The CriticMen, Women, Guys and Dolls
December 29th 2006 16:23
Do you have time to curl up and watch some good movies over the holidays? Do you want to share some family time with those you don’t see that often, without arguing about politics?
How about re-visiting movies you remember fondly, without commercials. Not interested in watching a movie just because it’s the recent buzz? Want something a little more human and substantial? It’s kind of like food, new recipes are fun, but sometimes you just want a juicy steak. For your dining pleasure, please consider and possibly rent or buy the following:
It Happened One Night
I recently saw this 1934 classic road movie from start to finish, and was happily surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Sexy, smart, fun. People and society have changed, and they haven’t. Nowadays some women are lean and have well-developed biceps, and in some ways, we’re still just guys and dolls.
Casablanca
1942
It’s amazing. I have no idea how many times I’ve seen this movie over the years, yet, if I’m walking through a room where someone is watching this classic, I get caught up in it again. Was Ingrid Bergman really that effortlessly gorgeous? Was Humphrey Bogart really that casually cool? For an emotionally charged look at men and women in love, before metrosexuals and Laura Croft, sit down with a drink and enjoy this affair.
The Women
1939
If there aren’t any guys around, this movie is still a lot of fun for gals. We all know these women. Among my favorites in this still sharp, insightful, and funny movie, is the often under-rated but witty and beautiful Paulette Goddard. The more things change.........
Enjoy.
How about re-visiting movies you remember fondly, without commercials. Not interested in watching a movie just because it’s the recent buzz? Want something a little more human and substantial? It’s kind of like food, new recipes are fun, but sometimes you just want a juicy steak. For your dining pleasure, please consider and possibly rent or buy the following:
It Happened One Night
I recently saw this 1934 classic road movie from start to finish, and was happily surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Sexy, smart, fun. People and society have changed, and they haven’t. Nowadays some women are lean and have well-developed biceps, and in some ways, we’re still just guys and dolls.
Casablanca
1942
It’s amazing. I have no idea how many times I’ve seen this movie over the years, yet, if I’m walking through a room where someone is watching this classic, I get caught up in it again. Was Ingrid Bergman really that effortlessly gorgeous? Was Humphrey Bogart really that casually cool? For an emotionally charged look at men and women in love, before metrosexuals and Laura Croft, sit down with a drink and enjoy this affair.
The Women
1939
If there aren’t any guys around, this movie is still a lot of fun for gals. We all know these women. Among my favorites in this still sharp, insightful, and funny movie, is the often under-rated but witty and beautiful Paulette Goddard. The more things change.........
Enjoy.
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Comment by Mike Crowl
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And while you're talking about holiday movies, I've just been watching Breakfast at Tiffany's and am struck at what a wrong decision it was to cover Audrey Hepburn's eyes up much of the time with a pair of huge sunglasses. Those eyes were almost the whole of her.
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As usual, your insight into movies is a pleasure to read.
I agree, it's a shame to hide Audrey Hepburn's eyes so much in Breakfast At Tiffany's.
With Casablanca, like so many classics, a number of happy accidents contribute to it.
In terms of classics, Judy Garland wasn't the first choice for The Wizard of Oz, Shirley Temple was the one they wanted. I just can't see the movie being as magical with that cast change....
In It Happened One Night, supposedly neither Gable nor Colbert wanted to be in it. I believe Clark Gable was being punished for not co-operating on another film. The studio contracts in those days were notorious. It was, I believe, Bette Davis, who fought hard to get out of an iron clad contract that finally heleped to get the actors a bit more leverage.
Alot different from today.
As to you seeing The Women, well, there go our secrets
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