Comments on: TCM Pick O’ The Day: Tuesday, January 13th http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:56:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: aigreen520 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-2614776 aigreen520 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:55:14 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-2614776 There are many <a href="http://www.chestnutuggsboots.com/ugg-classic-cardy-purple-p-679.html" rel="nofollow">purple ugg</a> to choose from if you want the sheep skin that dominate boots or a knitted Variant. Ugg boots are suede or knit uppers and suede heel protectors on the plate, which makes them to mention simply irresistible<a href="http://www.chestnutuggsboots.com/ugg-stripe-knit-boots-c-72.html" rel="nofollow">Ugg Stripe Knit Boots</a>. There are also many accessories to these boots to personalize wooden buttons or laces as fur, page. Each model is as attractive and excellent wear resistance. The Sheepskin insole makes the most of the work<a href="http://www.chestnutuggsboots.com/ugg-adirondack-boot-ii-c-81.html" rel="nofollow">Ugg Adirondack Boot II</a>, keep your feet "in paradise."Young people consider <a href="http://www.chestnutuggsboots.com/kids-ugg-bailey-button-c-68.html" rel="nofollow">Kid's Ugg Bailey Button</a>very trendy and practical at the same time. Some might say they are expensive, but instead of buying a pair of ordinary leather boots that half price cannot be found<a href="http://www.chestnutuggsboots.com/ugg-mayfaire-boots-c-58.html" rel="nofollow"> Ugg Mayfaire Boots</a>. There are many purple ugg to choose from if you want the sheep skin that dominate boots or a knitted Variant. Ugg boots are suede or knit uppers and suede heel protectors on the plate, which makes them to mention simply irresistibleUgg Stripe Knit Boots. There are also many accessories to these boots to personalize wooden buttons or laces as fur, page. Each model is as attractive and excellent wear resistance. The Sheepskin insole makes the most of the workUgg Adirondack Boot II, keep your feet "in paradise."Young people consider Kid's Ugg Bailey Buttonvery trendy and practical at the same time. Some might say they are expensive, but instead of buying a pair of ordinary leather boots that half price cannot be found Ugg Mayfaire Boots.

]]> By: Gloria http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-4286868 Gloria Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:57:02 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-4286868 I hope Mr. Delacroix excuses me, but I winced at seeing "Sin City" and "300" on the same sentence than "Hunchback of Notre-Dame". Please note that I'm a big fan of some of Frank Miller's work, like his two runs on Marvel's "Daredevil", "Ronin", or "The Dark Knight returns", but then I'm a greater fan of Laughton (and Yes, This Land is Mine has one of his greatest performances) I hope Mr. Delacroix excuses me, but I winced at seeing "Sin City" and "300" on the same sentence than "Hunchback of Notre-Dame".

Please note that I'm a big fan of some of Frank Miller's work, like his two runs on Marvel's "Daredevil", "Ronin", or "The Dark Knight returns", but then I'm a greater fan of Laughton (and Yes, This Land is Mine has one of his greatest performances)

]]> By: John http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-37605 John Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:38:42 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-37605 Years ago, William Goldman compared 1939 to 1982 in terms of each year's Oscar nominations and the decline was pretty self-evident. I agree that Mr. Laughton and Miss o'Hara are gems of the cinema. Years ago, William Goldman compared 1939 to 1982 in terms of each year’s Oscar nominations and the decline was pretty self-evident.
I agree that Mr. Laughton and Miss o’Hara are gems of the cinema.

]]> By: Howard Thompson http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-36617 Howard Thompson Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:24:35 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-36617 Never seen the movie before, but I checked it out, and it was very great, great recommendation. Never seen the movie before, but I checked it out, and it was very great, great recommendation.

]]> By: Charles Delacroix http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-36489 Charles Delacroix Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:57:33 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-36489 You know, after reading through and thinking about the examples and counter-examples, I'm inclined to think that the line between big acting and big characters might be pretty hard to make out sometimes. And agree with John the Libertarian very much that genre defines acting. Acting as such shouldn't be very noticeable at all in more realistic genres. But acting as such should be very noticeable indeed in genres for which stylized acting is a core feature of the genre. Sin City, Singin in the Rain, The King and I, 300, Hamlet, Henry V, the Aeneid, the Oddyssey, and (yes) the Hunchback of Notre Dame all use styles of acting and speaking that "stand out" ... and should stand out. Making for "big characters" ... yes ... but isn't part of the pleasure involved in the knowledge that they are characters? Not realistic next-door neighbor types? Consciousness that we are experiencing or watching Story, and not watching an inventory unfold or listening to a dryasdust narrative? But in that case is the Big Acting really simply an expression of the Big Character in the Big Story? I don't know ... just thinking out loud really. You know, after reading through and thinking about the examples and counter-examples, I’m inclined to think that the line between big acting and big characters might be pretty hard to make out sometimes. And agree with John the Libertarian very much that genre defines acting.

