General Chat

Did you ever watch Nicholas cage in CITY OF ANGELS ?

Its a good filnm about a strange theme, with an unexpecte twist near the end

lol I suppose enforcers have to be

Lee was a nasty enforcer in Prime Cut

Lee Marvin - in Cat Ballou - he was very funny and his horse was even funnier - how on earth they got the horse to slide down the wall like that was amazing. I also liked him in Dirty Dozen.

Not keen on violence that is why I left the Shining alone the other night - but I do not mind black comedy violence - I reckon David if you have not already seen it - Hot Fuzz - it's like watching Midsomer Murders on Speed.
There are so many send ups in it and has a brilliant British cast.

Last night we watched "Ready when you are Mr McGill" I think it was made for television - had Bill Nighy - who is always good and also Tom Courtenay and Amanda Holden along with a host of different ones that you see on British shows - like the policeman chap on Doc Martin (I think he is in Hot Fuzz as well)

I don't know anyone who doesn't like James Stewart - yes I liked The Glenn Miller Story with June Allyson ( later on she went on to advertise incontinence pads - but I suppose someone has to do it) I think he must've been a favourite of Hitchcock's as well - apart from Rear Window he was in the Man who knew too much - with Doris Day (she is still alive - there was a big article on her in Vanity Fair several months ago) I have always loved her singing.

Goes off singing: I was born under a wanderin' star, a wanderin', wanderin' star. Mud can make you prisoner and the plains can bake you dry. ...


Norma

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Ah yes David...Pulp Fiction...very violent, .....too much swearing, but what a great film...... just love John Travolta and Uma Thurman dancing.....

Samuel L jackson and of course the brilliant Bruce Willis.....also starred, isn`t it the film that relit John Travoltas career?


Nicky

Lots of violent films on the market
Some of them down right nasty

PULP FICTION for example

Did you ever see a film about a man who bought a kitchen appliance, like a refrigerator or something that was so advanced it could communicate.

During this entertaing fild (name of which) Ive forgotten. It fell in love with its owner's daughter and asked for permission to become human so it could marry her

How about the one that is on again today .........

Groundhog Day

Yes David i believe Lee Marvin was awarded the Purple Heart, i liked him in that film with the japanese fella where they're on a n island together and have their own private war...can't think of the name...Ed would know as it's one of his favourites...wonder what happened to Ed.
Humphy Bogart didn't travel too far out of the USA but then he was a lot older.

I'm working a night shift tonight, so back later in the week...thanks David for always posting on this thread, you've kept it going well.

Pam.

Humphret Borgat who starred in The Caine Mutiny and The African Queen, was in the navy before film stardom

I think Lee Marvin was in the Marines

He was a nice fella in real life too it seems. He was in the USAF and flew his 25 missions from here in Norfolk. Think that he was based at Tibenham Norfolk. Brave man too.He seemed very un Hollywood whenever interviewed.

Pam.

The Glenn Miller Story - yes David he was fantastic in that too. Soo talented, I saw him in London in Harvey The White Rabbit.

For some reason the two lines from Wonderful Life that stick in my mind are
"My mouths bleedin Bert" and of course
"Every time a bell rings an angels gets his wings"
LOL

Vidoeos in all categories are plentiful at your average car boot sale or charity shop. People sell them or donate them as DVD'S take up less room.

And wasn't he brilliant in THE glen miller STORY ?

It's a Wonderful Life - I think just about anything with James Stewart in is good. He had so much talent. Apparently it was a financial disaster when made but it has earned many brownie points since and is an old favourite at Christmas time.

I even liked him in Shenandoah - I was a bit teary eyed after watching it.

Norma

Ahh yes waterloo Bridge, what a lovely film Elizabeth, i've seen it many times. Poor "Myra" played by the lovely Vivien Leigh, so so sad. i can see her standing on the bridge and each time i've seen it you will her not to do anything silly...as you say a real tearjerker.

I'm not that old but i had a crush on many an older actor, when they looked younger if you see what i mean, my friends used to make fun (in a nice way) as I fancied George Raft, Alan ladd and a few other actors when they were of a younger age! I was about twenty something at the time!!

Totally agree with you about Wonderful Life Lesley...another goody.

Pam.

Have to admit that I haven't read ALL of the above posts but my favourite movie is the classic
'Its a wonderful life'

Dear All

Hello

Some of my best buys of videos and records have been made at chariity shops and car boot sales. They usually have film titles that have not been transferred to DVD.

Has anyone seen "Waterloo Bridge" with Vivien and Robert Taylor? This is a film you need the hankies for.

Oh and Alain Ladd, very talented actor, who made a lot of fim noir types. Most of the film critics seem to overlook him.

Take care of yourselves.

Very best wishes to all
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Hi folks, yes Nine and a Half Weeks Norma...very good film!

Secret Squirrel, yes it's so funny that episode with the toy cows.

David i've got some good bargains from boot sales and charity shops too.

Pam.

If you ever get the chace to view it MURDER BY DECREE is a good modern Sherlock Holmees story st\arring Chritopher Plummer as Holmes with a strong supporting cast.

The story is about the Whitechapel murders