and that weird movie where he was swimming home through all the pools in his town, or something.
The Swimmer
On my seventh birthday, I wanted a toy fire truck, and I didn't get it, and you were real nice about it, and then the house next door burnt down, and then real firetrucks came, and for years I thought you set the fire for me. And if you did, you can tell me!
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
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DavidS - May 25, 2017 9:59:31 am PDT #759 of 3462
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Zenkitty - May 25, 2017 12:14:19 pm PDT #760 of 3462
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Now that I need to see. Never even heard of it. I like weird movies.
Beverly - May 25, 2017 1:02:30 pm PDT #761 of 3462
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Yes! The Swimmer. Thank you.
And also yes! The Trapeze! I thought I might have imagined that one, but Curtis and Lollobrigida brought it back. Liked The Flame and the Arrow, yes, but Crimson Pirate was better--less plot, more acrobatics. I loved his wee sidekick Ojo/Piccolo, played by Nick Cravat. They tried to out-acrobat each other. Rumor was, his character was mute because Nick's NJ accent was immutable and so unsuitable for the roles.
Toddson - May 26, 2017 9:15:10 am PDT #762 of 3462
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Lancaster and Nick Cravat were friends when they were young and ran off and joined the circus together. Learned acrobatics and stuck together - Cravat was always included in Lancaster's films (at least the ones where acrobatics were called for). I remember seeing a TV interview with his daughter who grew up with Lancaster as part of the extended family.
Beverly - May 26, 2017 9:41:28 am PDT #763 of 3462
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
What a charming story! There certainly was an unspoken chemistry and communication apparent between them. I'd thought it was a product of hours of rehearsal for the stunts and an understanding and appreciation of the other's strong points. I guess that's true, just for much longer than being hired for a film. Thanks for sharing that.
Steph L. - May 27, 2017 5:56:40 pm PDT #764 of 3462
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
We got the DVD of Batman v Superman at the library, because I decided I wanted to see it before Wonder Woman is released.
I like Batfleck a LOT. And Gal Gadot looks fantastic as Wonder Woman. And that's about all the praise I have for the movie. Oh! I like Jeremy Irons as Alfred a LOT, too.
I hope that whoever thought that was a good iteration of Lex Luthor was fired. Good lord.
DXMachina - May 28, 2017 1:52:56 pm PDT #765 of 3462
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
But he's edgy and in your face. He's the Poochie of Lex Luthors.
Those were my exact thoughts about B v S. I was thoroughly surprised by Batfleck. Unfortunately, the same people who Poochied Luthor are still in charge for Justice League.
Steph L. - May 28, 2017 2:42:50 pm PDT #766 of 3462
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Batfleck branding criminals is ridiculous, but not as out of character as Ma "Fuck 'Em All!" Kent.
Unfortunately, the same people who Poochied Luthor are still in charge for Justice League.
And if that wasn't bad enough, Joss is doing rewrites (or reshoots, or something). Can one dude who has demonstrated that he doesn't give a shit about characterization improve upon the work of another dude who demonstrated that he doesn't give a shit about characterization? Doubtful.
Matt the Bruins fan - May 28, 2017 5:13:16 pm PDT #767 of 3462
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
At least Joss knows how to assemble scenes so they make narrative sense?
Steph L. - May 28, 2017 5:38:19 pm PDT #768 of 3462
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
I'll grant him that much.