I Just Watched...

[LostHorizons]

Man. Had to do some searching to find which quip Intrepid was referring to.

And sure. It was pretty mild. And never intended to seriously offend. He just made it sound that he had sequestered himself indoors for hours to watch all that footage I couldn't resist the rib. All meant with a wink and a nudge. Just as in the other forum Intrepid, I made a somewhat sardonic reference to your "Jukebox" postings as being from the "Land of Bazooka Joe!" Just having fun.

It's astonishing how sensitive some people can be. If some here had experienced the volume of hatred and vindictive insults that I've had to face in times passed, they'd melt like Margaret Hamilton.

He doesn’t do it because he is sensitive. He does it for all the posters afterwards who tell him how special he is. He does it for the azz pats.

[Intrepid37]

He doesn’t do it because he is sensitive. He does it for all the posters afterwards who tell him how special he is. He does it for the azz pats.

But he quit posting over what pretty much anybody would consider a nothing comment. That doesn't strike you as "sensitive" - overly even?

[Swithin]

He doesn’t do it because he is sensitive. He does it for all the posters afterwards who tell him how special he is. He does it for the azz pats.

But he quit posting over what pretty much anybody would consider a nothing comment. That doesn't strike you as "sensitive" - overly even?

Intrepid, who were you on the TCM Board? You refer to the "volume of hatred and vindictive insults" you've had to endure, so I just want the information for context.

[Intrepid37]

Pm'd you, Swithin.

[j.lunatic]

Did anyone look at last week's SILENT SUNDAY NIGHT ? The film was a restored film that had been considered lost, I think the year was 1923 perhaps 1922. I am fairly certain that WILLIAM POWELL had a very early part in the film as a villain. Also making an appearance was HARPO MARX! The principals were actors whose names I was not familiar with... I poked around IMDB but found nothing.

SSN showed two features, The First Degree (1923) and Too Many Kisses (1925). I had seen TMK previously, so I only watched TFD. Per the IMDB record (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014042/), it didn't star anyone I recognized. I'm happy to see once-lost films reemerge, but this one was no ground-breaker.

William Powell and Harpo Marx had supporting parts in TMK. And my TIVO recording lumped the two films together in a 2-hour block. I don't know who was at fault but this was disappointing.

[Allhallowsday]

...SSN showed two features, The First Degree (1923) and Too Many Kisses (1925). I had seen TMK previously, so I only watched TFD. Per the IMDB record (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014042/), it didn't star anyone I recognized. I'm happy to see once-lost films reemerge, but this one was no ground-breaker.

William Powell and Harpo Marx had supporting parts in TMK. And my TIVO recording lumped the two films together in a 2-hour block. I don't know who was at fault but this was disappointing.

I believe it was THE FIRST DEGREE. Thank you!

[Grumpytoad]

I see this one recently came up in Spoilers. Here goes anyway:

Obsession (1949)
Infidelity and the reactions to it has to be a standard plot in motion pictures.The angle here is a cop's unlikely assistant in solving a crime.

Robert Newton as a doctor, Sally Gray as his wife, and Phil Brown as her male friend.

Theres a canine too. Decent little actor.

The doctor plans a perfect crime.

Enjoyed the plot, the creation of the crime was just believable enough to keep the movie interesting. Each of the three lead characters were very different in personality, which made each ones reaction to their situation fun to watch.

Good performances from all actors. Plot nicely resolved.

My main take away from this film was that it was simply good. No flaws, really. A nice effort by all involved.

[TikiSoo]

Intrepid, who were you on the TCM Board? You refer to the "volume of hatred and vindictive insults" you've had to endure, so I just want the information for context.

Oh c'mon...although name changed a few times at TCM, ID should be obvious.

[LostHorizons]

He doesn’t do it because he is sensitive. He does it for all the posters afterwards who tell him how special he is. He does it for the azz pats.

But he quit posting over what pretty much anybody would consider a nothing comment. That doesn't strike you as "sensitive" - overly even?

I suspect he will be back and I am positive he is still reading.

[jamesjazzguitar]

He doesn’t do it because he is sensitive. He does it for all the posters afterwards who tell him how special he is. He does it for the azz pats.

But he quit posting over what pretty much anybody would consider a nothing comment. That doesn't strike you as "sensitive" - overly even?

I suspect he will be back and I am positive he is still reading.

Knowing Larry's political leanings and that he lived in Florida, he is likely on the move to another state and hasn't set up his Internet connection.

[Allhallowsday]

COMING HOME (1978) was on TCM last night. I hadn't looked at it since it was new (saw it on cable TV over 40 years ago)!
I had forgotten about the stir the lovemaking scene had initiated. It is still impressive and I give JANE FONDA a lot of credit, because it was a bold scene, even now! JON VOIGHT and BRUCE DERN also do a great job!
Also, looking at the film reminded me it was the reason I bought THE ROLLING STONES Flowers album...

[TikiSoo]

COMING HOME (1978) was on TCM last night. I hadn't looked at it since it was new (saw it on cable TV over 40 years ago)!
I had forgotten about the stir the lovemaking scene had initiated. It is still impressive and I give JANE FONDA a lot of credit, because it was a bold scene, even now! JON VOIGHT and BRUCE DERN also do a great job!

Whaa? A sex scene with Jon Voight & Bruce Dern didn't create a bigger stir in '78?

[Allhallowsday]

COMING HOME (1978) was on TCM last night. I hadn't looked at it since it was new (saw it on cable TV over 40 years ago)!
I had forgotten about the stir the lovemaking scene had initiated. It is still impressive and I give JANE FONDA a lot of credit, because it was a bold scene, even now! JON VOIGHT and BRUCE DERN also do a great job!

Whaa? A sex scene with Jon Voight & Bruce Dern didn't create a bigger stir in '78?

You're funny dear, but have you seen the film? I would be inclined because of my age to think most have seen the film, but I realize that's unlikely.

[Detective Jim McLeod]

Tap Roots (1948) Blu-ray 5/10

A wealthy Mississippi family convinces their valley to remain neutral during the Civil War.

This was a Boris Karloff film that I was trying to find for ages, since it never seemed to turn up on TV, finally found it on Blu-ray. Karloff plays a Choctaw Indian who is the faithful friend of the family. He wears long braids and is handy with a whip, he gives a good performance.
The Technicolor looks beautiful on the Blu-ray and some nice on location shooting, the film is often talky and slow moving. It seems to be a Gone With The Wind wannabe but is nowhere near that. Susan Hayward is good as the headstrong Southern belle who is engaged to a soldier but falls for a newspaperman (Van Heflin). Heflin seems miscast as the charming rogue who always packs a pair of dueling pistols, just in case. Clark Gable would have been better suited but I'm sure he would want to avoid Rhett Butler type roles.

[CinemaInternational]

COMING HOME (1978) was on TCM last night. I hadn't looked at it since it was new (saw it on cable TV over 40 years ago)!
I had forgotten about the stir the lovemaking scene had initiated. It is still impressive and I give JANE FONDA a lot of credit, because it was a bold scene, even now! JON VOIGHT and BRUCE DERN also do a great job!
Also, looking at the film reminded me it was the reason I bought THE ROLLING STONES Flowers album...

I think I read that Jane used a body double in that particular sex scene, and although its been a while since I saw the movie, I recall close ups of her face in that scene seperate from the rest of the body. As for the film itself, it is very well acted by everyone involved, but the much rewritten story is a bit ragged and the final moments of the film seem inconclusive