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Post by snsurone on Oct 17, 2017 16:58:14 GMT
They can be an enjoyable way to pass the time. Right now, TCM is airing some in honor of Marsha Hunt's birthday.
Although made on a low budget, some of them had interesting stories and good acting. And a number of neophyte actors eventually became A-listers.
I particularly love whodunits, like the Charlie Chan and Sherlock Holmes series. Also, the "Dr. Kildare" movies from MGM.
Pity that such films are no longer made. But, IMHO, today's movies aren't worth the (high) price of admission.
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Post by teleadm on Oct 17, 2017 18:02:27 GMT
Before television, those B-movies were also a good way to try out new talents, promising actors, and fill out the time for the many character actors the studios had on their payrolls. Not only trying out talents in front of the camera, but also behind the camera.
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Post by snsurone on Oct 17, 2017 18:54:13 GMT
Before television, those B-movies were also a good way to try out new talents, promising actors, and fill out the time for the many character actors the studios had on their payrolls. Not only trying out talents in front of the camera, but also behind the camera. Very true. One of the B-movies I watched this afternoon on TCM is KID GLOVE KILLER, which is one of the first films directed by Fred Zinneman.
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Post by koskiewicz on Oct 18, 2017 16:38:49 GMT
...I just watched a current B movie entitled "Justice" featuring Stephen Lang. I was surprised at the quality of this film. If you like westerns, this is an eye grabber...
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Post by politicidal on Oct 18, 2017 17:08:32 GMT
There's a whole slew of them scheduled on TCM this week. Tomorrow it seems to be adventure/safari themed.
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