Bethluvsfilms Posted July 5 7 minutes ago, TopBilled said: The article about Tony on TCM's website says his only Oscar nomination occurred with THE DEFIANT ONES. http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/1576543|0/Tony-Curtis-Mondays-in-July.html Well one nomination is better than nothing. His SOME LIKE IT HOT co-star Marilyn Monroe was never nominated once in her brief career. Nor was Edward G. Robinson ever rewarded for one single nomination for any of his film roles (I know I sound like a broken record on this point, but dang it, it still makes my blood boil that he never got any respect from the Academy). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 5 16 minutes ago, Bethluvsfilms said: Well one nomination is better than nothing. His SOME LIKE IT HOT co-star Marilyn Monroe was never nominated once in her brief career. Nor was Edward G. Robinson ever rewarded for one single nomination for any of his film roles (I know I sound like a broken record on this point, but dang it, it still makes my blood boil that he never got any respect from the Academy). I thought T.C. had been nominated more than once. I was surprised to find out it was just for THE DEFIANT ONES. He was very effective across genres but seemed to resonate better with audiences in comic roles. And as we know the Academy has a bias when it comes to nominating dramas over comedies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCid Posted July 6 14 hours ago, Oneeyeopen said: When TCM doesn't show films I want to see I go to the Fox Movie Network, no commercials. They have not bought up all the Fox Studios films so if you are a fan of early Tyrone Power films, Betty Grable, and others, Fox Movie Network is a good choice. I also watch the Movies channel. They show commercials but have a collection close to what TCM shows. They offer a lot of film noir. There's also Cinemoi. They show Stars of the Silver Screen, which I thoroughly enjoy. They have short commercial breaks. The Fox Movie Channel is good - within limitations. It is commercial free, but only between 3AM and 3PM ET. Which is when they show older movies. Also, they have a limited number of movies and show same ones far more frequently than TCM. It is a good choice when it is showing something you want to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 6 Tuesday July 7, 2020 Sam Fuller films on TCM THE STEEL HELMET with Gene Evans PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET with Richard Widmark HOUSE OF BAMBOO with Robert Ryan UNDERWORLD U.S.A. with Cliff Robertson PARK ROW with Gene Evans THE BARON OF ARIZONA with Vincent Price 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 6 TCM's article about the Sam Fuller retrospective: http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/484541|0/Directed-By-Sam-Fuller-7-7.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 7 Wednesday July 8, 2020 Funny bunny on TCM HARVEY with James Stewart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted July 7 1 hour ago, TopBilled said: Wednesday July 8, 2020 Funny bunny on TCM HARVEY with James Stewart HARVEY is a winner. Aside from VERTIGO and MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, this is one of Stewart's best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 8 18 hours ago, Bethluvsfilms said: HARVEY is a winner. Aside from VERTIGO and MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, this is one of Stewart's best. Never been a fan of VERTIGO. I think MR. SMITH is very sexist and I object to its stereotypes. But HARVEY is a crowd pleaser that does not offend. It's one of the Stewart's best performances and the supporting cast is strong. Josephine Hull is a lot of fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 8 Thursday July 9, 2020 Tom Conway takes over from George Sanders as The Falcon on TCM THE FALCON STRIKES BACK with Harriet Nelson THE FALCON IN DANGER with Jean Brooks THE FALCON AND THE CO-EDS with Rita Corday THE FALCON OUT WEST with Carol Gallagher THE FALCON IN MEXICO with Martha Vickers THE FALCON IN HOLLYWOOD with Barbara Hale THE FALCON IN SAN FRANCISCO with Sharyn Moffett THE FALCON'S ALIBI with Jane Greer THE FALCON'S ADVENTURE with Madge Meredith 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted July 8 1 hour ago, TopBilled said: Never been a fan of VERTIGO. I think MR. SMITH is very sexist and I object to its stereotypes. But HARVEY is a crowd pleaser that does not offend. It's one of the Stewart's best performances and the supporting cast is strong. Josephine Hull is a lot of fun to watch. I admit at one time I wasn't particularly fond of VERTIGO, but it's grown on me in time. Likewise MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH strikes me as being a bit too idealistic in the way Stewart's character Jefferson Smith manages to win over everybody in the end but what the hey, it was 1939. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 8 2 minutes ago, Bethluvsfilms said: I admit at one time I wasn't particularly fond of VERTIGO, but it's grown on me in time. Likewise MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH strikes me as being a bit too idealistic in the way Stewart's character Jefferson Smith manages to win over everybody in the end but what the hey, it was 1939. What bothers me most about MR. SMITH is how sidelined the Jean Arthur character is, that a woman is supposed to be relegated to cheerleading instead of taking action herself. The truth is that there had already been female senators in the U.S., and in fact one was in office when the movie was made. So it's not only idealism but it's idealism in a man's world which is rather lopsided. One part that annoys me is the part where we learn that Jefferson Smith is a hero to Boy Scouts. But there were Girl Scouts in America at this time (going back to 1912), which the filmmakers conveniently ignore. The whole thing is sexist and suggests that only men have a real say in government. I can't stand it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted