Jone
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"I liked to look as if I didn't give a damn."- K.H.H.
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Post by Jone on Jan 25, 2009 10:49:58 GMT -5
TPS... It had been a long time since I watched this for the last time... and I couldn't resist more!
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Post by dreamer on Jan 25, 2009 18:29:10 GMT -5
The African QueenWas in bed and couldn't sleep for my own snotty nose and the cough - so stood up and went into the living room with blankets, pillows and all - ready for a long night. Began zapping and JUBIII YEAH there was Rose Sayer at her brothers bedside - and that in the middle of the night. The best medicine I have tasted in a long time - and it worked ;D There is almost nothing as the love story of Rosie and Charlie (dancing/nearing each other on the river) - so should you get a cold/flu - pop in the DVD/VCR - I promise you it helps Really ;D
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Post by Richard on Apr 13, 2009 15:44:20 GMT -5
There was a salute to Ginger Rogers on TCM a few days ago. I managed to watch several of her very early stuff.
Suicide Fleet (1931) -- William Boyd, Robert Armstrong and James Gleason vie for the affection of a girl who works at one of the concession stands at the Coney Island amusement park. Suddenly, war breaks out--World War I, that is. (Something to note: I found no indication beforehand that the movie takes place in the specific year of 1917; it looks like the period in which it was made. But I'm no expert!). Anyway, the three men enlist in the Navy while Ginger Rogers stays behind.
The film is advertised as a comedy, but all the jokes and all the wisecracks by the three men grow tiresome pretty quick. The highlight of the movie is at the beginning with all the Coney Island footage.
The Tip-Off (1931) -- Eddie Quillan plays a radio repairman who gets mixed up with another gangster's girl. He also forms a new friendship with a boxer (Robert Armstrong) after saving him from a beating and is pursued by his flirty girlfriend played by Ginger Rogers.
Because there is some crime thrown into the story I found this movie to be more entertaining. I wish I can say more, but other than that, it is okay. My favorite of the four.
Carnival Boat (1932) -- William Boyd is back again, but this time playing a lumberjack who meets and falls in love with a carnival boat entertainer played by Ginger Rogers. His only problem is his father, who doesn't approve of his marrying the singer and would rather see him take over his position as the manager/supervisor of his logging camp.
My thoughts on this movie is essentially the same as Suicide Fleet. There is, however, some good on-location footage throughout.
You Said a Mouthful (1932) -- Joe E. Brown plays a shipping clerk of some kind who creates an unsinkable bathing suit. Down on his luck and a case of mistaken identity leads him and his newly adopted son to Catalina Island where he stays with a wealthy family who believes him to be a world-famous Canadian swimmer. Ginger Rogers plays the daughter of said family.
Dumb, huh? Yep, so is the movie.
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Post by dreamer on May 9, 2009 1:33:07 GMT -5
Had a film festival here yesterday - watched Keeper of the Flame - yeah Kate and Spencer - a strong film that even today with all the new nazi groups growing all around. They should use it in the schools The part where Christine (Kate) shows Steven (Spencer) the files and the prepared articles to destroy ?humanity? - just awesome. Did also see Rebecca (1940) [You can also watch it here -> www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3EF33081816B1F64] haha was as uncomfortable as I was watching it for the first time - Mrs. Danvers gives me the creeps. Buhhh Again a Kate film - The Rainmaker - yeah I have seen it twice this week - there is something about this film - for each time I watch it - it grows on me. As Good as it Gets with Helen Hunt and Jack Nicholson - I guess he has never been more touching as here - maybe in Something gotta Give or All Around Smith. I return to all three films again and again Sleeping with the Enemy with Julia Roberts and some awesome guy named Kevin Anderson. Wow - please knock on my door That dancing scene backstage between the costumes did it The Assam Garden with Deborah Kerr - a little tv play - but very interesting and deep felt. Today will be Sorry Wrong Number and Stella Dallas - both with Barbara Stanwyck. Am looking forward to these two.
