filmlover

Good one. Like when Catwoman (Julie Newmar) came up to him at the end of one episode and suggested they could be together, that she really wants him. Batman asked her, "What about Robin? Catwoman thought for a moment and said, "Oh, we could kill him." Batman was shocked...but, come on, Batman, this is Julie Newmar!!! Kill the annoying kid. Another scene that I would like to see... WW II SOLDIER: Arggh! I'm shot! JOHN WAYNE: Lean against me, we're getting out of here. WWII SOLDIER: The enemy is closing in. Leave me, get away. Pause. JOHN WAYNE: Okay! He runs away.

> {quote:title=FredCDobbs wrote: }{quote}Why don't you put me on IGNORE. They only thing you ever say to me is some kind of insult. That's not true. I have posted replies to plenty of your posts in a normal fashion.

Mad Magazine used to to do takeoffs on cliche movie scenes. But what about great movie scenes? What got me thinking about it was seeing the Michael Douglas spot about his father, Kirk. One of the scenes shown is the famous "I'm Spartacus." That made me want to see a twist on the scene... Spartacus stands up and is about to speak, but then Antoninus suddenly stands. ANTONINUS (Tony Curtis): I'm Spartacus! DAVID (Harold Stone): I'm Spartacus! ALL: I'm Spartacus! Spartacus is overwhelmed by their loyalty and love. ROMAN SOLDIER: If that's what's you want. Crucify them all. ALL (pointing to Spartacus): HE'S SPARTACUS!

> {quote:title=FredCDobbs wrote:}{quote} > > *Re: How do you know you are old?* > I tried watching the new Hispanic Hollywood movie MACHETE last night... Fred, I don't think I would ever call it a Hispanic Hollywood movie. Robert Rodriguez is a respected director, born in San Antonio. The star, Danny Trejo, was born in Los Angeles in the Echo Park area, which is not in South Central, and has recently been called "one of the top ten neighborhoods" by the APA. The other star of the film is Robert De Niro (Italian), Might as well call Goodfellas or Casino an "Italian Hollywood movie" or Little Big Man an "Indian Hollywood movie.".

> {quote:title=calvinnme wrote:}{quote} > > {quote:title=filmlover wrote:}{quote} > > > {quote:title=AddisonDeWitless wrote:}{quote} > > > To me, it seems like enthusiasm for it amongst the posters is at an all-time low. Really, I can't think of any time in the last several months where *anyone* mentioned that they were looking forward to it. > > I don't think that is the case. I am looking forward to it as I always do, but I was waiting for February to roll around and comment then. And I think a lot of other people here feel the same way as I do. The main difference is that complainers of anything, standing in a small group, make a lot more noise. > You surprise me filmlover. From reading about all of your DVD and Blu purchases I'd figure you'd have just about all the films shown during Oscar month in your personal collection and find this month as dull and routine as some of the rest of us. Not at all! Sure, I have many in my collection, but I love the way that TCM has got the month divided into studios for this year's tribute. Think I am going to complain about several days of just Warner Bros. pictures whenever I tune in during that timeframe? Think again. Sure, I've seen them before, but this is the best of the best. Remember, too, that this is a month when a lot of new people will be tuning into TCM and and many have never seen these classics. I find that very exciting. To me, it isn't just about my tastes, it's also about other people who are younger and being exposed to classics for the first time. My birthday is on Feb. 6th, and I was delighted to see that one of my favorite films, Two For The Seesaw, is on. And if I like a film that is showing on TCM, I will get caught up in it and not go get the DVD/Blu from my shelves. Sometimes, if I don't have the time to watch the full movie, I get enjoyment from what I see on TV. Or if I am working at my computer, I can look to the side of my computer screen and see TCM on a few feet away. When playing a DVD/Blu, I feel an obligation to block off enough time to watch the whole thing and actually sit in front of the television...so I don't end up putting that title in my player even though the picture quality will be better than what is aired on TV. As far as seeing things I have already seen, isn't that partly why we are here? We get an enjoyment seeing something we like again. I delight in a channel that presents great films. Maybe there are days you get a kick out of a Durango Kid or a Boston ****...but when there are days like in February that show back-to-back, best-of-the-best classics? To me that is great! For example, I just went to the calendar and picked one day at random, Feb. 14th, and one right after another they are showing... Garden of Allah A Star is Born Prisoner of Zenda Gone With The Wind Rebecca Spellbound You're going to complain about that?

