The Annual FrankGrimes Torture Thread

[FrankGrimes]

How can that set be eligible for free shipping if it's under $25? I'm confused! And I still

have to pay for sales tax. So it's only costing me $15.99 plus sales tax, is that what you're

saying? Yes, I have to have these things spelled out. Of course, I could just look for

myself.

 

No, you are RIGHT, as always. You have to spend $25 to get the free shipping at Amazon, so your best bet is the Deep Discount sale in November or to just get The Big Trail by itself. I actually only have The Big Trail DVD, but I know you like the Duke (bad taste example #3).

[Film_Fatale]

For what it's worth, dvdpricesearch.com says the best prices for *The Big Trail* Grandeur Edition are $10.86 at Wal-Mart, followed by $13.87 at Deep Discount.

[Bronxgirl48]

Goddess, did you read my two posts on THREE COMRADES? (I think they were on September 16th)

 

Thought TRANSGRESSION was unintentionally funny, what with Ricardo Cortez and his castle gong! There was a scene where Kay had on no makeup, and she looked so sweet and charming. What a melodramatic middle -- everyone scrambling for "the letter"! LOL My mother's opinion of the film: "It stunk!" But it was fun.

 

I've been in a decorating frenzy these past few days: I'm getting rid of my pink verticals that hang in my living room window, and bought these classically traditional drapes in an almond-yellow color that have a sort of British Colonial feel about them -- they're decorated with botanicals and palm trees that look like they're from illustrations in a 19th century nature book, because I don't want my condo to look "beachy", but more early American with nautical touches. The valances and the sheers will really make for a cozy retreat. I'm also searching for early 19th and late 18th century prints to hang on my walls. There's a photo of Nathanial Hawthorne I remember from a collection of his short stories -- I'd love to have that reproduction.

Also I'd like to see Washington Irving's face hanging up there as well.

(I can hear Cary from MR. BLANDINGS saying sarcastically to me as he does to Myrna: "And where do I put my powdered wig?")

 

I was born too late.....

 

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[Bronxgirl48]

Goot e-v-e-n-i-n-g.

 

Did you miss me? I thought not. My philosophy is: when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. (but I always look for the bargains)

 

Are you getting me a tiara? Thanks ever so!

 

In between my decorating excursions, I've been laid low (no cracks now) by allergies -- sneezing, itchy teary eyes, coughing -- that occasionally plague me during this time of year, but I'm fine now.

I don't like to take medications for this, I just cope with it by taking a lot of warm steamy showers.

 

With my clothes on.

[Bronxgirl48]

I haven't seen FINDING AMANDA, but I saw BILOXI BLUES a few weeks ago and enjoyed it. You've got to see Christopher Walken's performance to believe it, as the weird sargeant!

[MissGoddess]

so your best bet is the Deep Discount sale in November or to just get The Big Trail by itself. I actually only have The Big Trail DVD, but I know you like the Duke (bad taste example #3).

 

For someone with "good" taste you have a remarkable number of Duke, Coop and Pappy DVDs.

 

Amazon is on my poop list. They not only charge me tax now, but the free "white glove" shipping (the unpack the TV from the box and take away any packaging you don't want to keep) they

used to provide with the TV I want is no longer offered.

[MissGoddess]

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote}

> Goddess, did you read my two posts on THREE COMRADES? (I think they were on September 16th)

>

 

No, dahlink, I completely missed it! I'll scoot back and take a look.

 

 

> Thought TRANSGRESSION was unintentionally funny, what with Ricardo Cortez and his castle gong! There was a scene where Kay had on no makeup, and she looked so sweet and charming. What a melodramatic middle -- everyone scrambling for "the letter"! LOL My mother's opinion of the film: "It stunk!" But it was fun.

>

 

Ha! I had seen this one before so I didn't even bother to record it because I rather agree with

your Mom. Cortez was an expert at that type, bless him.

 

> I've been in a decorating frenzy these past few days: I'm getting rid of my pink verticals that hang in my living room window, and bought these classically traditional drapes in an almond-yellow color that have a sort of British Colonial feel about them -- they're decorated with botanicals and palm trees that look like they're from illustrations in a 19th century nature book, because I don't want my condo to look "beachy", but more early American with nautical touches. The valances and the sheers will really make for a cozy retreat. I'm also searching for early 19th and late 18th century prints to hang on my walls. There's a photo of Nathanial Hawthorne I remember from a collection of his short stories -- I'd love to have that reproduction.

