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Post by wmcclain on May 28, 2022 14:02:09 GMT
Your comments/ratings/recommendations/film posters are welcome and much appreciated! The title says "classics" but we are always interested to know what classic film lovers have been watching, whatever the material.  |
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Post by lostinlimbo on May 28, 2022 14:09:44 GMT
 Tombstone (1993) 8/10 Repeat  The Far Country (1954) 8/10  The Organization (1971) 6/10  Blood Father (2016) 7/10  Hell Up in Harlem (1973) 6/10  Bullitt (1968) 8/10 Repeat  Rage of Honor (1987) 5/10 Repeat  Siege (1983) Extended Cut 7/10 |
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Post by Power Ranger on May 28, 2022 14:22:40 GMT
The Night Holds Terror (1955). Quite good.
I’ve started watching free noir films on YT. They rarely let me down.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on May 28, 2022 14:26:25 GMT
Alien Resurrection (1997). A Scanner Darkly (2006). The Last Witch Hunter (2015). Spencer (2021). The Matrix (1999).
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Post by wmcclain on May 28, 2022 14:32:56 GMT
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Post by spiderwort on May 28, 2022 14:41:17 GMT
First viewings:
The Cranes are Flying: A heartbreakingly beautiful 1957 Russian masterpiece. Amazing direction, cinematography, and acting. I wish I hadn’t waited all these years to see it. (On HBO Max; also showing on TCM on May 29/30 — check your schedules.)
 Darkest Hour: Smart script, pitch-perfect direction by Joe Wright, and an utterly brilliant, Oscar winning performance by Gary Oldman — a must-see for that alone. (Also, it’s disturbingly relevant at this moment in world history.)
 Dunkirk: the perfect follow-up to Darkest Hour, because it tells the next part of that story. Beautifully written and directed by Christopher Nolan (on 70 mm film with no CGI special effects !!). A tour de force by Mr. Nolan, in my opinion. I’m so glad I finally watched it.
 Audrey: The trailer doesn’t do this film justice. It’s a beauty, told by family, friends and Audrey herself. On Netflix.
Nanny McPhee: A very entertaining film with a smart script by Emma Thompson, who also plays Nanny. And she’s well supported by a wonderful cast: Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Imelda Stanton and all the kids who really dive into the story. Not for everyone, perhaps, but for those seeking some fun and solace in this crazy world, it’s an enjoyable couple of hours.
 People on Sunday: A 1930 German silent film, not a docudrama, but a film “without actors” that tells the story of two couples enjoying a pleasant Sunday at the beach together after a hard week at work. I loved it! Also, I think it’s historically significant — a precursor to Italian neorealism, cinema verité, and the French New Wave. And there’s this, too: it was directed by Robert Siodmak (later of THE KILLERS, & THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE fame) and Edgar G. Ulmer (later of THE BLACK CAT fame). And it was written by Billy Wilder (yes, that Billy Wilder!). And the cinematographer was the wonderful Eugen Schufftan (later of THE HUSTLER fame), with “cinematography assistance” by Fred Zinneman (yes, that Fred Zinneman!). Anyway, it was a cinematic wonder to me, with wonderful performances by four non-actors in a very pleasant story. I will probably watch it again, because it reminded me of how much can be done with cinema as an art form. (On HBO Max)
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Ride the High Country: Hadn't seen this in ages, but it held up exceptionally well. Marvelous performances by Joel MacRae and Randolph Scott. It’s still my favorite Peckinpah film (though I know I’m in the minority in that). Highly recommended.
Red Desert: Haven’t seen this since 1966 when I saw it on the big screen, but it was even better this time. Monica Vitti (RIP) was wonderful. It’s a film with many merits, especially for Antonioni fans.
 Seven Days in May: A solid John Frankenheimer production; screenplay by Rod Serling. Unsettlingly relevant to the political landscape in the US these days. Very much worth a look for those who haven’t seen it.  The Water Horse: An enchanting film with a great cast (Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, Brian Cox, and the young Alex Etel). Wonderful locations and beautiful direction by Jay Russell. Highly recommended for those in the mood for something uplifting and exceptionally well done.
