JackFavell Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'll take nuts and caramels..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 WHEW!! I see I already have a nice little secretarial pool forming here!! That's good... because... as mentioned.... I need all the help I can get!!! ha. Ladies.... consider this as just a little advance on your salary.... April... Wendy: ENJOY!!!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thanks, boss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JackQ Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I don't remember Gail Russell in "7 Men...". I remember a very mean Lee Marvin in one of his early roles. But I'll always remember the beautiful Gail in "The Uninvited" with Ray Milland, a spooky story. This sounds like fun, talking about these great movies, especially westerns. Randolph Scott and Joel McCrae are two western actors I've always enjoyed watching. "Western Union" and "Ride the High Country" for Scott. "High Country" for McCrae (spelled right?), too. And "Union Pacific" and "Ramrod", a blistering, tough little western, for McCrae. Wayne's movies I've wittled down to the ones I feel subdue Wayne and let the character come through. Like "Red River" and "...Yellow Ribbon" Anyone remember character actor Tom Tyler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Welcome to the board, Jack! It's funny you mention Rambrod because I only saw it for the first time recently and I even wrote a little about right here. I was very impressed and thought it a good, tight little western. I was shocked how emotional and manipulative Veronica Lake's character was! The movie reminded me a little of The Furies in its father/daughter theme. Wayne's movies I've wittled down to the ones I feel subdue Wayne and let the character come through. Like "Red River" and "...Yellow Ribbon" What's your favorite western of them all (Wayne or non-Wayne)? Stick around and keep ramblin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movieman1957 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Did someone say "chocolate"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movieman1957 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 April & Kathy: I watched "The Hanging Tree." It has been a long time and I had forgotten a good deal about it. Cooper, as usual, is quite good. Tough guy when he needs to be, soft-hearted guy when he wants to be. I had completely forgotten how good Malden is in a role that, at first, he plays the annoying guy in everyone's life. He gets a lot more annoying as it goes on. Even George C. Scott shows up to be a little creepy in his small part. I don't have the problem with Schell that you both seemed to have. She just comes across as someone out of her element. She was brought up in an atmosphere that is so unlike what she has come to that she is mostly shy and holding on to her upbringing. Everyone needs to be fixed. Physically or emotionally everyone, even the town, needs to come to grips with something. They all find some way to deal with it, even Frenchie. The only drawback, and it is a slight, is how over-the-top the town's reaction is to the strike. It makes for good film but it is just a bit of a stretch. Great scenery. Daves uses the scenery to great benefit. People swallowed up or overcome by their surroundings. It is a subtle but important character. Fine film all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Did someone say "chocolate"? Is that an official "acceptance" of the job offer????????? I can always use another secretary... Here is a little sign on bonus!!! And ps... if I am remembering wrong... just make your request and I'll see what I can do.... Miss Favell just gave me a LOT to live up to w/ that cool coffee mug!! (Oh the pressure!! Ha) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 "The Hanging Tree." Hey Chris... I did not see your post unitl after I had made my "job offer".. Ha. Glad you got to see that one again.... it is a really good movie... I never got around to "rambling" on it over here... but I am glad you brought it up. Since SSO is down I have to go off of memory to recall what I said exactly.... but I DID like Schell... I think April and some of the others had a few issues with her.... but I thought she did a good job. And re: Malden.... I DO recall what I said about HIS character...ha... POND SCUM!!! OH.. What a SLIMY guy that Frenchie was... But in truth... it was Cooper's film. Very good role for him, I thought. And you are right about the scenery... it was WAY cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movieman1957 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Ah, my favorite. Your wish is my command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Whew... I THOUGHT I was remembering right about those sweet little candy coated beauties... Ha. :-) Just keep reminding me about the VCR and The Horse Soldiers... ha. I hope between you and my other two secretaries.... AND the TCM database.... MAYBE (just maybe) I can get things taken care of this time!!! ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hello Jack Q... Sounds like you know your westerns... I haven't seen too many Scott films... but I DO have Western Union on tape... I am hoping to get to it SOMETIME. "The Uninvited I always liked this movie... very scary for its time... still gets me now too. (but then again... I am an easy "scare"... ha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollywoodGolightly Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 > {quote:title=JackQ wrote:}{quote} > I don't remember Gail Russell in "7 Men...". I remember a very mean Lee Marvin in one of his early roles. But I'll always remember the beautiful Gail in "The Uninvited" with Ray Milland, a spooky story. Hi, JackQ, and welcome to the forums I do remember Lee Marvin in 7 Men, and I'm also very fond of The Uninvited, I wish TCM could play it more often. What I know about Gail Russell's problems and what the Duke did to help her, I learned from the bonus documentary in the 7 Men DVD. > This sounds like fun, talking about