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- May 20th, 2009, 12:52 pm
- Forum: Westerns
- Topic: The Hanging Tree
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6279
Re: The Hanging Tree
Chris.. I will PM you... it is a "yes and no" kind of answer.. ha.
- May 20th, 2009, 12:38 pm
- Forum: Westerns
- Topic: The Hanging Tree
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6279
The Hanging Tree
The Hanging Tree , in a word: Wow. I have to say I really enjoyed this film a lot. I have wanted to see it for like... FOREVER. And thanks to a friend of mine, I was finally able to catch it. What a great story. Heartbreakingly tragic in some respects. Very dramatic in others. With just a bit of ad...
- May 7th, 2009, 1:46 am
- Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
- Topic: Abandon Ship (1957)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2376
Re: Abandon Ship (1957)
I have never gotten to see Lifeboat... but will be looking that one up at the library soon because I would be interested in the comparison. As for THIS film... OH MY GOLLY!!! I missed the beginning Of this movie, so when I came in, they were already in the boat. I had NO idea what I was watching (in...
- May 6th, 2009, 10:42 pm
- Forum: Westerns
- Topic: Open Range
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6333
Re: Open Range
Hello folks... I am making my way through some of these threads bit by bit... and I thought I would blow a little dust off of this one and add a few comments about this film. I thought that the relationship with Annette Benning was both refreshingly romantic and earthy. I especially like the scene w...
- May 6th, 2009, 12:46 am
- Forum: The People of Film
- Topic: ,The Best Character Actors?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 82031
Re: ,The Best Character Actors?
Wow... a LOT of my most favorites have already been listed by others.... (but still want to give a quick shout out for Walter Brennan.... my ALL TIME fave) Aside from SEVERAL that I would list that have already been named by others here, I can also think of: (sorry if any of these are duplicates too...
- May 4th, 2009, 2:59 pm
- Forum: Games and Trivia
- Topic: My favorite film: Gee!! I never noticed THAT before...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12163
Re: My favorite film: Gee!! I never noticed THAT before...
Hiya Neighbor !!! I never noticed someone standing in front of the fireplace before, and I've watched and loved The Quiet Man for years upon years. Yep... he's there alright. And I never noticed him before either. He's just hanging around for no apparent reason (maybe he's just there holding down th...
- May 4th, 2009, 1:27 pm
- Forum: Games and Trivia
- Topic: My favorite film: Gee!! I never noticed THAT before...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12163
My favorite film: Gee!! I never noticed THAT before...
(Boy... I had a hard time figuring out WHERE to put this thread... but I hope TRIVIA is as good a place as any) Ok… the “gauntlet” has officially been thrown down.. (sorry Ollie…. But you have this coming… ) I have to talk about The Quiet Man now... ha. :) And I suppose I could have just posted this...
- May 4th, 2009, 11:00 am
- Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
- Topic: Coming Up on TCM
- Replies: 850
- Views: 264355
Re: Coming Up on TCM
Do NOT get me mixed up with those darned Westerns. And don't threaten me with lightyears-from-now scheduling. June may not even exist in another month "DARNED" Westerns?????????? (I'm with Miss G... you call yourself a TEXICAN??) I can see now... I have my work cut out for me...HA! And PS...
- May 3rd, 2009, 10:27 pm
- Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
- Topic: Coming Up on TCM
- Replies: 850
- Views: 264355
Re: Coming Up on TCM
Ollie... you think all the talk about The Letter is getting to you.... wait til I start jabbering about.... THE QUIET MAN. (which by the way is scheduled to air at 2AM on Mon. June 1st.... because this is the "Coming Up..." thread.... ha)Ollie wrote:Rohanaka's here
- May 3rd, 2009, 2:24 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: A Lightbulb Moment
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6289
Re: A Lightbulb Moment
Hello mrsl.... I just want to say... wow... what a thought provoking thread. And I also want to extend to you my admiration and respect for your ability to overcome so many tragic obstacles. You were dealt some very difficult blows.. all at once... but you appear to have come out on the other side o...
- May 2nd, 2009, 9:25 pm
- Forum: Westerns
- Topic: Rating Ford's Cavalry Trilogy
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7342
Re: Rating Ford's Cavalry Trilogy
Just stepping in for a minute here.... Want to chime in w/ a rating: Gotta go with: Rio Grande Ft. Apache She Wore a Yellow Ribbon I have always preferred the first two over the third... but their present order is subject to change. Because honestly.. having to rate them is kinda hard sometimes. (It...
- May 1st, 2009, 9:16 pm
- Forum: Dramas
- Topic: "THE LETTER" (1940)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 55206
Re: "THE LETTER" (1940)
Our natives are friendly and happy to get to know you. Honest Hello Ms Finnie.... I am happy to be here among the natives! ha. :) living with her unloved husband would be a living hell for her and far worse for her husband, who had loved her deeply in his reticent way. It was a mercy to both of the...
- May 1st, 2009, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Dramas
- Topic: "THE LETTER" (1940)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 55206
Re: "THE LETTER" (1940)
Miss Goddess.... my sister!!! (Now I don't feel so all alone!!! ha.) :D Actually... I like the THOUGHT of Leslie having to live with her crime.... but... I guess I just like the film ending for that "poetic" (there's that word again) justice angle of the wife of the victim carrying out her...
- May 1st, 2009, 12:54 pm
- Forum: The People of Film
- Topic: voices
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10821
Re: voices
OUR beloved BEN!!!! (aw Shucks ma'am)!!!! (Sigh)
Honestly though..... if I had to pick ONE voice that I have always thought was IT.....
I'd have to go with... James Mason. He could read the ingredients on a box of cereal and I would be happy to just sit and listen.. ha.
Honestly though..... if I had to pick ONE voice that I have always thought was IT.....
I'd have to go with... James Mason. He could read the ingredients on a box of cereal and I would be happy to just sit and listen.. ha.
- April 30th, 2009, 4:30 pm
- Forum: Dramas
- Topic: "THE LETTER" (1940)
- Replies: 52
- Views: 55206
Re: "THE LETTER" (1940)
SHAZAM!!!! I didn't think anyone could even find me on a map!!!! Hi, neighbor! (or used-to-be neighbor) Yep....still a neighbor.. only on the other side of the state line. And WOW.... I can't wait to hear what other folks have to say about the original ending. (almost puts me in mind of The Bad See...