tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post6320185015249218557..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Tuesday's Overlooked (or Forgotten) Films: I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND (1978) Starring Wendie Jo Sperber, Nancy Allen and Theresa Saldana.Yvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-62871650182849758522012-01-29T11:05:03.091-05:002012-01-29T11:05:03.091-05:00That was such a sad and shocking story, Deb. I do ...That was such a sad and shocking story, Deb. I do remember it. She is a very brave woman.<br /><br />I'm missing Wendie Jo Sperber who died just a few years ago. Cancer.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-43986849898917863162012-01-28T11:48:11.638-05:002012-01-28T11:48:11.638-05:00A really sweet movie--and to think that all four B...A really sweet movie--and to think that all four Beatles were still alive when it was released.<br /><br />Sadly, just a few years after this film was made, Theresa Saldana was viciously attacked by a man who had been stalking her. She survived and has spent much of the last three decades working for victims rights causes, including strengthening anti-stalker laws.Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-73077463616876739762012-01-26T11:16:36.176-05:002012-01-26T11:16:36.176-05:00I wasn't sure, Prashant, if you enjoyed the mu...I wasn't sure, Prashant, if you enjoyed the music or not. I'm glad to hear you were a big fan. :)<br /><br />The Beatles were universal. It's true.<br /><br />I love the songs you named and also, ELEANOR RIGBY and LOVE, LOVE ME TRUE and a few others whose names escape me at the moment.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67131912199269771782012-01-26T00:49:07.828-05:002012-01-26T00:49:07.828-05:00Yvette, I enjoy listening to Beatles songs and alm...Yvette, I enjoy listening to Beatles songs and almost not a day goes by when I don't listen to their songs, especially IMAGINE and YESTERDAY. In fact, I'm glad I can relate to nearly every music that's come out of America. I recently had occasion to watch the "Razzle Dazzle" video of Bill Haley and the Comets in the tap-dancing flick ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-53330745342879702192012-01-25T15:24:15.876-05:002012-01-25T15:24:15.876-05:00Thanks, Dorian! I adored Wendie Jo Sperber first i...Thanks, Dorian! I adored Wendie Jo Sperber first in BUSOM BUDDIES. She was always a hoot. Died much too young, unfortunately.<br /><br />But she lives in memory and on film.<br /><br />I always related to her because she was never the slim, boney lookalike that passes for beauty today. Plus she was such a terrific actress.<br /><br />I wasn't as young as these kids during the Fab Four's invasion, but I still loved the music.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26032424938742756632012-01-25T15:20:45.172-05:002012-01-25T15:20:45.172-05:00Patti: I have to say, I'd forgotten all about ...Patti: I have to say, I'd forgotten all about it until recently.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-25625731714904541292012-01-25T15:20:10.517-05:002012-01-25T15:20:10.517-05:00Prashant: I think I got enough ABBA-mania when I s...Prashant: I think I got enough ABBA-mania when I saw MAMMA-MIA. :)<br /><br />A movie I enjoyed, by the way.<br /><br />If you can find I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND, you might enjoy it. It showcases a fairly specific moment in time.<br /><br />I'm not sure if you'd relate to it or not. Depends how you felt about the Beatles back then...Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-67368095747124960102012-01-25T15:17:34.297-05:002012-01-25T15:17:34.297-05:00Kathy: I did feel very Beatlemania-ish writing the...Kathy: I did feel very Beatlemania-ish writing the review. :)<br /><br />This movie brings it all back. I hope you find a copy.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-32498460177751512662012-01-25T14:44:17.009-05:002012-01-25T14:44:17.009-05:00Yvette, as a Beatles fan ever since I was a toddle...Yvette, as a Beatles fan ever since I was a toddler, I loved I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND! Nowadays its flaws show, but the kids' wild adoration for their idols really fuels the film's humor and poignancy, and nowadays, the nostalgia for The Fab Four (hard to believe John and George are gone!). Considering it was director Robert Zemeckis' first film, it was pretty darn impressive! :-) Also, it was nice to see Nancy Allen and Wendie Jo Sperber go on to decent movie/TV careers (I liked Allen in DRESSED TO KILL and ROBOCOP). Fun review, my friend, as always!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-71409626704631683522012-01-25T14:42:39.589-05:002012-01-25T14:42:39.589-05:00I remember it very well.I remember it very well.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-25281320586968602192012-01-25T14:19:28.857-05:002012-01-25T14:19:28.857-05:00I haven't seen this film but it reminds me of ...I haven't seen this film but it reminds me of another film along similar line, minus teenagers and teenage-fun. It's ABBA THE MOVIE which was released late 1970, I think. It's about this reporter who desperately tries to gain access, and possibly an interview, with the famous quartet only to be thwarted each time. But you get to hear all their hits.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26204717537161200832012-01-25T12:08:11.240-05:002012-01-25T12:08:11.240-05:00Omigosh, I remember those days. Wow, was I ever a...Omigosh, I remember those days. Wow, was I ever a Beatlemaniac.