JackFavell Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Aw, geez. Just when I thought I didn't need the kleenex box anymore....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movieman1957 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 April: It's funny you mentioned it as I read it not two hours ago. You just beat me to posting a link. McElwee has one of the most interesting blogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollywoodGolightly Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 > {quote:title=movieman1957 wrote:}{quote} > McElwee has one of the most interesting blogs. Absolutely one of the best! Great writing, and awesome photos/posters! On the Hart entry, I really liked this photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 > {quote:title=movieman1957 wrote:}{quote} > April: > > It's funny you mentioned it as I read it not two hours ago. You just beat me to posting a link. McElwee has one of the most interesting blogs. Really?! Great minds... I love his writing. He doesn't mess around and serves it straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movieman1957 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I've always been fascinated by the extra information. Whether it is gross receipts on a film or what the shooting schedule is like it is fascinating. Great minds, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Howdy, Shiftless. I liked your rankings of the Duke. We did a similar excercise with Gary Cooper a while back, as I recall. I've limited my selections to only ten since I've seen far too many Wayne films to list them all. > > Here are the Wayne flicks I've seen, in order of my liking: > > 1. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) .... Tom Doniphon > 2. The Searchers (1956) .... Ethan Edwards > 3. Stagecoach (1939) .... The Ringo Kid > 4. The Quiet Man (1952) .... Sean Thornton > 5. Rio Bravo (1959) .... Sheriff John T. Chance > 6. Rio Grande (1950) .... Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke > 7. Red River (1948) .... Thomas Dunson > 8. Baby Face (1933) .... Jimmy McCoy Jr. > 9. The Wings of Eagles (1957) .... Frank W. 'Spig' Wead > 10. They Were Expendable (1945) .... Lt. JG 'Rusty' Ryan > 11. Fort Apache (1948) .... Capt. Kirby York > 12. Angel and the Badman (1947) .... Quirt Evans > 13. The Horse Soldiers (1959) .... Col. John Marlowe > 14. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) .... Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles > My favorite John Wayne films in order of preference: 1. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 2. The Searchers 3. Angel & The Bad Man 4. Rio Grande 5. Hondo 6. The Horse Soldiers 7. Fort Apache 8. The Quiet Man 9. The Sea Chase 10. McLintock! > My order of Wayne performances: > > 1. The Searchers (1956) .... Ethan Edwards > 2. Rio Grande (1950) .... Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke > 3. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) .... Tom Doniphon > 4. Rio Bravo (1959) .... Sheriff John T. Chance > 5. The Wings of Eagles (1957) .... Frank W. 'Spig' Wead > 6. Red River (1948) .... Thomas Dunson > 7. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) .... Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles > 8. The Horse Soldiers (1959) .... Col. John Marlowe > 9. Stagecoach (1939) .... The Ringo Kid > 10. They Were Expendable (1945) .... Lt. JG 'Rusty' Ryan > 11. Angel and the Badman (1947) .... Quirt Evans > 12. The Quiet Man (1952) .... Sean Thornton > 13. Fort Apache (1948) .... Capt. Kirby York > 14. Baby Face (1933) .... Jimmy McCoy Jr. > These are Wayne's peformances, ranked according to what I judged his best acting: 1. The Searchers 2. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 3. The Shootist 4. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 5. Wings of Eagles 6. True Grit 7. Red River 8. The Quiet Man 9. The Cowboys 10. Hondo > My order of Wayne characters that I like: > > 1. Rio Bravo (1959) .... Sheriff John T. Chance > 2. Angel and the Badman (1947) .... Quirt Evans > 3. Stagecoach (1939) .... The Ringo Kid > 4. They Were Expendable (1945) .... Lt. JG 'Rusty' Ryan > 5. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) .... Tom Doniphon > 6. The Quiet Man (1952) .... Sean Thornton > 7. Rio Grande (1950) .... Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke > 8. Fort Apache (1948) .... Capt. Kirby York > 9. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) .... Capt. Nathan Cutting Brittles > 10. The Searchers (1956) .... Ethan Edwards > 11. Red River (1948) .... Thomas Dunson > 12. The Horse Soldiers (1959) .... Col. John Marlowe > 13. Baby Face (1933) .... Jimmy McCoy Jr. > 14. The Wings of Eagles (1957) .... Frank W. 'Spig' Wead Here are mine according to those characters I like best: 1. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance...Tom Doniphon 2. The Searchers...Ethan Edwards (yes, I do like Ethan) 3. Hondo....Hondo Lane 4. Angel and the Bad Man...Quirt Evans 5. The Quiet Man...Sean Thornton 6. Rio Grande...Kirby Yorke 7. Rio Bravo...John T. Chance 8. