Ten very fitting sentiments for the Holiday. How many of them can you identify? To give everyone a chance to play, don’t identify the picture; in each case, just give the number and the initials of the actor speaking the line. I’ll identify the quotes next Friday. 1. ‘I don’t want to be worshiped. I...

Masha wrote:I must wonder if it could be said that this thread has taken on a life of its own.

In other words,

The END Is Near

but

POST poned

Thanks, Jack, for reminding us of this uproarious scene from "Nicholas Nickleby" and giving us a chance to relive it. I remember reading somewhere that Dickens didn't entirely invent this nonsense. Seems at the time "fixing" the classics to have happy endings was quite common. Im...

Permit me to put in a late vote for a lovely lady who doesn’t seem to have been mentioned: Sophia Loren. She had class, even when the role (as was usually the case) required her to be “earthy.” I first saw her in “Boy on a “Dolphin” at age 23 (both of us) and fell for her instantly. By coincidence I...

A great movie with splendid performances by all. Although Charles and Elsa were two greats of the movies I remember best the performances of Tyrone Power and Marlene Dietrich. The surprise ending also was great. I could never understand how Charles and Elsa stayed married so long after the things t...

All interesting comments, but perhaps I am old fashioned. I still believe that an actress who calls herself (or allows herself to be called) an actor is ashamed of being female. Yes, opinions will vary, but I'm surprised that you see shame at a factor for women who prefer (or accept) gender-inclusi...

mongoII wrote:[
Icons Walter Huston and his son John

First time I've seen the two together. Not too surprising, I guess, that they look so much alike. And shared enormous talent, as well!

Professional Tourist wrote: For the Oscars, the category is actor/actress in a supporting role. So, similar to what RH proposed, it can be called male/female actor in a supporting role.

And then along comes a Supporting "Actor" like Linda Hunt or Jaye Davidson to really stir up the pot.

Does one of the categories fit circumstances when and where the wrong person dies? I had an inspiration of two movies in which that occurs but it is sad to say the I do not remember them now and can offer only: Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) as an example. It is the intended victim's bodyguard who is...

Charles Laughton remains my favorite actor. I clearly remember he had a 15 minuted show of his readings on TV in the early 50's. It was the high point of my viewing each week. My favorite Laughton film is “Witness for the Prosecution,” in which he and Elsa Lanchester seem to be having a ball, and I ...

mongoII wrote:What about best supporting actor?

Depends on the sex of the performer he's supporting!

Sure others have seen this laugh riot, but for those who have missed it so far:

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Gambit (1966) shows a perfect caper. It is smooth and dignified and the extensive research and planning assures easy success. Then it is at the twenty-eight minute mark that we see that that is only the plan and the true action which follows is far different in nearly all ways. Unfaithfully Yours (...

Lucky V gave me the inspiration to watch this old Comedy Classic He was talking about Lombard Street and when he first introduce himself he mentioned "What's Up Doc" Therefore, I decided to pull out an old DVD of that movie that starred Ryan O'Neal and Barbara Streisand out and started wa...

Never knew Shirley had any brothers. Obviously, in spite of the circumstances, efforts were made to be sure she had a "normal" upbringing. And they paid off. There are so many stories of child actors who came to an unfortunate end (I guess Bobby Driscoll is the saddest), Shirley was the sh...