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Post by claudius on Jul 6, 2024 10:16:38 GMT
He’s very clean.
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Post by spiderwort on Jul 6, 2024 13:02:21 GMT
First viewings: Homesman / Tommy Lee Jones (2014). A frontier farm woman (Hilary Swank) saves the life of a claim jumper (Tommy Lee Jones) and persuades him to help her escort three insane women to a safe haven in Iowa. Great cinematography, an outstanding though in many ways disturbing script, and beautiful direction by Jones, who also gives a superb performance, as does Swank. The rest of the excellent cast includes John Lithgow, Hailee Steinfield, Grace Gummer, Jesse Plemons, Tim Blake Nelson, and, in a small role toward the end, Meryl Streep. It was so much better than I expected; I found it to be quite haunting, in fact. I don’t understand why it didn’t get more attention when it was first released. I believe it’s a cinematic work of art. Highly recommended. ![](https://gonewiththetwins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/homesman.jpg) Christopher Bean / Lewis Allen / 20th Century Fox-Hour (1955). A quiet New England household is disrupted by an invasion of art dealers who take an unexpected interest in a painting owned by one of the servants. A poignant 45 minute story adapted from a play by Sidney Howard and presented on a television anthology series, starring Thelma Ritter, Gene Lockhart, and Mildred Natwick. Strongly recommended. Here’s a high quality YouTube version of it. Re-watches: Pinky / Elia Kazan (1949). A mulatto woman (Jeanne Crain) who passed for white in the North returns home to the South to visit her grandmother (Ethel Waters). There she tends to Miss Em (Ethel Barrymore) and confronts racism head on, leading her to confess the truth of her race to her fiancé (William Lundigan). Not a perfect or great film, but a very moving and important one, with a ground breaking story for the period. Beautifully directed by Kazan, with superb performances by all the actresses, who were all Oscar nominated (Crain — Best Actress, Barrymore and Waters — Best Supporting Actress). Strongly recommended for its historical significance, the cast and Kazan’s direction. ![](https://moviesalamark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pinky-1949-ievenn-1.jpg) ![](https://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w936/files/images/film/photos/000/240/240584_d622f4.jpg) State Fair / Henry King (1933). The original version of novelist Phil Stong's tale of a family that finds love and adventure at the Iowa State Fair, which later inspired the Rogers and Hammerstein musical. Excellent direction by Henry King, with a wonderful cast, including Janet Gaynor, Lew Ayres, and Louise Dresser. But it’s Will Rogers who really shines as he navigates family concerns and worries about his beloved pig, Blue Boy. A highly enjoyable film that received a Best Picture Oscar nomination. Strongly recommended for those who appreciate the cast as well as its portrayal of rural life at that time. (Personal note: Phil Stong was my 3rd cousin, and I know that he was writing about his family in the small town in Iowa where he was raised.) ![](https://www.moma.org/d/assets/W1siZiIsIjIwMTcvMDEvMDYvN2wweDY4cTlpM19TdGF0ZUZhaXIuanBnIl0sWyJwIiwiY29udmVydCIsIi1yZXNpemUgMTE4NHhcdTAwM2UgLWdyYXZpdHkgTm9ydGggLWV4dGVudCAxMTg0eDc0MCJdXQ/StateFair.jpg?sha=ca019574cb2dc6c0) ![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNDY0ZDUwZDktNmM2OS00M2VmLWJkNzktNTgyYjg1MDBhZTRkXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjkwNTk4NjE@._V1_.jpg) Golden Boy / Rouben Mamoulian (1939). A poor young man (William Holden in his film debut) is a violin virtuoso, but he wants to become a champion boxer to make a fortune for his family, though his father (Lee J. Cobb) wants him to pursue his musical talent. Barbara Stanwyck and Adolph Menjou are the other stars of the film, and, of course, Stanwyck is wonderful. Adapted from the play by Clifford Odets, it’s a solid, moving production, very well directed by Mamoulian. Some interesting side-notes: Cobb was only seven years older than Holden when the film was made, but he did a superb job playing Holden’s father. And originally produced by the Group Theatre on Broadway, the cast of the play included the later famous directors, Elia Kazan and Martin Ritt, and Frances Farmer [portrayed by Jessica Lange in the film Frances ( LINK)] played the Barbara Stanwyck role. Strongly recommended. Torch Song Trilogy / Paul Bogart (1988). An excellent screen version of Harvey Fierstein’s hugely successful, multiple Tony Award-winning play, which Fierstein adapted and Bogart masterfully directed. It’s a challenging look at American gay life back in the seventies in which Fierstein plays a 1970s drag queen who falls in love twice and finally comes to terms with his self-absorbed mother (Ann Bancroft). Bancroft is perfect and Brian Kerwin and Matthew Broderick both give excellent performances as Fierstein’s lovers. But the film belongs to Fierstein, who’s brilliant in his starring, semi-autobiographical role. Strongly recommended. ![](https://orvel.me/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/tst-fi.jpg)
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Post by Reynard on Jul 6, 2024 21:25:25 GMT
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Post by Old Aussie on Jul 6, 2024 23:14:33 GMT
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Post by movielover on Jul 6, 2024 23:16:42 GMT
I love Half Light. Death on the Nile and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are good movies as well.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Jul 7, 2024 1:42:22 GMT
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023). The Assistant (2019). On Chesil Beach (2017).
