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Post by Cranky on Jun 21, 2011 4:33:22 GMT -5
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 21, 2011 16:31:22 GMT -5
In an era of stiff, cookie-cutter acting, James Stewart stood out in delivering normal and real performances. Among the best of any era, IMO. All his movies may not have been great, but some of his moments were...because of his ability.
Jack Lemmon was another such actor.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 21, 2011 17:03:07 GMT -5
I really have to think about this one, guys. I'm a huge movie lover and what normally makes if for me are two things:
- an original plot ... something no one has tackled before, and
- how the actors pull it off. You can really tell if there is/isn't chemistry and whether or not they can actually sell the role.
There's some real beauts out there. Will check a bit later.
Cheers.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 21, 2011 18:32:28 GMT -5
There are some older ones, but this scene stayed with me for many years.
Based on actual events. The man who led the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Murray Bourchier, survived the action and had a successful politicial career after the war.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 21, 2011 18:44:25 GMT -5
Going back to the movies that left an impression on me as a youngster.
Spectacular even by today's standards.
Edit: The picture quality was probably what I had when I was growing up as well.
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Post by Polarice on Jun 22, 2011 6:58:01 GMT -5
Seen this one at the theater........I wasn't expecting something so Intense, couldn't sleep all night!!
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Post by Cranky on Jun 22, 2011 11:52:58 GMT -5
Yup, that was a hell of a scene. I'm a hawk and I forced myself to watch every second of it. If you talk the talk.....look at what the talk means.
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Post by clear observer on Jun 22, 2011 12:50:08 GMT -5
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Post by clear observer on Jun 22, 2011 12:59:23 GMT -5
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Post by clear observer on Jun 22, 2011 13:01:52 GMT -5
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 22, 2011 16:16:19 GMT -5
Seen this one at the theater........I wasn't expecting something so Intense, couldn't sleep all night!! IMHO, one of the best war films ever to hit the big screen. One of the very few movies I actually went back to see twice. Cheers. |
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 22, 2011 17:02:48 GMT -5
This scene still gets me:
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 22, 2011 17:13:40 GMT -5
"Breaker Morant" was about the trial of three Australian officers accused of murdering Boer prisoners of war. They were also accused of murdering a Dutch missionary, but neither was proven and their trial a complete farce of justice.
An outstanding movie. The scene below depicts the two condemned officers (the third was sentenced to life); Harry "Breaker" Morant (the late Edward Woodward) and John Hancock (Brian Brown). As the two are walking to the chairs they'll be shot on, Morant extends his hand to Hancock. However, after the movie, Woodward was astounded to learn that the real Morant and Hancock did exactly the same thing, as they too, walked into oblivion. (IMDB.com refers)
The poem Morant partially cites (in bold) midway through the clip was the last poem he wrote. The poem is entitled "Butchered to Make a Dutchman's Holiday".
In prison cell I sadly sit -
A d-d crestfallen chappy!
And own to you I feel a bit-
A little bit - unhappy!
It really ain't the place nor time
To reel off rhyming diction-
But yet we'll write a final rhyme
While waiting cru-ci-fixion!
No matteer what 'end' they decide-
Quicklime? or 'b'iling ile? sir!
We'll do our best when crucified
To finish off in style, sir!
But we bequeath a parting tip
For sound advice as such men
As come across in transport ship
To polish off the Dutchmen!
If you encounter any Boers
You really must not loot 'em,
And if you wish to leave these shores
For pity's sake don't shoot 'em!
And if you'd earn a D.S.O.-
Why every British sinner
Should know the proper way to go
Is: 'Ask the Boer to dinner'!
Let's toss a bumper down our throat
Before we pass to Heaven,
And toast: 'the trim-set petticoat
We leave behind in Devon.'
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 22, 2011 18:02:16 GMT -5
This scene still gets me: I was trying to remember a memorable scene from this movie, but there were so many, including your find, CH. Outstanding performances throughout. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 22, 2011 18:31:51 GMT -5
Not a blockbuster by any means, but one of the funniest movies I've ever seen.