 The Adventures of Milo and Otis: The story of a pug puppy and a cat who grow up together, get separated, and struggle to find each other again. A real treat for animal lovers with wonderful narration and voice over portrayals of all the animals by Dudley Moore. Great for kids, too.  |
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Post by Doghouse6 on May 28, 2022 15:10:14 GMT
Your comments/ratings/recommendations/film posters are welcome and much appreciated! The title says "classics" but we are always interested to know what classic film lovers have been watching, whatever the material. . You could put Olivia and Erroll in any setting, and they were a dynamite combo. This, incidentally, was one of five (count 'em: five!) Technicolor films she made during '38 - '39 (in which period she had four other films in release; they kept actors busy in those days).
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Post by stryker on May 28, 2022 16:47:36 GMT
VENDETTA (2022): My rating: 3 out of 10. Ultra violent revenge of the B-movie kind, but gosh it's dull, tame formula fare with few redeeming features and no imagination.    THE STRANGE WOMAN (1946). 6 OUT OF 10. This atypical Edgar G. Ulmer film - a costume drama about a devilish little girl who turns into a very wicked, very beautiful woman, is worth a watch, but never rises to any great heights. Good HD print.     Cable TV / Streaming.GEORGE CARLIN'S AMERICAN DREAM (2022). 9 out of 10. Highly Recommended. Immersive four hour (2 part) documentary directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfigilo. We really get to know the late George Carlin here as this wonderful documentary goes beyond being just a best, funniest bits compilation and takes a deep dive into the man, the comedian, the artist, the husband, genius, the father, the human being. We see his journey. If you already love George Carlin you will love him even more after seeing this. There was only one of him, and boy could we use one of him now. I hoped this documentary would be funny and absorbing, and it certainly was, but what was surprising was how moving it is. Let alone one-of-kind, Carlin was ahead of his time. Prescient to say the least. The show features fabulous archival footage, and the likes of Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Bette Midler, Jerry Seinfeld, Stephen Colbert and others comment on Carlin's influence.  
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Post by mikef6 on May 28, 2022 17:47:43 GMT
Quai Des Orfèvres (Jenny Lamour) / Henri-Georges Clouzot (1947). This French police drama was wildly popular on both sides of the Atlantic when first released but has since sort of fallen by the wayside. The French title is the address of police headquarters; the English title is that of the main female character. Jenny Lamour (Suzy Delair) is a glamorous and popular singer. Her husband and accompanist Maurice Martineau (Bernard Blier who has an amazing resemblance to Bob Newhart), is a jealous man who is perpetually upset by the male attention given to his wife. When he decides that she is cheating with an elderly roué and rich promoter, he decides to kill the man but when he arrives at the home of his intended victim, the man is already dead. Later, Jenny confesses to her friend Dora (Simone Renant) that she is the killer having hit the man in the head with a champagne bottle. Enter Inspector Antoine (Louis Jouvet), a weary veteran of catching murderers. He zeros in on Maurice. Highly recommended.    Altered States / Ken Russell (1980). Prof Ed Jessup (William Hurt) is a queer duck by any standards. Personally, he carries baggage from his childhood and gets visions of religious imagery while having sex. Jessup believes that the memories of earliest man on the African savannahs still remain in our DNA. He proposes to bring those memories to the surface with a combination of a powerful hallucinogenic brew brought back from a primitive people in Mexico and sensory deprivation in an Isolation Tank. ‘Natch, things don’t go as planned. The DNA of First Man does come to the surface but begins to change Jessup into one. Or is he still hallucinating? The story is compelling but the ending uses my absolutely most hated science fiction trope. That bit is a disappointment but the movie is still rich with ideas and thrills. Good performances by all, especially Hurt and Brown.   That’s John Larroquette as a young lab tech  Dragonslayer / Matthew Robbins (1981). A delegation from the country of Urland led by the young man Valerian (Caitlin Clarke), to the castle of the elderly and eccentric sorcerer Ulrich (Ralph Richardson) to ask for aid. A dragon had previously ravished Urland until the King made a bargain: the dragon would lay off Urland if the people sacrificed a virgin to it once a year. The virgin to be sacrificed was chosen by a drawing. But before he could leave, Ulrich makes a bad decision that (seemingly) took his life. This gives his apprentice Galan (Peter MacNicol) as chance to take his place not knowing that young Valerian has a secret that he was soon to uncover. (The viewer has probably already tumbled to the secret. Even the information I have supplied so far gives it away.) This movie was rated PG (Parental Guidance) at the time of its first release. In 1981, only four rating levels existed: G, PG, R, and X. If “Dragonslayer” had been rereleased just three years later, it would most surely land as a strong PG13 for violence (the PG13 rating was added to the system in the summer of 1984). Acting is more than adequate with MacNicol and Clarke leading the way, but Ralph Richardson absolutely walks away with the film. It is almost universally recognized that the dragon Vermithrax Pejorative is one of the very best dragons in movies.    