Topic: THE THICK OF NOVEMBER (Read 30168 times)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #120 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:26:50 PM »

That's all right.

I'll just go around knocking things over.

I'll haunt folks, that's what I'll do.

And when they send for an exorcist, I shall laugh:

Haw! Haw! Haw! Haw!

And I'll sneer, too...but you'll have to take my word for it, because you won't be able to see the sneer.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #121 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:27:17 PM »

There!

I've gone and started a new page!

Matt H. · « **Reply #122 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:28:25 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2005, 01:22:14 PM

Hello, DR Matt H.

Are you in fine fettle this afternoon? Did "Two for the Road" arrive in the mail?

Ha ha! How's that for an instant response?

I can't think of any film that so deftly combines humor, heartbreak, romance, drama, and slapstick.

And Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn are simply two gods living on Earth. Finney has never looked as good, and Audrey, well, she's perfection.

I started the film over a second time to listen to Stanley Donen's commentary. There are long gaps between comments as he seems to be watching and enjoying the picture as it runs, but it's worth listening to especially if you love this movie as much as I do.

Matt H. · « **Reply #123 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:29:51 PM »

Tonight, I'll be watching the 1953 WAR OF THE WORLDS. I didn't buy it the first time it was issued on DVD, so this updating is supposed to be eons better in terms of quality.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #124 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:30:50 PM »

Well, "Two for the Road" was an instant favorite the day I saw it in the Carolina Theater in Greenville SC.

I've loved, loved, loved this movie all these years, and I have it on Laserdisc, but the DVD seems to be the best version out there.

Matt H. · « **Reply #125 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:31:19 PM »

I also got the Looney Tunes Golden Collection - Volume 3 from a used vendor paying about half what it was being sold for new.

I have all three of those collections and never seem to find time to watch them.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #126 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:31:34 PM »

I'm awfully sorry the vixter is sickie-poo.

Hope she's well really soon.

Matt H. · « **Reply #127 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:32:33 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2005, 01:30:50 PM

Well, "Two for the Road" was an instant favorite the day I saw it in the Carolina Theater in Greenville SC.

I've loved, loved, loved this movie all these years, and I have it on Laserdisc, but the DVD seems to be the best version out there.

Yes, I have that laserdisc too, and it has some damage and is not very sharp. The DVD is much, much superior in every respect.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #128 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:32:49 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on November 02, 2005, 01:31:19 PM

I also got the Looney Tunes Golden Collection - Volume 3 from a used vendor paying about half what it was being sold for new.

I have all three of those collections and never seem to find time to watch them.

Well...the merry-go-round still breaks down...

bk · « **Reply #129 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:33:30 PM »

I'm told the discs are "on their way". IF they're here by two, I will have one hour to pack up as many as possible. Oh, I see the truck now.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #130 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:33:32 PM »

What else has Fox released? Or is "Two for the Road" flying solo?

Matt H. · « **Reply #131 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:36:12 PM »

TWO FOR THE ROAD is probably my favorite Henry Mancini score (if it isn't, CHARADE is). Naturally, it was no Oscar nominated in 1967.

The nominees (and they're all good, too): COOL HAND LUKE, DOCTOR DOLITTLE, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, IN COLD BLOOD, and the winner, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #132 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:37:03 PM »

I'm still looking forward to "Christmas in Connecticut," Spielberg's version of "The War of the Worlds" and "The Polar Express."

Matt H. · « **Reply #133 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:37:27 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2005, 01:33:32 PM

What else has Fox released? Or is "Two for the Road" flying solo?

ORCHESTRA WIVES

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #134 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:38:52 PM »

"Far From the Madding Crowd" is the best of the nominees...IMO.

Simply glorious score for a great film.

