Great philosophy for life
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Oh, great question, and my answer snaps to my mind quickly-it's called "Ballerina", from, I believe, 1966 and starred real-life ballerinas Mette Honingen and Kirsten Simone of the Royal Danish Ballet. It's about a young Danish girl (it was beautifully filmed in Denmark) who studies ballet and has both the gift and the ambition to be a ballerina, but is torn by her mother's and fiance's wishes to the contrary. It was made for the Wonderful World Of Disney, and I first saw it a few years ago on the Disney Channel, back when it showed wonderful old Disney shows and movies, instead of the adolescent non-varying tripe now shown since the programming overhaul a few years ago. I can't find the movie anywhere, and Disney Channel no longer shows these little gems from the past(therefore I no longer have any time for the Disney Channel). If anyone knows where this film might be available, I'd appreciate the information.
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The end of "Immortal Beloved". I could watch this movie three times in a row and sob every time. Also "Watch On The Rhine"-it's not a boo-hoo weepie, more of a constant teariness in the eyes at the idea of such goodness and integrity and character in a world which was then (and is now) in sore need of these rare qualities.
I cry at Lassie films, any dog film really-to the point where sometimes I can't even watch them, because I can't bear it. I think dogs are God's most perfect creation, and can't bear one to even be lonely, heartbroken, or sad, much less in any physical need or hurt. I can tolerate human misery, even if it upsets me, because at least humans can comprehend the why of it.
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But, when they are showing a relatively new movie on TCM, I go elsewhere.
Same here.
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I hadn't heard about it, I think it's an awful idea, on a par with the remakes of "Father Of The Bride" and such, maybe even worse, because "The Women" is so iconic. It's on a par with that terrible idea of a sequel to "Gone With The Wind". Hollywood seems to be quite good at coming up with minor variations on violent, decadent, cynical, trivial themes, or downright buffoonery, but they always seem to have to reach back to the Golden Age of Hollywood to make a movie with any other theme. But they don't understand the spirit of those times, or else sneer at it-either way, their stupid remakes completely destroy the spirit of the original film. They just can't come up with a truly romantic, or plain lovely, or warm theme (a la "Meet Me In St Louis") on their own. Sappy kids movies, and certainly dumbed-down remakes, don't count.
Can you imagine a purely entertaining musical such as "The Bandwagon", or the Fred-and-Ginger films, being made now?
Anyway, this remake is just another contemporary film for which I have not the time of day, added to the travesty of its being made at all. Who can play the roles of the great Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, or Rosalind Russell, in their stead?
--Norma Shearer. She wasn't strictly beautiful in the flesh, though she was perfectly attractive-but on screen she projected beauty, and she made the most of some perfect particular assets-namely, a supremely perfect profile, beautiful chestnut hair, a charmingly flirtatious smile, and a dazzling complexion.
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I love Frank Sinatra, in fact I'm having a Rat Pack holidays, listening to "A Rat Pack Christmas". I also love his live "Main Event" recordings, the one where Howard Cosell introduces him.
Favorite Sinatra film-Pal Joey
Favorite Sinatra songs--too many! but especially "Under My Skin", "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" (Pal Joey version), and "Lady Is A Tramp" (Pal Joey version), High Hopes, I Get A Kick (particularly the version from "Main Event"), "Luck Be A Lady", "Come Fly With Me", and "Fly Me To The Moon".
Also, I just heard the funniest song by Dean Martin-it was live in Chicago-a parody of "Lady Is A Tramp" called "The Drinking Song". It was hilarious!
Also Dean does the most holiday-ish version of "It's Christmastime All Over The World" on "Christmas With The Rat Pack".
(And Harry Connick Jr plays a great jazzy piano on the best version I've heard of "Carol Of The Bells")