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by norfious
February 25th, 2014, 12:55 pm
Forum: Games and Trivia
Topic: Bad Film Descriptions Game
Replies: 6
Views: 16912

Bad Film Descriptions Game

I saw a thread like this on another forum and thought it would be a fun game for a film-centric forum! Rules: Post the worst possible description of a movie, and everyone else has to try and guess what the movie is. Anyone can post a movie description, and anyone can try to guess. Here is an example...
by norfious
February 19th, 2014, 6:30 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: interacting with child stars
Replies: 14
Views: 7711

Re: interacting with child stars

From what I have seen, I think Robert Young does an excellent job playing alongside child actors. For example, I really enjoyed his effervescent, yet fatherly character of Cuffy in The Canterville Ghost.

I am very excited to see Stowaway next month to see his interactions with Shirley Temple!
by norfious
February 19th, 2014, 6:19 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: *CANDIDS*
Replies: 14682
Views: 5998731

Re: *CANDIDS*

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite photos:

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(Publicity Still of Fred MacMurray, Claudette Colbert, and Robert Young from "The Bride Comes Home" (1935))
by norfious
January 22nd, 2014, 4:44 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM
Replies: 100
Views: 38824

Re: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM

Wow, Jack! It is amazing how many favorite actors and movies we have in common! Thank you so much for the recommendations your summaries! I actually haven't seen The Mortal Storm nor Three Comrades , but those did look intriguing to me. Unfortunately, I am in grad school, so I don't have a lot of ti...
by norfious
January 22nd, 2014, 11:56 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM
Replies: 100
Views: 38824

Re: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM

The other day I was able to catch most of The Canterville Ghost , which I had not had the pleasure of seeing before. I was especially pleased with the performance of Robert Young, whom I never really paid much attention to previous to this film, aside from his role in The Enchanted Cottage (one of m...
by norfious
January 17th, 2014, 3:58 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: WHAT IF - Certain Stars Aligned
Replies: 4
Views: 3370

Re: WHAT IF - Certain Stars Aligned

I would really have liked to have seen a gangster film with all 4 of the gangster greats: Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, and George Raft. All of these actors have done at least one film with one another, but it would have been amazing to see them all in one picture. What a powerh...
by norfious
January 17th, 2014, 2:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WHAT FILMS HAVE YOU SEEN LATELY?
Replies: 8122
Views: 1766668

Re: WHAT FILMS HAVE YOU SEEN LATELY?

Has anyone thought of re-making this movie with WOMEN? TWELVE ANGRY WOMEN? That would be a horror film! That is a fascinating thought. Indeed, most people would take it to just be a display of cattiness. It is interesting how, in 12 Angry Men, it is very much a power struggle for many of the charac...
by norfious
January 17th, 2014, 12:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WHAT FILMS HAVE YOU SEEN LATELY?
Replies: 8122
Views: 1766668

Re: WHAT FILMS HAVE YOU SEEN LATELY?

Despite having this avatar from the film for a long time, I only just yesterday was able to watch Condemned! (1929). I was initially thrilled to see a prison film with Ronald Colman, as I am quite interested in prison films and their role as propaganda and social commentary. I knew that the main plo...
by norfious
January 17th, 2014, 12:14 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM
Replies: 100
Views: 38824

Re: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM

norfious, I'm glad to see you back. Ethel Merman did only a few movies in the thirties, I'm thinking maybe 6 at the most. I know she was in Kid Millions too, with Eddie, and then also Anything Goes later on... plus she had a nice part in Alexander's Ragtime Band as Alice Faye's rival or replacement...
by norfious
January 15th, 2014, 11:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WHAT FILMS HAVE YOU SEEN LATELY?
Replies: 8122
Views: 1766668

Re: WHAT FILMS HAVE YOU SEEN LATELY?

I got The Falcon Mystery Movie Collection for Christmas this year, so I have been watching those quite a bit. The first few with George Sanders are by far my favorite. He pulls of the character so well. However, I was surprised how unceremoniously they switched to Tom Conway in the role. I know they...
by norfious
January 15th, 2014, 10:41 am
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM
Replies: 100
Views: 38824

Re: The January 2014 Schedule for TCM

(I know I keep disappearing from these forums, then coming back. I apologize for my flakiness!) Aww, I am bummed that I missed all the Kay Francis movies on Monday. I have only seen a few of her films, but I would like to know more about the glamor queen of the pre-codes! I am even more upset that ...
by norfious
August 29th, 2013, 9:02 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Your favorite character actors
Replies: 263
Views: 131117

Re: Your favorite character actors

His voice is the most distinctive part of him. Once you hear it, you'll find him turning up in one out of five movies on TCM usually as a flatfoot or an underworld lug. He was a star football player, then got bit by the acting bug. His best roles are in My Man Godfrey (he has the first line, and is...
by norfious
August 29th, 2013, 8:13 am
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Your favorite character actors
Replies: 263
Views: 131117

Re: Your favorite character actors

norfious, I believe this is the start of a beautiful friendship. :D My true love is really the character actor - I adore all those on your list. I even have a few bit actors that I love, most notably Pat Flaherty who I'm sure you would recognize, especially if you hoid him speak: http://i312.photob...
by norfious
August 26th, 2013, 9:55 pm
Forum: The People of Film
Topic: Your favorite character actors
Replies: 263
Views: 131117

Re: Your favorite character actors

Melville Cooper Ah, yes! Watching The Lady Eve again the other night reminded me how much I like this actor. I enjoy the cool, superior air he brings to a lot of his characters, even if some of them are con-men and thieves. :) In general, find I enjoy character actors a great deal--often more so th...
by norfious
August 24th, 2013, 8:54 pm
Forum: Movies and Features on TCM
Topic: Future Nominees for Summer Under the Stars
Replies: 68
Views: 23097

Re: Future Nominees for Summer Under the Stars

I just remembered another one today after watching "The Lady Eve." I'd be really interested to learn more about Eric Blore; I always love his characters.