Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks FF--here's something I know we can agree on...I too lean toward Roger Moore's take on Bond for much the same reason..He was the Bond if my "formative" movie watching years, so it is hard to picture someone else in that role. In fact I don't think I've seen any after he quit. Yes, he was the "formative" Bond for many who weren't around when the earlier Connery 007s came out. It may have been a bit hard to get used to the later Bonds - Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, etc. Of course for those who had watched "Remington Steele" maybe it was a bit easier to accept Brosnan as a resourceful agent, equally good in physical combat and in matching wits with his nemesis. By the way, I've really enjoyed your comments and Frank's regarding *Ox-Bow*, although I really should have watched the movie recently to be really able to provide any further insight... however I do want to take a look at it again just to make sure I remember all the details right. Speaking of which, I don't think Frank ever told us which 007 was his favourite... or did he?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 *The mother wishes to save the money and the father wishes to spend the money on a doll the girl has been asking for. Both parents mean well, it's just that they differ in the now versus the later. If the father gets his way, does this mean he doesn't care about the child's future and is "black" to the mother's "white" in this regard?* The mother is always right. *Kathy*, I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon (even though I may be accused of mob mentality) and say that I enjoy listening to your opinions as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 The mother is always right. Well, I'd agree that chances are the mother is always right. However, in the example given, I think perhaps the best thing to do would be for both parents to talk to their daughter, explain carefully the pros and cons of buying the doll versus saving the $20, and then let the daughter decide. Whatever she decides, she will live with the consequences and hopefully will start taking responsibility for her actions. At least, one would hope this would be the best thing for her in the long run. Kathy, I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon (even though I may be accused of mob mentality) and say that I enjoy listening to your opinions as well! Yes, there does tend to be a mob mentality sometimes in the Movie Rambles thread, but as long as nobody gets lynched... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'd been meaning to post a few comments on *A View to a Kill*, Roger Moore's last film as 007. There's a few things I will probably get to later, but I was thinking that as much as I appreciate Grace Jones and what she brings to this movie, I keep thinking that her haircut here wasn't the most flattering... anyone else agree/disagree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Grey Guy...as much as I am enjoying this little ping pong game...I feel I am up to my eyeballs in the mud I have stepped in. So...I leave the final "ping" or "pong" in your capable hands....the last word is up to you on this one and I will just say...I've enjoyed our chat immensely. With me, the woman always gets the last word. I really don't disagree with anything you wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ramble: I'm watching Conrad Veidt in NAZI AGENT and I keep remembering that my childhood opthamologist looked just like him; I was terrified. I used to hide under a chair in his office as "Connie" came toward me with eye drops to make the pupils large so he could examine me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I was just thinking to myself how I have to start looking at the schedule because I missed the entire movie except this last few minutes... and Veidt just made me cry. Maybe it was knowing how close he came to death at the hands of the Nazis in real life. I hope it will be on again, I want to see him in a movie where he gets to do more than just order people around. I missed the last half of Stamboul Quest as well, which was really shaping up into a fun movie. Oh, well. If Conrad Veidt was my opthalmologist, I might just lean over and give him a kiss..... though I suppose if I were still a kid and had just seen him in Thief of Baghdad, I might have thought differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 *With me, the woman always gets the last word. * You got my vote, Frank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ramble: I'm watching Conrad Veidt in NAZI AGENT and I keep remembering that my childhood opthamologist looked just like him; I was terrified. That would have certainly made it scary for me to visit an ophtamologist.. good thing mine didn't look like Conrad Veidt. Although I'm not watching *Nazi Agent*, I made a point to record it, for my future enjoyment B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Veidt is so terrific (and sexy) as Jaffar in THIEF OF BAGDAD; he wouldn't have need to hypnotize me the way he does June Duprez, lol. I was cleaning my apt. as NAZI AGENT was on so really wasn't getting into the plot, but it's always fun to see Martin Kosleck as one of the "gang". I don't remember the first film I saw him in, but he was always sinister looking to me as a kid. Now my other health care providers as a child were decidedly less intimidating: my dentist looked like Gig Young and my family doctor reminded me of the actor best remembered for playing Teddy Roosevelt ("Charge!") in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. His name escapes me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 John Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 The mother is always right HA!!!! Now why didn't I think of that one?????????? Fits every occassion...and certainly is an absolute truth!!