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Just finished watching 'Singing in the Rain' again. What a upbeat musical. Debbie Reynolds was the cutest actress in Hollywoood at the time in my opinion. Donald O'Connor, Gene Kelly, Cid Charisse. What a cast!. I normally dislike musicals on film but there are a few classics which always please.
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What a musical, the best ever made by Hollywood,Singing in the Rain, and what a cast, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, what a dancing routine with the Letters. I must have seen this movie 100 times and still am not tired of viewing it. Guy
ReplyDeleteGuy have you watched a musical with Donald O'Conor and Ethel Merman? They have a scene duet which knocked my humble socks off. Very musical.
ReplyDeleteHi Biking 2006, Singing in the Rain was the very first movie I saw as a child of 7 or 8. My family was visiting my Grandmother in St. Andrews by the Sea in N.B. for the summer and I went to the movie with my Mom and my Aunt . In those days children were allowed to go to the movies in N.B. with an adult. I still enjoy a rerun Ruth
ReplyDeleteYes Ruth the film is a classic no doubt. I found out the name of the musical. 'Call me Madam'.
ReplyDeleteIt' a big number in the film 'Call Me Madam'.
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Donald O'Connor and Ethel Merman. has a lively beat. You can listen to a small portion of this selection and all of the others at the URL below.
Second Avenue.
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I think the greatest dance act of all films was Bob Hope and Jimmy Cagney in "The Seven Little Foys" Jimmy Cagney recreating his role as George M. Cohen and Hope playing the late Eddie Foy did a dance on top of a table that was right on all the way. Both men in their fifties at the time. Ed
ReplyDeleteEd you are right on! Yes I agree totally. Btw my grandmother was a Foy, not related though but irish as hell. In my V.C.photo album (page 4 Verdunite at Heart) I posted a picture of the family plot with her blessed name inscribed.
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Grand Hotel, 1932.
ReplyDelete"Grand Hotel, always the same. People come, people go. Nothing ever happens".
Greta Garbo, John and Lionel Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Wallace Berry.
It remains a classic film. I watch it at least twice a year. Tons of interesting special features on the DVD.
S.A.
It's the birthday of comedian Groucho Marx, born in New York City
ReplyDelete(1890). In 1908 he began acting with his brothers, Harpo and Chico,
and they became famous as the Marx Brothers. Groucho was known for
his thick fake mustache, which he started using after he arrived late
to a stage production and didn't have time to glue on his normal fake
mustache. He used black grease paint as a substitute and liked it so
much that he never switched. He was known as the most talkative Marx
brother, and he's famous for his snappy insults. He said, "Marriage
is a wonderful institution. That is, if you like living in an
institution." And, "I never forget a face, but in your case, I'll
make an exception."
Don't forget Gummo,and Zeppo,....they were the other two brothers, but the best know of course are the three you mentioned: I like all their stuff,.......but you have to pay attention,to hear the second and third ,shots,they were quite quick witted,that's for sure http://www.marx-brothers.org/ "I have a good mind,to join a club,and beat you over the head with it" ----Groucho Marx---- "Say why don't you bore a whole in yourself,& let the sap run out" ------Groucho Marx------ .................
ReplyDeleteWhat were your Favorite movies, Bridge over the river Kwai comes to mind , who starred in it. The dirty Dozen Sound of Music I loved Westerns , Verdun Cowboy here hahahaaaaaa jimmy
ReplyDeleteHow about watching a "Marathon" of Planet of the Ape movies at the old Vogue theater? They would begin in the morning (Planet of the Apes) & end in the afternoon (5th in the saga-->Battle for the Planet of the Apes). Since you'd spend much of the day in a dark theater, you were practically blinded when you finally went outside. Awful acting (especially overdramatic Chuck Heston), but still great times. Earl.
ReplyDelete'The Verdict' with many great actors. Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling (fox), Milo O'Shea, Jack Warden, James Mason, Linsay Crouse (most excellent actress).
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How do you guys place a photo dorectly on the body of your message? I have been using the 'Browse' and 'Attach this file'.