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Post by gottamatch on May 9, 2009 4:30:45 GMT -5
An impressive list Dreamer! I was trying not to read about Keeper of the Flame because I haven't seen it, but it's like starring at the sun. You know it's bad for you but you can't help it.. or is that just me?! I ADORE Helen Hunt but the pairing of her and Nicholson (who I also love as an actor) is a wee bit creepy. It's wierd, I love them both in the movie individually but as a pair, it's strange for me somehow. I think I need to buy that film. Does it come with a commentary? I'm addicted to commentaries! I love Helen in Twister and What Women Want as well I just found one of my favourite films in a little store in Sydney. I have been looking for it for YEARS now but gave up and of course when you give up, you find it! It's a musical with Ethel Merman, Donald O'Conner and Vera-Ellen called Call Me Madam. It's absolutely gorgeous and if anyone ever gets the chance to see it on 'cable' television (I don't have it as it is very costly in Australia, but it seems alot of overseas people seem to have it!) make sure you watch it. The costumes are stunning and it's a cute uplifting 1950s musical Right now, I'm watching The Yes Man with Jim Carey. It looks funny so far, but I hope it keeps up. I still think his best film to date is Liar Liar. Jess
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Post by dreamer on May 10, 2009 4:10:29 GMT -5
I have no idea if the film comes with a commentary Jess - I record many films on my HDD and then watch them later - as I don't like to be scheduled to watch films when they are aired. But when I feel for it. So that is why I sometimes watch many on one day and then a week can pass with non. As so often happens - didn't watch any yesterday. Had it all set up - and then friends came by. Maybe I can watch Missy today
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Post by gottamatch on May 10, 2009 4:40:57 GMT -5
I just watched Marley and Me. I always try to not watch movies with animals.. they're always sad! Lassie, Pharlap, Milo and Otis... even the Disney films. If there's an animal one it's bound to have like 20 minutes of sadness! Even if the end is happy, animal movies for some reason are always really sad at some point. I've gotta watch me some Seinfeld to lighten the mood up around here! As for my review, it was okay. I'd give it about 2 stars I guess. Glad I didn't buy it. Aniston and Wilson had great chemistry and I hope they do another project together someday. If you like sad movies, this is the pick of the week for you! Dreamer, did I miss something... "watch Missy"?! Jess
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Post by dreamer on May 10, 2009 5:39:36 GMT -5
Missy is Barbara Stanwyck - it is her nickname Oh I so know what you mean - but I can't resist watching films with animals. The last I saw and actually ended up seeing twice within a week was The Bear. www.filmbug.com/asin/B00000IQBE It is fantastic. The red thread in the film is "The greatest thrill is not to kill, but to let live..." you should try this one.
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Post by gottamatch on May 10, 2009 18:10:09 GMT -5
The Bear looks sad just from the cover lol it looks like a King Kong type movie, is it? How funny is it that the link you sent me has Milo and Otis at the bottom advertisements hahahaa Right now it's 9:08am and I'm watching I Love Lucy Season 2 I love Lucille ;D I am so out of the loop with "Missy"!!! I had no idea. I don't think I even own one Barbara Stanwyck DVD.. Jess
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Post by dreamer on May 10, 2009 18:31:56 GMT -5
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Post by Richard on Jun 20, 2009 18:44:05 GMT -5
Lately...
Driving Miss Daisy (1989) -- A very warm movie. I can't believe it took me this long to see it. The Others (2001) -- Good. I'm not crazy about it, but I'm pretty sure I understand the twist at the end. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) -- Classic Bogart. One of John Huston's best. One of the most perfectly constructed movies I've ever come across. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) -- Like Humphrey Bogart in TTOTSM, for anyone who only believed that James Cagney was good at playing gangsters probably have not seen this Warner Bros. masterpiece. So inspiring, so American. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1937) -- This is the second time I've seen this movie and I just can't get into it. I don't like Robin Hood at all, and the Technicolor isn't enough to spark any interest in the story.
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Post by babytheleopard on Jun 21, 2009 14:54:23 GMT -5
Lately... Driving Miss Daisy (1989) -- A very warm movie. I can't believe it took me this long to see it. The Others (2001) -- Good. I'm not crazy about it, but I'm pretty sure I understand the twist at the end. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) -- Classic Bogart. One of John Huston's best. One of the most perfectly constructed movies I've ever come across. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) -- Like Humphrey Bogart in TTOTSM, for anyone who only believed that James Cagney was good at playing gangsters probably have not seen this Warner Bros. masterpiece. So inspiring, so American. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1937) -- This is the second time I've seen this movie and I just can't get into it. I don't like Robin Hood at all, and the Technicolor isn't enough to spark any interest in the story. Driving Miss Daisy is a really good movie. It's definitely a warm, feel-good film. The Others was pretty good. I definitely understood the ending....such a shocking twist!
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Post by martha on Jun 21, 2009 16:29:04 GMT -5
yesterday was the new release AWAY WE GO. stunning (to me). surprisingly moving today was parts of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, AMERICAN IN PARIS, and THE BAND WAGON on the TCM day honoring vincente minnelli. watching the "by strauss" and "I Got Rhythm" sequences from AIP while pumping away on an elliptical machine, smiling like an idiot, was a real highlight. it is heaven having individual screens with cable access at my current gym ..
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Post by gottamatch on Jul 7, 2009 1:06:19 GMT -5
Martha, you have cable TV at your gym? Mine also has individual screens, but definately no cable! Luckyyyyyyy!!! A great musical selection there! I'm not a huge American In Paris fan. Something about Leslie Caron that annoys me no end. I can't believe in That's Entertainment, they end it with the entire 14 minute ballet from An American in Paris! Now I can see her singing "hi Lily hi Lily hi lo hi lo" lol Right now I am watching The Vicar of Dibley. When it ends I'm putting Bewitched Season 1 on why is it that people watch TV on DVD I'll never know lol Jess
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Post by babytheleopard on Jul 8, 2009 14:22:25 GMT -5
Something about Leslie Caron that annoys me no end. I can't STAND Leslie Caron. Something about her acting annoys me soooo much. I can't watch Gigi because of her...
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