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Well, I just did some research and learned that THE MALTESE FALCON with Bogart was a re-make. It's one of my favorites so I guess I cannot make a blanket statement about re-makes.
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On 8/7/2020 at 3:49 PM, Janet0312 said:
Nothing. Not a one. I hate remakes. If it ain't broken, don't fix it.
I'm with you. Not a big fan of remakes. Having said that; I did like THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH with James Stewart and Doris Day. For years I didn't realize it had been done before. Other than that I cannot think of another of my favorites I'd like to see remade. With the death of Gale Sayers this week, I was reminded of BRYAN"S SONG from 1971. It was re-made but the new version was not nearly as good as the original.
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On 9/21/2020 at 11:22 AM, LornaHansonForbes said:
In case any of you are watching the news about all the historic EMMY wins for the show SCHITT'S CREEK and wondering if they were deserved, as someone who HATES modern TV, I watched the final season when the PANDEMIC first hit and can verify that it is a charming, charming show.
We just started SCHITT"S CREEK. It's ridiculous but very funny. I hadn't seen Chris Elliott or Eugene Levy in anything for years. They are perfect. However Catherine O'Hara steals the show.
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On 9/18/2020 at 12:27 AM, Allhallowsday said:
Thanks so much for posting this. I never get tired of watching.
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I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this before and I'm sorry but I don't know how to link the scene to my post. In the 1987 film THE UNTOUCHABLES, the sequence at the train station when Capone's men were trying to get the bookkeeper out of town is great. Ness (Costner) and Stone (Garcia) go there on a tip from Malone (Connery) just before he dies. They encounter Capone's men and a shoot out occurs. If you haven't seen it I'm sure it's on You Tube.
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I'm glad they dropped the Fox name. For some reason "Fox" has a negative connotation for me. As a golf fan I was thrilled when they gave up the USGA broadcast rights. Their coverage was nowhere close to CBS or NBC. I guess their NFL coverage is OK, but I wish NBC could get it back. I guess 24 and X-Files are the only two shows of their's that I liked. I won't comment on Fox News or Fox Business except to say I never watch them.
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This was my introduction to Zachery Scott. He was the perfect cad. I look forward to seeing his other films.
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2 minutes ago, ElCid said:
Not saying Eddie's commentaries are better than the movies, but definitely a plus. For this particular movie, I did enjoy his comments more than the movie.
I picked up on that one right off the bat as being weird. Was Silla researching Zachary Scott character? I missed that. I just thought she was "analyzing him."
I think they had to come up with a way for Scott to be punished, but not have one of the other characters do it.
I didn't mean to imply that it was in the movie that Silla "researched" Mason. She was analyzing him. I just took it a step further as another "maybe" to explain how Turner found him.
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6 minutes ago, midwestan said:
I agree about the lame ending for 'Danger Signal'. Everything was fine until the aftermath of Ronnie Marsh's death. If I were Dick Erdman and Bruce Bennett, I would have stayed away from the Fenchurch sisters like the plague! Ann for giving Bunky the air like she did once she returned home, and Hilda for her attempted murder of her ex-boyfriend who threw her over for her younger sister! Another part that seemed a little far-fetched was when Bennett and Rosemary DeCamp were heading from L.A. to Willow Beach like it was a leg of the Gumball Rally. However, those scenes did help convey the sense of urgency as they were speeding to prevent a potential crime, I guess.
I really like Zachary Scott who played the handsome rogue and stylish cad with aplomb. For me, he was the 40's version of Ricardo Cortez who carried that mantle in the 30's. Too bad Scott had that white water rafting injury that messed up his head and shortened his career. He suffered from severe headaches and died in 1965 (I think) when he was in his early 50's. Faye Emerson played the role of a 'plain Jane' who becomes the object of a handsome man's affections very well. I generally enjoy the movies she plays in. As usual, Eddie Muller gave informative wrap arounds for the movie.
As for next week, I like 'Gilda' too, but like 'Danger Signal', I thought the way the picture ended was less than satisfying.