ReplyDeletebiking2006 this is what I do: 1 - you are reading a message and you want to reply and add a picture, you hit the "reply" box, then send a message page opens just like when you are replying to a message 2 - hit the icon below "Font Style" you see the yellow box that looks like a mountain 3 - then another page opens - MSN My photos......then hit my computer 4 - another page opens - hit browse 5 - another page opens - choose File......look in 'my images, or my pictures' or where ever you saved your pictures etc, 6 - find what you want and click on it and then click on 'open' 7 - now you are back on step 4 - and now hit "add photo' 8 - now it should be back on the 'send message page" and you should see the picture I hope this is clear. Dianne
ReplyDeleteHi Bill,..here's how : when you click on 'reply' to any msg. You get the window to type your msg,.in right,... well there is a separate band above the msg box,...that has a bunch of 'icons' on it it shows all the 'tools' available for this msg,...like scissors ,then some papers to 'copy' text.///////etc etc .......well just about in the middle is a little Yellow Box, when you put your cursor on it,it will say 'Insert Picture' click on it,..............and you will see a window opens,an gives you a few choices, just click on 'My Computer',..........as soon as you do that ,another selection will appear in the box below,saying 'Browse' you click on Browse,then find the picture in whatever folder you have it stored in,and then 'click' on the picture you want ,then 'click 'Open' ,this brings you back to the Window with the 'My Computer' choice,...and all you do then is click 'Add Photo'...............this should insert the picture you want in the message window:......then 'send message' You can also ,add a picture from the net,by simply 'copy' the picture you want & then 'paste' it in the message ,...this can work too Give it a try ,...and you will see how it unfolds ,Don't worry if you make a mistake,just try again,.......We'll wait.............hahahahah You should have no problem,.......a lot of us use the 'attachenment ' method ,like you have been doing,....but I generally prefer to post it directly,.........Keep trying and just ask again,.if you need more assistance,....... Others may be able to explain it easier,....(as I tend to over-explain sometimes) .........and it can vary 'slightly' depending on the O/S your using,....but they are all failry similar: Hope this helps somewhat
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ReplyDeleteWell sometimes I wonder just how clear it is when it comes to computers, but I find it isn't too hard when you can break it down into steps...that usually works for me as I am not technologically inclined! Dianne
ReplyDeleteYesterday I saw 'The Departed'. Jacj Nickelson (bad Guy), Mat Damon (crowed cop), Leonardo De Caprio (Mole undercover). Good cast alround. Movies are becoming faster paced every year. Scorsise's need to appeal the short attention span of the y gereration living in the information age to draw to the box office. A man's film pretty much although my main squeeze likes De Caprio. He's a good actor but to give a visious beating to 'two' burley Boston Irish gangsters is a bit difficult to swallow if you know what I mean.
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ReplyDeleteWent to see 'Santa Claus 3' b/c I was desperate for a diversion and
ReplyDeletethat was the only film showing at my local country theater. I managed
to hang in there for most of the movie. Kids might like it. Martin
Short was the only thing good about the movie from my view point. He
is truly a gifted entertainer. A Canadian I believe. Anyone know
where he is from?
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Incredible talent I think.
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ReplyDeleteLast night, my husband and I went to see "Stranger Than Fiction". Interesting concept if you leave your reality check in the car. All actors were great, I thought, with no one overacting or seeming implausible in their roles. I highly recommend it as an escape from this awful weather. Moss is beginning to form on the back of my ears!
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ReplyDeleteI think Martin Short is from Hamilton, Ontario.
BobB
Bill
ReplyDeleteI think Martin Short is from Hamilton, Ontario.
BobB
I'll check out 'Stranger than Fiction' this week. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteI see Martin Short is Irish Catholic. No wonder he's so talented. Biased? Maybe a little.
S.A.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Short#Early_life
Just got back from 'Stranger than Fiction'. Interesting title. A bit confusing, but I enjoyed the story and of course Emma Thompson's brilliant acting. Was the watch controlling their lives?
