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by ElCid
January 2nd, 2023, 8:14 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Jan. Fridays-Female Detectives
Replies: 17
Views: 2401

Re: Jan. Fridays-Female Detectives

Can't show them all. So TCM programmers just made a selection from what they can show.
Regardless, I think it is a good variety.
by ElCid
January 2nd, 2023, 8:08 am
Forum: Noir Alley
Topic: Noir Alley
Replies: 1357
Views: 134142

Re: Noir Alley

...Mitchum did start the trend of backwoods bootlegging movies that took off big time in the 1970s such as White Lightning with Burt Reynolds. He was ahead of the curve. Yes, but try as he might, Burt could never quite master the fine art of singing calypso music as well as Bob did. (...and so ther...
by ElCid
January 1st, 2023, 2:34 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Jan. Fridays-Female Detectives
Replies: 17
Views: 2401

Jan. Fridays-Female Detectives

TCM is presenting movies about female detectives on some Friday nights in Jan. Nancy Drew (all 4) on Jan 6, Torchy Blaine (6) on Jan 13 night. Actually all day Jan 13 is mystery/crime type movies. Jan 20 has Lucille Ball in Lured, Gloria Stuart in Wanted, Jane Turner. Margaret Tallichet in Stranger ...
by ElCid
January 1st, 2023, 7:35 am
Forum: Noir Alley
Topic: Noir Alley
Replies: 1357
Views: 134142

Re: Noir Alley

I've seen Thunder Road a few times. A good movie but it's a six-lane stretch to call it a noir. As Eddie Muller has said before, he sometimes selects movies that stretch the noir definition and may not even be noir. That is why it is informative to listen to his intros and outros. Having seen Thund...
by ElCid
December 31st, 2022, 3:12 pm
Forum: General TV and Media
Topic: BBC Suggestions
Replies: 438
Views: 161986

Re: BBC Suggestions

We find almost all of our BBC productions through Acorn on Spectrum cable. Apparently they maintain many series that ended or were cancelled many years ago. The On Demand for the BBC channels and PBS offer very little.
by ElCid
December 31st, 2022, 12:44 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: POLL: Do you want a Like button? Poll has ended!
Replies: 327
Views: 35239

Re: POLL: Do you want a Like button? Poll has ended!

After the holidays and over the next few weeks Lomm will do some research to see how we can integrate a like button into the forums. It is a one-man tech crew so as time allows he will see what he can find. Hang in there. If there is a Like button, there should also be Dislike or Disagree button, a...
by ElCid
December 30th, 2022, 9:16 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: POLL: Do you want a Like button? Poll has ended!
Replies: 327
Views: 35239

Re: POLL: Do you want a Like button? Poll has ended!

The TCM site had more than just a Like button. They had a confused button and a couple of others. I no longer have access to the site so I don't remember what the others were. As I said earlier, if the Administrators agree to a Like button, they should also add a Dislike or Disagree button. Fair is ...
by ElCid
December 29th, 2022, 4:40 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: POLL: Do you want a Like button? Poll has ended!
Replies: 327
Views: 35239

Re: POLL: Do you want a Like button? Poll has ended!

I thought we were going to end the discussion on this topic.
The advisory poll has been taken and everyone has had ample opportunity to comment.
Now it is up to the Administrators to determine whether or not to add a like button.
by ElCid
December 29th, 2022, 9:12 am
Forum: Noir Alley
Topic: Noir Alley
Replies: 1357
Views: 134142

Re: Noir Alley

US Highway 301 runs from Delaware to Sarasota FL. I can remember travelling over parts of it in S.C. and GA when I was a kid. And later when I was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC (Fayetteville).
Of course, the movie takes place in VA area.
by ElCid
December 28th, 2022, 3:54 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Natalie Wood IM0 the screens greatest beauty
Replies: 20
Views: 6467

Re: Natalie Wood IM0 the screens greatest beauty

I would have to go with Bob and Carrol and Ted and Alyce for Wood's sexiest role. But my favorite for her was Cash McCall where she and James Garner were terrifically paired. Not sure it is accurate, but seems to me that many young actresses in late 50's and early 60's styled their looks after Wood'...
by ElCid
December 27th, 2022, 8:25 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The Falcon movies
Replies: 6
Views: 1275

Re: The Falcon movies

MarySara: As with the TCM site, I do not open links unless the poster provides information as to why I should. Even then, I may be reluctant to open one.
by ElCid
December 26th, 2022, 4:50 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The Falcon movies
Replies: 6
Views: 1275

Re: The Falcon movies

Off hand, thinking of The Gay Divorcee, The Gay Caballero (2) and Gay Lawrence, I believe the thinking was the characters were happy, carefree, dashing (for men), etc. Nothing to do with homosexuality. Arlen probably just used Gay to reinforce the dashing, carefree man about town persona of The Falc...
by ElCid
December 26th, 2022, 4:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cars (and other vehicles) in movies and TV.
Replies: 13
Views: 1445

Re: Cars (and other vehicles) in movies and TV.

High here is 38 and that is high for last few days. Will be in upper 50's later this week. Went down to 9 on Friday night. Super low for us. Thank goodness no rain, ice or snow though.
by ElCid
December 26th, 2022, 4:34 pm
Forum: Noir Alley
Topic: Noir Alley
Replies: 1357
Views: 134142

Re: Noir Alley

Don't Bother to Knock (1952 - 20th Century Fox) is my favorite Monroe film; her screen persona is put to very good use by director Roy Baker. WIdmark is good, while Bancroft doesn't have much to do but looks great doing it. Also features iconic noir actor Elisha Cook Jr. I'm so glad TCM is airing D...
by ElCid
December 26th, 2022, 2:37 pm
Forum: Noir Alley
Topic: Noir Alley
Replies: 1357
Views: 134142

Re: Noir Alley

Jan and Feb Schedule:
Jan 7 - Don't Bother to Knock; Jan 14 - Thunder Road; Jan 21 - The Two Mrs. Carrolls; Jan 28 - Highway 301; Feb. 4 - Hangover Square; Feb. 11- Kiss the Blood Off my Hands; Feb. 18 - Lighting Strikes Twice; Feb. 25 - Hunt the Man Down.