these great movies, especially westerns. Randolph Scott and Joel McCrae are two western actors I've always enjoyed watching. "Western Union" and "Ride the High Country" for Scott. "High Country" for McCrae (spelled right?), too. And "Union Pacific" and "Ramrod", a blistering, tough little western, for McCrae. McCrea and Scott are always fun to watch in almost any Western. I've been hearing a lot of good things about Ramrod and hope to be watching it fairly soon. > Wayne's movies I've wittled down to the ones I feel subdue Wayne and let the character come through. Like "Red River" and "...Yellow Ribbon" I like those Wayne performances quite a bit, especially in Yellow Ribbon, which was shown recently as part of the Guest Programmers special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Howdy, Chris! I'm so glad you enjoyed The Hanging Tree! I wish TCM would air it so more people can become familiar with one of Coop's better westerns. The only drawback, and it is a slight, is how over-the-top the town's reaction is to the strike. It makes for good film but it is just a bit of a stretch. I do agree---if anything, the ending was just a little too wham! bang! and wrapped up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 It is NOT the best Duke film ever.... but a nice story with some good old fashioned "moral" lessons for the young upstart of a "bad man" that make it a nice tale to watch as it unfolds. I finally finished *Angel and the Badman* and I just wanted to say that I loved it, I thought Duke was at his best here, and he really had me completely under his spell. The scene in which he stands there, with the bible in his hand just looking at it blew me away. People don't realize what a great reactor Wayne was, but in this movie, the emotions just pour over him.... every scene is his, and he and Gail worked so great together. I thought it was a fantastic film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 Howdy there Ms. Favell!!! :-) The scene in which he stands there, with the bible in his hand just looking at it blew me away. People don't realize what a great reactor Wayne was, but in this movie, the emotions just pour over him.... every scene is his, and he and Gail worked so great together. I thought it was a fantastic film Woo hoo!! Glad you got to see this one, little lady! And I agree w/ you about Wayne. He is often very underated but I think he has a LOT more talent than most people give him credit for. (but then again.... since he is my favorite... I am a little biased... ha.) I have only recently become aware at the depth he had... especially when it came to non-verbal communication... the way he can display a variety of passing emotions all at once just by the look on his face... he really had a knack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I think one of the most important changes in my thinking of the last couple years is in how I regard John Wayne. I never liked him before (probably more to do with politics than acting), and I am SO glad I came to these message boards because I sure can honestly say that I love him now. He is one of my absolute favorites, thanks to the good people here. I would never have known how good he was if you guys hadn't convinced me to start investigating the western genre. So I thank you! I also came to the realization yesterday that I love westerns..... HA! Who would have thought it...... Of course, anyone walking into my house would know because of the continual loop of Ben Johnson movies running on my television set...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I meant to say n that last post that the whole scene at the picnic really got me.... I loved every part of it. The way that fellow sidles up to Gail Russell, right in between Wayne and her, and then Wayne taking him off in the woods to tell him to "marry that girl, and do it fast"... Wayne's buddy who looked sooo familiar, I just can't get a handle on his name.... and his obsession with reading "this here real good book". And then the way Gail got her follow up scene after Wayne comes back.... she got her moment to shine too... now I see what all the fuss was about. She was marvelous with those big tremulous tear filled eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I thought Robert Osborne would have a heart attack right there talking about Gail Russell and how beautiful she was and what a great talent she was.... he literally gushed over her.... it was so cute..... RO is human too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 OK, we'll see if this takes. Wendy, your comments on your growing appreciation for Wayne's acting made me think of this surprising comment from Molly Haskell in the documentary on The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance DVD: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I like this little moment: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Sweet Penny! this is my favorite moment: And this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I was hesitant to watch Wayne because I thought he always played a blowhard tough guy who had all the answers and was always "right." I've learned differently. In the films I have seen of him, he's played some fascinating characters and he has done so with great nuance and care. I've also been terribly impressed by his comedic sense and timing. I've been completely impressed by Wayne. To see Wayne in The Quiet Man then The Wings of Eagles then They Were Expendable then She Wore a Yellow Ribbon then Fort Apache has been quite an experience and a real lesson in the underrated acting ability of Wayne. The word that stands out most with Wayne for me is "comfortable." He always seems to be at ease and I find this to be very inviting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I was hesitant to watch Wayne because I thought he always played a blowhard tough guy I'm watching *The Cowboys* right now and Wayne's character just said "A big mouth doesn't make a big man." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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