Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel

Gemini Cricket · 11-25-2009, 12:38 AM

I saw a handful of film lately. Some good stuff.

Elmer Gantry - I have never been a huge fan of Burt Lancaster, but I thought he was perfectly cast in this film. I wonder if they could have made a film like this now, I wonder what the response from the religious right would be...

Carnal Knowledge - I remember seeing some of this film in college but never got a chance to see it all. Surprisingly, it was on TCM uncut as they say. One of my favorite directors is Mike Nichols. He does a terrific job with this film. Not only with direction but with the screenplay as well. I never thought I'd actually say this but Jack Nicholson is actually kinda hot in this movie.

Never Cry Wolf - Cool story, nicely shot, not a lot of dialogue... Loved it.

Topaz - Couldn't get through it all. Hitchcock, yes but boring nonetheless.

Saboteur - Liked it. Robert Cummings again. He kinda played the same character in every movie but he was still pretty good in this one.

The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) - I had heard the name before but never actually saw the film. I liked it, the story is simple but pretty good.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Another Hitchcock but a slapstick comedy! I thought it would be funnier than it was but it was okay.

11-25-2009, 12:38 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I saw a handful of film lately. Some good stuff. Elmer Gantry - I have never been a huge fan of Burt Lancaster, but I thought he was perfectly cast in this film. I wonder if they could have made a film like this now, I wonder what the response from the religious right would be... Carnal Knowledge - I remember seeing some of this film in college but never got a chance to see it all. Surprisingly, it was on TCM uncut as they say. One of my favorite directors is Mike Nichols. He does a terrific job with this film. Not only with direction but with the screenplay as well. I never thought I'd actually say this but Jack Nicholson is actually kinda hot in this movie. Never Cry Wolf - Cool story, nicely shot, not a lot of dialogue... Loved it. Topaz - Couldn't get through it all. Hitchcock, yes but boring nonetheless. Saboteur - Liked it. Robert Cummings again. He kinda played the same character in every movie but he was still pretty good in this one. The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) - I had heard the name before but never actually saw the film. I liked it, the story is simple but pretty good. Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Another Hitchcock but a slapstick comedy! I thought it would be funnier than it was but it was okay.
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