TCM and Classic Film Discussion in General
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A Woman's World: The Defining Era of Women on Film Robert Osborne and special guest, Cher, host this month's continuing series. Tonight: Working Women Beginning at 8 PM EDT: His Girl Friday - Rosalind Russell Woman of the Year - Katharine Hepburn Tender Comrade - Ginger Rogers The Devil and Miss Jones - Jean Arthur
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Tonight... The Wizard of Oz (8:00 PM EDT) "It's snowing!" (in the poppy field)
Leave Her to Heaven (10:00 PM EDT) Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price, and Gene Lockhart LOVE Gene Tierney, LOVE this film!Tierney is stunningly beautiful in this film, making it difficult to fathom that this captivating beauty could portray such an innately jealous, wickedly evil woman in this psychological drama. Tierney's Oscar nominated performance is absolutely brilliant, in my opinion, her finest! This film's Oscar-winning Technicolor cinematography is awe-inspiring! The extraordinary use of color in correlation with the filming locations in Arizona, Maine, California, and New Mexico provide a breathtaking visual experience......enjoy!
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Caught the end of "Freaks" last Saturday night. Very interesting movie, I wished I'd seen the whole thing. According to Robert Osborne, this was a very controversial movie for its's time (1932). Continuing with the Big Top theme, I followed it up by watching "Trapeze" with Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis. The love triangle between them and Gina Lollobrigida is intense! It's not my favorite circus movie, but still very good. (I'm a sucker for Charlton Heston in "The Greatest Show on Earth".)
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michelle_ma_belle:
Caught the end of "Freaks" last Saturday night. Very interesting movie, I wished I'd seen the whole thing. According to Robert Osborne, this was a very controversial movie for its's time (1932).
Missed Freaks due to family time devoted to our must see, Doctor Who series. Freaks is an amazing film, but has always been difficult for me to view. In my opinion, the making of this film continues to remain a controversial matter. Did you know that Freaks was banned in the UK for 30 years?
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This afternoon at 3:15 PM EDT... The Incredible Shrinking Man Very cool film, definitely worth seeing. Given the time period, the special effects are very well done. Children often enjoy this film - a great one to turn them on to classic film!
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Tonight's Essential... Giant 8:00 PM EDT Elizabeth Taylor ~ Rock Hudson ~ James Dean Wonderful film with a dream team cast. One of Taylor's best performances, and without question, Hudson's best, for which he picked up an Oscar nomination. James Dean also received an Oscar nomination for this, his last performance and in my opinion, his finest. LOVE Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson, but for me, this film is all about James Dean. As I watch Dean's last performance, I cannot help wondering how far his talents may have taken him - absolutely brilliant! * Spoilers *
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Robert Osborne in 1962.
http://twitpic.com/cmgfz6
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^ A handsome man at any age.
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Triplets Love Paul:
This afternoon at 3:15 PM EDT... The Incredible Shrinking Man Very cool film, definitely worth seeing. Given the time period, the special effects are very well done. Children often enjoy this film - a great one to turn them on to classic film!
Thanks a lot for posting this ...... I was doing stuff on a rare but nice day outside ..... saw the post and turned the television on to take a break ..... ended up watching almost all of it after missing about 10 to 15 minutes at most ....I thought I would watch some and then continue with what I was doing ...... So I get caught up in it and stayed until it ended ..... oh well
This reminded me of seeing it a long time ago ...... like seeing the Time Machine, The man with the x-ray eyes and this
And somehow I watch and wonder how it will turn out ..... even though I know and have seen them before
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So happy to learn that you enjoyed the film, Fool!
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Triplets Love Paul:
michelle_ma_belle:
Caught the end of "Freaks" last Saturday night. Very interesting movie, I wished I'd seen the whole thing. According to Robert Osborne, this was a very controversial movie for its's time (1932).
Missed Freaks due to family time devoted to our must see, Doctor Who series. Freaks is an amazing film, but has always been difficult for me to view. In my opinion, the making of this film continues to remain a controversial matter. Did you know that Freaks was banned in the UK for 30 years?
I did not know it was banned, but I can see why. It's really one of those movies that stays with you. I know I thought about it alot the whole next day.....
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Triplets Love Paul:
Tonight's Essential... Giant 8:00 PM EDT Elizabeth Taylor ~ Rock Hudson ~ James Dean Wonderful film with a dream team cast. One of Taylor's best performances, and without question, Hudson's best, for which he picked up an Oscar nomination. James Dean also received an Oscar nomination for this, his last performance and in my opinion, his finest. LOVE Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson, but for me, this film is all about James Dean. As I watch Dean's last performance, I cannot help wondering how far his talents may have taken him - absolutely brilliant! * Spoilers *
aaargh! I can't believe I missed it! Probably about 20 years ago, I set a timer to tape this movie on the VCR and I didn't set it long enough and I complete missed the ending!! It's been 20 years and I still have never seen it. I guess I'm just destined to never know what happens...
