tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post4846720669552961142..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: A Favorite Film: A New Leaf starring Walter Matthau and Elaine MayYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-8276237883635980782016-08-11T13:36:43.080-04:002016-08-11T13:36:43.080-04:00For me, A NEW LEAF ranks up there with the best ro...For me, A NEW LEAF ranks up there with the best romantic comedies - in fact, I list it as one of my top ten favorite movies, if asked. I simply love it. I never get tired of watching it. Besides Matthau and May, there is that fabulous cast of character actors at the top of their form. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-54482729015668516802016-08-07T14:18:07.444-04:002016-08-07T14:18:07.444-04:00I'd forgotten about this movie, which I happen...I'd forgotten about this movie, which I happened to catch on TV several years ago. I did like it, though no where near as much as Matthau in House Calls (with Glenda Jackson and Richard Benjamin) or the classic The Odd Couple (admittedly that is not a romantic comedy). The look on Matthau's face in the restaurant while Jack Lemon is clearing out his sinuses.....!motherofmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412979100967973575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-63364102782556284262014-10-18T23:12:39.451-04:002014-10-18T23:12:39.451-04:00Rulayne, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Netf...Rulayne, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it. Netflix has the film for viewing on DVD. At least they did a little while ago. I think I'm going to have to buy myself a copy one of these days. You and your mom have good taste in movies. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-61632471389588684392014-10-18T11:13:42.380-04:002014-10-18T11:13:42.380-04:00My parents loved this movie when it came out (so d...My parents loved this movie when it came out (so did I, in my 20's then) I have to see if I can find it and show my now late 80's mom, it will make her day. Loved your review.<br />RULAYNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103847106278904533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-30547158508970039912013-09-03T16:18:01.860-04:002013-09-03T16:18:01.860-04:00It's great to know that there is a DVD availab...It's great to know that there is a DVD available now. I'm going to look for it. HAVE to own this film. It's my favorite comedy as well. <br /><br />I looked on the National Film Preservation Foundation website but couldn't find the 'comments' section. I'll keep looking. This film is a definite keeper.<br /><br />Neflix doesn't have a copy - It's still on the 'Save' list.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-84472916355569320622013-09-02T21:58:59.328-04:002013-09-02T21:58:59.328-04:00I love this post, and thank you for recognizing my...I love this post, and thank you for recognizing my favorite comedy of all time. I just got it recently on Blu-Ray, and we think it has the original soundtrack and looks purely fabulous.<br /><br />Please join me in asking the National Film Preservation Board to add "A New Leaf" to the National Film Register. The comment period is open NOW!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-79745625509951490442013-07-18T11:43:00.081-04:002013-07-18T11:43:00.081-04:00lishacuA New Leaf is one of my favorite movies as ...lishacuA New Leaf is one of my favorite movies as well. I belong to Netflix, and they do not have that one available. Do you know where I can get a copy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-37292589076100750712013-01-06T05:44:38.143-05:002013-01-06T05:44:38.143-05:00imolosuI remeber seeing this movie long ago and pu...imolosuI remeber seeing this movie long ago and putting it on my must have list. I bought the bootleg VHS transfer DVD and was hapy to have it. I am pleased to announce that the movie is available on bluray now, I purchased on E-Bay. I gave my DVD to one of my brothers who is a Mathau fan also and did not know of this movie. Definitely one of my favorite all time movies, up there with Something For a Lonely Man, with Dan Blocker. Another movie that is hard to obtain.Karl Behningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-51535332239026986672012-11-27T17:08:41.982-05:002012-11-27T17:08:41.982-05:00I adore this film and I need to see it again soon....I adore this film and I need to see it again soon. Wonder if my library owns it. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26663169851117320942011-08-16T12:45:53.508-04:002011-08-16T12:45:53.508-04:00Red Admiral: Thanks for dropping by. I love this f...Red Admiral: Thanks for dropping by. I love this film as well as you can tell. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-10011558105347267712011-08-16T11:18:44.541-04:002011-08-16T11:18:44.541-04:00Absolutely my favourite film ever. Get stuffed Ors...Absolutely my favourite film ever. Get stuffed Orson Welles. Only recently available on DVD, and that a rather indifferent copy of the VHS version, but who cares? The story and the acting are so good. And it contains the greatest line in cinema: "She's unscrewing my Montrazini!"Red Admiralnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-19900632465314755822010-12-22T15:11:10.382-05:002010-12-22T15:11:10.382-05:00You're welcome, Nicolas. Have a great Christma...You're welcome, Nicolas. Have a great Christmas!!Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-65338949594746806492010-12-22T14:52:53.657-05:002010-12-22T14:52:53.657-05:00Yes, you're right, it's that "in spit...Yes, you're right, it's that "in spite of himself" that assures us of their future happiness. Both characters will grow through their alliance, rather like the screwball characters that preceded them.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me of such a happy film, I think I will be recommending it to friends in the New Years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18426815203542836622010-12-22T14:38:22.133-05:002010-12-22T14:38:22.133-05:00A happy resignation, I think, in spite of himself....A happy resignation, I think, in spite of himself. A great ending. The beginniing of a very good marriage, I believe. Notice how she gets him to agree to become a 'working' man - he's going to be a professor too, if I remember correctly. I think I'm going to buy the dvd so I can watch it whenever I want.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-43392469107802172982010-12-22T14:29:04.854-05:002010-12-22T14:29:04.854-05:00I saw it a few years ago when one of my film profe...I saw it a few years ago when one of my film professors did a screening. Otherwise I don't think I would have known it, it does seem to have been unfairly forgotten. I know what you mean about Matthau: it's hugely satisfying to see that crusty exterior crumble into resignation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-21413466211486936072010-12-22T14:08:55.548-05:002010-12-22T14:08:55.548-05:00You seem to be one of the few who's familiar w...You seem to be one of the few who's familiar with this film, Nicolas. I'm so glad you liked my post. Yes, it does stand the comparison and the test of time, I think. I loved Matthau in this. In the end scene, he is just perfection. I kind of fell in love with him. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-47965337743037886462010-12-22T13:57:02.369-05:002010-12-22T13:57:02.369-05:00Fantastic choice, Yvette! I don't think Mattha...Fantastic choice, Yvette! I don't think Matthau was ever more funny or endearing than in 'A New Leaf'. Reading your lovely synopsis has made me want to rewatch this in the New Year. I think it's one of the few 70s comedies that stands comparison with the classics of the 30s and 40s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-20189106166934587822010-12-22T09:36:53.061-05:002010-12-22T09:36:53.061-05:00Juxtabook: Well, then I'm doubly glad I posted...Juxtabook: Well, then I'm doubly glad I posted about A NEW LEAF! You must see this. It is an absolute gem.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-24246835941861805992010-12-22T02:49:51.144-05:002010-12-22T02:49:51.144-05:00Not only have I never seen this I've never hea...Not only have I never seen this I've never heard of it. I will add it to my lovefilm list pronto.Juxtabookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102279698993288454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-27515709764068840622010-12-21T16:47:07.515-05:002010-12-21T16:47:07.515-05:00Oh Ryan, you HAVE to see this! It's such a ter...Oh Ryan, you HAVE to see this! It's such a terrific movie. So funny and also, in a very odd way, quite touching. I think you will love it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-37136298143017654362010-12-21T16:38:17.708-05:002010-12-21T16:38:17.708-05:00Another movie that I have not seen before. This o...Another movie that I have not seen before. This one I had never even heard of. I have a feeling I'm going to be adding a lot of movies to my DVD collection because of these posts.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.com