tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141014462966058399.post3712322069034067443..comments2023-06-14T05:36:15.460-04:00Comments on The Skeins: The Christmas Album: RonnieUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141014462966058399.post-48722431835561642502008-12-15T14:00:00.000-05:002008-12-15T14:00:00.000-05:00Yes the 1946 version is a certain must-see. I hadn...Yes the 1946 version is a certain must-see. I hadn't seen many Lancaster films, but got on bit of a Lancaster binge after I saw him in Brute Force. Still on my list to see are The Crimson Pirate, The Flame and the Arrow and Elmer Gantry, among others.<BR/><BR/>Saw The Big Heat a few weeks ago. Started slow, but was riveting. Performances were great all around and Lee Marvin as the brash and amoral gangster Vince Stone was brilliant.<BR/><BR/>I've got the M Squad Set. Haven't dipped into it yet.<BR/><BR/>Your mention of bending the elbow though brought to mind Burke's Law. If you haven't seen it, it's a great series with 3 to 5 guest stars from the Golden Age per episode. <BR/><BR/>DavidDavid K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01027726332582812488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141014462966058399.post-89093773158564239412008-12-14T08:24:00.000-05:002008-12-14T08:24:00.000-05:00Oh boy, Laura,As disorienting as it can be to see ...Oh boy, Laura,<BR/>As disorienting as it can be to see <B>Reagan</B> as an actor, you may find yourself enjoying his films more than you expected. When you have a chance to see them, I hope that you'll post about them too. Thanks so much for dropping by for a cup of cyber-eggnog, (it's the non-fattening variety, too!)<BR/><BR/>MoiraMoira Finniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626493736940699514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141014462966058399.post-27892628345865950812008-12-14T00:04:00.000-05:002008-12-14T00:04:00.000-05:00I recently saw THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE for the fir...I recently saw THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE for the first time and it was something of a revelation. After I got past the strangeness of seeing President Reagan acting onscreen (I've seen only a couple of his movies, including KINGS ROW, and none recently), I found myself utterly charmed by his performance. One of his lines in particular had me laughing out loud. I'm looking forward to seeing more of his films. (My dad picked up the box DVD set, which I'm sure I'll be borrowing down the line...)<BR/><BR/>I'd like to add my thanks for continuing these Christmas posts. I'm enjoying finding a new one each day!<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626109831176745957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141014462966058399.post-41038207219925871452008-12-13T13:41:00.000-05:002008-12-13T13:41:00.000-05:00Hi David!Though I have a real soft spot for the fi...Hi David!<BR/>Though I have a real soft spot for the first version of <B>The Killers</B> (1946), that '60s breakthrough for <B>Don Siegel, Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Clu Gulager</B> and that meanie, Mr. <B>Reagan</B> rattled my world the first time I saw it too. After all, RR was <B>always</B> a good guy, no? According to what I've read, Mr. R. was most uncomfortable in the role, though he took direction well...Btw, if you like <B>Lee Marvin</B>, you might enjoy the recently released dvd of M Squad. It is full of people imbibing adult beverages morning, noon and night as well as folks relishing every puff of their evil cigarettes. <BR/><BR/>No wonder almost all the movie icons of that era died relatively early!Moira Finniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626493736940699514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6141014462966058399.post-68772298357782268002008-12-13T09:28:00.000-05:002008-12-13T09:28:00.000-05:00Thanks again Moira! Keep 'em coming. And altho...Thanks again Moira! Keep 'em coming. And although my I try to focus my personal viewings between 1930 and 1950, I found the 1964 version of The Killers fantastic. Lee Marvin is the standout, but Reagan, in his only villainous role is quite good. <BR/><BR/>David (round, firm & fully-packed)David K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01027726332582812488noreply@blogger.com