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Post by pippinmaniac on Aug 18, 2017 22:37:53 GMT
A young boy named Bart has a surreal nightmare about his piano teacher. He yearns for a father figure. His mother is a young widow who, at least to Bart, seems to be falling under the spell of Dr. T. Bart falls asleep at the piano and has a colorful nightmarish dream about being a prisoner in Dr. T's castle, forced to play piano from morning to evening. Bart enlists the aid of a plumber to help his escape. Did I tell you the story was co-written by Dr. Seuss? His influence is clear as you watch the movie. All in all, I enjoyed it. There is something to be said for imagination, and this movie is a fine example of what a young boy will dream about when he is under "duress". The sets really stand out, as do the costumes. Have any of you ever seen this movie before?
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Post by poelzig on Aug 19, 2017 8:26:20 GMT
Yes. It's very creepy and nightmarish.
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Post by skribb on Aug 19, 2017 18:02:41 GMT
Seen it. Very Seuss. Decent movie, not really my cuppa. But I had to see it since it's such an old , surreal movie.
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Post by taylorfirst1 on Aug 22, 2017 21:34:25 GMT
I've seen it and I totally love it. I first saw it as a child and it stuck with me ever since. When I was a kid, I drew pictures based on the sets and the characters. Dr. Seuss was a true genius and this is one of his best works. A wonderful family movie.
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Post by marianne48 on Aug 23, 2017 1:03:32 GMT
Yes; IMO, it has a strong homophobic vibe.
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Post by gunshotwound on Aug 25, 2017 2:24:27 GMT
I have seen it several times and I love it. Spectacular design and wonderful songs especially The Dungeon Song, Because We're Kids and Do-Mi Do Duds.
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Post by geode on Aug 25, 2017 12:41:27 GMT
A young boy named Bart has a surreal nightmare about his piano teacher. He yearns for a father figure. His mother is a young widow who, at least to Bart, seems to be falling under the spell of Dr. T. Bart falls asleep at the piano and has a colorful nightmarish dream about being a prisoner in Dr. T's castle, forced to play piano from morning to evening. Bart enlists the aid of a plumber to help his escape. Did I tell you the story was co-written by Dr. Seuss? His influence is clear as you watch the movie. All in all, I enjoyed it. There is something to be said for imagination, and this movie is a fine example of what a young boy will dream about when he is under "duress". The sets really stand out, as do the costumes. Have any of you ever seen this movie before? |
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Post by geode on Aug 25, 2017 12:42:07 GMT
No
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Post by neurosturgeon on Sept 16, 2017 16:50:01 GMT
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Post by BATouttaheck on Sept 16, 2017 16:56:50 GMT
It's possibly one of those "love it or hate it" films.
I watched it to see Hans Conreid and because I like Dr. Seuss.
Sadly, I am in the "hate it" group on this one. (BIG THUMB DOWN)
Interesting concept but not a fan of kids in cages or kids in jeopardy in a "family fantasy" picture.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Sept 16, 2017 19:08:26 GMT
Seen it and remember the Seuss-like weirdness but not much else about it.
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Post by mszanadu on Sept 16, 2017 21:36:17 GMT
A young boy named Bart has a surreal nightmare about his piano teacher. He yearns for a father figure. His mother is a young widow who, at least to Bart, seems to be falling under the spell of Dr. T. Bart falls asleep at the piano and has a colorful nightmarish dream about being a prisoner in Dr. T's castle, forced to play piano from morning to evening. Bart enlists the aid of a plumber to help his escape. Did I tell you the story was co-written by Dr. Seuss? His influence is clear as you watch the movie. All in all, I enjoyed it. There is something to be said for imagination, and this movie is a fine example of what a young boy will dream about when he is under "duress". The sets really stand out, as do the costumes. Have any of you ever seen this movie before? Surprisingly I have not heard of or seen this one before but from this write-up it appears to look like a unique & enjoyable film too   . Thanks so much pippinmaniac for this movie recommendation and your subject post  . |
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Post by geode on Nov 15, 2017 15:26:53 GMT
A young boy named Bart has a surreal nightmare about his piano teacher. He yearns for a father figure. His mother is a young widow who, at least to Bart, seems to be falling under the spell of Dr. T. Bart falls asleep at the piano and has a colorful nightmarish dream about being a prisoner in Dr. T's castle, forced to play piano from morning to evening. Bart enlists the aid of a plumber to help his escape. Did I tell you the story was co-written by Dr. Seuss? His influence is clear as you watch the movie. All in all, I enjoyed it. There is something to be said for imagination, and this movie is a fine example of what a young boy will dream about when he is under "duress". The sets really stand out, as do the costumes. Have any of you ever seen this movie before? Surprisingly I have not heard of or seen this one before but from this write-up it appears to look like a unique & enjoyable film too . Thanks so much pippinmaniac for this movie recommendation and your subject post . Have you seen it yet? I have known about it first decades but have never watched it. |
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Post by mszanadu on Nov 15, 2017 16:06:25 GMT
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953) Surprisingly I have not heard of or seen this one before but from this write-up it appears to look like a unique & enjoyable film too . Thanks so much pippinmaniac for this movie recommendation and your subject post . Have you seen it yet? I have known about it first decades but have never watched it. I still have not seen it as of yet geode but it is definitely one of the movies I'm looking out for on the channel TCM ( Turner Classic Movies )    . Perhaps I may luck out one of these days and it will be shown - one can only hope here . Thanks so much geode for your reply . |
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Post by geode on Jan 8, 2018 16:37:57 GMT
Have you seen it yet? I have known about it first decades but have never watched it. I still have not seen it as of yet geode but it is definitely one of the movies I'm looking out for on the channel TCM ( Turner Classic Movies ) . Perhaps I may luck out one of these days and it will be shown - one can only hope here . Thanks so much geode for your reply . Wishing you luck in seeing it soon. |
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