"... You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia. But only slightly less well-known is this, "Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line ..."
Note: I tried accessing the video in the preview screen before posting it and it won't work. Just click on the link "Watch on YouTube" that's on the screen.
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Post by franko on Jun 22, 2011 19:44:21 GMT -5
now you've got me going, Dis. favourite movie of all time [OK, I'm not a connoisseur with taste].
among other great lines . . .
Iocane: colourless, odorless, tasteless
and
We face each other as God intended. Sportsmanlike. No tricks, no weapons, skill against skill alone.
You mean, you'll put down your rock and I'll put down my sword, and we'll try and kill each other like civilized people?
and
true love is the greatest thing, in the world-except for a nice MLT - mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomato is ripe
and
you think a little head-jiggle is supposed to make me happy?
and, of course,
There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours.
and . . .
. . . ok, ok, enough already, I get it.
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Post by seventeen on Jun 23, 2011 0:46:48 GMT -5
Truly one of my favourites too.
"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die".
So many dry lines in that one. The land war in Asia always kills me.
"And YOU: friendless, brainless, helpless, hopeless! Do you want me to send you back to where you were? Unemployed, in Greenland?"
Can't believe that movie goes back to 1987. Yikes.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 23, 2011 5:49:37 GMT -5
Another extremely funny movie that seems to almost have a cult following. This scene sets the tempo for the entire movie.
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Post by BadCompany on Jun 23, 2011 5:53:43 GMT -5
Truly one of my favourites too. "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die". So many dry lines in that one. The land war in Asia always kills me. "And YOU: friendless, brainless, helpless, hopeless! Do you want me to send you back to where you were? Unemployed, in Greenland?" Can't believe that movie goes back to 1987. Yikes. Still one of my favorite movies... You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.Should be my signature. |
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 23, 2011 8:53:41 GMT -5
Another extremely funny movie that seems to almost have a cult following. This scene sets the tempo for the entire movie. IMO, Monty Python was, and remains, sketch comedy's gold standard in concept, writing, and performance. |
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Post by Polarice on Jun 23, 2011 10:26:17 GMT -5
Another extremely funny movie that seems to almost have a cult following. This scene sets the tempo for the entire movie. One of the best comedy movies ever made! |
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Post by clear observer on Jun 23, 2011 11:05:21 GMT -5
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Post by clear observer on Jun 23, 2011 11:16:32 GMT -5
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Post by Doc Holliday on Jun 23, 2011 11:45:31 GMT -5
...Do I amuse you ?
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Post by clear observer on Jun 23, 2011 11:53:36 GMT -5
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Post by CentreHice on Jun 23, 2011 14:16:21 GMT -5
III was my least favourite....but Pacino was great as always. This scene is a classic example of "you play with fire".... What a life....and waste of it. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 23, 2011 16:12:58 GMT -5
Ah, you beat me to it, Doc ;D ;D I was on IMDB.com a while back and found this interesting tidbit on the scene. There was a lot of improvising in the movie that the director decided to leave in. Check out this improv: The "You think I'm funny?" scene was based on a story that Joe Pesci acted out for Martin Scorsese. While working in a restaurant as a young man, Pesci once told a mobster that he was funny and the mobster became very angry. Scorsese allowed Pesci and Ray Liotta to improvise the scene. He did not tell the other actors in the scene what would happen because he wanted their genuine surprised reactions. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 23, 2011 16:26:55 GMT -5
My favourite trilogy of all time. Part III was actually based on the Vatican bank scandal of 1982 (IMDB.com refers). Believe it or not, at the time the film was shot, the Vatican actually owned Paramount Studios (IMDB.com again) This part in the movie has stayed with me. Michael finally gets himself involved with the family business and there's no turning back. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 23, 2011 16:32:07 GMT -5
This scene used to give me goosebumps. How's this for a trigger?
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 23, 2011 16:40:47 GMT -5
One of the best stories ever told on the big screen. What I remember about this scene the most is explaining why they chose to charge in a hopeless situation. I'm hoping people are talking about this scene 50 years from now.
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