What Swanky Things are you Watching?

Matterhorn Fan · 03-12-2006, 10:25 AM

This weekend I was reminded that not everything featuring William Shatner is fun.

DisneyDaniel · 03-16-2006, 11:23 AM

Recently watched High Noon, the classic and much-applauded 1952 Western starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and (a young) Lloyd Bridges. What a great film! Not just a typical Western, the film deals heavily in themes of morality, courage vs. reason, and conviction vs. popularity. The excellent storyline is enhanced by almost "real time" filming that builds suspense and maintains a constant sense of time-running out--with characters' paths intersecting at "High Noon." The black-and-white film is also beautifully shot, well edited, and highlighted by Gary Cooper's convincing portrayal of a marshall's last duty on his last day on the job.

Gemini Cricket · 03-16-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyDaniel

Recently watched High Noon, the classic and much-applauded 1952 Western starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and (a young) Lloyd Bridges.

Love love love 'High Noon'.
I often watch it in times when I feel like I'm all alone on a certain issue...

I recently saw 'The Constant Gardener' and loved it. I also finished watching the last disc of 'Firefly' - stupid Fox. 'History of Violence' and 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room' just came on Netflix.

Snowflake · 03-16-2006, 01:11 PM

Recently saw The Women (for the 1200th time and it's still hysterical) and Footlight Parade (the very best in Busby Berkely excess), Kurosawa's Dreams (sorry I missed that in the theatre, stunning film to look at) and Mambo Italiano (stereotypical Italians, but it had some cute moments)
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DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Recently watched High Noon, the classic and much-applauded 1952 Western starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and (a young) Lloyd Bridges. What a great film! Not just a typical Western, the film deals heavily in themes of morality, courage vs. reason, and conviction vs. popularity. The excellent storyline is enhanced by almost "real time" filming that builds suspense and maintains a constant sense of time-running out--with characters' paths intersecting at "High Noon." The black-and-white film is also beautifully shot, well edited, and highlighted by Gary Cooper's convincing portrayal of a marshall's last duty on his last day on the job. __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Recently saw The Women (for the 1200th time and it's still hysterical) and Footlight Parade (the very best in Busby Berkely excess), Kurosawa's Dreams (sorry I missed that in the theatre, stunning film to look at) and Mambo Italiano (stereotypical Italians, but it had some cute moments) Donna __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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