Willow / Ron Howard (1988). This is a rich fantasy set in a universe of many different mythical and mysterious creatures. The big people are called the Daikini. They are threatened by the rule of the evil witch Bavmordal (Jean Marsh). When a baby is born who has been prophesied as the one to overturn Bavmordal, a hunt goes out for her, led by Bavmordal’s warrior daughter Sorsha (Joanna Whalley). The baby girl has been placed on a raft of sticks and reeds and set away down a river. She drifts to the land of the little people, the Nelwyn, where she is found by the family of Willow Ofgood (Warwick Davis). Willow is given the task of finding the castle where the child will be safe. He is helped, on and off, by the likeable rogue Madmartigan (Val Kilmer in his fourth feature film). This colorful tale does run a bit long with at least two too many complications but otherwise funny and entertaining. One reservation: although Warwick Davis is clearly the lead and the movie is named for his character, he is billed third behind Kilmer and Whalley.    Donnie Darko / Richard Kelly (2001). Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a disturbed high schooler who is in therapy. He has stayed out all night by the lake so is not home when a jet engine falls onto the Darko house and through his room. He meets a younger high school girl, Gretchen (Jena Malone), who helps to settle his mind some, but he is haunted by an apparition of a giant evil-looking rabbit. This movie, along with the earlier “October Sky,” was a star making vehicle for Gyllenhaal. Seth Rogan, who surged to stardom later that Gyllenhaal, has a small role as one of two high school bullies. Mary McDonnell plays Donnie’s mother and sister Maggie Gyllenhaal plays his movie sister. Both Gyllenhaal and Rogan agree that neither understood this movie. lol. It is indeed rife with mysteries and paradoxes but unfailingly watchable. It is dark and dense but will hold your complete attention all the way through. This is a mind bender that should not be missed.   
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Post by teleadm on May 28, 2022 22:48:10 GMT
Here is the movies Tele have seen lately, and I wish some was with the old horror master.  The kind of car I would love to drive around fellows with, remember since childhood and Dinky and Corgi toys "Kharman Ghia". Go Green they say, well this car is green! I know they meant something else. Well it was just a dream...unlike the movies I've seen lately, and something green might pop up there too: ![https://i.pinimg.com/564x/74/32/65/743265fa7e04d92b371e8ad87f34368a.jpg[b]Green Book[/b] 2018 directed by Peter Farrelly.](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/74/32/65/743265fa7e04d92b371e8ad87f34368a.jpg) Green Book 2018 and directed by Peter Farrelly Took's me some time to get into it's story, but once there, I really liked it, And that surprised me. A very interesting road movie, that won Three Oscars including Best Picture. Now I know what the Green Book meant.  The Riddle of the Sands 1979 directed by Peter Maylam and based in a novel by Erskine Childers. Childers's novel I think I've read once, considered one of the first fictional spy novels, that I thought was utterly boring myself and was surprised that there actually was a movie based on that story, but offcourse they expanded the story. Two former Oxfordians stumbels upon a plot that Kaiser Willhelm and his army will attack Great Britain were it least expects it, The Scotland coast around 1901. I wish it was good, but it's jumbled with lots of sailing, and a confusion where they are along the Dutch coasts, Cast is good, and my special favorite Jenny Agutter is in the cast too.  The Third Secret 1964, directed by Charles Crichton. A Who-done-it story with a rather stellar cast of British thespians, and a screen debut of the future Dame Judi Dench, she appears in two art gallery sequences. A super psychoanalyst dies in an apparent suicide, his daughter is sure it wasn't suicide, and she sort of enlists one of her father's former patients to look into the case, who after awhile agrees that there is something fishy in the Police conclusion that might be worth looking into, and they are both right. But who will be honest?. It has a satisfactory conclusion, but it's sadly a rather bumpy ride to that conclusion that might stretch tolerance a bit too long Great cast including a young Pamela Franklin, Stephen Boyd skipping his pretty boy persona, Jack Hawkins, and Richard Attenborough
who I at first didn't recognize.