One thing at the end that I didn't get was how Thomas Turner, husband of the women he murdered, found Marsh (Mason) at Dr. Silla's beach house. I remembered that the letter with the check he received asked for a photo. Maybe he sent one, maybe they printed it in a magazine and maybe Turner tracked him. However, that's a lot of "maybes". Also, it's possible Dr. Silla found out about Turner's wife while researching Marsh (Mason) and contacted him. I guess I'm being too analytical, but I'm still curious as to if I missed something that explains this plot twist.
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Well, what did you all think about DANGER SIGNAL? I thought it was just OK until the end. Eddie explained what happened in his comments after the film. Apparently, the novel ended differently, but the censors wouldn't allow it. Anyway, I'm really glad Noir Alley is back and I'm looking forward to GILDA next week.
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Just finished BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID for the umpteenth time on Starz. I love this movie. It's my #2 all time favorite right behind CASABLANCA. Newman and Redford are wonderful in their roles and Katherine Ross is stunning. The banter back and forth between the two outlaws makes them so human and , yes; likable. I've been so intrigued over the years as to what really happened to them. I've seen many historians in documentaries that actually think they survived and returned to the US. While the movie leaves no doubt as to their demise apparently there is very little evidence as to what actually happened. Anyway, the film always puts me in a good mood. I like everything about it including the music by Burt Bacharach. Since it's over 50 years old some of you might not have seen it. Please do yourself a favor and give it a try. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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26 minutes ago, cigarjoe said:
Yes I saw it also back a few, had a whiz-bang opening of Ford steering a truck without breaks down a hill into town. Whiz-Bang - now there's an archaic expression.
Whiz-Bang sounds like a 80s rock group. i liked FRAMED too. The scene you mentioned was good.
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13 hours ago, laffite said:
From the sound of it, you might have beaten Eisenhower. Back then it was customary for the Master's winner to have a round of golf with the prez. I think.
One of the golf publications did an article about our presidents who played golf. Most people don't realize that President Jack Kennedy was probably the best. Although he had a bad back and other ailments he carried a single digit handicap. Because of all the criticism that Eisenhower got for playing, JFK kept his rounds a secret. I think President Obama and both Presidents Bush are and were decent players too. I'll refrain from commenting on the skill of the current resident of 1600. If you're interested, Sports Illustrated's Rick Reilly wrote a whole book about it.
To bring this back to the sites original theme; what's your favorite golf movie? Mine is THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE. Unfortunately, I don't think there are any Noirs that feature golf.
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8 hours ago, Dargo said:
Yeah, but I'll bet you could teach Eddie a thing or two about proper club selection though, couldn't ya Hoganman!
5 hours ago, laffite said:...but maybe he wouldn't mind having a round of golf with you. Along about the 12th hole, you might say, "oh, btw, Eddie ... now just what die you mean by ....
I'd love to play a round of golf with Eddie and maybe I could help him with club selection if we played my home course. However, even though I've been playing for 50+ years, I'm probably less of an expert about golf than I am about movies. I do truly love them both and let's just say while playing or watching;, I occasionally have moments of brilliance.
Also, don't forget. It's Film Noir Thursday tomorrow on the MOVIES network. Enjoy!
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Well, that doesn't surprise me. It's the main reason I stay away from social media except for this site and a couple of golf sites. People seem to love to argue and criticize when they are anonymous except for their screen names. i'm all about learning new things about the stuff I enjoy. Everybody has opinions and I try to respect them even if I disagree sometimes. I certainly don't blame Eddie for not wanting to have to defend his opinions with someone that goes by the name Hoganman and thinks he's an expert on old movies.
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It is interesting that Eddie doesn't visit or promote this site. I don't use Twitter, Facebook or SnapChat. It would be nice to hear from him occasionally.
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Well, one thing I'm sure of about all these comments and conclusions. We were all "Noir starved". I don't recall this much chatter about a Noir Alley film in quite awhile. If NIGHT EDITOR can generate this many posts imagine what's in store for the coming attractions.