> Also I'd like to see Washington Irving's face hanging up there as well.

> (I can hear Cary from MR. BLANDINGS saying sarcastically to me as he does to Myrna: "And where do I put my powdered wig?")

>

 

It's sounding very nice! have you looked online for those prints? You might find a wider selection.

 

And what about honest Abe? Or is he too homely? I had a pic up of him for the longest, but

I've "streamlined" the number of pictures in my flat and I'm afraid Abe got the ax. But he still

has my heart.

 

 

> I was born too late.....

>

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You're telling me? I gave my heart to a dead president.

[Bronxgirl48]

Hope you find my THREE COMRADES posts; you know I would never forget to respond to someone asking my opinion on a film.

 

I love old Abe! I think if I had a library room I'd have busts of him, George Washington, and John Adams in there, together with antique maps and old globes, and of course tons of books. Plus a big leather club chair, the kind you find in gentlemen's clubs of the Victorian era. A fireplace would be de rigeur as well. I think I will have to go on-line for those prints I want, but I dearly love to search out flea markets, street fairs, and antique shops. I'm also looking for pewter candle-holders.

 

And Lincoln is one of our great presidents! He will live forever.

 

I liked Ricardo in that film he did with Noah Beery and Karen Morley; he gave a very natural performance, and in some other stuff he was also very down-to-earth and "modern". He really did look a bit like Valentino.

 

Yes, what are we doing in the 21st century?

[Bronxgirl48]

Goddess, my first reply on THREE COMRADES was September 14th; the second was on the 16th.

[Film_Fatale]

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote}

> I haven't seen FINDING AMANDA, but I saw BILOXI BLUES a few weeks ago and enjoyed it. You've got to see Christopher Walken's performance to believe it, as the weird sargeant!

 

Christopher Walken can be counted on to be just about the weirdest character in almost any movie he is ever in. Did you ever watch *Communion* ?

 

So sorry to hear about the allergies, hope they won't bug you again for a whle!

[CineMaven]

The Tortured Grimes-master: "I did watch 'The Letter' because of your brilliant, emotional analysis of one of your favorite films.

 

Again I thank you for taking the time out to watch this great film. You flatter me.

 

"The Detective Story" (unforgiven)

 

Those are "manly" films? Are you pullin' the wool? 'Detective Story' is the one that seems most manly to me.

 

Ya got me Frank. Ya got me! You're right.

[MissGoddess]

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[MissGoddess]

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote}

> Hope you find my THREE COMRADES posts; you know I would never forget to respond to someone asking my opinion on a film.

>

 

I didn't see the one from the 14th, I'll go back and look for that one.

 

> I love old Abe! I think if I had a library room I'd have busts of him, George Washington, and John Adams in there, together with antique maps and old globes, and of course tons of books. Plus a big leather club chair, the kind you find in gentlemen's clubs of the Victorian era. A fireplace would be de rigeur as well. I think I will have to go on-line for those prints I want, but I dearly love to search out flea markets, street fairs, and antique shops. I'm also looking for pewter candle-holders.

>

> And Lincoln is one of our great presidents! He will live forever.

>

 

This website/catalogue has a lot of stuff that looks like it would fit in that library of yours:

 

www.sourceperrier.com

 

 

> I liked Ricardo in that film he did with Noah Beery and Karen Morley; he gave a very natural performance, and in some other stuff he was also very down-to-earth and "modern". He really did look a bit like Valentino.

 

I'm not sure if I saw that one.

 

>

> Yes, what are we doing in the 21st century?

 

I keep asking myself that all the time.

[MissGoddess]

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote}

> Hi, Goddess! LOVED Margaret in THREE COMRADES! (forgive me for not responding sooner, but I've been continually falling asleep on the couch; I've got S.A.D always starting in a Florida autumn, and get very depressed and lethargic) I didn't boo-hoo as much as I thought I would because I wanted a more "lingering" ending, if you know what I mean -- I didn't think she'd take the action she did. I can't say enough about her performance -- it was very subtle and complex; nothing doom-laden or sentimental, yet filled with a weary, almost cynical acceptance of fate, but still hungry to seize the day and grab her happiness (and who better to grab than Robert Taylor, lol) while she could. I loved the relationship between the three men (Robert Young is a better actor than I've always given him credit for) and Pat.

>

> With the curse of being my mother's daugher, I was trying not to notice that even though it was supposed to be 1920, Sullavan was dressed in 1938 attire.