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Veidt is so terrific (and sexy) as Jaffar in THIEF OF BAGDAD; he wouldn't have need to hypnotize me the way he does June Duprez, lol. Yes, it was one of his very best parts - after *Casablanca*, of course. B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 With me, the woman always gets the last word. Okay...but what if the last word is something like "rutabaga??" :-) Actually...the last word will be....Thanks. Truly...you had very excellent points of view and a really good grasp of the film too. I said this a while back but your ramble was certainly well worth the wait. PS...I am so excited because I get to mark another one off my list tonight...I hope.Strangers on a Train is on tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 *HA!!!! Now why didn't I think of that one?????????? Fits every occassion...and certainly is an absolute truth!!! :-)* Yes, Kathy, you really want to make sure your daughter learns it is the absolute truth... no exceptions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Great discussion on Ox-Bow, you two! It makes me want to have it on DVD even more than ever. I like westerns that deal specifically with the central issues concerning violence, since it is so much a part of the genre itself, and our concepts of what the west was like. A movie like Ox-Bow gets nicely to the heart of mob-violence, but also to the kind fueled by glory seeking types like the Major. There were these three older guys who worked to clean the whole mall (kinda tells you how small it was) and I can recall how all three of them watched after me...not from any romantic leanings, but just because we were friends and they (for some reason I cannot fathom) seemed to think of me as their "pet" or at least their "pet project" anyway. Kathy, that is such a charming story. Having read it, I really must HINT HINT that you should push *3 Bad Men* closer to the top of your list. What you just wrote about those "Uncles" is why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Kathy, that is such a charming story. Having read it, I really must HINT HINT that you should push 3 Bad Men closer to the top of your list. What you just wrote about those "Uncles" is why. I keep hearing such positive comments about that movie... I really should check it out, soon. And I hope Kathy will, too! B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 makes me want to have it on DVD even more than ever. Hi April. If ever I get in good with old St Nick I will try to con him into giving me TWO DVD's...one for me and one for you. :-) (PS..don't expect anythng this year....) push 3 Bad Men closer to the top of your list I think I wrote that one on my request list at the library...but can't recall. I know I requested the Informer and The Long Voyage Home and a couple of others...I haven't gotten any of those in yet, so will have to wait to see. If 3 Bad Men wasn't in that batch, I will request it the next time. I really would like to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I think I wrote that one on my request list at the library...but can't recall. I know I requested the Informer and The Long Voyage Home and a couple of others...I haven't gotten any of those in yet, so will have to wait to see. If 3 Bad Men wasn't in that batch, I will request it the next time. I really would like to see it. I wish you the best of luck with that library request, Kathy. B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Beautifully written about The Best Years of Our LIves, Jackie, Fxreyman and Chris. At the risk of scaring you away from this movie, Mr Grimes, I will add my own recommendation that it is not only a fine film, but emotional in the ways you will like (it's not depressing to me. But you always say you like bleak and tragic so why you avoid "depressing" sounds a little contradictory to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 If all those recommendations don't get Frankie interested, I don't know what will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 You are probably an audience of one...but thanks I am starting to think you started this little conversation out of sympathy as I am sure I overexpressed mysef elsewhere on another thread and you are just wanting me to be able to blow off more steam in a friendlier and not nearly so hostile environment. It is good to know that people can discuss and debate yet not go in for all the namecalling and such...thanks Mr. Grey. (oh...wait...I just called you a name). No indeed! Jackie's already given her favorable opinion of how and what you write and I am just as delighted by them. I hope you always feel free to ramble on, especially at the Big Grey One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Film_Fatale Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 No indeed! Jackie's already given her favorable opinion of how and what you write and I am just as delighted by them. I hope you always feel free to ramble on, especially at the Big Grey One. That makes at least 3 of us, Kathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 > {quote:title=Bronxgirl48 wrote:}{quote} > Ramble: I'm watching Conrad Veidt in NAZI AGENT and I keep remembering that my childhood opthamologist looked just like him; I was terrified. > > I used to hide under a chair in his office as "Connie" came toward me with eye drops to make the pupils large so he could examine me. LOL! I watched part of this after I woke up from a nap---it was so nice to see Connie in a role like that. And I noticed Jules Dassin was the director. I love the ending yet I hate it if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hola, Miss Snip -- At the risk of scaring you away from this movie, Mr Grimes, I will add my own recommendation Somebody recommended the film to me a little while ago. I forget who, though. that it is not only a fine film, but emotional in the ways you will like (it's not depressing to me. But you always say you like bleak and tragic so why you avoid "depressing" sounds a little contradictory to me). I love tragedies, especially romantic tragedies; they don't depress me. My depression fear with The Best Years of Our Lives has to do with my not liking the aftereffects of war and how it can wreck a man inside and out. The sight of men who have been forever scarred by war really depresses me. But I value and trust the words of all that have opined on the film... except you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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