movieman1957

And to you. And best wishes for a grand new year for all the gang.

I'm beginning to think our tastes run closer than with others. I was surprised to find several of those I liked so far down Sir Frankie's list. Though you have a much greater breadth of styles we seem close on some of those films. While I like "The War Wagon" better than MissG I never would have thought it that high on a list.

> {quote:title=RaquelVixen wrote:}{quote}Would it really kill NBC to run the film with limited commercial interruption? > > Now, that would be something to cite as worthy of discussion. > > > Do you really think this movie saves lives? I would like to see the statistics on this theory. > Probably. They get a winner and sell it to death. Though I haven't seen it on NBC I'd bet there were those bottom screen promos every now and then. I was watching the beginning of a movie on another network and the opening credits had barely faded off the screen before some promo popped up. And why should a network brag on limited interruptions when those interruptions come out to be only network promos? I guess there is practically no moment that can't be filled with something in addition to whatever movie or program is showing. To your last question. I doubt any movie ever saved a life.

No pressure. I thought everyone had seen it. (129 minutes in glorious color.) Hey, there's a thread. What popular movie have you (anyone) not seen but should have seen?

A nice Christmas with the family and some time with my friends at TCM. That makes it complete. Sir Francis; I've seen about 25 of your list. Some highlights for me are - *"Five Graves To Cairo."* Good performances and a clever ending. *"Houseboat"* is fun. As MissG says the kids can be a little annoying but most movie kids are. A nice teaming of Grant and Loren. She is a pleasant surprise here. *"Love Crazy."* It makes a nice double feature with "I Love You Again." *"The Maggie."* It's not a laugh out loud picture but it makes you smile. Paul Douglas is wonderful as a big shot with a heart of gold and the patience of Job. *"Theodora Goes Wild."* Lots of fun. I always love Dunne but Douglas doesn't get enough credit, I think, for these wonderful comedy roles. They are a lovely pair and it is a fun story. A favorite. *"Will Penny."* Tough and tender western. You get an unusual side of Heston and for me the love story isn't a distraction as it is an integral part of finding out about Penny. *"Pride of The Yankees."* Cooper makes a fine Gehrig and Teresa Wright is always good. MissG mentioned *"The Green Beret."* I don't much care for it. I little too exhuberant and I think Wayne is too old to be out in the field. If anything he would be a desk colonel somewhere giving orders over the phone. *"The War Wagon."* Fun fluff. Wayne and Douglas are fun together but there certainly isn't much going on. Pure popcorn. *"The Naked City."* I think it is worth a look if only to see Barry Fitzgerald. It helps that it's a pretty good film too. There are some others but it has been a while and don't remember much to give you any thoughts. Maybe we can pick one and run with it.

Thank you Kyle.

Wendy: There's little to add that I can say that is more clever than what has already been shared but with 14,000 posts I can tell you that I've learned a great deal from you. You've made me laugh and think. And it's good that there will be plenty more of it. Thanks.

Sir Francis: Congratulations on reaching a milestone of 12,000 posts. Now I can't pretend that I've read all of them but I have enjoyed so many that you light this place up. Funny, thoughtful, introspective and an all around nice guy. Lucky for us you're here.

Jean Arthur is always wonderful but Herbert Marshall was a nice surprise. I had only seen him in more serious roles but I thought he had a very nice touch. It may not be up there with some of Jean's best but it's fun.

I don't know if you get Netflix streaming but I saw what must have been a rare Bob Hope TV show you might enjoy. It was part of the show "All Star Revue." It was filmed in San Francisco at the Presidio in front of an audience of military personnel. Fred MacMurray was one of the guests. Some pretty funny skits and a healthy dose of adlibbing.

When I saw "Romance On The High Seas" I thought Carson and DeFore were built to be brothers.

The thing I like about *"Ramrod"* aprt from the things you mentioned is Don DeFore. Lightweight buddy in nearly everything I ever saw with him he is a much richer and draker character here. It was nice finding out he could pull it off.