<br /><br />And my family watched Ed Sullivan's show every week. He had great guests.<br /><br />I don't remember seeing this movie, but I will see if now...now if I only had my saddle shoes and teased hair and silver nail polish.<br /><br />Those were the days.<br /><br />And I must get out my Beatles 1 cd. <br /><br />Now to find this movie for a little Beatlemania today.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-14210496757050585752012-01-25T10:42:40.888-05:002012-01-25T10:42:40.888-05:00Grace: The summary is in the body of the post.Grace: The summary is in the body of the post.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-40594477010291138812012-01-25T10:41:58.897-05:002012-01-25T10:41:58.897-05:00When I listen to the Beatles I'm always taken ...When I listen to the Beatles I'm always taken back to a certain time and place as well, Mark. I still love their music. <br /><br />I enjoyed their two movies as well. Though I haven't seen them in years.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-19396231158866612852012-01-25T01:00:28.152-05:002012-01-25T01:00:28.152-05:00I'd be so glad if you could provide me a brief...I'd be so glad if you could provide me a brief summary of the story. Haven't seen this movie and never heard of it.Grace | labor law postershttp://www.allinoneposters.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-61857041218721790892012-01-24T20:14:19.453-05:002012-01-24T20:14:19.453-05:00I was living in Southeast Asia as an Army brat in ...I was living in Southeast Asia as an Army brat in 1964, and because everyone around me was also an Army brat, our appearance was particulalry square. The effect of the Beatles on all those kids was electric, halfway around the world. It's so strange, but today Beatles music always reminds me of times in the Far East.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-28356830472766237672012-01-24T18:45:42.879-05:002012-01-24T18:45:42.879-05:00Naomi: I was a bit older, but I still felt the all...Naomi: I was a bit older, but I still felt the allure. :) They were a great group. It was such a fun time.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18885773920216180142012-01-24T18:44:24.979-05:002012-01-24T18:44:24.979-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-79506310953895280342012-01-24T18:44:24.660-05:002012-01-24T18:44:24.660-05:00Mike, I had the same experience really. I remember...Mike, I had the same experience really. I remembered it as being a much better movie. That's why I'm not recommending it as a great film, merely a fun one. It brought back so many memories...<br /><br />Seeing it again recently I could see where the director's inexperience played out. Some scenes just went on a tad too long. You gotta' know when to nip and tuck.<br /><br />Also Bobby DeCicco and Susan Kendall Newman are terrible.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-631078190148172962012-01-24T18:40:56.902-05:002012-01-24T18:40:56.902-05:00John: Ed Sullivan was an enigma. You couldn't ...John: Ed Sullivan was an enigma. You couldn't have said what worked for him, but whatever it was, it did. He had a devoted following.<br /><br />Nancy Allen was new to me when I first saw this film years ago. I hadn't seen CARRIE.<br /><br />But yeah, I remember her in other films.<br /><br />This is a fun film, John, if you get a chance, take a look.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26669093306312195172012-01-24T18:18:19.119-05:002012-01-24T18:18:19.119-05:00As a first generation Beatlemaniac, I love this mo...As a first generation Beatlemaniac, I love this movie. It cracks me up, yeah, especially 'Rosie,' because I know how I spasmed, even at the age of 8, when The Fabs first appeared on Ed Sullivan.Naomi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005429772070247806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-77253387402226729992012-01-24T15:25:35.882-05:002012-01-24T15:25:35.882-05:00I saw this movie in the theaters when it fist come...I saw this movie in the theaters when it fist come out. It stayed with me for thirty years. I saw it again recently and it wasn't the great film that I had remembered, but it's still worth a look - especially to anyone who was around back then and remembers all of the hysteria.Mike Trippiedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243527939805228820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-38236648700161135982012-01-24T15:02:22.187-05:002012-01-24T15:02:22.187-05:00Never heard of this movie, though it sounds like a...Never heard of this movie, though it sounds like a lot of fun. Supposedly Ed Sullivan had zero sense of humor in addition to being perhaps the epitome of "squaresville." Not only did he not understand or like rock music he was clueless about the jokes of many of the stand-up comics on his show.<br /><br />I've heard of the director and Nancy Allen. She was not really an unknown at the time. Prior to this she made a name for herself playing the nasty teen, Chris Hargensen, (alongside John Travolta as her dumb jock boyfriend) in <i>Carrie.</i> After making <i>Carrie</i> she married the film's director Brian de Palma and starred in several of his movies. Coincidentally, she would play Travolta's girlfriend a second time in a DePalma movie, this time a sweeter one who dies a very sad death, in BLOW OUT.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.com