midwestan Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, scsu1975 said: The letters on my keyboard are fading and so am I. No kidding! Talk about beginning a complaint with, "They can put a man on the moon, but....". I got a new computer in May of this year and several keys look dingy and faded on my keyboard compared to lesser-used ones. By this time next year, I could see myself buying 'white-out' or some other kind of liquid paper product to restore the disappearing candidates. Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Sunday, December 24/25 12:15 a.m. The Cheaters (1945). This has pretty good reviews and I’ve never seen it. Link to post Share on other sites
LsDoorMat Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, Bogie56 said: Sunday, December 24/25 12:15 a.m. The Cheaters (1945). This has pretty good reviews and I’ve never seen it. Absolutely worth it. It's a Republic picture that TCM got the rights to about 9 or 10 years ago. I still have a DVD copy I burned with Robert O introducing the only time it ever played before. I still haven't figured out why Olive Films, which seems to have the rights to the entire Republic catalog, has not released this one yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sagebrush Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 1 hour ago, midwestan said: No kidding! Talk about beginning a complaint with, "They can put a man on the moon, but....". I got a new computer in May of this year and several keys look dingy and faded on my keyboard compared to lesser-used ones. By this time next year, I could see myself buying 'white-out' or some other kind of liquid paper product to restore the disappearing candidates. I had this problem, as well. I bought a set of keyboard letter stickers on eBay which are safety yellow in the background instead of the usual black, and they work wonderfully. I haven't had one peel off yet. You can even see the keyboard in low light. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fedya Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 See, I'm a touch typist so I never have this problem. Well, not in English. When I try to type anything in Russian I have to remember where the layout designer put the letters that don't correspond to similar sounds in English. And some of the accent marks can be a pain, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Most of the letters on my keyboard have all but faded, but I memorized the keys to the hilt, I could type them blindfolded anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
speedracer5 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 21 hours ago, scsu1975 said: I haven't seen this one, but it's about Roller Derby. Fredric Milstein of the L.A. Times gave it a positive review, despite writing that the film "reels of sleaziness, sluttishness, squalor, stupidity, violence both pseudo and real" and mentions a "nude-except-for-skates after-practice encounter at mid-oval." Sounds like a winner to me. "reels of sleaziness, sluttishness, squalor, stupidity, violence both pseudo and real" and mentions a "nude-except-for-skates after-practice encounter at mid-oval." This sounds like it features all my favorite qualities in a film. Nudity isn't typically an incentive for me to watch a movie, but if it is just random and serves no purpose, then it can be more funny than anything. This sounds like it'll fit into that category. This also sounds like one of those "so bad, it's good" movies or maybe it'll just be flat out bad, lol. We'll see. I've got it set up on the DVR. Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 24, 2017 Author Share Posted December 24, 2017 Monday, December 25 10 p.m. North by Northwest (1959). Christmas dinner then a good Hitchcock film. Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 Tuesday, December 26/27 4:15 a.m. The Big Cube (1969). Lana Turner on acid? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 Wednesday, December 27 9:45 p.m. The Front (1976). Featuring a great performance by Zero Mostel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LsDoorMat Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Bittersweet Love: 27-DEC-17 03:45 PM EST (1976)Synopsis:A newly married and pregnant young couple discover that they are half-siblings.Cast: Lana Turner, Robert Lansing, Celeste Holm.Dir: David Miller. My comment:Yikes!! I have to admit the prurient subject matter of this thing makes me at least want to watch the beginning. This was made in the 70s yet I've never heard of it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TomJH Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Bogie56 said: Wednesday, December 27 9:45 p.m. The Front (1976). Featuring a great performance by Zero Mostel. And one of the most effective castings of Woody Allen. I used to think of this as one of Allen's best creations until I realized he was only an actor in it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kingrat Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 For Wednesday morning: those interested in costumes should check out Diane, one of MGM's last big costume dramas. Walter Plunkett outdoes himself designing spectacular gowns for Lana Turner, who plays Diane de Poitiers. Those who watch will also see the young and handsome Roger Moore, as well as a fine performance by Marisa Pavan as Catherine de Medici. I'll also be taping By Love Possessed and The Prodigal, which I haven't seen. Link to post Share on other sites
