tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post2927900831728842653..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: The MOVIE OF THE WEEK BLOGATHONYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-44553737464427559462017-03-08T14:01:33.753-05:002017-03-08T14:01:33.753-05:00Besides LAURA, I recommend THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR...Besides LAURA, I recommend THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (I also recommend the book - you will love both.), LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN, ON THE RIVIERA (with Danny Kaye!), HEAVEN CAN WAIT (with Don Ameche), and maybe WAY OF A GAUCHO, a totally B movie but it has Rory Calhoun playing a South American gaucho - what could be bad? HA!<br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-38774729329707362242017-03-06T04:23:14.415-05:002017-03-06T04:23:14.415-05:00Any other Gene Tierney movies that you can suggest...Any other Gene Tierney movies that you can suggest? I found some at the library, old noirs, but have n oidea if they're good ones or not.<br /><br />I suppose by not having a TV, you are protecting yourself from some of the worst shenanigans going on in Washington. Sometimes I want to be an ostrich with my head in the sand. Now they want to take away health care. People are protesting, but more voices need to be heard.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18926626469377109302017-02-28T12:38:31.200-05:002017-02-28T12:38:31.200-05:00Oh, I could get a TV if I really REALLY wanted one...Oh, I could get a TV if I really REALLY wanted one, Kathy. I suspect that I don't really care one way or the other. I've gotten used to NOT watching shows and stuff - anything else I can catch up online. I looked around my small apartment and couldn't figure out where exactly I'd place a TV. Everything is just to my liking now and I'd hate to have to move my stuff around.<br /><br />Not to say that in the future I might not change my mind. Who knows?<br /><br />I love LAURA as well. Fabulous movie. I never get tired of watching it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-46641095434139983462017-02-28T12:35:45.656-05:002017-02-28T12:35:45.656-05:00I don't think I'd want to be that young ag...I don't think I'd want to be that young again, Peggy Ann. I'm not all that crazy about being old, but not sure I'd want to go back. :) Unless I could go back and still have all the life knowledge I have now. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-68656866504996403332017-02-28T01:11:40.352-05:002017-02-28T01:11:40.352-05:00Oh, too scary for me. I'm a chicken on scary ...Oh, too scary for me. I'm a chicken on scary monster movies, stay away.<br /><br />But, I did catch a real classic a few weeks ago on TV on PBS -- "Laura." This is my third viewing and it's still fresh to me. I watched Vincent Price more closely, as you recommended once on your blog.<br /><br />But who can fail to love Gene Tierney in the role of Laura? She's irresistable. Now I'm combing through the library's collection of her movies, finding some classic noir films.<br /><br />And how can you be without a TV? No MSNBC? Then again, less aggravation watching a certain clique in office and their pals. But I do watch and when I'm sick of all of it, I watch a movie or pick up a book.<br /><br />Have seen some recent good dvd's from Netflix.<br /><br />There are some good sales going on with TV's, so you probably don't have to spend much of that hard-earned cash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-86457551472828511892017-02-26T17:59:07.983-05:002017-02-26T17:59:07.983-05:00Sounds like a lot of fun! I had a top similar to D...Sounds like a lot of fun! I had a top similar to Diana's when I was a teenager! Oh to be young again!Peggy Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00426356514707257708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-51372598328959925232017-02-25T09:22:05.864-05:002017-02-25T09:22:05.864-05:00Yvette,
Yes, I understand. We each have our own p...Yvette,<br /><br />Yes, I understand. We each have our own priorities. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-22351058022287287892017-02-24T18:32:36.028-05:002017-02-24T18:32:36.028-05:00I'm thinking of doing the same at some point, ...I'm thinking of doing the same at some point, Fred. It's just that I keep finding other ways to spend my money decorating my apartment and all. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-21499054673341183662017-02-24T18:30:51.350-05:002017-02-24T18:30:51.350-05:00You're welcome, Prashant. I hope you get a cha...You're welcome, Prashant. I hope you get a chance to watch this. I think you'll really like it. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-62874691698051946712017-02-24T12:19:08.684-05:002017-02-24T12:19:08.684-05:00Yvette, I love watching such films — don't ask...Yvette, I love watching such films — don't ask me why! But they're classics too. Thanks for sharing the link.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-73405067482531475552017-02-23T12:43:27.415-05:002017-02-23T12:43:27.415-05:00John, your love for the lurid is well known. HA! I...John, your love for the lurid is well known. HA! I have less love for said lurid movies and in fact, I don't remember most movies from that era. But this one lives on in old lady memory. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-66900837627680252812017-02-23T12:41:50.143-05:002017-02-23T12:41:50.143-05:00You're welcome, I hope you get a chance to wat...You're welcome, I hope you get a chance to watch it. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-15462766072992850622017-02-22T13:20:29.978-05:002017-02-22T13:20:29.978-05:00I still remember this one! Gargoyles came from the...I still remember this one! <i>Gargoyles</i> came from the era of memorable horror and scary movies made-for-TV: <i>Trilogy of Terror, The Night Stalker, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Dying Room Only, Moon of the Wolf, Winter Kill, Duel, Crowhaven Farm, Harvest Home, Satan's School for Girls...</i> I could go on and make this list take up several column inches. I remember them all vividly, but I guess I've always had a love for the lurid.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-62279458610740116192017-02-22T12:44:47.597-05:002017-02-22T12:44:47.597-05:00This is a new one to me, but I can tell by the com...This is a new one to me, but I can tell by the comments that it has a large fan base. Looks like some great makeup/special effects, too. Thanks for introducing me to this one. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-91592723345006968032017-02-21T12:49:13.255-05:002017-02-21T12:49:13.255-05:00Yvette,
