the FILM lounge

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by lilduckling, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. There are always connections between film and television. In fact that clip I posted earlier on the 2nd page with Jack Lemon and Marilyn Monroe on the train contains an easter egg….. At the start of the clip watch closely when the two girls walk across the isle, right after Lemon keeps repeating “I’m a girl”, I’m a girl”, I’m a girl”. Look at he first girl. That’s Grace Lee Whitney, who did several TV appearances in various shows, but best known for her role as Yeoman Janis Rand…… Capt Kirk's assistant in the original Star Trek series
    She was also in the Star Trek movies.
     
    #21     Aug 17, 2008
  2. Sorry if I misinterpreted the motive behind the remark, I thought it was a limp wristed way of telling me, if I wanted to respond about tv shows there was a place I could go. Guess it wasn't -- my bad.
     
    #22     Aug 17, 2008
  3. oops i goofed... hee hee :D

    Although she did work with DeMille, "Birth of a Nation" was actually directed by D.W. Griffith. (i have alot of films in my head and sometimes get mixed up)
     
    #23     Aug 17, 2008
  4. This is a friendly thread...... anyone can bring up their ideas or opinions..... and debate among films is encouraged.

    :) :)
     
    #24     Aug 17, 2008
  5. I have a problem with any film that De Niro is in (mostly the gangster ones)...I can't help but watch. Even if I've seen them movie 10 times.

    When any of the Godfathers come on I watch. And Casino, Goodfellas, Ronan, ...

    Just can't help myself. :p
     
    #25     Aug 17, 2008
  6. ElCubano

    ElCubano

    i have the same problem.....Godfather 2 is my favorite movie with Godfather 1 being number 2
     
    #26     Aug 17, 2008
  7. Trendo, I was kidding. It was a joke about Lucas not living up to his potential, in my opinion. I will reiterate: it's an opinion.

    I saw that Goodfellas was brought up. One of the most exciting scenes . . . at the end, as Henry Hill's about to get caught, when he's way high, driving around to Nilsson's "Jump Into the Fire." Such a wonderful use of music in film.
     
    #27     Aug 18, 2008
  8. trendo

    trendo

    I thought you might have been kidding, but hey, it wouldn't be the first time I took a statement too literally. :cool:

    As for Goodfellas, great performances by all. Joe Pesci was scary good. Watch him in My Cousin Vinny, he's hilarious. Shows what a versatile actor he is. Pesci trivia: There was a time in his life that he made a living by playing jazz guitar.
     
    #28     Aug 18, 2008
  9. trendo

    trendo

    When the film came out, I was 18 years old. Cloris Leachman looked like a MILF to me, so I know what you mean. She seemed much more interesting than the self-centered ice princess played by Shepard. Cloris turned in a superb job conveying the loneliness and desperation of her character.
     
    #29     Aug 18, 2008
  10. Cloris Leachman did win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for the film. So many people forget this - they only remember her as Phyllis.
     
    #30     Aug 18, 2008