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Post by Mulder and Scully on Apr 12, 2021 15:55:48 GMT
I'm a big fan of his movies. His travelogue movies had charm and they had such breezy fun quailty about them. They had great soundtracks, great locations and Presley being Presley. I'm not a big fan of musicals but Presley's presence made them worthwhile.
Presley was one of the charismatic entertainers of all time, IMO. I could litreally watch him in anything.
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Apr 12, 2021 16:37:31 GMT
Elvis had charm to spare. I was never a massive fan but my father was and took his death hard. I liked the earlier movies he made, before they all blended into the same movie over and over. I can say this with great certainty since last year I watched every Elvis movie that I hadn't already seen, and a few I watched a second time. :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-1530117-1458481050-4003.jpeg.jpg) I love all the silly musical ones, they remind me of the beach movies from the same era. It wasn't until Stay Away, Joe (1968) that I ran into a real stinker. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2021 10:03:54 GMT
I love Elvis movies. He wasn't much of an actor but he was a true star. His screen presence was undeniable.
I have many of his movie songs on my playlist. For whatever reason my favorite film of his is Girl Happy.
Have seen this film more than any other Elvis movie. For me it's a comfort film
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Post by teleadm on Apr 17, 2021 15:36:18 GMT
One of my treasures: :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-9799693-1486500552-5450.jpeg.jpg) A so-called rare club collection, with anything from "Jailhouse Rock" to "Charro" Since I can still play old vinyls I play it from time to time. He had his limits as an actor, but I rather hear him sing. |
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Post by louise on Apr 17, 2021 22:56:44 GMT
His films are great fun. Blue Hawaii is my favourite.
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Post by Prime etc. on Apr 18, 2021 16:47:41 GMT
Trivia time-who did he say was the most beautiful actress he co-starred with?
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Post by marianne48 on Apr 18, 2021 20:48:54 GMT
Debra Paget? I'd heard he had a little crush on her.
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Post by Prime etc. on Apr 18, 2021 23:25:00 GMT
Debra Paget? I'd heard he had a little crush on her. Yeah that's who I heard it was.
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Post by marianne48 on Apr 18, 2021 23:47:46 GMT
Supposedly he had some good roles offered to him over the years, but his controlling manager, "Colonel" Tom Parker, talked him out of them. He was offered the role of Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, which would have allowed him to poke a little fun at his persona, but that was exactly what Parker didn't like about the role. He was also offered Jon Voight's role in Midnight Cowboy and Kris Kristofferson's role in A Star is Born, which might have given him a good comeback role and a reason to be more careful of his health and kept him going for at least a few more years (and also drawn more of an audience to the movie).
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Post by mikef6 on Apr 19, 2021 13:59:12 GMT
Supposedly he had some good roles offered to him over the years, but his controlling manager, "Colonel" Tom Parker, talked him out of them. He was offered the role of Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, which would have allowed him to poke a little fun at his persona, but that was exactly what Parker didn't like about the role. He was also offered Jon Voight's role in Midnight Cowboy and Kris Kristofferson's role in A Star is Born, which might have given him a good comeback role and a reason to be more careful of his health and kept him going for at least a few more years (and also drawn more of an audience to the movie). One Elvis biographer (I forget who) commented that Col. Parker was right to turn down "A Star Is Born" because by that time Elvis had been stoned for a decade and just wouldn't have been capable. I am really not all the interested in Presley's biography and am surprised I just remember that line from the book. It made me sad for him.
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Post by mikef6 on Apr 19, 2021 14:08:05 GMT
I believe Presley’s best dramatic performance is in “Flaming Star” (1960, directed by Don Siegel). This movie should be given credit making for a plea for racial and cultural justice – a trend that was just beginning and went toward establishing the movie industry’s status as “liberal.” Taxed with a pretty heavy dramatic role, Presley at least looks relaxed and confident in front of the camera. He always remains cool (as does co-star Steve Forrest as Elvis’ half-brother) even while a lot of heavy-breathing, overcooked melodrama is going on around him. I liked him in this. He began his long series of disposal musicals (a few offer some real entertainment value) the very next year.
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Post by timshelboy on Apr 24, 2021 0:12:00 GMT
VIVA LAS VEGAS is the CITIZEN KANE of Presley movies  |
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Apr 24, 2021 12:16:33 GMT
Just read that James Dean, Elvis' idol, was slated for the lead role in King Creole (1958). I actually think this is his best movie, and it was Elvis' personal favorite as well.  Elvis & Vic Morrow  Elvis, Vic Morrow & Walter Matthau  |
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Post by millar70 on Apr 24, 2021 20:08:29 GMT
Just read that James Dean, Elvis' idol, was slated for the lead role in King Creole (1958). I actually think this is his best movie, and it was Elvis' personal favorite as well. Elvis & Vic Morrow Elvis, Vic Morrow & Walter Matthau I agree, probably Elvis's best role. Maybe the best film he was in, though I'm partial to Love Me Tender. While I wish he had jucier parts to play, I've always enjoyed Elvis movies, almost as much as I enjoyed his music. We are talking about the King, after all. |
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Post by divtal on Apr 24, 2021 21:15:03 GMT
Spiderwort said: "Strongly recommend Wild in the Country (1961), if you haven't seen it. I think it's his best performance. And I agree with you about his charisma - to say nothing of how he could sing."
I did see it on theater release. Presley's role had more "meat" to it, than in other films he did.
What I didn't realize while watching it was that the house that was used as Hope Lang's home/office was located less than a mile from where my Aunt and Uncle lived in St. Helena, Ca.. They have, since, passed away, but I still take short visits to friends, or just a nice weekend. The house still stands, just a few yards off of the highway. I think of the film, whenever I pass by.
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