mr6666 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 6 hours ago, calvinnme said: Bittersweet Love: 27-DEC-17 03:45 PM EST (1976)Synopsis:A newly married and pregnant young couple discover that they are half-siblings.Cast: Lana Turner, Robert Lansing, Celeste Holm.Dir: David Miller. My comment:Yikes!! I have to admit the prurient subject matter of this thing makes me at least want to watch the beginning. This was made in the 70s yet I've never heard of it. TCM article: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/19805/Bittersweet-Love/articles.html Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 8 hours ago, TomJH said: And one of the most effective castings of Woody Allen. I used to think of this as one of Allen's best creations until I realized he was only an actor in it. Not usually a Woody Allen fan (only film I liked of his was Annie Hall), but having watched this I have to say this was quite a great film to watch. Zero Mostel was great as usual, turning in a heartfelt performance. Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thursday December 28 2:45 p.m. The Rounders (1965). Modern western with Glen Ford and Henry Fonda. Not seen this one. Link to post Share on other sites
Fedya Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 It's a comic western. Entertaining enough but not earth-shattering. Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Friday, December 29 An In Memoriam evening 8 p.m. Jules and Jim (1962). Jeanne Moreau!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dargo Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 On 12/27/2017 at 5:41 AM, Bogie56 said: Thursday December 28 2:45 p.m. The Rounders (1965). Modern western with Glen Ford and Henry Fonda. Not seen this one. Not a bad little film, Bogie, and there are a few laughs to be found in this movie filmed right here in picturesque Sedona AZ... Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 19 hours ago, Dargo said: Not a bad little film, Bogie, and there are a few laughs to be found in this movie filmed right here in picturesque Sedona AZ... I've been to Sedona. You are one lucky, dude Dargo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 Saturday, December 30 12:45 p.m. This Woman Is Dangerous (1952). Hide the hangers it's Joan Crawford! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LsDoorMat Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Today it seemed like the theme was "Films calvinnme has seen 100 times but will always watch again." I've always loved Nora Prentiss, the worst possible outcome in a noir with absolutely nobody having any ill intent. Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex - that slap Queen Bette gives Errol looks real! The Strawberry Blonde - will James Cagney or won't James Cagney murder the guy who ruined his life. The trick - He's a dentist here not a gangster. Adventures of Robin Hood - great Errol Flynn adventure. Mildred Pierce - Warner Bros. seemed to have a much better idea of how to cast Joan Crawford than MGM ever did. The Beast with Five Fingers - a role Peter Lorre was born to play. And tonight three of my favorites - Jules and Jim, Night of the Living Dead, and Apollo 13. I never cared for Thoroughly Modern Millie because 60s films don't do the 60s that well, much less the jazz age. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
speedracer5 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 2 hours ago, calvinnme said: Today it seemed like the theme was "Films calvinnme has seen 100 times but will always watch again." I've always loved Nora Prentiss, the worst possible outcome in a noir with absolutely nobody having any ill intent. Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex - that slap Queen Bette gives Errol looks real! The Strawberry Blonde - will James Cagney or won't James Cagney murder the guy who ruined his life. The trick - He's a dentist here not a gangster. Adventures of Robin Hood - great Errol Flynn adventure. Mildred Pierce - Warner Bros. seemed to have a much better idea of how to cast Joan Crawford than MGM ever did. The Beast with Five Fingers - a role Peter Lorre was born to play. And tonight three of my favorites - Jules and Jim, Night of the Living Dead, and Apollo 13. I never cared for Thoroughly Modern Millie because 60s films don't do the 60s that well, much less the jazz age. I believe Bette Davis really did slap Errol Flynn in Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex. Errol states in his autobiography that when they were rehearsing the scene, Bette was supposed to act like she was hitting him and her hand was supposed to graze the side of his nose, so that on camera, it'd look like she hit him. However, when it came time to shoot the scene, Bette slapped Errol across the face. He stated that she was wearing these big jeweled rings on her fingers and it was those rings that inflicted the most pain. The angry look on Errol's face after Bette's slap was genuine. I believe they re-shot the scene and the second time, Bette did do her fake slap, but of course they used the first take. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Sunday, December 31 There are some good new year’s films today 1:15 p.m. The Time Machine (1960). With the recently departed Rod Taylor and Alan Young. 5:45 p.m. The Poseidon Adventure (1972). I guess the groovy band went down with the ship. But I may just watch my copy of Anna Magnani's The Passionate Thief (1960). Anna and Toto go in search of a New Year's party in Rome. Link to post Share on other sites
Bethluvsfilms Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I love THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, probably will watch the DVD on New Year's Eve....in my safe, warm house....far away from the ocean, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
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