Topic: THE FINISH LINE (Read 13709 times)

Jrand73 · « **Reply #150 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:39:59 PM »

I think I am getting MGM HD next month - but still no sign of TCM HD.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #151 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:42:06 PM »

Page Six Cat Computer Solitaire Dance.

TCB · « **Reply #152 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:42:50 PM »

Bedtime for Bozo

G'night!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #153 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:43:14 PM »

Turn on your heart light.

Druxy · « **Reply #154 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:45:11 PM »

Quote from: JMK on March 24, 2010, 04:12:29 PM

What was the classic film Druxy and others were recommending a few weeks ago--some heartbreaking thing (with Marie Dressler, maybe?) on Warner Archive. They're having a sale and I thought I'd pick it up, but now I can't remember what it was.

I may have recommended something, but I don't believe it was a Dresser film.

Druxy · « **Reply #155 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:46:04 PM »

Quote from: JRand59 on March 24, 2010, 04:15:16 PM

I believe it was Make Way for Tomorrow with Beulah Boom Boom Bondi.

Great movie.

George · « **Reply #156 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:48:24 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 24, 2010, 06:14:16 PM

And in my niece news...I am now a great aunt!

Congrats on the new great niece, Edi!!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #157 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:49:30 PM »

My favorite Marie Dressler films usually also feature Polly Moran.

George · « **Reply #158 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:49:54 PM »

And now, I'm off to see Rent at Capital Playhouse. It should be very good.

Until later!

Druxy · « **Reply #159 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:49:55 PM »

I just finished watching THE AFRICAN QUEEN. Got it for $17.00 at WalMart.

Fantastic restoration, and the 1-hour "Making of" documentary is one of the best I've ever seen.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #160 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:52:21 PM »

What if actors had nicknames like prize fighters? I bet we could think of some nice ones.

Tony The Comb Over Curtis

Leo Wild Eye DiCaprio

elmore3003 · « **Reply #161 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:53:50 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on March 24, 2010, 06:14:16 PM

And in my niece news...I am now a great aunt!

That's just . . .
great!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #162 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:55:38 PM »

Why does John McCain in every photo I see of him look as if it were taken one minute after the rabies vaccine arrived too late?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #163 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:56:05 PM »

DR EDISAURUS's story about her documentary reminded me of a story in one of Phillip Roth's novels....about the Indianapolis Clowns....a minor league baseball team in the 1920's.

One of their outfielders had lost an arm in WW I. When he fielded a ball, he would jam it into his mouth, shake off his glove, and then throw the ball back into play. He was always afraid that he would lose the ball, so sometimes, he pushed it in so hard, he couldn't get it out, and his team mates would have to throw him on the ground and pry the ball out of his mouth.

At the end of the season, the coach was looking at the stats and told the team. "We didn't lose those games because of our lousy pitching or our lousing batting. It was those inside the mouth grand slam home runs that killed us."

Jennifer · « **Reply #164 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:56:33 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on March 24, 2010, 01:14:10 PM

The world skating championships are in Turin (site of the 2006 Olympics), so the men's short program results are already posted. No huge surprises, but the Japanese are not sweeping the podium quite yet.

I really hope you get to see it. Some amazing men's performances!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #165 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:56:40 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 24, 2010, 06:55:38 PM

Why does John McCain in every photo I see of him look as if it were taken one minute after the rabies vaccine arrived too late?

Talullah: What did the doctor say?

Bette: (beat) He says you're going to die.

Jane · « **Reply #166 on:** March 24, 2010, 06:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Druxy on March 24, 2010, 06:49:55 PM

I just finished watching THE AFRICAN QUEEN. Got it for $17.00 at WalMart.

Fantastic restoration, and the 1-hour "Making of" documentary is one of the best I've ever seen.

I'm tempted to buy this, and I rarely buy a DVD.

Jennifer · « **Reply #167 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:02:44 PM »

RE: the JEWS ON FIRST reference.

I think that is a valid point. What age is the target of the movie. And what age would not get the reference.

I know the reference. And i'm guessing anyone older than me would know it. But ask some 20 somethings. I'd be curious how many would get the joke. Although i guess if they don't they can just think it mean first base.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #168 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:04:55 PM »

Good LAW & ORDER SVU tonight. Naveen Andrews was the guest star.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #169 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:05:08 PM »

He feels bad?
I got sprayed by a skunk, and I'm wearing a dress that makes my hips look huge!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #170 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:06:20 PM »

Quote from: Druxy on March 24, 2010, 06:49:55 PM

I just finished watching THE AFRICAN QUEEN. Got it for $17.00 at WalMart.

Fantastic restoration, and the 1-hour "Making of" documentary is one of the best I've ever seen.

"I never imagined that any mere physical experience could be so exhilarating."

Matt H. · « **Reply #171 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:09:42 PM »

It was MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW but it's a Criterion release. I reviewed it.

Matt H. · « **Reply #172 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:11:12 PM »

Quote from: JMK on March 24, 2010, 04:31:28 PM

Quote from: JRand59 on March 24, 2010, 04:25:22 PM
I guess that's not the title then....perhaps DR DRUXY will check in before the evening is over.

I just bought a new computer, so I don't have $55.....in fact, I don't have $5.

No, I think you're right, because I just this moment remembered it was a Leo McCarey film. It either must not be an Archive title, or at least is not included in the sale items.

See previous post.

Matt H. · « **Reply #173 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:15:57 PM »

When I went down, I watched THE SINGING KID. "Kid" is a decidedly operative term since Jolson must have been 50 when he made this. This is the film that introduced that song that later became a cartoon standard "I Want to Singa." Not a bad film until the preposterous climax. And Cab Calloway has some fine moments in some musical numbers.

Very obvious Al was on the downside of his movie career, though, since he wasn't billed above the title. That was also a big surprise.

JMK · « **Reply #174 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:15:58 PM »

If any of you get AFRICAN QUEEN on BD, tell us how it looks. Just don't know if I feel like springing close to $40 for it right now, what with two mortgages and all.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #175 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:17:02 PM »

DR EDISAURUS how about:

Let My People Bat!

Or was that already suggested?

Matt H. · « **Reply #176 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:18:17 PM »

Then I put in the first disc in THE CLOSER's fourth season box set and watched the first two episodes.

The first one had to do with the fire in the park and guest starred Jason O'Mara. Speaking of Jason, since his series LIFE ON MARS went off last season, I haven't seen him guest starring around the networks at all, and I've really missed him.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #177 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:19:33 PM »

Quote from: JMK on March 24, 2010, 07:15:58 PM

If any of you get AFRICAN QUEEN on BD, tell us how it looks. Just don't know if I feel like springing close to $40 for it right now, what with two mortgages and all.

If the right producer sees Miss Betsy's stand up - you'll be in clover!

Matt H. · « **Reply #178 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:19:56 PM »

Quote from: JMK on March 24, 2010, 07:15:58 PM

If any of you get AFRICAN QUEEN on BD, tell us how it looks. Just don't know if I feel like springing close to $40 for it right now, what with two mortgages and all.

Amazon had reduced the price to $23 this morning, but that's still more than I'll pay for it, wonderful as it is. When they're selling the Blu-ray of OUT OF AFRICA for $17.99, I think it's reasonable for THE AFRICAN QUEEN to be priced similarly.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #179 on:** March 24, 2010, 07:20:17 PM »

I am really liking LES COMTES DE HOFFMAN on PBS tonight, really great costume and stage design too....most entertaining.

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