>

> I went out with friends this evening to a Mexican restaurant. (they wanted to cheer me up) Our Mexican waiter was a young Frank Sinatra lookalike; it was incredible. He looked like Ole Blue Eyes from about 1940. I kept expecting a crowd of teenyboppers to appear out of nowhere and start screaming.

>

 

I'm sorry I missed this post---especially the last part. When can I come visit?

 

Seriously, I am very glad you enjoyed *Three Comrades*, a classic in every way. I also think

it's one of the nicest depictions of friendship among all four of the people that I've ever seen.

[Bronxgirl48]

You're a sweetheart to give me that website, thank you so much.

 

Oh, the first post you read on TC was on the 14th; the second one you're looking for is Sept. 16th, not the other way 'round.

 

I've never cottoned to Franchot Tone but I'm beginning to appreciate him more and more as a fine actor.

 

I'm correcting myself on that Ricardo Cortez film; I think it's Wallie Beery not Noah, and he plays a boxer.

 

I got about halfway into SECRETS OF AN ACTRESS; it was nice to see Kay with George, but this was a pretty dull plot, and I fell asleep shortly thereafter.

 

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[Bronxgirl48]

Thanks for your good wishes about these pesky allergies; I'm one of many who suffer this time of year, not as badly as some, but just enough to be annoying.

 

Haven't seen COMMUNION. You're right about Christopher, lol; even as early as ANNIE HALL! (although he broke that mold in THE DEER HUNTER)

 

More FERRIS: "Batta-batta-batta-sa-WING--batta-batta!" (love Ruck as Cameron) I really appreciate the ending -- Ferris telling us to go home. My take on what he really means is: "You just watched a movie, now return to reality and seize the day!"

[MissGoddess]

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote}>

> I've never cottoned to Franchot Tone but I'm beginning to appreciate him more and more as a fine actor.

>

 

He can sometimes come across as "actorish" but he really does have the chops, as they

say. I was rather touched in reading the Joan Crawford biography how she took care of him

when he fell ill at the end of his life. No one in his family did anything and she fed him and

was there till the end. I'm telling you, I've heard and read many, many things like this about

her and I think that lady really was terrific in many ways.

 

 

> I'm correcting myself on that Ricardo Cortez film; I think it's Wallie Beery not Noah, and he plays a boxer.

>

 

Oh my goodness, you're not talking about FLESH are you? The one I raved about in the

Ford at Fox thread recently?? Beery plays the wrestler who's in love with Karen and Ricardo

is the rat she can't get over?? I LOVE that movie!! You know it was directed by Pappy, right?

 

> I got about halfway into SECRETS OF AN ACTRESS; it was nice to see Kay with George, but this was a pretty dull plot, and I fell asleep shortly thereafter.

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Last week's films were actually rather poor. The best of them came the following morning:

*The Keyhole*, with George Brent, and *I Found Stella Parish* with that Ian fellow who was also

in Secrets of an Actress.

[Bronxgirl48]

Yes, you can visit me down here and I'll take you to the Mexican restaurant and we can say hello to Frankie!

 

FLESH is the movie with Cortez and Beery I was thinking of.

 

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[MissGoddess]

> {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote}

> Yes, you can visit me down here and I'll take you to the Mexican restaurant and we can say hello to Frankie!

 

"Hello?" "Hello?" More like, come live with me and be my love. But get a better job first.

[MissGoddess]

Bronxling, did you see the Stuey Whitman pix I posted in the "Western Gallery"?

[Bronxgirl48]

No, I'll go there right now!

[Bronxgirl48]

Oh, Goddess, where did you get that FANTASTIC photo of Stuart from THE COMANCHEROS?? Beautiful!!!

 

I told the Mexican Frankie that he should be an actor -- he was all personality and charm. I'm sure this is just his day job, and he'll probably be making the rounds soon enough. (I told him to hightail it to Hollywood)

 

I didn't know that about Joan -- I've always read she was fiercely loyal to her friends so I'm assuming the break-up with Tone was amicable. It's heartening to read the positive side of Crawford for a change.

 

I'm amazed at my ignorance of Ford's output; I didn't know he directed FLESH.

[MissGoddess]

I found a whole bunch of nice pix in the past couple of weeks, I knew you'd like

the Commancheros ones.

[Bronxgirl48]

Thanks ever so!

[MissGoddess]

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