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I have watched that a few time on Retro as of late. Neat to see Bodega Bay in the fifties.The Birds
I have watched that a few time on Retro as of late. Neat to see Bodega Bay in the fifties.The Birds
Having joined the Army AFTER the My Lai massacre.... we discussed the point of "unlawful orders" at length in basic and AIT. It is a question I hope a soldier is never forced to face. But one that many will.
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The new The Jungle Book, the live-action/CGI version of the story. Loved the voice work by Bill Murray as Baloo the bear, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera the panther, and Idris Elba as Shere Khan the vicious tiger. Colorful and vivid it was. Never having read the entirety of the Kipling stories, I don't know how much the producers and scripter fiddled with old Rudyard's vision. (I know there was some verse in the original called "The Road Song of the Bandar-Log," the monkeys who abduct Mowgli in the middle part of the story, but the Bandar-Log in the film are silent except for monkey noises.)
Agree to disagree on Iron Man 3. Of them all it's my favorite. We know the character of Tony really well by this point & it's cool to see him dealing with what he goes through (trying to be spoiler free as much as I can here, lol). Anyway, I wouldn't totally write it off.
Still need to see Antman. Glad to hear it's better than I've anticipated.
I still laugh out loud during the first half, when Cary's Mortimer realizes that the latest victim-to-be is about to drink the poisoned wine. Mortimer goes full loony (from the victim's point of view, anyway) and chases the old guy out of the house. Watching this performance, you realize what it means to act with your whole body, even the knees.Arsenic and Old Lace. I think Cary Grant said this is the least favorite of his movie performances because he thinks he over-acted. I tend to agree, but it's still hilarious to watch nonetheless.
Arsenic and Old Lace is on our annual Halloween watch list, and it remains my grandmothers favorite movie. I was reared on it, and a year or so ago I shared it with my wife, turning her into quite the Cary Grant fan. Since my wife has really developed a passion for films of the silver screen, and is grateful that I helped her develop appreciate these films that previously she thought were boring. And really, that was just how she felt as a young child. Now we take in a black and white film at least once per week.
Funny story...my husband has always rolled his eyes at my classic movies. But I was in the hospital for surgery (I forget which one - hysterectomy, I think) about six years ago and Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron was on the TV. My husband started watching it and didn't have time to finish it since i had to go back to surgery; but he was hooked which thrilled me because Father Goose was always one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. We later got the DVD and he watched the whole thing and loved it. It's now one of his favorites, and he'll actually watch Cary Grant movies with me now. Ha!
I have said this before here, but, who knew mass murder could be so funny? But it is in this movie!Arsenic and Old Lace. I think Cary Grant said this is the least favorite of his movie performances because he thinks he over-acted. I tend to agree, but it's still hilarious to watch nonetheless.
Funny story...my husband has always rolled his eyes at my classic movies. But I was in the hospital for surgery (I forget which one - hysterectomy, I think) about six years ago and Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron was on the TV. My husband started watching it and didn't have time to finish it since i had to go back to surgery; but he was hooked which thrilled me because Father Goose was always one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. We later got the DVD and he watched the whole thing and loved it. It's now one of his favorites, and he'll actually watch Cary Grant movies with me now. Ha!
I first saw Father Goose when I was in junior high, I think, on the NBC Saturday Night Movie. My father was on the couch, watching. At this scene . . .Funny story...my husband has always rolled his eyes at my classic movies. But I was in the hospital for surgery (I forget which one - hysterectomy, I think) about six years ago and Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron was on the TV. My husband started watching it and didn't have time to finish it since i had to go back to surgery; but he was hooked which thrilled me because Father Goose was always one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. We later got the DVD and he watched the whole thing and loved it. It's now one of his favorites, and he'll actually watch Cary Grant movies with me now. Ha!
Since your hook for getting your husband to enjoy classic movies with you is Cary Grant: My two favorite "not famous" Cary Grant movies are (1) "People Will Talk," a quirky and a touch-mystical movie, but done with a light touch and a bit of whimsy - always makes me feel better just watching it and (2) "In Name Only," where a married Cary Grant has an affair with Carole Lombard - a surprisingly honest movie made during the code which argues that Cary Grant had such a positive reputation that he could get away with things other actors couldn't. Just thought if you've already gone through the famous Grant movies, these two might be enjoyable ones to see with our husband.
I first saw Father Goose when I was in junior high, I think, on the NBC Saturday Night Movie. My father was on the couch, watching. At this scene . . .
[catching a fish barehanded. A fish swims toward them]
Walter (in a hushed voice): Hey, here she comes again.
Catherine: How do you know it's a "she"?
Walter: Her mouth is open. Now be quiet.
. . . my father practically fell off the couch laughing.
It's one of Grant's best performances (the one he said privately was most like his own personality), and signified a path he could have taken as a featured or leading character actor. He chose to retire, what, 2 years later? A shame.
People Will Talk is one of my favorite Grant movies. I love it so much. I can't remember when I first saw it, but I now own the DVD and have watched it several times. I haven't seen the one with Carole Lombard. Will check it out!