Topic: THAT IS CORRECT, TURN THE PAGE (Read 18085 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #120 on:** July 06, 2005, 12:29:52 PM »

I have not caught up I am stealing amoment to post... work is a nightmare today

Ben · « **Reply #121 on:** July 06, 2005, 12:31:34 PM »

Well, if you went through life as "Baby June" you'd be stern too!

Matt H. · « **Reply #122 on:** July 06, 2005, 12:52:49 PM »

Well, I sure agree about Ian McKellan being robbed for GODS AND MONSTERS. I was actually shocked when he lost, and the Oscars don't shock me very often.

Matt H. · « **Reply #123 on:** July 06, 2005, 12:54:53 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2005, 09:06:15 AM

Speaking of getting kicked in the head by a Shetland pony, I could give one to myself for forgetting that TCM ran the movie version of Light In The Piazza last Friday. Anyone catch it?

I wrote myself a note to watch it, DR D(tM), and when we had a horrific storm come through here about 10 minutes before the movie started and I turned everything off. I didn't even set the DVR to record it because I was so sure I'd be seeing it "live." I'll catch it the next go-round.

Matt H. · « **Reply #124 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:02:10 PM »

Great numbers in mediocre musicals. Some of my favorites have been named already - the Champions' "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" from LOVE TO LOOK AT, Marge CHampion's "Derry Down Dilly" from EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS, that Rall-Fosse challenge dance from MY SISTER EILEEN. I like another "Fun House" number, the one in HIT THE DECK with Debbie Reynolds and Russ Tamblyn.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #125 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:02:26 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on July 06, 2005, 12:54:53 PM

I wrote myself a note to watch it, DR D(tM), and when we had a horrific storm come through here about 10 minutes before the movie started and I turned everything off. I didn't even set the DVR to record it because I was so sure I'd be seeing it "live." I'll catch it the next go-round.

DR Matt, I just checked--the next showing on TCM is 09/01/2005 12:30 PM. Mark your calendar!

Matt H. · « **Reply #126 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:04:57 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on July 06, 2005, 10:55:14 AM

The trash can lid dance is with Dan Dailey and Michael Kidd along with Gene Lantern Jaw Kelly in IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER.

Speaking of that great movie, IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER has fabulous numbers in it throughout: Grey's "Thanks A Lot But No Thanks," Dailey's "Situation-Wise," Charisse's "Baby, You Knock Me Out," Kelly's "I Like Myself."

It's one of the greats, and I was SO pleased to read it's being readied for DVD release (but probably not until 2006). I wish THE PIRATE was being readied, but I've read nothing about it unless Warners is doing another Garland box.

Matt H. · « **Reply #127 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:10:19 PM »

June Haver was just fine, but I think she missed having "star quality." Fox groomed her to take Betty Grable's place as their leading blonde musical star, but she just didn't quite click despite having talent. Sometimes, especially in the movies, that's not enough. To see Marilyn Monroe and June Haver in the same scene in the same film (LOVE NEST), you can see why one clicked with the public and the other didn't. Marilyn, apart from the glorious look, just sparkled though I suspect she was less talented than June Haver.

Matt H. · « **Reply #128 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:11:52 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on July 06, 2005, 01:02:26 PM

DR Matt, I just checked--the next showing on TCM is 09/01/2005 12:30 PM. Mark your calendar!

Thank you for checking, DR Dan. I have been meaning to do that with PIAZZA and a couple of other films (MIDNIGHT LACE comes immediately to mind).

Matt H. · « **Reply #129 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:14:39 PM »

A great musical number for the camera: "This Heart of Mine" in ZIEGFELD FOLLIES.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #130 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:17:32 PM »

Finally, the 16 tons (a Forever Plaid reference) of landscape boulders scheduled to be delivered last Friday arrived today. Now we just have to move them.

Matt H. · « **Reply #131 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:18:10 PM »

That LARA CROFT movie is endless, but what should I expect from a film based on a video game? The fights are SO tedious, and there's never any suspense about who's going to win the battles.

After about 20 minutes, I stopped it again to mark my place and will pick it up again later.

Matt H. · « **Reply #132 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:19:39 PM »

Then, I put on X-MEN 2 (actually, it's called X2, isn't it)? This movie with its DTS soundtrack is as close to reference quality sound and picture as DVDs are likely to get until the advent of high definition DVDs.

Ginny · « **Reply #133 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:41:02 PM »

TOD - I can watch "On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe" from The Harvey Girls over and over again.

Matt H. · « **Reply #134 on:** July 06, 2005, 01:59:55 PM »

Warners executives were expressing at their last chat how expensive Ultra-Resolution is to remaster 3-strip Technicolor films with, and that after OZ, there aren't a lot to choose from.

