CineMaven Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hi there Sue x 2. I'm sorry to hear about your friend's passing. And you played? Sheesh, that must have been difficult. I will get myself over to your travelblog. Take care, and stay cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 "Bronxie, I had not seen that clip until now, how funny! I love that gesture he did at 1:57 where he gets fed up and decides to ignore. Yesterday I made the mistake of watching a video on there and now I've fallen victim to Rudy's spell. You've probably seen it though: " Metsie, I just realized we might be unfair to the male members of TCM with all this talk on the gorgeous, dreamy Rudolph Valentino. So I will post this: The guys can go here and watch Danni Minogue do the song that accompanies our video on Rudy. Hope this feels fair to all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSueApplegate Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Well, sometimes it is a bit nerve-racking, but I have played for weddings and funerals quite a bit. Actually, the first wedding I played I was 16 and I didn't realize until much later that it was a "shotgun" wedding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 SHOTGUN?! Holy Smoke!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Aaaah, do you see it? How about now? This world famous painting hangs in NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. I saw it while I was waiting on line for the Alexander McQueen exhibit. As soon as I saw it, I thought: "Well doesn't she look like the young lady from the Rudy video many of us know and drool love." Doesn't she? Check out the video. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSueApplegate Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I was a very naive 16 year-old, sheltered, and well-behaved. (Feel free to comment on this nugget of personal gold!) So a couple of weeks after the wedding, my Mom was being her usual inquisitive self, and asking all sorts of questions about the first wedding I had played for. (Lohengrin requirement here...) The family had called me sort of at the last minute. And I had explained to my mother that the preacher was there, the bride was there wearing a very pretty orchid-colored full-length number with little daisies sewn on a velvet ribbon around the empire waist, the groom was there, and her Daddy was there. Then I said to Mom that she surely looked chubby in her dress...and, of course, she screams at me, "You mean you didn't know?" And I said, "Know what?" So she decided to volunteer a great deal of information to me on that day that I had never heard before.....but there were no firearms in the church. Didn't check the gun rack in the kickem-up, though... Sometimes you get an education and you are not even in school.... And I see the resemblance in the video....astute observation, there, kiddo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 My computer had been down since last week and finally everything is working! I have to play catch-up and read everyone's posts. Go to the Silent Forum, as I posted my "Silent Film Crushes" - guess who, lol? I just took the Rudy bio "Dark Lover" out of the library and quickly skimmed through it. Oh...my...goodness. Rudy loved his food. Edited by: Bronxgirl48 on Jun 24, 2011 8:28 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 SueSue, I'm terribly sorry about your friend's passing. If this thread can provide even a smidgeon of fun and gentle good times in this crazy world, then i'm happy. I'm sending you a frog with feeding instructions. Or would you prefer Uncle Philip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Jackie, to further aid in your recovery, go over to the "Silent Film Crushes" thread in the Silents Forum. Not to take anything away from Roooody, but -- I LOVE Gabriel Byrne! Especially in POLISH WEDDING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Maven, it's okay about the chow-da. I just lost my taste for it. Now I want minnestrone. Go to the Silents Forum, "Silent Film Crushes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 ^Oh my gosh, metsie, where do you find these fantastic photos? The one with Rooody hugging Yaqui I've never seen before. He always wanted to play a cowboy, or maybe even BE one. (anything but a sheik)^ ^Wasn't it a treat seeing Valentino actually use Italian gestures in a movie?^ Edited by: Bronxgirl48 on Jun 24, 2011 8:39 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 TARZAN'S SECRET TREASURE: (actual dialogue) Boy: "Mother, can I visit civilization? Jane: "Oh, no, dear, you wouldn't like it. Now go get me some caviar out of the refrigerator" Edited by: Bronxgirl48 on Jun 24, 2011 11:34 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissGoddess Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SansFin Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Bronxgirl48 - Congratulations on your 14,000 posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzcutter Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Barb, Jacks new beau says "congrats, too!" I thought you were hanging out here: Glad to have you back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Oh I'm swooning, Miss G.! I love it, I love it, I LOVE it! My sweet Castellaneta boy can't stop thinking about me! A million thanks. (p.s. can Felix from 20,000 fathoms come over and help me with my sheets?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 14,000 posts? I hope at least a few of them were half-way decent, lol. Merci beaucoup, SansFin! I know Rudy will love me in that dress when we head on over to Nice next year. (his mother was French, and he enjoyed the Riviera) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Lynn, thanks to you and Gabe! He's lookin' fine! Yes, truth be told, I actually did spend the past week with Rudy at Falcon Lair, feasting on his famous spaghetti and meatballs. We needed the carbs, if you get my drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molo14 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 HA! East side, west side, all around the town, you're the best, molo! Poor Gabe Dell, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 "Man cannot live by bread alone." ...And Bronxie cannot live by Rudy alone. Congratulations on 14,000 cleverly entertaining posts. Here's a smorgasbord of leading men who want to help you celebrate that feat by making dinner for you. Enjoy. CineMaven. *** *"After I’ve saved the world, I’ll come home to you and cook you a great American steak."* *** *"Did you call for fish? Well, I'm your man. I'll make you the most delicious seafood you've ever eaten."* *** *"Sophia never appreciated my cooking, but I hear you're a connoisseur of Italian. Well my minnestrone will whet your pallette like no other. And wait until you see my spaghetti. It's the way I knead my pasta."* *** *"Aaaaah, pretenders to the throne. Do not be fooled...my role in 'The Barefoot Contessa' was mere acting. I want to shower you with fettuccini and my special sauce that's been in my family for ages."* *** *"14,000-plus posts? Whoa. I'm impressed. I'm a meat and potatoes guy but you haven't had 'em like I make 'em. I'll add the best champagne...or would you like a little California wine with your meal? Or perhaps, diamonds?"* *** *"Bonjour mon amour, Bronxieeeeee. Boyer can have 'zee Casbah.' I will have you...in my villa...in France. The South of France, n'est-ce pas? Duck l'orange made with my very own two little French hands. Foie gras, too. And for des-sert. Well...I* *am* *French. Mais oui? You shall have all that that implies, mon cherie."* *** "You. Me. Moonlight over the pyramids. A deck of cards for Bridge. Have you ever had Egyptian pancakes? The syrup comes from these magnificently delectable berries that grow near the Nile. I shall make them for you in the morning. The morning after." *** *"Hiya Bronxie! Congrats on your accomplishment. Frankly my dear...I've been reading your posts and you make me laugh. You're my kinda gal. So whaddya say we go to Carmel. None of this Frenchy stuff. I'll get us a couple of burgers, get some beers, I know the chef at this cute little place. You won't have to do a thing. Oh maybe just whistle. You know how to whistle don'cha Bronxie? Just put your lips together and...I'll take care of the rest."* *I know, Bronxgirl. These men are mere appetizers for Rudy. Well, you and Natacha have hearty appetites.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFavell Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 OMG, MAVEN!!!! A tour-de-force! Richard, Troy, Marcello, Rosano, Ty, Omar, (who's the sexy Frenchy? I'm rather clueless with the modern guys), and Clark! These are main courses!! Oh, boy, I'm going to need a lot of Tums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxgirl48 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Jackie!! Va bene? Yep, you're in full throttle! LOL! There's even a Coogan/Valentino connection. Because Rudy had It, and Jackie was in "The Addams Family", which had Cousin Itt. Something to think about, but only in my sick mind. Molto grazie, cara mio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineMaven Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Why Bronxie...that French pastry is Alain Delon. But be careful...(It's said that he broke Romy Schneider's heart). Edited by: CineMaven on Jun 26, 2011 6:38 AM - for clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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