Acting as such shouldn’t be very noticeable at all in more realistic genres. But acting as such should be very noticeable indeed in genres for which stylized acting is a core feature of the genre. Sin City, Singin in the Rain, The King and I, 300, Hamlet, Henry V, the Aeneid, the Oddyssey, and (yes) the Hunchback of Notre Dame all use styles of acting and speaking that “stand out” … and should stand out. Making for “big characters” … yes … but isn’t part of the pleasure involved in the knowledge that they are characters? Not realistic next-door neighbor types? Consciousness that we are experiencing or watching Story, and not watching an inventory unfold or listening to a dryasdust narrative? But in that case is the Big Acting really simply an expression of the Big Character in the Big Story?

I don’t know … just thinking out loud really.

]]> By: CW http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-35581 CW Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:21:00 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-35581 This version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my all-time favorites. It is so well done. It casts a spell. Yes, as someone commented, the moment when Quasimodo rescues Esmerelda from execution is ELECTRIFYING. "SANCTUARY!! SANCTUARY!!" For Charles Laughton fans, check out an obscure gem called This Land Is Mine. Directed by Jean Renoir. An ordinary, timid man finds his courage in the face of danger, and sets a fine example to his young students about the responsibility of citizens in a free society. I'm pretty sure it's on DVD. What a shame Laughton's version of The Island of Dr. Moreau is not on DVD. It's called Island of Lost Souls. Very effective. Too bad it's so rare today to shoot a new film in black & white. This version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my all-time favorites. It is so well done. It casts a spell.

Yes, as someone commented, the moment when Quasimodo rescues Esmerelda from execution is ELECTRIFYING.

“SANCTUARY!! SANCTUARY!!”

For Charles Laughton fans, check out an obscure gem called
This Land Is Mine. Directed by Jean Renoir.
An ordinary, timid man finds his courage in the face of danger, and sets a fine example to his young students about the responsibility of citizens in a free society.

I’m pretty sure it’s on DVD.

What a shame Laughton’s version of The Island of Dr. Moreau
is not on DVD. It’s called Island of Lost Souls. Very effective.

Too bad it’s so rare today to shoot a new film in black & white.

]]> By: NavyMom http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-34933 NavyMom Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:11:04 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-34933 Maureen O'Hara has to be the most gorgeous woman ever filmed in any movie. None of today's flat-chested, bony-armed, lemon-sucking waifs can hold a candle to her. When I was a little girl, my parents took me to the theater to see Ms. O'Hara and co-star John Wayne in "McClintock". I adored the Duke but was awe-struck by her beauty. Maureen O’Hara has to be the most gorgeous woman ever filmed in any movie. None of today’s flat-chested, bony-armed, lemon-sucking waifs can hold a candle to her. When I was a little girl, my parents took me to the theater to see Ms. O’Hara and co-star John Wayne in “McClintock”. I adored the Duke but was awe-struck by her beauty.

]]> By: PerfectTommy http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-34373 PerfectTommy Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:56:19 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-34373 I really am going to have to start writing John Nolte some day rather than Harry some day. I really am going to have to start writing John Nolte some day rather than Harry some day.

]]> By: PerfectTommy http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-34369 PerfectTommy Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:55:17 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-34369 I don't know, Addison, I think Lewis in "There Will Be Blood" is exactly the kind of "big acting" Harry is talking about, it was a big character aptly filled by a great actor. I don’t know, Addison, I think Lewis in “There Will Be Blood” is exactly the kind of “big acting” Harry is talking about, it was a big character aptly filled by a great actor.

]]> By: rori http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/01/12/tcm-pick-o-the-day-tuesday-january-13th/comment-page-1/#comment-34365 rori Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:53:38 +0000 http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/?p=16729#comment-34365 Worst Big Acting I've seen: Brando in On the Waterfront. I want to watch a movie, not an acting class. Worst Big Acting I’ve seen: Brando in On the Waterfront. I want to watch a movie, not an acting class.

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