(Yes, I know I'm showing my age and wondering if I will have to explain what a VCR is!
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michelle_ma_belle:
Triplets Love Paul:
michelle_ma_belle:
Caught the end of "Freaks" last Saturday night. Very interesting movie, I wished I'd seen the whole thing. According to Robert Osborne, this was a very controversial movie for its's time (1932).
Missed Freaks due to family time devoted to our must see, Doctor Who series. Freaks is an amazing film, but has always been difficult for me to view. In my opinion, the making of this film continues to remain a controversial matter. Did you know that Freaks was banned in the UK for 30 years?
I did not know it was banned, but I can see why. It's really one of those movies that stays with you. I know I thought about it alot the whole next day.....
Makes one very thankful for the richness of their blessings and inspired by the strength displayed from those not as richly blessed. If you so desire, you will be able to catch the beginning of this film on Saturday, October 19th.
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michelle_ma_belle:
Triplets Love Paul:
Tonight's Essential... Giant 8:00 PM EDT Elizabeth Taylor ~ Rock Hudson ~ James Dean Wonderful film with a dream team cast. One of Taylor's best performances, and without question, Hudson's best, for which he picked up an Oscar nomination. James Dean also received an Oscar nomination for this, his last performance and in my opinion, his finest. LOVE Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson, but for me, this film is all about James Dean. As I watch Dean's last performance, I cannot help wondering how far his talents may have taken him - absolutely brilliant! * Spoilers *
aaargh! I can't believe I missed it! Probably about 20 years ago, I set a timer to tape this movie on the VCR and I didn't set it long enough and I complete missed the ending!! It's been 20 years and I still have never seen it. I guess I'm just destined to never know what happens...
(Yes, I know I'm showing my age and wondering if I will have to explain what a VCR is!
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I've experienced the same with the ending of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. The only difference is that I continually fall asleep prior to the ending.
Someday......
You will have another shot at Giant on Saturday, September 7th.
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The_Fool:
Triplets Love Paul:
This afternoon at 3:15 PM EDT... The Incredible Shrinking Man Very cool film, definitely worth seeing. Given the time period, the special effects are very well done. Children often enjoy this film - a great one to turn them on to classic film!
Thanks a lot for posting this ...... I was doing stuff on a rare but nice day outside ..... saw the post and turned the television on to take a break ..... ended up watching almost all of it after missing about 10 to 15 minutes at most ....I thought I would watch some and then continue with what I was doing ...... So I get caught up in it and stayed until it ended ..... oh well
This reminded me of seeing it a long time ago ...... like seeing the Time Machine, The man with the x-ray eyes and this
And somehow I watch and wonder how it will turn out ..... even though I know and have seen them before
That's the sign of a great film!
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Today, a morning and afternoon full of goodies featuring Best Actor Oscar-winning performances... The Story of Louis Pasteur - Paul Muni Captains Courageous - Spencer Tracy Boys Town - Spencer Tracy Goodbye, Mr. Chips - Robert Donat The Philadelphia Story - James Stewart Sergeant York - Gary Cooper
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Tonight's Essential... How Green Was My Valley (8:00 PM EDT) Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Donald Crisp, and Roddy McDowall LOVE this film!!!
This Best Picture Oscar-winning film will leave you with no doubt as to the reasons it is an Essential. Oscar-winning cinematography (black and white) allows us to experience the depth of the trials and tribulations of this Welsh mining community. Oscars also went out to John Ford for Best Director, and Donald Crisp for Best Supporting Actor. Check out the acting abilities of a young Roddy McDowall in this must see, classic film Essential - brilliant!
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Tonight, a must see Mother's Day classic... I Remember Mama (10:00 PM EDT)
Triplets Love Paul:
A beautiful film offering a heartwarming study of family life that every mother and child should see.
Irene Dunne's Oscar-nominated performance as Mama is overwhelmingly touching!
Barbara Bel Geddes, Ellen Corby, and Oskar Homolka all received Oscar nominations for their performances as well. A delight from beginning to end!
Enjoy!!!
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michelle_ma_belle, Heads-up... In addition to once again being offered as an Essential on the 7th of September, you may also catch Giant tomorrow morning, Tuesday the 14th at 8:30 AM EDT.
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Elizabeth Taylor fans... On the big screen: Cleopatra Celebrating this film's 50th anniversary, limited screenings begin on the 22nd of May.