*By the way, how is your beautiful bride doing? Have you two finished the Prime suspect series together yet?* We did. We have worked our way and are working our way through several other British police dramas. She is doing well. She loves her job. She takes care of a little boy for a friend and loves having a surrogate grandchild. Once in a while she has time for me. *Does this young man watch classic film with you?* He does. We went to several classic movie screenings this summer. He has been over to watch some and we love talking about them. He is a drummer in the church band with me so we like to talk music as well. And we talk about life. He enjoys it when I tell him what to watch out for. I haven't seen the last couple of Hepburn movies you mentioned. I think my favorite TV movie is "The Corn Is Green." At least there is more to see, For you and all the gang here I wanted to say on this Thanksgiving day that I am thankful for all of you. I had no idea when I joined here that I could make the kind of friends I have here. You have made it fun. God bless you all.

HI Sweet T: Being an old soul is not bad. It's just a more mature outlook on things. One of my good friends who is actually young enough to be my son thinks I'm different because inspite of our age difference we have a really good friendship. The difference in our ages has never been obvious. You have your feet firmly in both worlds. The innocence of one your age but the maturity of one who has good ideas and a hold on life. Most of the Kate movies I have not seen are later ones that were made for TV. "The Iron Petticoat" is on next week so that one will get crossed off soon. I can't believe I've never seen "Love Among The Ruins." Things like "Olly Olly Oxen Free" and some others from that time still await viewing.

This year Maryland can't hold on to anything. The football team is down to a 5th quarterback. As far as the song goes - I doubt it. There are apparently three songs. Now the Terrapins can get beat in a better league. Edited by: movieman1957 on Nov 21, 2012 2:19 PM

Hi Sir Francis: 5 Favorite Hepburn movies - 1 - Holiday 2 - THe Lion In Winter 3 - Bringing up Baby 4 - Desk Set 5 - State of The Union A western for you to watch? You've seen so many of the main ones now I'll have to dig a little deeper. Assuming you've seen things like "Warlock" and "3:10 To Yuma" you might try the following "No Name on The Bullet" - Audie Murphy "Ramrod" - Joel McCrea "Four Faces West" - Joel McCrea "Broken Lance" - Spencer Tracy "The Magnificent Seven" - everybody. Others like but I am ambivalent about are "The Law and Jake Wade" and "the Last Hunt." Both star Robert Taylor. Edited by: movieman1957 on Nov 21, 2012 12:49 PM

Though no one asked me I've seen 45 Katharine Hepburn movies. I'm not bragging, I'm just old.

You're right. I think I even recorded it. Israel had a new score for that one too.

*I am SOOOO with you on Chicken Run! Andrew and I laughed ourselves silly in the movie theatre when we saw it.* I did too but I was about the only one who got the movie references. I don't know whether people were wondering about me but I was wondering about them. I was thinking no one in here has ever seen a WWII POW movie?

"Silent Sundays" is usually only preempted in February and August. Otherwise its start time will vary between midnight and 1am. "Big Business" isn't listed on the schedule. There may be a ray of hope as they have shown several L&H silent shorts this past year and many of them have come with a new score by Robert Israel. Maybe he is working on one for it.

If you haven't liked any of the non-Connery films I can't imagine why you'd like this one. I liked it and like the direction it is going. To the other poster who mentioned "Quantum of Solace." It is not in the league of this one or "Casino Royale" but "QOS" does continue the story from "CR."

"Big Business" is the one where the boys are selling Christmas trees. It was likely not included in "The Essentials" set because it was a silent film. That box set only includes sound films. I have the same book. It is as essential as the films.

If what is listed on the first three discs is only that you get stuff that is in the public domain and clearly not their best work. "The Flying Dueces" is okay but "Utopia" can be a tough watch. From a historical stand "The Lucky Dog" is Stan and Ollie's first appearance together. "This Is Your Life is a rather awkward broadcast that shows that Stan doesn't seem to be real happy that he is part of the spotlight for the evenning. "Be Big" is a rather poor too long short film. For that price I wonder about the quality of the prints. If you're looking for a real good collection spend the money and get "Laurel & Hardy: The Essential Collection." Nearly all their sound shorts and, save for those released by TCM, many of their features made at Roach. You also get foreign language versions of several shorts and a disc of special features.

I saw "Let It Be" in the theater in the late 70s or early 80s. Some of it is uncomfotable to watch. If you're a fan and think about the arguments and bored looks it is not pleasant. But then there is the music and the rooftop concert and it all puts a nice wrapping on a package. The Anthology gives you a very good representation of the movie.

You came back!! Now I can call off Search and Rescue.