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5 minutes ago, lavenderblue19 said:
SPOILER ALERT
I'm surprised no one commented on my comment about the connection between Night Editor and Basic Instinct. Janis stabs Gargan with the ice pick as they are holding each other and kissing. In Basic Instinct, Sharon and Michael in bed together and we see the ice pick so we know what's coming. Both involve intimacy and that ice pick. Both Janis and Sharon are nuts and voyeurs. I think Night Editor may have had some influence on Basic Instinct.
I think you're right. The makers of BASIC INSTINCT were probably influenced by this film and other Noirs.
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I enjoyed NIGHT EDITOR. It won't make my top ten, but it was entertaining. I'm so glad Eddie is back. (Spoiler Alert) Obviously, the young reporter that stumbles into the newsroom is having an affair like Tony (Gargan). I thought maybe the story was made-up until the very end. I also, agree that the scene where Ms. Carter wanted to see the body was the part referred to by Eddie. Welcome back NOIR ALLEY.
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OK , one more post and I'll let this go. I'm six episodes into PERRY MASON on HBO and I think it's really good. Granted it's very different, but I like it. The characters from the old TV show are all there. However, they are not what they were back in the late 50s and early 60s. It reminds me a little of how they reintroduced some of the characters in the most recent James Bond movies. Hey, it's 2020. Time to get out of my comfort zone and accept new interpretations.
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On 8/26/2020 at 9:38 PM, Thenryb said:
As for Yellowstone, I watched it for a couple of seasons and quit. I do not like Kevin Costner or the Cliven Bundy character he portrays in that series.
I had to Google Cliven Bundy, but then remembered reading something about him. I guess John Dutton is cut from the same clothe. My wife commented that YELLOWSTONE is kind of a hard core DALLAS. The only decent character is Kayce and in spite of his wife's influence, he's starting to get "seduced by the dark side". We'll be watching the season three finale tonight. It's pretty rough at times, but we've both enjoyed it.
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15 hours ago, midwestan said:
I don't get HBO. I love the Perry Mason stories, in general though.
As the saying goes "this isn't your father's (or mother's) Perry Mason". I watched episode 2 last night and it's getting better. I think it's actually a neo-noir. It reminds me of LA CONFIDENTIAL and THE BLACK DAILIA both of which I liked. As a fan of both the Raymond Burr TV show and made for TV movies, I anxious to see how this seedy detective becomes a prominent lawyer. Also, I wonder how they plan to develop his relationship with both Della Street and Paul Drake. While I too doubt this is what Earl Stanley Gardner had in mind, my curiosity out weighs my desire for literary accuracy. If you have access to HBO I suggest you give it a look. If nothing else it's a nice distraction from COVID and politics.
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19 hours ago, speedracer5 said:
To quote the movie poster tagline: "There never was a woman like Gilda."
I love this movie, I don't care what anyone says. The only con for me is the cop-out ending.
I'm with you, Speedracer. I've only seen it once. I'm looking forward to my second viewing.
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On 8/19/2020 at 3:20 PM, Hoganman1 said:
We just finished the first episode of HBO's PERRY MASON on Demand. We waited until it played out so we could binge watch several episodes at one sitting. We're not giving up on it, but I was disappointed. As a big fan of the old Raymond Burr TV show, It's hard to tie this adaptation to those episodes as well as the Gardner novels. I get that over 60 years has past. Today's shows, movies and mini-series all feature much more stark realism. We really like Matthew Rhys and I thought he would be great in the role as I imagined it would be. Hopefully, it will get better. Please let me know what you think without giving away any spoilers if possible.
No takers on PERRY MASON, huh? Oh well, I guess that in itself tells me something. We'll probably finish watching it once we get through YELLOWSTONE Season 3.
Are Horror Movies Scarier in Black and White?
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It doesn't matter to me. I like both B&W and color horror films. My favorites are the Hammer films which are in color, but the older Universal classics are great too. I'm not a big fan of what some call "teenage slasher" movies. I liked the original HALLOWEEN from 1978, but they ran that into the ground with all the sequels. One of my favorites is GHOST STORY from the 80s with John Houseman and Fred Astaire. I actually liked THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT although it was sort of quirky.