MrMagoo

There was some pretty good garbage in DISTRICT 9 (2009) and WALL-E (2008). I think there was top notch trash being thrown around at the end of SOYLENT GREEN (1973). And of course Sammy Davis Jr. sang a heartfelt song in his garbage truck on the way to the dump in OCEAN'S ELEVEN (1960). When I watch fine cinema I always keep my eye out for good garbage. Perhaps the Oscars could award one in a new category. 😁

I went on a first date back in '77 to see this film. My date just wanted to see it. I had no idea what it was going to be about. She did. Later, I was troubled by her fascination with it. The relationship was....aaaahhhh....different.

I too liked Dreyfuss in JAWS. I thought DUDDY KRAVITZ was a little, underappreciated film...especially for Randy Quaid. I liked AMERICAN GRAFITTI. He was excellent in CLOSE ENCOUNTERS.....another of my favorites. I was not a big fan of THE GOODBYE GIRL or MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS. I found them both generally dull. Dreyfuss also did a nice turn as Bernie Madoff in a made for TV movie.

Tricky one there, Peebs. I'm going to go with Conway Twitty, the country singer. He was only in 4 films. You might have been looking for Yvette Mimieux, but she had an earlier, uncredited performance in 1958's A CERTAIN SMILE.

I think you're right, Peebs. KNUTE ROCKNE, ALL AMERICAN (1940) ...he wasn't The Gipper. Next: Willie Nelson.....not a long filmography, but I think he died once....in a scene while talking to one of my favorite actors.

Lawrence Tibbett Next: TAKE IT FROM ME (1937)

THE FACE BEHIND THE MASK (1941) Car bomb. Next: George Montgomery

LOL....I had Lloyd Nolan with Blondell in A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN (1945) and HANNAH AND HER SISTERS (1986)...Nolan's last film....with Turturro. I like yours too.

Dan Dailey appeared in ZIEGFIELD GIRL (1941) with Lana Turner and in THE PRIVATE FILES OF J. EDGAR HOOVER (1977) with Tanya Roberts. Took a little digging. 36 years apart. Next: Joan Blondell and John Turturro

Ian Holm? I've never heard of this movie. If correct....Next: CROOKS ANONYMOUS (1962)

Elliott Gould Next: DEAR MR PROHACK (1949)

Could you be looking for Grace Coppin? She only made 2 films and SO YOUNG, SO BAD was her first. I've never heard of her, but I guess she had a bit of a stage career. I've also never seen the movie. If I'm right....NEXT: IT HAPPENED TO JANE (1959)....listed but an uncredited role.

Sondra Locke....THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER is a fine, bittersweet, poignant film. I would put it above this year's Oscar winner, NOMADLAND. Next: THE KILLERS (1964)

I watched MY OCTOPUS TEACHER last night on Netflix (My wife has an account. I don't). It was pretty good...even as I am loathe to hang in there with animal/nature features that show the life and death struggles of innocent creatures.

When I was in practice my staff always looked forward to the Oscars. I would print out and give everyone a ballot. We would have an office contest. I would give a gift card or some other modest reward to the winner. Friends and family members would want to play. The "tie breaker" was who will be the 1st and last person shown in the "in memoriam" segment; 2 names. It often came down to that category because they always started and ended the segment with a substantial movie star. We had a blast. Monday mornings were always fun. "Who won? Who won?" I'm retired now. My wife and daughters (who live far away) asked if I was having the contest and I said no, not this year. I texted with them. We had a huge laugh over how long that octopus documentarian went on and on about octopusses. I'm not saying their documentary wasn't good, but the academy clearly showed they had nothing to offer by letting that speech drone on. The other one was the hair and makeup winner. The lady wouldn't stop!!! I know hair and makeup are important....but they never even showed us the hair and makeup. They never showed the special effects or the costumes or the cinematography. I thought last night's ceremony was absolutely pathetic. Actors know when they are in a dog. They know their first obligation is to entertain. Was it Steven Soderbergh who produced/directed that mess? He should be ashamed. Looking at the faces of many of the actors, et al who where there, I think many looked embarrassed. As I have spoken fondly about my previous encounter with Glenn Close; she put up a good face, but I bet she was appalled. That was inexcusable. All of it. Again, the M&Ms ad early in the broadcast was the best part.

Arrrggghhhhh.....and I was so proud of myself that I just found the Cicely Tyson connection. I came back to post and found I was too late. Interesting as I saw Martin Sheen too, but did not find the Gardner connect.

Off topic....a little. I was born in the 1950's and at one point when I was a little guy I had a great, great uncle who I met (I have no recollection of it...but there are family pics) who was born when Abraham Lincoln was president. He was 95 or something. No hints this time, but your Ava Gardner-Emma Stone entry is another tough one. Stone doesn't have a deep filmography...yet, but her co-stars are mostly not old enough to have appeared with Gardner who last performed around 40 years ago. I may come crawling back for help if I don't have something by tonight. BTW....nice response on the Walter Brennan thread. I didn't know about his personal values and would never want to pretend I didn't.

The only nominees that I saw were: CHICAGO 7 NOMADLAND MANK JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH Glenn Close in HILLBILLY ELEGY That's it. I'd like to see SOUND OF METAL, NEWS OF THE WORLD and MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM not that the Oscars showed me much that made me want to see them.

I found it interesting they introduced Aaron Sorkin at the beginning. I saw an interview with him where he explained that when writing for television and film the key was to SHOW the viewer the story....DON'T TELL THEM. TV and film are visual. Books are a telling/describing format. Plays were the hardest as the stage is small and the ability to "show" is hard, so there is an element of "explaining" through dialog that is the challenge of good playwriting. Sadly, the Oscars last night were all about telling and very little showing. Considering how theaters were mostly closed and that a lot of viewers may not have seen as many of the nominees as in the past the producers should have known that showing clips and scenes of the nominees would have been really appreciated. There was practically no humor. Obviously no musical numbers. Hardly any homage to the history of Hollywood. I thought the M&M ad at the beginning was the best part of the show. Boy was that a huge turn off....and I watched the whole thing. But I did flip over and watched a little of the Dodgers-Padres game which thankfully didn't end until after the Oscars were over.

I thought it was interesting that Brennan always looked old from the very beginning. As I recall, he fought in WW I in Europe and was gassed. Of course, I my first memories of him always revolved around his role in THE REAL MCCOYS tv show.

Correct....but I was looking at Martin Balsam was with Cobb in TWELVE ANGRY MEN (1957) and he also was in 1991's CAPE FEAR with Lewis. I like this game. Lots of options. Most of all I look at lots of films and actors over a long time period. I learn more with every quiz. I'll get to work!

Well, well, well.....of course....HOW COULD I HAVE MISSED IT!!!! Harry Belafonte in ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW (1959) directed by Robert Wise and with Driver in 2019's BLACKKkLANSMAN. I went to Black KKKlansman right away. I saw Belafonte....but I just didn't look close enough. Top notch! Next: Lee J. Cobb and Juliette Lewis

I did not know this until today. Only 3 actors have won 3 Oscars for male lead or supporting actor. It would not surprise anyone that 2 of them are Jack Nicholson and Daniel Day-Lewis. But....who is the 3rd? A fine actor, but not someone I would have guessed right away. I thought Brando or DeNiro or Stewart or Fonda.....but no. I'm sure many here know right immediately. But I thought it was a bit of a surprise.

Frank Forsyth Next: SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT (1943) 1st credited role

THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) Next: Walter Matthau watches Robert Shaw commit suicide.