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Post by claudius on Jul 7, 2024 10:25:50 GMT
This July marks the 100th Anniversary of the 1924 Paris Olympics, most notable for the foot races of Harold Abraham & Eric Liddel (and the swimming by Johnny Weissmuller). For the occasion I viewed CHARIOTS OF FIRE (1981) Warner BluRay.
This is the first time in 17 or so years that I haven’t marked Independence Day with a viewing of GEORGE WASHINGTON (1984) although I did view it last April for its 40th anniversary.
MGM 100TH ANNIVERSARY BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 (1940) Fred Astaire’s return to MGM with Eleanor Powell. ok.ru
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1969) ok.ru
FATHER OF THE BRIDE (1950) Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor. Warner DVD.
AH WILDERNESS! (1935) MGM’s adaptation of Eugene O Neil’s atypical (positive) play starring Lionel Barrymore, Spring Byrington, Eric Linden, Aline MacMahon, Wallace Beery, Cecilia Parker, and Mickey Rooney. The film would be the template for the ANDY HARDY films for Rooney. Saw this on the 4th of July. Warner Archive DVD.
SUMMER HOLIDAY (1948) 13 years after appearing as the youngest son in AH WILDERNESS! and with the ANDY HARDY films mostly behind him, Rooney plays the son protagonist in the musical remake with Walter Huston, Gloria DeHaven, Selena Royle, Agnes Moorehead and Frank Morgan. Also saw this on the Fourth. ok.ru
30TH ANNIVERSARY SAILOR MOON S (1993) “Usagi in Tears! A turning point in the season as Usagi is targeted by evil Death Buster Kialonite with Uranus and Neptune uncertain whether to rescue her or take her pure heart. Japanese with English Subtitles. Amazon Prime.
The OP Quote: 60TH ANNIVERSARY A HARD DAYS NIGHT (1964) Richard Lester directs the Beatles in the first of the Jukebox films. First saw it in July 1996 on American Movie Classics’ Annual Film Preservation Festival (the subject being musicals, including HELP!, HELLO DOLLY!, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the TODD AO version of OKLAHOMA!, SOUTH PACIFIC, THE KING AND I, CAROUSEL, etc.) Criterion DVD.
Saw Parts Of; SHAZAM! (2019) TBS Broadcast.