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biking2006 I don't know if the watch was controlling their lives but I know that sometimes my watch feels in control! That's an interesting concept. Perhaps it was. Cheers!
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ReplyDeleteWho Killed the Electric Car documentary on DVD.
Great expose of what really happened to this new technology which showed so much promise. The Auto manufacturers and the oil industry murdered it, that is what happened. There are batteries today which could easily provide an E.V. (Electric Vehicle) up to 300 miles per charge. Enough for the average commuter. Plug it in overnight, and you have a full 'tank of gas' for your daily commute.
Try renting this documentary if it isn't in the theaters. You'll be blown away on how big oil is screwing all of us. What the OPEC nations threatens to do if an electric car, or any alternative fuel source) threatens to catch on, is lower the price of oil to a point so low, that producing the EV wouldn't make economic sense. We are trapped and addicted to the internal combustion engine. Groan!
ReplyDeleteWho Killed the Electric Car documentary on DVD.
Great expose of what really happened to this new technology which
showed so much promise. The Auto manufacturers and the oil industry
murdered it, that is what happened. There are batteries today which
could easily provide an E.V. (Electric Vehicle) up to 300 miles per
charge. Enough for the average commuter. Plug it in overnight, and
you have a full 'tank of gas' for your daily commute.
Try renting this documentary if it isn't in the theaters. You'll be
blown away on how big oil is screwing all of us. What the OPEC
nations threatens to do if an electric car, or any alternative fuel
source) threatens to catch on, is lower the price of oil to a point
so low, that producing the EV wouldn't make economic sense. We are
trapped and addicted to the internal combustion engine. Groan!
Actually it isn't a 'new' technology. There vwere more electric cars on the road in 1900 than internal combustion.
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ReplyDeleteDaniel Craig -- a great james Bond. Went to see it today and was impressed. Cold as steel persona which makes a credible Bond. Tons of action and georeous ladies.
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ReplyDeleteBill. I believe Martin Short is from Ontario. He was in Second City TV with John Candy, etc.. How can he not be funny. He is Canadian!!!!!!! As the rest of the world thinks, if you live in "The Great White North", you need to have a sense of humor. Winston Allison
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Martin Short definitely is an incredible Canadian talent. His Jiminy Glick show on the comedy channel is very funny.
ReplyDeleteWatched 4 movies over the holidays:
ReplyDeleteThe Good Shepherd.
Pursuit of Happyness.
Apalcalypto.
The Divinity.
Rocky Balboa.
They were all very good.
The 'Rocky Balboa' movie surprised me. His best directing so far. The original 'Rocky' film 1976 although written by Sylvester Stallone was directed by John G. Avildsen as we know won the academy award for best picture. The other Rocky sequels which sucked but made money, were directed by Stallone
Apalcalypto was bloody but exceptionally well made.
Pursuit of Happyness a true story with Will Smith's real son.
The Divinity had the girl from 'Whale Rider' playing Mary.
Want to see 'Queen' next.
S.A.
Watched 4 movies over the holidays:
ReplyDeleteThe Good Shepherd.
Pursuit of Happyness.
Apalcalypto.
The Divinity.
Rocky Balboa.
They were all very good.
The 'Rocky Balboa' movie surprised me. His best directing so far. The
original 'Rocky' film 1976 although written by Sylvester Stallone was
directed by John G. Avildsen as we know won the academy award for
best picture. The other Rocky sequels which sucked but made money,
were directed by Stallone
Apalcalypto was bloody but exceptionally well made.
Pursuit of Happyness a true story with Will Smith's real son.
The Divinity had the girl from 'Whale Rider' playing Mary.
Want to see 'Queen' next.
S.A.
I forgot to mention 'The Good Shepherd'. I liked this one the best. The story on how the CIA came about. The secret society the Skull and Cross Bones is mentioned. President Bush belongs to it I'm told. Matt Damon was great I thought. He has another Bourne... picture coming out. I think it's called 'The Bourne Ultimatum'.