Worth seeking out but not mandatory is my conclusion, but a little special if you live or have been in London in the 1960's.  Tiger Bay 1959 directed by J. Lee Thompson and based on a short story by Noël Calef "Rodolphe et le Revolver", so yes there was a gender shift since the Hayley role was meant for a boy actor until director Thompson by accident meat John Mills daughter, and the whole script had to be re-worked. This came by recommendation from posters here, so Thank You Very Much, it was very worth watching, it just took a little time for me actually watching it. Compulsive young liar tomboy Mills can't tell tell the truth to the police Daddy Mills about young Polish sailor Horst who accidentally killed an unfaithful girlfriend. The ending was slightly too conventional, but with that exception a very satisfactory movie. Hayley won a BAFTA award as promising newcomer, one of the few awarded that price that actually had a prolonged career, she still pops up here and there. She also won a Berlin Silver Bear for her performance. For Horst Buchholz it was his first English speaking role.  Nightfall 1956 directed by Jacques Tourneur and based on a novel by David Goodis. Now this was a surprise, a nifty clever little thriller with lots of snow in Wyoming. Aldo is a man on the run, for a crime he didn't commit, but might have hidden a loot from a robbery committed by others, two very unpleasant characters, but if he only he could remember were he hid the loot, after all it was heavy snowfall in Wyoming that day. Anne Bancroft is a girl Aldo meets at a bar one day in L.A. both are really great in that intimate seen, she nearly believes him, but is later forced to join him, as he is chased by not only the two unpleasant characters, but by another character too (in a parallel story we learn he is an insurance investigator (one of the few times I've seen James Gregory as a good guy, a bit shady but so what). The least unpleasant of the two unpleasants was played by Brian Keith, who later became one those reliable actors of action, television and Disney comedies. Bancroft got a chance to be not just beautiful but to be sensual and smart too, and took it. Aldo is quite good too here.  The Sharkfighters 1956 directed by Jerry Hopper and based on a story by Art and Jo Napoleon. During WWII the American Navy had met a problem that that was neither the Japs or the Nazis, but an animal who likes to bite humans, eat us or at least take a nibble of us. So the U.S. Navy was trying out several forms of Shark repulsive formulas in Cuba. That part could make an interesting documentary one day. While not lousy, this movie adds uninteresting personal stories to the plot, while some actors do give a certain gusto to a boringly written script, Claude Akins and movie debuting James Olson (who we just lost). While Mature boringly sails through his part drinking beer and smoking a lot. There are some good scenes with sharks, and it has a great music score by Jerome Moross. Those expecting an exiting movie will most certainly be very disappointed, it has a few jay sayers though. The copy I watched was pretty bad.  The River 1951 directed by Jean Renoir and based on a novel by Rumer Godden. Undoubtably it's one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen, visually, story wise I'm a bit confused as of what it's all about. Ghanges river floats and floats while human lives comes and goes. Maybe just like another Rumer Godden based movie like Black Narcissus 1946 that took me more that one viewing to really get the grip of and understand and now hold highly. Maybe it's the same with this, one has to watch it more than once to really see what you didn't see the first time even if it was before your eyes, at least I hope that is the case.  Jean Renoir (1894–1979)
Unlike many other Frenchmen who fled France during WWII, Renoir liked living in California. Strolling along it's magnificent beaches meeting wonderful Californians, he made it his home until the day he died.  That's what Europe think about you Tsar Putin! Peoples choice, from Monte Carlo's Casinos to Irish Pubs, from Hungarian Puszta to Finland's Wildwoods, from Bretagne's wineyards to the Scottish Isles, from Swiss Alps to Mount Etna, from Norwegian Fjords to Greek Mount Olympus, we stand with you against that "special operation" that one Russian decided was right in the name of Russia, to slaughter helpless civilians. Slava Ukraini!
