RAMBLES Part II

[molo14]

> {quote:title=movieman1957 wrote:}{quote}

 

> I've only seen about 2800 movies over my life but am at an age now where a lot of those can be seen again as if for the first time. Yes, I'm old enough for that.

>

 

Ha! You and me both Movieman. It has it's advantages though. I watch at least one movie a night. I am always pulling a movie out of my collection that I have already seen but don't really remember all that well. Often, it's like seeing it for the first time.

[JackFavell]

> {quote:title=molo14 wrote:}{quote}

> Ollie I agree with Miss G., Jackie is the dangerous one. She can turn on a dime. Tread carefully.

>

> By the way, I've always pictured her sporting a classic sixties beehive.

 

 

Are you SERIOUS????????????????????

[MissGoddess]

[OllieTSB]

Molo, thanks for the good warning! Beehive 'do? Whew... for a minute, I had this in mind...

 

 

but certainly you don't mean THAT. I mean, just last week, Mongo frightened me with the MaeWest-MissG Spider Lady photo until I realize that it couldn't have been MissG with all those blonde ringlets. After all, there were no swords in those 8 arms!

 

And to all these great listed films and paragraphs - good grief, now I've got more darned films to watch, over and over! Thanks! (Especially for the great writing and humor.)

[molo14]

I may have to go into hiding. I'll get back to you.

[rohanaka]

WOOOO HOOO, Miss G.. thank you so very much!! (now THERE's a reminder for me to watch if there ever was one!! ha) I guess I did finally hit that mile marker didn't I?? (listen to me.. ha. FINALLY.. yeah right.. I am suprised it is not double this number by now.. ha)

 

I only WISH I could live up to the high praise the dear Duke has given me there.. In truth.. most of my post have likely been BABBLE.. ha. But I am glad to get to hang out here with all you folks.. you are too kind to put up w/ me for so long!!

 

Chat w/ you later!!!!! Baby!!

 

PS: Molo.. good luck in the identity relocation program.. ha. You may indeed have to go into hiding after THAT!! (go get him Jackie)

[JackFavell]

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

> Molo, thanks for the good warning! Beehive 'do? Whew... for a minute, I had this in mind...

>

>

 

That's better. Yes, I look EXACTLY like this. So don't make mama mad.

[molo14]

Who me? No...I was just kidding....really...(backing away slowly)...you're not dangerous....and...I...I...love beehives...really....not on you though....unless....I...I mean...if you liked them...then they would look....uh...great..on you....

 

Somebody help!

 

Anybody??

 

 

Seriously though what's wrong with a nice beehive hairdo???

 

Okay how about this then?

 

[molo14]

[movieman1957]

>Somebody help!

 

Quick. Play dead. If that doesn't work do your best Ben Johnson impression and she becomes instantly hypnotized.

[movieman1957]

Congratulations on 4000 posts. Class, style, good humor and grace are among the many wonderful things you bring." Thank you kindly."

 

May I return the favor...

 

[JackFavell]

Oh that Natalie pic is a good look for me! Except that I would need an entire can of hairspray to get my hair that smooth. I can do it, but it means a lot of work, and I would have to carefully dry it while using a brush to pull it out straight - then I would have to smooth it down - then the products. And I am really not into putting a ton of gels and sprays into my hair. I don't like them and am allergic to some of it.

 

I am about as far from a sixties type as you could get.... perhaps like Marilyn from that era, if anyone.

 

 

No beehives, no straight Jackie O dresses. I cannot do that. I think Miss G is closer to the stylish Jackie O or Kimmie.

 

I would say that of all the eras of film, I am closest to the nineteen forties style as far as looks are concerned...... not the career women/severe jackets with mammoth shoulder pads and pencil skirt types, but the softer, more feminine looking actresses from the late forties, with the very defined, small waistline and the open, slightly plunging neckline. I have a nice neckline, and I am not comfortable with anything too tight around my neck. I will wear the occasional turtleneck in the winter, as long as it is soft fabric.

