Good weekend to everyone. The year is moving ahead quickly, and there never seems to be much of a dent in my watch list. I, at least, took a few off of that during the week,. Though there is a horror film mentioned, I am trying to avoid the genre as much as possible before the October horror binge commences.
CÉLINE AND JULIE GO BOATING (1974, dir. Jacques Rivette) – Pretentious drivel or a meaningful cinematic experiment? Maybe both. CÉLINE is of those films that has long been in my watch list and one that I knew would be a challenge. At over three hours, this can seem like homework, but there is a spontaneous energy that pushes the film into a dreamy realm. Two women meet randomly in Paris and quickly find their lives entwined. The women flip roles in their own lives and end up finding themselves involved, by visiting a specific house, in a theatrical melodrama that get repeated throughout the film. Of course, the women have a role in the drama. Everything unfolds in a very improvisational and surrealistic style, leaving much of what happens to interpretation.
THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T. (1953, dir. Ray Rowland) – Notable for being written by Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel). To mentally get away from the tedium, or torture, inflicted by his strict piano teacher, Bart Collins takes flight through his imagination, creating a world in which his tormentor is the head of a gigantic piano school teaching 500 pairs of hands (the 5,000 fingers) at once. The school is more like a prison, even having its own dungeon. Although uneven in its tone and storytelling, 5,000 FINGERS is a unique 1950s studio film that features impressive sets and entertaining musical set-pieces. The Seussian playful language is present. I want to like it more than I do, but it is recommended for those who like an oddball cinematic experience.
LOSIN’ IT (1982, dir. Curtis Hanson) – File under Teens!, Cars!, School!, and Sex Comedies! for Junesploitation. Although far from PC these days, Losin’ It is fun vintage ‘80s raunchy entertainment. A baby-faced Tom Cruise stands out in a strong cast for this kind of film. Cruise and a couple of high school buddies go down to Tijuana for a wild night. Though sex is on their minds, they will find much more to deal with in order to get back to California in one piece. Shelley Long has a large role, and Joe Spinell shows up in an amusing turn as a border guard. Of the one-crazy-night films I watched this week, Losin’ It is the better one.
THE ALLNIGHTER (1987, dir. Tamar Simon Hoffs) – During the final night of their undergraduate lives, several students of Pacifica College have adventures. This is a very ‘80s take on beach movies, full of montages and music. Susanna Hoffs, the daughter of the director and lead singer of The Bangles, is the star. The real actress here, however, is Joan Cusack. She plays a film student whose footage of the characters ties together many of the scenes. Besides the hijinks going on, there is a feeling of melancholy as they face the reality of their social unit dispersing to pursue the rest of their lives. Though The Allnighter is obscure for a reason, there certainly are worse 1980s relics to watch.
THE BRAINIAC / EL BARON DEL TERROR (1962, dir. Chano Urueta) –This Mexican production stand outs for having one of the craziest plots for this kind (witch/sorcerer vows revenge on the offspring of persecutors) of film. The sorcerer returns to then modern-day Mexico on a comet and takes the form of a ridiculous looking brain-sucking monster. This monster can transform into human form and exert a hypnotic influence (like a vampire) on its victims. Although I watched The Brainiac in Spanish without subtitles, I doubt watching the English dub would give the film any more logic. Even with the low-budget nature of these Mexican horror films, this one seems remarkably cheap. That does not mean, depending on the mindset that you go into the film with, there is no enjoyment to be had.
THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984), STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997), BLADE (1998) and ROCKY BALBOA: DIRECTOR'S CUT (2006, ALL 4K UHD) CUCKOO and DIDI (2024, THEATER) ALIEN: ROMULUS (2024, IMAX)
Decided to watch a bunch of repertory 4K UHD's I hadn't gotten around to except for "Blade," which I've seen many times but whose sequels have been one-and-done since their theatrical/DVD windows. I love Wesley Snipes' 4th wall breaking smiles and mouthing dialogue in silence, and director Stephen Norrington's artistic touches (sped-up car chase and subway escape, iconic rave with bloodbath shower, etc.) liven a cinematic world where this particular day walker looks/acts/fights cool as hell. :-)
"Last Starfighter" and "Starship Troopers" honestly don't look too different from the Blu-ray versions, but the increased resolution highlights how far ahead in special effects these productions were. Yes, "TLS'" pioneering CG now looks like badly rendered 3DO videogame cutscenes, but since the emphasis is on the character relationships (Alex and Grig, Rogan and Maggie, Beta Unit with Playboy-hiding little bro, Alex and Centauri, etc.) it's easy to tolerate their plasticity. "Troopers" always looked like a movie punching above its already-high production budget, and these 27-year-old special effects hold their own despite the color palette looking a little too bright and cheerful for such a dour tone. Casper Van Dien not becoming a bigger star from his leading man performance here remains a crime against pop culture. ;-)
Sly Stallone's director's cut of "Rocky Balboa" is no "Rocky IV"-like major rework of the original. It's nice to have more introspective Paulie (Burt Young) spewing his guts and Roc crying for Adrianne, but the theatrical version was good enough. Glad to have seen it (borrowed 4K disc from a friend who just bought the new "Rocky" 4K Box Set) but my good ol' BD of "RB" is fine.