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon...Nathan Cutting Brittles 9. The Shootist...J.B. Books 10. McLintock!...George Washington McLintock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Howdy, Fordy Guns -- I liked your rankings of the Duke. Are you okay? We did a similar excercise with Gary Cooper a while back, as I recall. Yes, I believe we did. You know, for a gal without a good memory, you have quite a good memory. I really like breaking down a performer's films by how I like the actual film, their performance, and then their character. I think we did the same with Gene Tierney, a long time ago. My favorite John Wayne films in order of preference: 1. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 2. The Searchers 3. Angel & The Bad Man 4. Rio Grande 5. Hondo 6. The Horse Soldiers 7. Fort Apache 8. The Quiet Man 9. The Sea Chase 10. McLintock! I didn't know you liked Angel and the Badman that much. But the biggest surprise for me is The Sea Chase. I didn't know you liked that one. These are Wayne's peformances, ranked according to what I judged his best acting: 1. The Searchers 2. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance 3. The Shootist 4. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 5. Wings of Eagles 6. True Grit 7. Red River 8. The Quiet Man 9. The Cowboys 10. Hondo Now that's a very strong list. The biggest surprise is The Cowboys. Here are mine according to those characters I like best: 1. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance...Tom Doniphon 2. The Searchers...Ethan Edwards (yes, I do like Ethan) 3. Hondo....Hondo Lane 4. Angel and the Bad Man...Quirt Evans 5. The Quiet Man...Sean Thornton 6. Rio Grande...Kirby Yorke 7. Rio Bravo...John T. Chance 8. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon...Nathan Cutting Brittles 9. The Shootist...J.B. Books 10. McLintock!...George Washington McLintock Your lists, especially this one, have provided me with the next Wayne film to watch... after The Wake of the Red Witch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes, I believe we did. You know, for a gal without a good memory, you have quite a good memory. I really like breaking down a performer's films by how I like the actual film, their performance, and then their character. I think we did the same with Gene Tierney, a long time ago Yes, and you need to watch more GT films, too. I have the feeling "Poppy" is going to shoot to the top of your list. I didn't know you liked Angel and the Badman that much. But the biggest surprise for me is The Sea Chase. I didn't know you liked that one. I've seen A&TBM more often than any other. I never tire of it. I love seeing him with Lana in The Sea Chase. And he plays a German, ha! Now that's a very strong list. The biggest surprise is The Cowboys. I only saw it once a long time ago and recently re-watched it. I'd forgotten how good he was in it, though I just can't watch the violent scenes. Your lists, especially this one, have provided me with the next Wayne film to watch... after The Wake of the Red Witch. Hondo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes, and you need to watch more GT films, too. I have the feeling "Poppy" is going to shoot to the top of your list. So long as it's not "Pappy"! I'm such a follower. A teaser and a pleaser. I've seen A&TBM more often than any other. I never tire of it. Ahhhhhhhhh, Penny Worth. How's the champagne, Lila? I love seeing him with Lana in The Sea Chase. And he plays a German, ha! Wayne as a German? That alone makes that film worth seeing, Lana. I only saw it once a long time ago and recently re-watched it. I'd forgotten how good he was in it, though I just can't watch the violent scenes. You and your "violent scenes." Yet you beat the living heck out of me! Hondo? Mmmmmmmmmmaybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > > So long as it's not "Pappy"! > > I'm such a follower. A teaser and a pleaser. > YOU, a follower? No, I think there are others who have you beat there. > Ahhhhhhhhh, Penny Worth. How's the champagne, Lila? > I wouldn't know, why don't you ask her! > > You and your "violent scenes." Yet you beat the living heck out of me! > As if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 YOU, a follower? No, I think there are others who have you beat there. Seeeee! You with the beating! And I do follow. At least around here I do. Ahhhhhhhhh, Penny Worth. How's the champagne, Lila? I wouldn't know, why don't you ask her! I just did, Lila! You and your "violent scenes." Yet you beat the living heck out of me! As if I could. You have your ways. So do you think I'll like The Wake of the Red Witch? How about Hondo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > > I just did, Lila! > I don't know what you're talking about. > > So do you think I'll like The Wake of the Red Witch? How about Hondo? I don't think you'll care much for the first one and you'll probably think Hondo is OK. They aren't deep, dark films, they're just entertainment. I like *Hondo* a lot, it's the better movie in many respects although I like Gail Russell a lot more than Geraldine Page. Hondo is the kind of western I imagine young boys back in the 1950s loved to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I don't think you'll care much for the first one and you'll probably think Hondo is OK. They aren't deep, dark films, they're just entertainment. I like Hondo a lot, it's the better movie in many respects although I like Gail Russell a lot more than Geraldine Page. Hondo is the kind of western I imagine young boys back in the 1950s loved to watch. The Wake of the Red Witch sounds goofy, but I'm attracted to the fantastical. Hondo appears on all three of your Wayne lists. That's a bad sign for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > > The Wake of the Red Witch sounds goofy, but I'm attracted to the fantastical. > I like Reap the Wild Wind which is kind of similar, at least how many actors can say they wrestled a squid in not one but two movies? Unfortunately, it doesn't have Gail. > Hondo appears on all three of your Wayne lists. That's a bad sign for me. I can already see your review: "Good not great" and "Solid". