movieman1957
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*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?
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"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.
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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."
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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You came back!! Now I can call off Search and Rescue.
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*Yellow Submarine IS a Beatles movie. Yes, the voices weren't even theirs' ( I'll never forget how disillusioned I was when I found that out), but in every other way it is. It's got the Beatles as characters, and more importantly, it's got the Beatles' music. It's full of Beatles songs, how could it not be a Beatles movie?*
And it counted toward fulfilling their contract with UA.
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*So what's the story behind the lack of musical numbers for Chico and Harpo?*
Good morning Sir Francis:
I don't think there is a real story to there not being musical numbers for them. The story doesn't lend itself to one, I feel. But the numbers were very popular and the fact that there weren't any disappointed many fans.
"Duck Soup" did not do well at the box office and caused Paramount not to renews their contract. Enter Irving Thalberg.
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Don't be too hard on yourself. Threads go into the doldrums at times. I used to think of myself as a thread killer.
Someone will either go watch one or two. I'll admit I've never heard of any of them. At some point they may continue the postings and go right around us.
I have always admired your knowledge and wide range of interests. It will pick up again. Fear not!
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I saw it when TCM broadcast as part of a salute to Joseph Cotten. And in my opinion that is the part they could have well left off the film. The first segment is around 40 minutes long and I don't think it adds anything to the film.
After that it is still long but I don't think it is the mess that it has been made out to be. One thing I do agree with one critic who thought it was so brown. It is almost devoid of any color. I realize that would be a decision be Cimino, though I'm not sure the point.
One thing I did like was the scene at the end. Kristofferson on his boat with the lady. It struck me that she was so lazy she couldn't bother to lean forward for him to light her cigarette. He goes on the deck of the boat and I get the sense he is just depressed and empty.
It's not exactly something I would be in a hurry to see again though.
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You Win! Good heavens what a collection.
I have several things from itunes. Jack Benny is my favorite. Very funny all the way around. Martin and Lewis are also fun. There is one that is kind of a catch-all that gives Red Skelton, Fred Allen, Fibber McGee, Mel Blanc and various lesser known shows. It's been fun getting to know some of them.
There are so many comedies I haven't ventured into the dramas.
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Seems some others forgot that feeding the trolls is a no-no. Remember, it just makes them cranky.
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Sir Francis:
I'm glad you finally got around to "Duck Soup." I'm happier that you liked it. You mentioned your surprise at the lack of musical numbers for Harpo and Chico. One of the few films that didn't happen. Apparently they heard about it too. Plenty of fun and some great lines.
In "Katie Elder" I like the byplay of the brothers. They manage to make if feel that way. If you try not t othink about the math of the age differences it comes off pretty well. I always felt kind of bad for Earl Holliman. He's kind of extra with not a lot to do. I guess that's what happens when you're in the middle. (I'm the oldest brother.)
Some of my favorite parts are when various townspeople take turns telling them what a great lady Kate was and how they didn't do enough for her. From a personl point I like the way Wayne refers to his parents by their first name. Partly, it's hard to imagine someone as old as Wayne referring to "Dad" all the time. By my father and his older brothers referred to my grandfather by first name. Oh, and James Gregory is evil.
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Seeing "The Pink Panther" is a matter of what kind of comedy you like. In the first film, 1964, Sellers is a rather small part and a more sedate level of comedy as I recall. When you get to "A Shot In The Dark" that one is about Clouseau and it heads toward a broader style.
In the 70's "Return of..." and "... Strikes Again" yo are now in a very broad slapstick and crazy dialogue set of films. There were two more but they trailed off on quality. Then there was Steve Martin. I have not seen any of those.
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Hi Kyle:
Thanks for your concern. I live about 5 miles from the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. When this morning came there wasn't that much damage in my area. We didn't have any problem at all. Ocean City, where you saw most of the damage is about 2 1/2 hours away. It was rough but nothing like coastal NJ. At work we had relatively few calls for people with storm damage. That was kind of surprising.
No power problems. No damage. The biggest inconvenience was the Starbucks where my daughter works had flooding in the area. Her shop was fine since they took precautions. Her neighbor wasn't as lucky.
Western Maryland got slammed with two feet of snow. They have it worse than my area. It is our friends in NY that really have it bad.
I appreciate your kind thoughts. I hope all is well in your world.
Chris
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I'm just south of Baltimore and we have had some very heavy winds. We've had 60 mph gusts so far. Higher ones are expected. Some local flooding in Baltimore. My daughter works at a store near the dock in Annapolis and they are expecting some flooding there.
As bad for some in the western part of the state and in WV is a blizzard. WV may get 2 feet of snow. There are 24 districts in MD and not one will be open for school tomorrow. A hurricane and a blizzard.
The flooding in MD doesn't seem to be as bad as it is in Atlantic City but we had a good bit of damage in Ocean City MD. Still a rough night to go.
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Seeing you and SIr Francis talk about Harpo made me think that you are quite right in that he is beloved. He has an appeal to all ages because he can be that innocent kid. He is also mischievous but never really mean. Chico always has something going on. Even when Harpo is in on it it feels more like loyalty than anything sinister.
I love to watch him play. No matter what he has been before in the picture when he sits at the harp his whole character changes. He is very serious about his music. He is not stylish or flashy in the way Chico is, though he has a great talent as well, but there is a calmness that takes hold of him. He is not a distraction from the music. But when he hits the last note it is as if he wakes up and ta-dah Harpo is back.
Chico is all about style. He rarely plays anything serious. They are complicated pieces but it is more the way he plays them than how well he plays them. Two very talented musicians with two very differnent approaches.
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If my hometown Orioles could have hit in the post season anything like they did during the year they may have been the ones being swept by the Tigers. It was obvious if the Tigers had any kind of pitching they were going to beat NY. And so they did.
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Glad you liked *"North To Alaska."* It is a bit of an odd film. It doesn't seem like the type Wayne would make. But you're right it is fun.
Sorry to hear you didn't like *"Horse Feathers"* better. Parts of the climax are a bit out of whack but mostly I like it just fine. Lots of good one liners and I love the whole thing going on around Thema Todd's apartment. On to "Duck Soup"?
I saw *"And Then There Were None"* years ago and thought it first rate.
Once I can figure out what Brian Keith says *"The Rare Breed"* is fun and not deep.
Odd is a good description for *"The Bride Came COD."* The idea of Bette Davis being held "captive" is a stretch but I'm with you on Davenport.
Since we've hit on the others I've seen I'll leave it to the ladies.
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OH MY! What a treat. And so are the M&Ms. It was an okay day. Nothing exciting but we're stretching it out through the weekend.
Thanks Ro. I appreciate it.
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I'm a slacker. I've only seen 14 of them.
The one thing I agree with MissG about in "The Shootist" is the power of Wayne's performance. Maybe after Ethan Edwards it is his strongest role. I like Bacall but most of the rest of the castisn't in the same league. I would have liked to have learned a little more about the trio he meets at the end. Not much information to build up more tension for me.
I'd like to hear more about "Horse Feathers." - Swordifsh!
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Nothing serious. A little sore but she'll be fine. Thanks.
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I always liked Holden too. His list of films in the 50s is quite impressive. He played sarcastic as well as anyone. Recently saw him on the big screen in "Bridge on The River Kwai." One of my favorites is "Escape From Rt. Bravo." Too bad his 60's films didn't fare as well.
I think he had a drinking problem which likely aided his looks before his age. If I remember correctly he fell in his home and hit his head on a table. The story was that he wasn't completely sober at the time.
Laurel and Hardy Collection. Too cheap???
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You're right. I think I even recorded it. Israel had a new score for that one too.