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Post by politicidal on May 28, 2022 23:23:35 GMT
First Viewings:
The Gypsy Moths (1969) 5/10
The Outfit (2022) 8/10
Repeat Viewings:
Larceny Inc. (1942) 8/10
The Night of the Hunter (1955) 10/10
The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) 7/10
Silver Streak (1976) 7/10
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Post by petrolino on May 29, 2022 1:03:16 GMT
Here is the movies Tele have seen lately, and I wish some was with the old horror master. Jean Renoir (1894–1979)
Unlike many other Frenchmen who fled France during WWII, Renoir liked living in California. Strolling along it's magnificent beaches meeting wonderful Californians, he made it his home until the day he died. That's what Europe think about you Tsar Putin! Peoples choice, from Monte Carlo's Casinos to Irish Pubs, from Hungarian Puszta to Finland's Wildwoods, from Bretagne's wineyards to the Scottish Isles, from Swiss Alps to Mount Etna, from Norwegian Fjords to Greek Mount Olympus, we stand with you against that "special operation" that one Russian decided was right in the name of Russia, to slaughter helpless civilians. Slava Ukraini!
Well that was my week!
Yes, I think 'Nightfall' is one of Jacques Tourneur's best movies of the 1950s. A treat.
I hope you will enjoy 'The River' more with repeat viewings, though it sounds like you took great pleasure in it. It's regarded by some Jean Renoir fans as being his best film from his late period.
"Slava Ukraini!" ... I hope for peace to return to Ukraine one day. (thanks for the message of hope - here in U K, there are many of us who stand in solidarity with are European neighbours and friends, including Finland and Sweden, whether in NATO or not)
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Post by Captain Spencer on May 29, 2022 1:08:15 GMT
 The Magnificent Seven (1960)The people of a Mexican village hire gunfighters to rid them of the gang of bandits that frequently rob them of their crops. This is my first time seeing this classic western, and shame on me for not watching it a long time ago. You couldn't ask for a better cast to portray the gunfighters; Yul Brenner in particular is a strong screen presence and is just perfect as the leader. Director John Sturges really knew how to set up some exciting gun battles. Very well written, and I particularly liked the witty exchange of dialogue between Charles Bronson and the Mexican boys. An obvious influence on Three Amigos.
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Post by petrolino on May 29, 2022 1:18:23 GMT
The Magnificent Seven (1960)The people of a Mexican village hire gunfighters to rid them of the gang of bandits that frequently rob them of their crops. This is my first time seeing this classic western, and shame on me for not watching it a long time ago. You couldn't ask for a better cast to portray the gunfighters; Yul Brenner in particular is a strong screen presence and is just perfect as the leader. Director John Sturges really knew how to set up some exciting gun battles. Very well written, and I particularly liked the witty exchange of dialogue between Charles Bronson and the Mexican boys. An obvious influence on Three Amigos.
Wow, it's so great you saw it. It plays on television so much here in the U K, you almost take it for granted. I'd like to echo your thoughts on the cast and director. Charles Bronson's character provides the film with a lot of heart which made him even more appealing to directors like Akira Kurosawa and Sergio Leone (who once described Bronson as the greatest actor in the world due to his subtly expressive movement and physicality).
And, I just love 'The Three Amigos' who embody all those virtues. Ole!
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Post by Rufus-T on May 29, 2022 3:24:11 GMT
The Hitcher (1986)  Testament (1983)  Taken 2 (2012)  |
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Post by timshelboy on May 29, 2022 8:29:06 GMT
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Post by claudius on May 29, 2022 9:32:21 GMT
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THE CHIPMUNKS ADVENTURE (1987) 35TH ANNIVERSARY The 1983 incarnation of Alvin and the Chipmunks (with the Chippetes) hit the big screen. It marked the debut of their new character design (by an artist named Sandra) which will become the norm up to the MEET THE WOLFMAN Movie in the late 1990s. Although I watched the series, I did not see the film in theaters (although I remember the trailer and the song “The Girls of Rock n Roll”). I eventually saw it on. VHS; my sisters would rent it a couple times. I do recall it aired on American Movie Classics in 1991. YouTube.