Amazing that they'd say that with such lush 3-strip Technicolor films like THE PIRATE, ZIEGFELD FOLLIES, SWEETHEARTS, BITTER SWEET, THE YEARLING, BLOSSOMS IN THE DUST, DIVE BOMBER, KISMET (Ronald Coleman version), LIFE WITH FATHER (instead of those blurry public domain versions), and THE THREE MUSKETEERS (Gene Kelly version).

Maybe some of these aren't "classic" enough to warrant the expense, but I'd sure love to see them in pristine condition.

Jane · « **Reply #135 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:08:06 PM »

MBarnum, beautiful photos.

Vixmom hope your day improves.

Jane · « **Reply #136 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:32:20 PM »

Off to do errands.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #137 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:47:47 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on July 06, 2005, 10:55:14 AM

The trash can lid dance is with Dan Dailey and Michael Kidd along with Gene Lantern Jaw Kelly in IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER.

In that lovely film, I'm partial to Kelly's rollerskating number, "I Like Myself," and Charisse's boxing gym number, "Baby, You Knock Me Out."

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #138 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:49:27 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on July 06, 2005, 01:14:39 PM

A great musical number for the camera: "This Heart of Mine" in ZIEGFELD FOLLIES.

F-a-b-u-l-o-u-s number. My absolute favorite from that film, with "Limehouse Blues" a not-too-close second favorite.

And in "Good News" both "Pass That Peace Pipe" and "Varsity Drag" are simply SWELL (although the film is not mediocre)!

vixmom · « **Reply #139 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:49:37 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on July 06, 2005, 12:36:45 AM

BK do you have a favourite malapropism and/or spoonerism?

"I resemble that remark"

"let me just regurgitate for a moment"

MBarnum · « **Reply #140 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:50:49 PM »

Some would consider BLONDIE GOES LATIN to be a mediocre musical (however, not I as it is one of my all time favorites), but the final dance number with Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake mamboing it up while Tito Guizar sings is quite good...I think!

MBarnum · « **Reply #141 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:51:26 PM »

And then the dance number to THE ZOMBIE STOMP in HORROR OF PARTY BEACH....I always liked it.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #142 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:53:32 PM »

And while "The Broadway Melody of 1940" isn't anywhere near mediocre, the Astaire-Powell "Begin the Beguine" number lifts it into near-classic status.

That number is my selection for absolute best tap number EVER put on film.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #143 on:** July 06, 2005, 02:54:36 PM »

Hi folks! After several close calls, I have finally escaped the dreadful dungeon of my employment. I don't want to give it away just yet, but I'll give you a hint: The new gig is for a company that publishes playbills. I'll be in their classic arts division which handles said playbills for the events at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, etc.

The relief of leaving a place which I had had many great times, but seen so many friends treated rudely and/or fired in just the past couple months is hard to convey. The people at the new place seem very cool, relaxed and turmoil-free.

I had been in a state of paralysis for a few days while I waited to hear back. Especially today, after I met with the publisher. Finally, the call came, the news was good, and a load is lifted off my shoulders.

Hoo + Ray!!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #144 on:** July 06, 2005, 03:06:59 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on July 06, 2005, 02:49:37 PM

"I resemble that remark"

"let me just regurgitate for a moment"

I'm glad that someone peed my roasts.
(best I could do pre breakfast!)

Tomovoz · « **Reply #145 on:** July 06, 2005, 03:09:39 PM »

Congratulations DR Rodzinski. I'm sure your playing will fit the bill.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #146 on:** July 06, 2005, 03:18:37 PM »

DRRodzinski, fantastic news!

DRMBarnum, stop buying those stupid DVDs and get your butt to New York. I have friends who are waiting to see your shining face!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #147 on:** July 06, 2005, 03:19:40 PM »

Quote from: Ben on July 06, 2005, 12:31:34 PM

Well, if you went through life as "Baby June" you'd be stern too!

And a lesbian like your mother.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #148 on:** July 06, 2005, 03:24:51 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on July 06, 2005, 02:54:36 PM

Hi folks! After several close calls, I have finally escaped the dreadful dungeon of my employment.

Many congratulations, DR Rodzinski!

This comes as no surprise to me, as I believe you were eminently hire-able!

And somehow, the type of publishing seems "just right."

Ginny · « **Reply #149 on:** July 06, 2005, 03:27:41 PM »

Congratulations on your new job, DR Rodzinski! Guess this means that we won't be seeing you courtside on the NCAA basketball telecasts?

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