 

My light brown hair is big, but it is more along the lines of Rita Hayworth, rather than Tracy Turnblad. So it gets more and more fluffy and curly in damp weather, so much so that I have to pin it back. It gets away from me, like everything else. Soon it will get cool out, and my hair will calm itself down as winter comes.

 

This is the look I am most comfortable with, and look best wearing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry, Ollie. But you asked. Have I tortured you enough with these lovely ladies?

[molo14]

Wow! I have a different perspective now! Thanks

[molo14]

Thanks for the tip Movieman! I'll do that!

 

Rohanaka wrote: PS: Molo.. good luck in the identity relocation program.. ha. You may indeed have to go into hiding after THAT!! (go get him Jackie)

 

See what I mean Ollie?

 

The guys around here don't stand a chance against these dames. That's why I always try to keep them focused on Grimes!

[JackFavell]

 

 

 

 

[CineMaven]

Well I've got a few seconds before my next Elizabeth Taylor film. So, let me say this about that:

 

Grimesy me boy, I am utterly impressed with your capsules. Short, sweet, succinct. I?ve got to take a page from your book: brevity.

 

?Strangers When We Meet -- Rather fascinating, actually. It starts slow but it builds and builds. Lots of back and forth. The ending is a tough one. Again, I'm all about Kim Novak.

She's got me. (6/10) - << ( FRANKGRIMES ) >>

 

?I like this one, too. Everyone in the cast is good, it's very emotional and uncomfortable. No one behaves very well, I'm afraid. The suburbs were hopping!? - << ( MISSGODDESS ) >>

 

I?m kind of surprised to see that you both like this film. Your tastes are so eclectic. I?m a tad pedestrian. I love this film. I like soapy suburban drama. Kim Novak fairly smolders in a repressive marriage. I love her in it. She?s a housewife?

 

?To Be or Not to Be -- The film picks up when Jack Benny is called into action. I thought he was very funny. Carole Lombard was a joy. The supporting cast was on point, as usual with Lubitsch. (6/10)? - << ( FRANKGRIMES ) >>

 

I have a tiny up and down history with ?To Be Or Not To Be.? Not really liking it at first; making my self like it since it was Lombard?s last film. But you know...after seeing ?CLUNY BROWN? I absolutely appreciate Lubitsch?s ?touch? and his insightful incisive commentary on man?s humanity.

 

?The guys around here don't stand a chance against these dames. That's why I always try to keep them focused on Grimes!? - << ( MOLO ) >>

 

Some pal YOU are, throwing Grimesy under the bus.

 

?I hate you. I really hate you. My screen & keyboard get so many routine cleanings, though. Darn. THEY probably love you. But Wifey sees me retreating with wet and dry towels, Bounty Wipes and Duster-Uppers, and she's only shaking her head.? - << ( OLLIE ) >>

 

What an opening. What a straight line. But I?ll leave it alone. I swear, I?ll leave it alone. BTW, you mess with Jackaaaaaay Favell at your own risk. Bounty won?t help. You?ll need gauze and bandaids. Good luck. Nice knowin? you. Send me your collection.

 

?I've only seen about 2800 movies...Thanks to you and the gang I still get to find new films worth watching.? - << ( MOVIEMAN ) >>

 

Wow. I?ve seen waaaaaaay more movies than you. The funny thing is I am also learning to see different things in what I?ve seen thanx to you and others on this Message Board. The numbers don?t matter MovieMan. Just see some good classic films.

 

?I would say that of all the eras of film, I am closest to the nineteen forties style as far as looks are concerned...not the career women/severe jackets with mammoth shoulder pads

and pencil skirt types, but the softer, more feminine looking actresses from the late forties...? -

<< ( JACKFAVELL ) >>

 

Okay boys. There you go. Imina-ma-ma-ma...Imini-ma-ma-gination.

 

"Butterfield 8" is on now. OOoooh, I already am enthralled by the garish red color of the credits.