LONG GONE (1987) 35TH ANNIVERSARY this week. HBO Baseball film starring William Petersen, Virginia Madsen, and Dermot Mulroney. Saw this last year from a VHS Recording of its premiere on HBO May 23 1987. This is the same source.
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PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON (1992) 30TH ANNIVERSARY The Sailor Soldiers go to the Dreamland Amusement Park, where a couple of disappearances have been reported. In the meantime, Queen Beryl is showing impatience on Jediate for his failure to find the Silver Crystal and being unable to stop Sailor Moon and her new Allies. Also, Rei makes a comment that the jerk who constantly bumps into Usagi and calls her “Dumpling Head” has a strong resemblance to Tuxedo Mask. The DiC English version of this episode was my first introduction to the series. In the Summer of 1997, I channel surfed to USA Network, and caught the episode midway as the girls transformed. I liked what I saw and decided to watch the series for the remainder of the Summer. Japanese with English Subtitles. Dailymotion.
THE SLAYERS TRY (1997) “ Be Careful! The Plan has Begun!” 25TH ANNIVERSARY Almayce appears before the gang and the Golden Dragons. He explains that he needs the five Light Blades to summon the Dark Star, a powerful otherworld being. The Dragon Elder agrees to his request (as long as Almayce does his plans away from this plane of reality), ruthlessly attempting to take Gourry’s sword. Then Valgaav appears. The episode reveals that he was part of the Ancient Dragons, a sect that the Golden Dragons massacred, leaving him the sole survivor. The Elder claims the Ancient Dragons were an evil that had to stopped at all cost. Valgaav contradicts that the Golden Dragons merely wanted to remove the competition. Angered that Almayce would ally with his clan’s murderers, Valgaav wounds Almayce and takes his Light Blade. Now Lina & gang have to follow him, seeing him as the key to the Armageddon prophecy. Japanese with English Subtitles. Software Sculptor DVD.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (1987) “Dennis Hopper/ Roy Orbison” 35TH ANNIVERSARY The 12th Season comes to an end, with guest host Hopper reprising past roles (an extended ending to EASY RIDER, where the two are hospitalized and recover) and BLUE VELVET (here a game show with Jon Lovitz Judd Nelson, Dana Carvey as Robin Leach and Jan Hooks as Tammy Faye). CHURCH CHAT and the Sweeney Sisters also are among the sketches. I think I may have seen this episode on its premiere (I do remember the BLUE VELVET Sketch). VHS Recording of original broadcast May 23 1987.
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THE MICKEY REVUE (1932) 90TH ANNIVERSARY this week. Disney animated short that sports the first appearance of Dippy Dog, or as he will later be called, Goofy. Disney DVD.
THE PIED PIPER (1972) 50TH ANNIVERSARY Donovan plays the title character in this darker version of the legend, with the Black Plague, Church corruption and Religious persecution involved. Also starring John Hurt, Jack Wild, Michael Hordern, Donald Pleasance, Diana Dors, Keith Buckley, and Roy Kinnear. First read of the film on several reviews, then got the DVD in 2008. Paramount DVD.
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URUSEI YATSURA (1982) “Gardenia of Love” 40TH ANNIVERSARY Japanese with English Subtitles. YouTube.
SPY SMASHER (1942) “Sea Raiders” 80TH ANNIVERSARY this week. YouTube.
THE FORSYTE SAGA (2002) “Episode Eight” 20TH ANNIVERSARY The 2002 TV adaptation makes its conclusion as Soames gives up on Irene and marries someone else, Irene and Young Jolyon marry and both couples bring out the new generation. Amazon Prime.
DOCTOR MABUSE THE SPIELER (1922) 100TH ANNIVERSARY The conclusion to Fritz Lang’s crime mastermind saga. Kino DVD.
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Christopher Lee turns 100 today, so I watched some Live appearances of the actor:
-SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (1978) “Christopher Lee/ Meat Loaf” I watched this guest episode, where he plays Death to Laraine Newman’s little girl, Henry Higgins to Gilda Radner’s Baba Waba, and a vampire Hunter trying to stop Dan Akroyd’s Richard Nixon. I first saw this in its BEST OF SATURDAY NIGHT Edit (minus the Death and Baba Wawa sketches & Meat Loaf) on Nick at Nite in 1990. The last time I viewed it was on its 40th anniversary back in 1978. Internet Archive.