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Jul 7, 2024 10:55:11 GMT
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Post by divtal on Jul 7, 2024 20:40:54 GMT
Last week ... wow, just under the wire. Last night, I watched Green Dolphin Street, 1947, starring Edmund Gwenn, Richard Hart, Donna Reed, Lana Turner Dame May Whitty, Gladys Cooper, Reginald Owen and Frank Morgan. That should qualify as "classic." When I was in "middle school," TV wasn't still in its infancy. Like me, it was probably in "middle school," too. Local stations had a limited library of films which were in Public Domain, and available for broadcast. My Mom loved to watch the classic films, and I was often allowed to stay up on Friday/Saturday, to watch some. Two, witch I never saw to completion because I fell asleep, were Green Dolphin Street, and Forever Amber. I hadn't harbored lingering thoughts about Amber. But, from time to time, I had thought about Green Dolphin Street. Before Video-Tape, DVDs, and "streaming," I visited the north of France, and went to Mount St. Michel. I know that therw is a similar off-shore "St. Michel's," island, in the UK., but the film doesn't identify the locale, as either, by name. But, the recent D-Day observances, in Normandy, made me want to see the film, again ... to the end. LOL It was fun to re-watch, what I recalled to be some of the more dramatic scenes ... Donna Reed, inching her way up the interior of the rocks, to safety from the rising tide; and, the earthquake in New Zealand. It's, certainly, dramatic in the romance department. The passions of "young love," never seemed to come to fruition. And, the more distant relationships grew. Perhaps that's how it really is. Per IMDb, the entire film was shot in Hollywood, with the exception of the earthquake scene, which had footage from Oregon. It was a good look-back. I'll have to think more about Forever Amber. [/b]
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Post by london777 on Jul 8, 2024 11:55:55 GMT
First viewings: Homesman / Tommy Lee Jones (2014). I don’t understand why it didn’t get more attention when it was first released. I believe it’s a cinematic work of art. Highly recommended. ![](https://gonewiththetwins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/homesman.jpg) Pleased to read this, Spider. It is one of my Top Ten westerns. But let no-one watch it on my recommendation, because I am the guy who disdains westerns. I would have thought it was a bit too brutal and "revisionist" for you, though. I love the "niente" ending.
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Post by spiderwort on Jul 8, 2024 12:37:23 GMT
First viewings: Homesman / Tommy Lee Jones (2014). I don’t understand why it didn’t get more attention when it was first released. I believe it’s a cinematic work of art. Highly recommended. ![](https://gonewiththetwins.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/homesman.jpg) Pleased to read this, Spider. It is one of my Top Ten westerns. But let no-one watch it on my recommendation, because I am the guy who disdains westerns. I would have thought it was a bit too brutal and "revisionist" for you, though. I love the "niente" ending. Well, it was brutal for sure, but in an honest way that was never gratuitous, and I think it was always leaning toward the good. I was simply amazed by its honesty and integrity. I didn't think of it as "revisionist" either; simply as a story of truths about the human condition at a certain point in American history, some of which were truly haunting. I suspect that a lot of what I admired about it (apart from the wonderful direction and two great performances) was due to the fact that it was based upon a novel by Glendon Swarthout, who also wrote the novel, "The Shootist," which became a film that I also admire (though not like I do The Homesman). Also, because of my own family history, there was something about the film that reminded me of the trials and tribulations my family endured in the Midwest and West a long time ago. Some of those stories haunt me to this day. Anyway, I was just stunned by this film, and grateful for the experience, however difficult it was at times. And, yes, the ending was a comfort in its way. Thanks so much for your comments, London. I really appreciate them. And I'm very glad to see another fan of this remarkable film.
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Post by forca85 on Jul 8, 2024 19:23:49 GMT
Alot... Berlin Express, Hotel Berlin,Weekend at the Waldorf, On Dangerous Ground, Bodyguard,Lifeboat, Murder my Sweet... Having an emergency at home. So it's been a very nice distraction watching stuff.
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Post by Old Aussie on Jul 9, 2024 9:19:40 GMT
spiderwortlondon777just placed an order on THE HOMESMAN from my library. Sounds great. Thanks. Lebowskidoo 🦞 BOOTMEN was partly filmed at Newcastle steelworks where I laboured for over 23 years. I haven't seen the whole film though, just a few minutes.
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Post by london777 on Jul 9, 2024 16:19:47 GMT
Alot... Berlin Express, Hotel Berlin,Weekend at the Waldorf, On Dangerous Ground, Bodyguard,Lifeboat, Murder my Sweet... Having an emergency at home. So it's been a very nice distraction watching stuff. Thanks for posting, forca85. I hope things work out for the best for you.
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Post by spiderwort on Jul 9, 2024 17:56:23 GMT
Alot... Berlin Express, Hotel Berlin,Weekend at the Waldorf, On Dangerous Ground, Bodyguard,Lifeboat, Murder my Sweet... Having an emergency at home. So it's been a very nice distraction watching stuff. That's quite a list of wonderful distractions, forca85. And I, too, hope things work out for you. Sending good thoughts your way.
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Jul 9, 2024 21:28:52 GMT
spiderwort london777 just placed an order on THE HOMESMAN from my library. Sounds great. Thanks. Lebowskidoo 🦞 BOOTMEN was partly filmed at Newcastle steelworks where I laboured for over 23 years. I haven't seen the whole film though, just a few minutes. That's a long time working there. Respect! The Homesman was pretty great, you'll enjoy it.
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