July 8 7 minutes ago, TopBilled said: What bothers me most about MR. SMITH is how sidelined the Jean Arthur character is, that a woman is supposed to be relegated to cheerleading instead of taking action herself. The truth is that there had already been female senators in the U.S., and in fact one was in office when the movie was made. So it's not only idealism but it's idealism in a man's world which is rather lopsided. One part that annoys me is the part where we learn that Jefferson Smith is a hero to Boy Scouts. But there were Girl Scouts in America at this time (going back to 1912), which the filmmakers conveniently ignore. The whole thing is sexist and suggests that only men have a real say in government. I can't stand it. Yeah, but in 1939, even though there were a lot of women making strides in government and other areas of social signifigance , this country still had as much as a sexist mindset as it did racist. Women were still considered the stay-at-home types and the men the breadwinners of the family. It was the way it was thought of back then, not just by the filmmakers of the 30's but in a lot of other fields of employment at the time. I'm not saying this was right or fair by any means BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 8 3 minutes ago, Bethluvsfilms said: Yeah, but in 1939, even though there were a lot of women making strides in government and other areas of social signifigance , this country still had much as a sexist mindset as it did racist. Women were still considered the stay-at-home types and the men the breadwinners of the family. It was the way it was thought of back then, not just by the filmmakers of the 30's but in a lot of other fields of employment at the time. I'm not saying this was right or fair by any means BTW. I see what you are saying. But I don't really buy the "this was 1939" argument. Feminists had been making strides since Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton had rallies in the late 1800s. Plus by 1939 women had already been voting for almost 20 years. MR. SMITH is a movie made by men for men, and its lack of balance is disturbing. Stewart gives an exhilarating performance but that still doesn't make up for the fact that the film consists of stereotypes, biases and other assorted prejudices that are not acceptable. Now or then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 9 Friday July 10, 2020 Directed by John Ford in the 30s THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING with Edward G. Robinson ARROWSMITH with Ronald Colman THE INFORMER with Victor McLaglen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted July 9 2 hours ago, TopBilled said: Friday July 10, 2020 Directed by John Ford in the 30s THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING with Edward G. Robinson ARROWSMITH with Ronald Colman THE INFORMER with Victor McLaglen Awesome, looking forward to THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING. Twice of Edward G. Robinson is twice the fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 10 20 hours ago, Bethluvsfilms said: Awesome, looking forward to THE WHOLE TOWN'S TALKING. Twice of Edward G. Robinson is twice the fun. Agree. He's great in comedic roles like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 10 Saturday July 11, 2020 Yul Brynner's 100th birthday on TCM INVITATION TO A GUNFIGHTER with Janice Rule THE JOURNEY with Deborah Kerr THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV with Maria Schell WESTWORLD with Richard Benjamin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted July 10 15 minutes ago, TopBilled said: Saturday July 11, 2020 Yul Brynner's 100th birthday on TCM INVITATION TO A GUNFIGHTER with Janice Rule THE JOURNEY with Deborah Kerr THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV with Maria Schell WESTWORLD with Richard Benjamin WESTWORLD is one weird movie (but I mean that in the most positive way). Also looking forward to THE JOURNEY and THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 11 Sunday July 12, 2020 Classic horror on Hulu THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME with Lon Chaney THE MAN WHO COULD CHEAT DEATH with Christopher Lee THE SKULL with Peter Cushing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehat Posted July 12 . I use my antenna to get the Sony Movies Channel (free over the air). They show lots of classic films . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 12 10 hours ago, Davehat said: I use my antenna to get the Sony Movies Channel (free over the air). They show lots of classic films Thanks. If there are any specific titles you want to mention, that are currently airing on Sony Movies Channel, feel free to list them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 12 Monday July 13, 2020 Tony & Jack are playing on TCM SOME LIKE IT HOT with Marilyn Monroe THE GREAT RACE with Natalie Wood 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted July 12 1 hour ago, TopBilled said: Monday July 13, 2020 Tony & Jack are playing on TCM SOME LIKE IT HOT with Marilyn Monroe THE GREAT RACE with Natalie Wood Really looking forward to SOME LIKE IT HOT. THE GREAT RACE is watchable but no SOME LIKE IT HOT. Interesting to see Tony and Jack as enemies in sharp contrast to the buddy-buddies they were in SOME LIKE IT HOT though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos Posted July 13 On 7/10/2020 at 6:47 PM, TopBilled said: Saturday July 11, 2020 Yul Brynner's 100th birthday on TCM INVITATION TO A GUNFIGHTER with Janice Rule THE JOURNEY with Deborah Kerr THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV with Maria Schell WESTWORLD with Richard Benjamin Very happy TCM honored Yul Brynner. I'm also looking forward to watching The Journey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted July 13 4 minutes ago, Athos said: Very happy TCM honored Yul Brynner. I'm also looking forward to watching The Journey. Does this mean you DVR'd it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