-TALKING PICTURES (2015) “Christopher Lee” Narrated by Sylvia Syms. A collection of interviews by the actor, discussing Dracula, THE WICKER MAN, JINNAI, and STAR WARS. YouTube.
-THIS IS YOUR LIFE (1973) “Christopher Lee” The actor gets invited (while in a fake duel scene with William Hobbs) to the show with relatives, military buddies, and performers (Peter Cushing, Vincent Price, Oliver Reed, the Late Veronica Clarkson, Joanna Lumley appear in person while Charlton Heston, Patrick Macnee, and Sammy Davis Jr send their respect by film messages). YouTube.
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RUROUNI KENSHIN (1997) “The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Single Stance Gatotsu !” 25th ANNIVERSARY Saito faces and kills the Usui the blind warrior (Shishio blinded and nearly killed him; he recovered with four heightened senses; he joined the Juppongatana so he could find a way to kill Shishio). Sanosuke awakes (but with an injured hand; for the remainder of the series-both Manga and Anime- he will have a bandaged hand) and rejoins Kenshin. Meanwhile at the Aoyai, Kaoru, Yahiko, Misao and the Inn guardians face off against the remainder of the Juppongatana. Japanese with English Subtitles. Media Blasters AnimeWorks DVD
Saw Parts Of:
IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU (1954) TCM Broadcast
FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (1967) TCM Broadcast
LITTLE NELLIE KELLY (1941) TCM Briadcast
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MARPLE (2014) “Greenshaw’s Folly” YouTube.
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Post by Power Ranger on May 29, 2022 13:16:05 GMT
It’s the 29th but I just finished The Lineup (1958). It was excellent.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on May 29, 2022 22:05:18 GMT
Willow / Ron Howard (1988). One reservation: although Warwick Davis is clearly the lead and the movie is named for his character, he is billed third behind Kilmer and Whalley. I know you mentioned this^ in the thread for the TV series continuation of the movie. I guess maybe it was because Warwick Davis hadn't appeared in that much prior to this movie? Obviously Val Kilmer because the most famous out of the cast, though it's surprising when looking up his IMDB list of credits that he hadn't appeared in that much before Willow either (though he had appeared in Top Gun, so I guess that made him pretty 'known'). The biggest surprise for me when looking up the list of credits for all three actors prior to Willow was that Joanne Whalley had done the most stuff...so that's probably why she was credited before Warwick Davis. I guess they decided to credit the three actors in this order - the one with the most 'name' recognition by that point (Val Kilmer), the one who'd appeared in the most movies before this one (Joanne Whalley) and then the one who played the lead in the movie, but hadn't appeared in much before (Warwick Davis). Anyway, it mightn't seem 'fair' that the actor playing the lead in the movie wasn't first billed...but it happens. There are probably plenty of examples, but the first that comes to mind is Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman being credited before Christopher Reeve in the first Superman.
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Post by mikef6 on May 30, 2022 0:08:33 GMT
Willow / Ron Howard (1988). One reservation: although Warwick Davis is clearly the lead and the movie is named for his character, he is billed third behind Kilmer and Whalley. I know you mentioned this^ in the thread for the TV series continuation of the movie. I guess maybe it was because Warwick Davis hadn't appeared in that much prior to this movie? Obviously Val Kilmer because the most famous out of the cast, though it's surprising when looking up his IMDB list of credits that he hadn't appeared in that much before Willow either (though he had appeared in Top Gun, so I guess that made him pretty 'known'). The biggest surprise for me when looking up the list of credits for all three actors prior to Willow was that Joanne Whalley had done the most stuff...so that's probably why she was credited before Warwick Davis. I guess they decided to credit the three actors in this order - the one with the most 'name' recognition by that point (Val Kilmer), the one who'd appeared in the most movies before this one (Joanne Whalley) and then the one who played the lead in the movie, but hadn't appeared in much before (Warwick Davis). Anyway, it mightn't seem 'fair' that the actor playing the lead in the movie wasn't first billed...but it happens. There are probably plenty of examples, but the first that comes to mind is Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman being credited before Christopher Reeve in the first Superman. That's probably right but I though the producers could at least have given him an "and" or "introducing" credit: "and Warwick Davis as Willow."
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