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Hey, MR. Any idea if the Rendevous With Rama project will just deal with Clarke's first book or try to cover the sequels, too? CharlieT Very good set of books... four in all I think. The last might have been co-written with Gentry Lee. CT

Spurs on the coccyx? Sounds like a pain in the butt. CharlieT

I was just reminded of one of my favorite war movies in the genre forum for war films. Baby Blue Marine starring Jan Michael Vincent was set during WWII, although the storyline took place in the States. I enjoyed the characters, the actors in these roles and the plot. It pulls all of the heartstrings of the nostalgia of the mid-forties and sets you up for an unexpected end. Sappy? I know you are, but what am I? CharlieT Message was edited by: CharlieT

Just hope you don't mind being referred to as "whippersnapper" from time to time. Welcome and hang on to your hat. CharlieT

It may not be a classic, but the sequel to When Worlds Collide was a very enjoyable read when I first read it forty years ago. After Worlds Collide took the refugees on a journey of discovery on the planet that would replace Earth. Since the original was made into a movie, a sequel film would be expected. However, since it has been so long since the original was filmed, it might be better to remake the first before attempting the second. CharlieT

If I may add my vote, don't reveal the plot beyond what you already have. I loved this movie. Looking a JMV's physique, it's hard to understand his failure to become a Marine. Not that hard in Bruno Kirby's case, though. The last time I watched, the end brought tears to my eyes (hard to admit for a middle-aged man.) I'm also a big Glynnis O'Conner fan and love her role in this. Burt Remsen and Katherine Helmond fall into the look and feel of the time very naturally. Plus I think that Norman Rockwell was one of America's greatest artists, even though many simply dismiss him as an illustrater. All in all, Marion Hedgepeth was one hell of a man! CharlieT Also, thank you for going to war for me and my family in a war that not everyone agreed with or supported. Regardless of which side of the issue one was on, the brave men and women that served there deserve the kudos given to veterans of the more "acceptable" wars. CT

We would all have portable telephones the size of a pack of cigarettes. Well, Fred. You can't have everything, but you can have this... if you find an old cell phone. Message was edited by: CharlieT Message was edited by: CharlieT

And of course, 221B Baker St., London. And #2 Porter St., Camdentown. (Scrooge, 1951. Bob Cratchit's address to which Ebenezer sent a turkey that was "twice the size of Tiny Tim.") CharlieT Message was edited by: CharlieT

This was the only movie made byHardy without Laurel after their teaming. Didn't Ollie do The Fighting Kentuckian with John Wayne after teaming up with Stanley? CharlieT

The only problem with one guess per hint is that some of us are online, then have to go away for something, and then back online, and then away. If you miss the opportunity to post the one guess, you may never get another chance. If the object is to get to 21 questions, then, by all means, keep the rule hard and fast. If the object is to have a good time, then lighten up and allow all guesses. It's your call, oobleckboy. CharlieT

On the serious side: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934 & 1956) The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935) Rebecca (1940) Suspicion (1941) Lifeboat (1944) Notorious (1946) To Catch A Thief (1955) Frenzy (1972) This and the previous post covers quite a few of his films. The fun is looking for his cameo appearance in several of his films. CharlieT Message was edited by: CharlieT Message was edited by: CharlieT

Nope. Not a one. Never did care for Seymour Hitchcock anyway. Didn't like him when he lived down the street and when he.... Oh, you mean Alfred. Nevermind. Message was edited by: CharlieT

Cat Ballou and Cheyenne Social Club

Groucho!

Went to Mongo's birthday post and didn't see it until just a few minutes ago. I won't give it away, but it drove me "bananas." CharlieT

I don't know if you have seen "Carlito's Way," but I felt it returned to the old theme that crime doesn't pay. Even though Pacino's character tries to get out of the business, his past comes back to... well, I'll leave that for you to find out. CharlieT

After just watching "Real Genius," I would have to say the slimiest in recent years would have to be William Atherton. I have never seen him in a role in which he was the least bit sympathetic or endearing. From "Ghostbusters" to the first two "Die Hards," he's managed to earn the applause from audiences whenever he got what was coming to him. CharlieT

Again with the obvious (which is usually wrong,) "Around the World in 80 Days?"

Breakfast at Tiffany's?

Made in 1952, also starring Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton, Denholm Elliot, Hugh Williams and Roland Culver. About a small town cleric (Richardson) learning about his three grown-up children. (Thank you, Leonard Maltin.) Maltin gives it 3 stars and, as of 2003, was not available on VHS or DVD. CharlieT

Crimean War movies only. OK, then it would have to be "Charge of the Light Brigade."

I remember the recent one with McQueen when they were introducing the new Mustang. They showed a lot of driving on a winding course and then showed him stepping out of the new car. After the chase scene in Bullitt, who better to endorse the new "Pony." In the ninties, John Wayne hawked a lot of beer, Bud Light I think. CharlieT

Thanks for the correction. I'm sometimes good with the stars, but the supports can be hard to identify.

I read the book "Hotel" before seeing the movie. Three characters stood out as miscast in my opinion. The description of the hotel manager fit Clint Walker more than Rod Taylor (although, Taylor probably was a better choice for acting ability alone.) The hotel thief, Keycase Milne, was not built anything like Karl Malden and Richard Conte was nothing like the described house detective. Conte could have played Milne. The detective could have been played by William Conrad. On the positive side, Michael Rennie is very well cast as the British nobleman. CharlieT

My favorite war movies: The Patriot Glory They Died With Their Boots On Well, you didn't specify which war. CharlieT