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The Scoundrel (1935)
adored it
i saw this film over 20 years ago and still remember how much i loved it. it really touched me, and i thoroughly enjoyed noel coward's work in it. highly recommended: atmospheric and touching.
i think of this film from time to time, and am disappointed it hasn't enjoyed as much of a revival as many classic films. hadn't realized til i searched for it today that it won an academy award for best original story for ben hecht and charles macarthur.
basically it involves a nasty character who destroys another's career and is cursed because of it. he dies, but is allowed redemption if he can convince someone to shed a tear over him. the bulk of the movies shows him in pursuit of this goal. well written and lovely. i had known him for his plays so i was surprised to see him in this role on TV late one night in new york. a must see if you ever have the opportunity.
The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963)
still moving
I adored The Three Lives of Thomasina as a child. It stuck to me so much that over 40 years later I looked it up again and was not disappointed. Very engrossing and sweet. I'm not much of a sucker for a happy ending, because they often feel so contrived, but this is a wonderful movie for kids and adults, especially all those who love animals. I know a few vets who would profit from seeing this movie. Many of them seem to have lost sight of the fact that a pet is more than just a paycheck. This was made in the days before the Humane Society and PETA had so much power, so I wonder how all the animals fared. Hysterical to see McGoohan in this, as his role in The Prisoner is so memorable and associated with him. Susan Hampshire I don't know. I had forgotten that the two kids were in Mary Poppins as well, although they certainly seemed familiar to me.
Jersey Girl (2004)
I liked it very much.
i just saw it. i loved it. not everybody has to have the same taste in movies. if you don't love it, great, shout it out to the mountains. but i thought it was lovely and sweet.
kevin smith seems to be getting a bit of a big head about his work, as he is starting to brag a bit too much, but i'm still a big fan and appreciative of his generosity to all of us. anyone notice how his wife looks like alanis morrissette? i sort of wish he wouldn't cast the wife, as she definitely doesn't come across well on film (but looks pretty in stills), but, hey, he's the director and it's a minor complaint. big thumbs up from me on this one (dogma, too -- what a hoot).
My Mother, the Spy (2000)
entertaining
I have seen this a few times on late night TV and have always gotten a kick out of it. Jayne Brooks does a bang-up job. Dyan Cannon needs to work on her butt crunches (Brooks doesn't have a great ass as said in the movie but after the comments in the movie you can't help noticing Dyan Cannon's butt -- sorry, I'm straight and I think hers is the first butt I've checked out but the dialogue made me do it). the dialogue is quick and witty. perhaps it drags in a few spots but it's been my favorite latenight movie so far so i give it a lot of leeway. Very cute and funny movie. Brooks reminds me of Tea Leoni: Quick-witted and good at comedy, lanky build, hair. Her chemistry with the main bad guy is nice.