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGrimes Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I like Reap the Wild Wind which is kind of similar, at least how many actors can say they wrestled a squid in not one but two movies? Unfortunately, it doesn't have Gail. Ahhhhhhhh, Gail. Does she play a Quaker girl? Yes, Gail is the biggest selling point for me with The Wake of the Red Witch, with the zany story being second. I don't know a thing about Reap the Wild Wind. Hondo appears on all three of your Wayne lists. That's a bad sign for me. I can already see your review: "Good not great" and "Solid". Darn! Now what I'm to say after watching Hondo? "It was okay." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohanaka Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Darn! Now what I'm to say after watching Hondo? WHAT???? What ARE you going to say after watching Hondo??????? Indeed!!! NOW I am on the edge of my seat for sure. I am an old woman... my heart can't take this sort of suspense... And PS.. I LOVE Hondo, by the way. Oh for pity sake.. you w/ your biggest collection of UNwatched John Wayne movies in the free world... Ha. Get thee to your DVD player forthwith and watch this movie, Grey Dude. Or to heck w/ the rope.... we'll turn the DOG loose on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollywoodGolightly Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hondo is a pretty awesome western, I always thought. Can't imagine anyone who likes westerns - especially liking John Wayne westerns - not liking it. Duke's good as always, and there are great performances also by Geraldine Page and Ward Bond, and also the little kid. This one was directed by John Farrow, who was pretty good with noirs also. I think it was also filmed in 3-D, but not sure about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 "I like 'REAP THE WILD WIND' which is kind of similar, at least how many actors can say they wrestled a squid in not one but two movies? Unfortunately, it doesn't have Gail." Hey...I'll tell you who else has that distinction: Bela Lugosi in "BRIDE OF THE MONSTER." Oh he was wrassling him alright; had to keep the tentacles around him to keep up the fight, but fight he did. And no...sadly Gail Russell didn't appear in that film, either. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > > Hey...I'll tell you who else has that distinction: Bela Lugosi in "BRIDE OF THE MONSTER." Oh he was wrassling him alright; had to keep the tentacles around him to keep up the fight, but fight he did. > Ha!! Sometimes a squid needs a helping hand...or eight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > {quote:title=MissGoddess wrote:}{quote} > > > > Hey...I'll tell you who else has that distinction: Bela Lugosi in "BRIDE OF THE MONSTER." Oh he was wrassling him alright; had to keep the tentacles around him to keep up the fight, but fight he did. > > > > Ha!! Sometimes a squid needs a helping hand...or eight. The rubber octopus only had seven tentacles - maybe that made it a septipus. One tentacle was torn off while the octopus was being "borrowed," shall we say, from Republic Studios. The octopus had previously starred in Wake of the Red Witch. On a related note, I don't like the taste of calimari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollywoodGolightly Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Makes you wonder what they did with that torn tentacle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 The rubber octopus only had seven tentacles - maybe that made it a septipus. One tentacle was torn off while the octopus was being "borrowed," shall we say, from Republic Studios. The octopus had previously starred in Wake of the Red Witch. On a related note, I don't like the taste of calimari. Ha haaa! The expert has spoken. You are very observant, by the way. More so, I guess, than the producers hoped of the audience. Now tell me this: what's the difference between an octupus (or in this case, septicus) and a squid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > {quote:title=HollywoodGolightly wrote:}{quote} > Makes you wonder what they did with that torn tentacle... Ed Wood used it when he wrote up his Last Will and Tentacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsu1975 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > {quote:title=MissGoddess wrote:}{quote} > Now tell me this: what's the difference between an octupus (or in this case, septicus) and > a squid? An octopus goes better with red wine. For a squid, I would recommend a chablis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 > > An octopus goes better with red wine. For a squid, I would recommend a chablis. That's all I needed to know, thanks Professor. Here's another sort of aperitif that goes well with giant squid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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