[rohanaka]

Oh Mad Hat.. Thank you, kind sir.. but you have FAR and away over estimated me as a poster.. ha. However that town is SPOT on.. ha. I DO live in the far reaches of the unsettled and "cowtown-ish" midwest afterall, don't you know.. (I am keeping my fingers crossed.. any day now we MIGHT be lucky enough to get indoor plumbing. ha. Those trips outdoors down the garden path in winter are KILLER!!) ha. :-)

[rohanaka]

Thank you kindly

 

No.. thank YOU kindly, dear Movieman.. for the kind words... and the COOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (y-u-m YUM!!) You can return THAT favor any old time!!

[rohanaka]

OH Good golly Ms Favell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have a way with the pictures, young'un!!! Thank you SO much.. WOOF!!! ha. (the young Duke.. what can I say.. I think I mentioned that although my heart belongs to the QT, I DO have my school girl crushes now and then.. ha.)

 

Although I gotta say.. I think my favorite is the one w/ him going down that log ride... ha. THAT looks like fun!! (I love the look on his face!!)

 

(PS: THANKS for the Vespa too!! I don't know if I have the gumption to RIDE it.. ha. (I am barely above "bicycle" on my "risk-o-meter" HA! But even if I never DID ride it.. ha.. I can just sit back and enjoy the treasure of knowing that it came from you and the Duke!!)

 

Thanks, little darlin'.

 

(and PS: gents.. I have SEEN pictures of the Lovely Ms Favell.. those pics she has posted only begin to do her justice!!) :-)

[JackFavell]

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

> OH Good golly Ms Favell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have a way with the pictures, young'un!!! Thank you

 

You are very welcome. The Duke is right, I have been saving them up for a special occasion. We have missed you SO much round these parts.

 

> (and PS: gents.. I have SEEN pictures of the Lovely Ms Favell.. those pics she has posted only begin to do her justice!!) :-)

 

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! Hardly. heh heh. Me and Gene and Veronica. HA! That's a good one.

 

Edited by: JackFavell on Aug 23, 2010 7:43 PM

[FrankGrimes]

[FrankGrimes]

I love this movie!! As soon as I saw it on TCM I rushed and ordered the DVD from them,

and it's pretty expensive. I liked George Raft in it (one of the movies that made me a new

fan) and Joan is wonderful, of course, looking more Hedy Lamarrish than ever. I found it

very entertaining and not boring at all.

 

That's because you have horrible taste! And you only like Raft because his character was spending money on his girl!

 

Except for Marilyn, Charles Coburn and the monkeys, I loathe this film. It annoys the heck out of me and I want to strangle Ginger most of the time. Even Cary bugs me and he never does that. Marilyn is the most natural acting person on the screen.

 

Sadly, we agree.

 

One of my very favorite films noir. I love Evelyn Keyes in it! The dialogue is great.

 

Keyes is blah!

 

Ronald Colman kills me when he breaks down. The first part is dry, except for a couple of cute scenes. It's when they go to the island that the story takes off in a totally darker direction, and acquires an almost pre-Val Lewton mystique.

 

The Lewton comparison is very good.

 

The "imagery" or cinematography is the star for me. I can't say it's a favorite.

 

The film does look good, but I just don't like some of the heavy-handed set-ups.

 

Cummings, blah! But the movie was impressive. I want to see it again.

 

Cummings was good! Reign of Terror is also very Hitchcockian, towards the end.

 

Fun I can't say it was...grim, exciting, taught and tense. I really love Dick Powell's noirs. I'm waiting to see Cry Danger as it's been so long I don't remember it well.

 

Okay, you're right, "exciting" is the better word for Cornered.

 

I really like this movie, too. I was stunned by Kim, how beautiful and sexy she was right from the beginning. I was also struck by the similarities between her look and behavior in this film to Vertigo.

 

That's another good comparison. The film is a mix of Rear Window and Vertigo.

