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by rohanaka
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.
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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 wrote:Rohanaka's here
Ollie... you think all the talk about The Letter is getting to you.... wait til I start jabbering about.... THE QUIET MAN. :D (which by the way is scheduled to air at 2AM on Mon. June 1st.... because this is the "Coming Up..." thread.... ha)
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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...
by rohanaka
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.
by rohanaka
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...