> {quote:title=AddisonDeWitless wrote:}{quote} > To me, it seems like enthusiasm for it amongst the posters is at an all-time low. Really, I can't think of any time in the last several months where *anyone* mentioned that they were looking forward to it. I don't think that is the case. I am looking forward to it as I always do, but I was waiting for February to roll around and comment then. And I think a lot of other people here feel the same way as I do. The main difference is that complainers of anything, standing in a small group, make a lot more noise.

Happy new year. From January 1939:

Since this is January 1st, I thought some might like to start following this thread from its beginning in January 1939. http://forums.tcm.com/thread.jspa?threadID=157427&tstart=15&messageID=8478708#8478708

It's just turned midnight here in L.A. Happy new year, everyone!

The Apartment and When Harry Met Sally, with maybe the addition of The Poseidon Adventure.

A bunch of Jimmys James Caan

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Mary Woronov...now there's a name I haven't heard for awhile. She was so much fun in Roger Corman films.

It's just a Nick

For WB's first Archive release on Blu-ray (well, actually tied with Deathtrap), the studio has done an admirable job on Gypsy, the fun musical biopic of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Rosalind Russell stars as the irrepressible stage mother of all time, Rose, who dominates her cute daughter, Baby June, and then when June leaves, her awkward daughter, Louise (Natalie Wood). (In real life, there wasn't such a happy ending for Rose, and you might like to check it out through the internet.) Video is excellent, and I only detected a very minor haloing in one scene. Unlike the regular WarnerArchives being on DVD-Rs, this is a regular Blu-ray. Audio is good, with voices mostly through the center speaker. During musical numbers, side speakers do get used. The only extras are two carried over from the DVD, but this time in HD (though rough footage), of one musical number cut from the film ("Together Wherever We Go") and another number that was trimmed in half for the final film ("You'll Never Get Away Fom Me"). There is also a trailer in HD (but not restored). This was a major musical, very important in Stephen Sondheim's early career. And though Rosalind Russell's singing voice is dubbed mostly by Lisa Kirk, Russell's acting makes the film very enjoyable. (By the way, be sure to look for the drawing of Ethel Merman, the original Rose on Broadway, on the wall near the full-length mirror in the stripper's dressing room. A nice touch.) Very much recommended.

*Gypsy (WarnerArchive Blu-ray)* For WB's first Archive release on Blu-ray (well, actually tied with Deathtrap), the studio has done an admirable job on Gypsy, the fun musical biopic of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Rosalind Russell stars as the irrepressible stage mother of all time, Rose, who dominates her cute daughter, Baby June, and then when June leaves, her awkward daughter, Louise (Natalie Wood). (In real life, there wasn't such a happy ending for Rose, and you might like to check it out through the internet.) Video is excellent, and I only detected a very minor haloing in one scene. Unlike the regular WarnerArchives being on DVD-Rs, this is a regular Blu-ray. Audio is good, with voices mostly through the center speaker. During musical numbers, side speakers do get used. The only extras are two carried over from the DVD, but this time in HD (though rough footage), of one musical number cut from the film ("Together Wherever We Go") and another number that was trimmed in half for the final film ("You'll Never Get Away Fom Me"), and there is also a trailer in HD (but not restored). This was a major musical, very important in Stephen Sondheim's early career. And though Rosalind Russell's singing voice is dubbed mostly by Lisa Kirk, Russell's acting makes the film very enjoyable. (By the way, be sure to look for the drawing of Ethel Merman, the original Rose on Broadway, on the wall near the full-length mirror in the stripper's dressing room. A nice touch.) Very much recommended.

No, even with Dr. Gillespie complaining about everything and listing every fatal disease in history, it is still better that watching the Senate on C-Span 2 today. The Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill is important because so many people are waiting for help, but all the politicians are doing all day is voting on amendments. They talk at length about each amendent in turn, then call for a vote. Each amendment's vote could go a lot quicker if hands were just raised and counted...but, no, they start milling about, talking with their friends about anything but the bills, and after about an hour, the votes are all cast. And it gets defeated because they vote on party lines and neither has the 60 votes needed to pass. And they go on to the next amendement which also takes up hours of the same thing. And they know it already. And on and on. Makes watching Dr. Kildare a great pleasure.

I have a special affection for this film because it was the first Bogart film I ever saw. In the meantime while we wait for it, you might like to check out this almost forgotten newspaper drama: http://www.amazon.com/-30--Remaster-Jack-Webb/dp/B0046JOV8S/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1356668126&sr=1-1&keywords=-30-

Any song from Burt Bacharach's Lost Horizon, especially: But I do like Bobby Van's exhuberance in this one

John Payne