 

I like this one, too. Everyone in the cast is good, it's very emotional and uncomfortable. No one behaves very well, I'm afraid. The suburbs were hopping!

 

Wherever Kim is, it's hopping!

[FrankGrimes]

Hola, Molo! -- It will happen. When we're all in the "Old TCM Posters Retirement Home" I'll amuse myself by sneaking musicals into your DVD player every time you nod off.

 

That'll put me six feet deep! Don't give anyone any ideas!

 

Didn't you just say that you were going to watch Father of the Bride today?

 

No, I was recording it. I'm merely being a completist with Joan. I'm stupid.

 

I can't find the quote but I was sure I read it. Anyway, that's the Joan I know of that particular time period. I have her noirs stacking up over here. I need to get to them. I'm ready to explore Joan's darker side.

 

Yes! Explore Joan's darker films!

 

I really like Monkey Business at the outset but it begins to get on my nerves too. I agree that Coburn ( anybody can type ) and Marilyn are the best parts of the movie. Ginger Rogers seems to have done more child impersonations than any actress this side of Mary Pickford. I never really warmed to that part of her repertoire. The whole film kind of falls to pieces. I will give it another try at some point because, over time, I'll convince myself that it it wasn't as annoying as I thought it was; and there is still Coburn and Monroe.

 

I just wasn't into seeing Cary and Ginger acting like children. Only I can do that!

 

I'm ready to give this film another look. It's been a while. I remember liking it, but on a different level then The Big Heat. I can just stare at Gloria all day though. I have not yet had the chance to see La Bete Humaine, but I really look forward to getting it. Simone Simon? Oh yeah!

 

I really felt for Gloria's "Vicki" in this viewing. Maybe it's because it's Gloria.

 

It's such a wonderful film. Jack Benny is a big favorite of mine but it was often hard to find a film role that suited his talents. This is one of the few, and the best. Lombard was wonderful as well. A great, daring and unique film comedy.

 

"Daring" is a great word for it. I like that.

 

It has been so long since I've seen this but I remember liking it. It's another one I need to revisit. I've always been interested in Merle Oberon, but she is a difficult case for me. The films I've seen, with the exception of a few, haven't rewarded up my expectations.

 

This was my first "Merle" film. She was darling. Very cute.

 

[FrankGrimes]

Ciao, Lively Gal -- Grimesy me boy, I am utterly impressed with your capsules. Short, sweet, succinct. I?ve got to take a page from your book: brevity.

 

Thank you. But I'll take your writing over mine, every single time. You write with passion, and that's my favorite read.

 

I?m kind of surprised to see that you both like this film. Your tastes are so eclectic.

 

Did you read that, Fordy Guns? My tastes are eclectic!

 

I?m a tad pedestrian. I love this film. I like soapy suburban drama. Kim Novak fairly smolders in a repressive marriage. I love her in it. She?s a housewife?

 

And what a housewife she makes! Love the ending. It's very strong.

[MissGoddess]

> That's because you have horrible taste! And you only like Raft because his character was spending money on his girl!

>

 

No! in House Across the Bay he's a tragic figure, badly used and yet he does

the noble thing. He really loved someone else more than himself. I can't say the

same about the other characters. And he treated his employees really nice.

 

> One of my very favorite films noir. I love Evelyn Keyes in it! The dialogue is great.

>

> Keyes is blah!

>

 

I can't believe you didn't like her character. You're crazy.

 

> Cummings was good! Reign of Terror is also very Hitchcockian, towards the end.

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I hope to see it soon, thanks to a ministering DVD angel.

 

> That's another good comparison. The film is a mix of Rear Window and Vertigo.

>

 

It's like Pushover was Kim's "audition" for Hitch and his casting her in Vertigo

(after Vera Miles---81 years old today!---was unable to do it)

 

 

> I like this one, too. Everyone in the cast is good, it's very emotional and uncomfortable. No one behaves very well, I'm afraid. The suburbs were hopping!

>

> Wherever Kim is, it's hopping!