ReplyDeleteMy son gave me a box set of Frank Capra's films from the 30s. They hold up, amazingly so. My brother gave me a box set of Hichcock pictures which I haven't had a chance of watching them. Between books and films I don't have much time for my love life. Maybe that is why I spent New Years Eve alone watching the DVD 'When Harry Met Sally' and eating oatmeal. I have to spring for some flowers. Happy New Year V.C. members.
S.A.
S.A.
ReplyDeleteBill. There are or where a lot of people that joined the Skull and Crossbones. Al Gore is/was a member also.
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Anyone for Betty Davis Eyes? great lady of the screen. I always consider her foxy, or maybe I'm from a long ago era. Hope you can open these pictures.
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Bill
ReplyDeleteI don't think the era matters. By today's or yesterday's standards, Betty Davis was / is a show stopper.
BobB
Showstopper ............in this film she was a 'clock stopper' 'Have a look at that kisser'...............................hahahahahah
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One of the great movies was , The Five Pennies with Danny Kaye. Set in the thirties it was done very authentically. In one scene Danny Kaye and Barbara Bel Geddes are in a restaurant with five other actors who all leave at the same time. Bel Geddes is left to pay the bill. The Deli owner totals up 6 coffees, one glass of milk one bagel and one club sandwich. Says, "That'll be 85 cents." When I worked at the bank on Rachel St. in 1951 at club sandwich at Phil's on St. Dominique was 35 cents. Yez took yer chances. Ed
ReplyDeleteWatched 'The Devil Wears Prada' yesterday. Meryl Streep role in the
ReplyDeletefilm will give one an idea how Hillary Clinton may rule the U.S.
government according to certain political writers. I pray not.
Interesting story though. Fashion is a billion dollar industry.
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I finally discovered how to send a URL which can be clicked. Great balls of fire!
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Ed, My first job in 1945 was at the Anglo-American Telegraph Company at the corner of St Fran챌ois Xavier and Notre Dame street and a restaurant not far charged .10c for a toasted tomato sandwich. I would bring my lunch but the restaurant did not allow us to eat it on their premisses. How come I can remember those details from so far back amazes me. Guy
ReplyDeleteWhen I started working in 1962 (not very long ago...lol) at The Bell Telephone Company of Canada on Beaver Hall Hill we used to go down to Chinatown (on Lagauchetiere Blvd I think?) and one could really chow down a whole heck of a lot for $1.00. The ambiance wasn't there, but the food was pretty good. I remember also that there weren't any electric typewriters either. We used a manual typewriter, and you could only make carbon copies (up to probably six sheets at a time or else the copies were fuzzy) because we didn't even have a photocopier at that time! In typing class at VHS (Miss Morrison was the teacher) there weren't any electric typewriters either. It never ceased to amaze me either, that my grandmother could remember such minute details from her childhood, but couldn't remember what she just had for breakfast. Now I find myself in the same boat sometimes. Getting old.....nah.......getting better. Yah, that's the ticket. Cheers.
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ReplyDeleteLinda. That is right. With all the experience....you ARE getting better....AND not older. Hang in there...KID!!!!!!!!!! Good ta see ya!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteLinda. we have so much experience we only have to do two-play now!!!!! Of course the only part of that is to remember what that is!!!!
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Winston, You can keep 2-play.......I like 4-play. (If I could only remember where or who the other 3 people are...hehehe). Here you go again, encouraging me to be naughty. I'm really an , really, really. Cheers
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'The Departed' has got to win the academy award for best picture. I
ReplyDeletesaw it twice and the second time was the best b/c I changed my mind
about how good the film really was. Jack Nicholson played an Irishman
named Costello (?), and was up to his usual charming self. Matt
Damon, Leonardo Decaprio and Mark Wahlberg (best supporting actor)
good cast all around.
Movies and the theaters today are a far cry from the Savoy on
Wellington Street in the 50s. I wouldn't have know the difference
back then anyway, and it was high tech as far as I was concerned.