THAT film NEEDS to be out on DVD!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #135 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:40:14 PM »

EAST OF EDEN is a wonderful film. Friends and family of Mr Dean have said that his Cal is most like his real life personality.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #136 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:40:46 PM »

I played "Two for the Road" nearly to death in college. I used to listen to it while writing papers for my 20th Century literature class. It was especially helpful for my paper on "The Sound and the Fury."

George · « **Reply #137 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:41:08 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on November 02, 2005, 11:24:41 AM

Drum, the instrument, or Drum, the comic strip?

I've never heard of Drum the comic strip. Is it any good? I just assumed that it was for the instrument.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #138 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:41:41 PM »

The DVD of "East of Eden" is, to me, spectacular.

I have watched it twice in the past few months.

Matt H. · « **Reply #139 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:41:49 PM »

And inside TWO FOR THE ROAD is a flyer saying that the next Fox Studio Classics coming in February 2006 are PINKY, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN, and DADDY LONGLEGS.

Also release in this wave with TWO FOR THE ROAD and ORCHESTRA WIVES was THE RAINS CAME.

George · « **Reply #140 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:42:34 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on November 02, 2005, 01:29:51 PM

Tonight, I'll be watching the 1953 WAR OF THE WORLDS. I didn't buy it the first time it was issued on DVD, so this updating is supposed to be eons better in terms of quality.

I just got this DVD yesterday! I didn't get it the first time around, so I'm real excited to get it now.

Matt H. · « **Reply #141 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:44:26 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2005, 01:41:41 PM

The DVD of "East of Eden" is, to me, spectacular.

I have watched it twice in the past few months.

I agree completely. They did a great job bringing that movie to DVD.

Matt H. · « **Reply #142 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:45:26 PM »

Quote from: George on November 02, 2005, 01:42:34 PM

I just got this DVD yesterday! I didn't get it the first time around, so I'm real excited to get it now.

I will definitely be watching it tonight instead of network TV reruns. I should be finished in plenty of time to watch LAW & ORDER "live."

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #143 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:45:53 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on November 02, 2005, 01:41:49 PM

And inside TWO FOR THE ROAD is a flyer saying that the next Fox Studio Classics coming in February 2006 are PINKY, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN, and DADDY LONGLEGS.

Also release in this wave with TWO FOR THE ROAD and ORCHESTRA WIVES was THE RAINS CAME.

I've never seen "Pinky", and I'm looking forward to "Daddy Long Legs"...which has always seemed rather chopped up in TV showings I've seen.

I hope it's the complete film.

I wish they'd issue "The Rains of Ranchipur" in stereo.

Magnificent music by Hugo Friedhofer and Lana is spectacular as the temptress/slut/lady.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #144 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:47:45 PM »

I've still got to watch "Rebel Without A Cause" and "Giant" on DVD. I've not even taken the wrapping off those DVDs.

Matt H. · « **Reply #145 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:50:54 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2005, 01:45:53 PM

I've never seen "Pinky", and I'm looking forward to "Daddy Long Legs"...which has always seemed rather chopped up in TV showings I've seen.

I hope it's the complete film.

I feel sure they will issue it complete. I find a lot to like, but I think it's too long. Astaire and Caron each get lengthy dream ballets apiece which really slows down the momentum. I love Astaire, but sometimes, even his dream numbers lack true inspiration.

Jane · « **Reply #146 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:51:39 PM »

Pogue, Tewkes & Mos are cute together.

Joy, great going on your diet. You too Jose.

Ginny · « **Reply #147 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:51:57 PM »

Feel better vibes for The Vixter! Sorry you had to miss trick or treat.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #148 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:53:59 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 02, 2005, 01:47:45 PM

I've still got to watch "Rebel Without A Cause" and "Giant" on DVD. I've not even taken the wrapping off those DVDs.

Two more of my favorite movies.

Matt H. · « **Reply #149 on:** November 02, 2005, 01:56:52 PM »

It has also been all over the nes today that bandleader Skitch Henderson died. I guess it dates me to remember him, but I certainly do.

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