I like to watch films and I've discov...Yvette,<br /><br />I like to watch films and I've discovered The Teaching Company which has a great catalogue of lectures on just about anything one can imagine on DVD, so I had to invest in a TV set. Otherwise, I just couldn't view them.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-8092145058401232742017-02-21T12:25:43.978-05:002017-02-21T12:25:43.978-05:00I used to do that but when I moved I left my TV be...I used to do that but when I moved I left my TV behind and am now debating getting another one. So far I haven't been moved to spend the cash. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-6350547104620331532017-02-21T12:24:53.831-05:002017-02-21T12:24:53.831-05:00Thanks, Amanda. That showing on the big screen in ...Thanks, Amanda. That showing on the big screen in Austin sounds like it was a lot of fun. I wish something like that could be done here in my neck of the woods. Many old films deserve a second viewing in a big screen format. Even if the original film was meant for TV screens in the first place. :) <br /><br />P.S. the print on youtube is a good one for a change. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-46070299284479044722017-02-20T19:29:32.196-05:002017-02-20T19:29:32.196-05:00Gargoyles was one of the first TV movies I can rem...Gargoyles was one of the first TV movies I can remember watching. I love it, and am not ashamed to admit it. Here in Austin, we recently had it show on a big screen at the Alamo Drafthouse. The print was gorgeous and the audience (which is comprised largely of people in their 20s who have no idea what a network TV movie is) seemed to really enjoy it. One person even came in a gargoyle costume. It's a little film, but solid and a lot of fun. I agree with you that there's something really alluring about the unknown and I think Gargoyles really capitalizes on our wonder of what might be out there. Good stuff. And a nice pick! :) Amanda By Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910620012465381103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-64742467565808066552017-02-20T19:10:44.776-05:002017-02-20T19:10:44.776-05:00Thanks, Toto. :) The make-up was spectacular for s...Thanks, Toto. :) The make-up was spectacular for sure. The film while not great, would never have worked as well as it did without the make-up and gargoyle costumes. I think that's probably where all the money went. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-68452447937298862752017-02-20T16:56:21.459-05:002017-02-20T16:56:21.459-05:00I remember the horrifying scene of the gargoyle la...I remember the horrifying scene of the gargoyle landing on the roof of the car while the lead characters were out driving one night. That would have left me mortified! I think what I like especially about the film is how it segues between the hokey, like the things in Uncle Willie's place, and the questionable but realistic-looking, like the caves housing impeccably made-up gargoyles. "Gargoyles" truly deserved its Emmy for best make-up. Well done, Yvette!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-78988591434539794822017-02-20T14:28:24.497-05:002017-02-20T14:28:24.497-05:00Yvette,
I use my TV solely for watching DVDs. If ...Yvette,<br /><br />I use my TV solely for watching DVDs. If a TV show looks interesting, I just wait for it to show up on DVDs at either Netflix or the public library, sometimes both. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-74103395813767208502017-02-20T13:41:21.691-05:002017-02-20T13:41:21.691-05:00Thanks, Rick. It was fun to write about one of my ...Thanks, Rick. It was fun to write about one of my faves from the old days. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-2337087932971997782017-02-20T13:40:02.204-05:002017-02-20T13:40:02.204-05:00I'm not crazy about watching movies on my comp...I'm not crazy about watching movies on my computer either, Fred. But since I no longer have a TV, needs must. :) My brother says PRETEND IT'S A TV FOR GOODNESS' SAKE!! But it isn't.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-17352805393723707132017-02-20T12:59:04.268-05:002017-02-20T12:59:04.268-05:00One of my favorite made-for-TV movies! I love how ...One of my favorite made-for-TV movies! I love how the gargoyles look very human-like as they cuddle their newly-hatched babies. Except for their leader, they don't look or act evil. For a brief part of the film, these lizard-like creatures come across as misunderstood victims. It's only when the head gargoyle threatens Boley that we realize these creatures are indeed mankind's enemies. I agree that Bernie Casey gives the best performance. I love the scene at the motel. You did justice to a made-for-TV classic!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-11733398252497789672017-02-20T11:14:11.891-05:002017-02-20T11:14:11.891-05:00Yvette,
I don't like to watch films on my com...Yvette,<br /><br />I don't like to watch films on my computer--just not comfortable enough. I found it on Netflix and put it in my queue. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.com