'The Robe', 'Dial M for Murder', To Kill A Mockingbird'. 'The
Yearling'. Great memories!
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ReplyDeleteThe remember see Bonnie & Clyde and Bullet at the Savoy. It was a great
place we did'nt have to go uptown to see a movie.
Hi there, I want to see the Departed.It comes out on DVD on
ReplyDeleteTues.I also loved the Savoy.Saw Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid there with Diane Kit.Fell in love with Robert Redford then and there like most females did I'm sure.
Wendy
The Savoy was our classiest theatre in Verdun.
ReplyDeleteThey got the best flicks. The Park got the leavings.
I used to sometimes go to a movie house on Notre Dame near Verdun and
also Ville LSalle and especially Lachine( 2 bus rides away and a long
trip). They would let you in even though you were under 16 The law then
prohibited kids under 16 from going to the movies.
The Savoy was classy Bill but Mr.Dunning that owned the Park was good at letting kids in. Saturday morning especially he showed two movies for 17 cents. (15 and 2tax) and let us all in. I felt at home in the Park. If you were underage, Savoy ushers would shine the light in your face to let you know they were on to you. Ed
ReplyDeleteWatched 'Little Miss Sunshine' today along with 'Running with
ReplyDeletescissors'. Both good stories and wonderful acting. I still think 'The
Departed will win best picture, but who knows. We'll find out on
Sunday. Hopefully Anna Nicole Smith circus trial will be settled.
Larry Birkhead will be declared the father. I watched the trial for 3
days now.
Second Avenue.
Just watched 'The Days of Wine and Roses' film with the 2004 commentary of the director Blake Edwards. It was the first time he actually watched his movie in 40+ years, so his take was very interesting. He has been sober himself since 1962.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very sad love story with Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Jack Klugman, Charles Bickford. Powerful cast I thought. 5 academy award nominations and an oscar for Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer for the haunting title tune which still remains in my head.
S.A.
Just watched 'The Days of Wine and Roses' film with the 2004
ReplyDeletecommentary of the director Blake Edwards. It was the first time he
actually watched his movie in 40+ years, so his take was very
interesting. He has been sober himself since 1962.
It is a very sad love story with Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Jack
Klugman, Charles Bickford. Powerful cast I thought. 5 academy award
nominations and an oscar for Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer for the
haunting title tune which still remains in my head.
S.A.
Below is an email from a friend concerning the Wine/Roses film which I told him I had just watched. I thought it would be of interest. Small world huh.
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Bill, Blake Edwards is married to Julie Andrews...My father was Julie's personal makeup artist on about 5 of her films, starting with Sound of Music...that helped pay my way thru CMA...She came to the funeral in 1970, when my dad fell overboard off his boat after drinking big at our wedding...
Julie hugged my Mom at funeral, Blake stood by, she called my father "daddy Bill"...
Yes, I also own that film on DVD, a real keeper for us alcoholics...Bob
Anyone happen to see 'The Lives of Others''? A German film which won numerous awards including the academy award for best foreign film. Very powerful.S.A.
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I hoped Mark Wahlberg would have taken the best supporting actor at the awards for 'The Departed', but they gave it to Alan Arkin in 'Little Miss Sunshine' who deserved something no doubt. Apparently they are planning a sequel to the Departed -- yuk! Sequels hardly ever work. Maybe 'The Godfather 2, and 'The French Connection 2', but The Departed 2 without Matt Damon nor Jack Nicholson, I don't think so. Just a thought.Second Avenue.
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Do not under any circumstances see 'Wild Hogs', unless you're a motorcycle lover, b/c the bikes are the only saving grace to what is the worst film of the year. Great cast and a dumb dumb story. When I start something I like to see it to it's conclusion. I couldn't finish this one up and walked out. 'Blades of Glory' might be funny -- I think I'll rent this one however. I heard the out-takes were really funny.If you have a theater close to a university you might see a german film called 'The Lives of Others'. About East Germany before the destruction of the Berlin wall. Very powerful film.
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