Tilman Singer's "Cuckoo" (a German/US co-production) demands a second viewing to fully grasp the crazy horror/supernatural mythology and confusing tone it's trying to sell. Unfortunately my first impression isn't strong enough to make me want to rewatch it, even though Dan Stevens as too-obvious-villain Herr König is fun to watch. Hunter Schafer is great playing an American teenager shipped to live in Germany with his father and new family, including lil' sister who may or may not be key to a crazy woman who appears out of nowhere after 10pm. I swear I was paying attention, yet I couldn't quite follow the backstory and rules of this particular horror universe, which is more weird than violent/gory. It's the type of mindf*** that makes you appreciate David/Brandon Cronenberg's work. Catch it when it comes on free streaming.
There's so much to like in "Didi" (a Sundance Festival darling by first-time director Sean Wang) that it hurts to say it's central character Chris (Izaac Wang) was such an off-putting presence it turned me away from it. It's not the young actor's fault, just that the structure of the narrative (mirroring Jonah Hill's "Mid-90's" but within a Chinese American family setting) and the character's inability to be anything but a selfish a-hole rob the family drama scenes of pathos. Set in 2008 when MySpace ruled the early internet social media era (with Facebook just about ready to blow it away), "Didi" is saved by great supporting performances (particularly Zhang Li Hua as an exasperated grandma) and its sincerity. That kid, though. :-(
"Alien: Romulus" manages to be an even bigger fan service, references-to-all-"Alien"-movies dump-a-thon than "Deadpool and Wolverine" and the last two "Ghostbusters" movies combined. This comes at the detriment of its own story/characters, which are generic/predictable to a fault and not scary in the least. It looks gorgeous on IMAX, and the art design/effects work (mirroring the '79 original) is the best Hollywood can currently deliver. You'll love to see/hear it, but other than David Jonsson's Andy and some infrequent cool moments (avoiding acid bloodbaths) it doesn't break new ground. 'It's fine.'
DON'T WAIT. 😱 If you see this bad boy... eh, thing, see it in the biggest/best screen possible, precerably IMAX. It really looks gorgeous and eye-popping on IMAX. 🤟😎
It's so weird, i see reviews that 'the fan service is annoying' and others that say 'this is how you do fan service'. I'm so confused right now. I'll try to see it soon.
About Rocky 4, i much prefered the original theatrical cut (except the robot parts) than the new cut. It was an interesting exercice, but i won't be revisiting it
Kunider, Red Letter Media's Video Review of "Romulus" is out. AFTER you see it (and you should see it ASAP to make-up your own mind whether you like it or not, which is all that matters) check this video out, because I think it captures the contradictions that are the positives and negatives plaguing this particular "Alien" production. Again, watch "Romulus" first (in IMAX if at all possible) then amuse yourself with the RLM guys. :-P
I liked the director's cuts of "Rocky IV" and "Rocky Balboa" as extensions of Stallone's filmmaker personality, a serious person that takes his popcorn entertainment vehicles seriously. But yeah, in the end the theatrical versions of both films are what has stood the test of time and are endlessly rewatchable. Wish more movies out on home video had DC's or alternate cuts (like Bryan Singer's 'Rogue' version of "X-Men: Days of Winter Past") just to have something to compare the original theatrical version and make the latter shine brighter. I appreciate the effort, that's all. :-)
I have the blu-ray of the Rogue Cut and to me it's a better version, even if there's some annoying stuff in it.
And, i don't know if you knew that, but if you buy 4k discs, directors cut, or extended cut, are rarely on the 4k disc, which is slightly annoying. Rocky 4 is one of the only example i can name which has it on a 4k disc
Twisters (2024): I'll be honest, I went into it fully expecting another shitty legacy sequel. What I got was a solid summer-blockbuster-disaster movie, the likes we don't get anymore. It's fun. I actually like it more than the original.
The Guest (2014): I realized a few days ago that Second Sight did a 4k disc of the movie. Of course, I had to get it as soon as possible, the movie is awesome. The disc has tons of new extras. I think I talked about it recently, so I'll just refer you again to Patrick's review and move on. Just watch the damn movie already.
Riddick (2013): this is 2 movies into one. First one is kind of a back-to-basics Pitch Black style movie. The second is a sequel to Chronicles of Riddick (coming out on 4k soon, can't wait). It's only a couple of scenes in the first act though. Most of the runtime is a low-key redo of Pitch Black. Which is fine. I'm just mad that Diesel and Twohy never got the opportunity to do whatever they wanted to do with the franchise. They did the best with what they had, which is less than perfect, but still a very cool watch. Vin, please, stop with all the F&F crap, take that all that sweet money you've and go back to having fun making movies, and making fun movies. As a bonus, it was shot in Montreal, so I know a bunch of people and ex-coworkers who worked on it.
First up...am STOKED at all the Alien Romulus discussion happening. It feels somewhat polarizing in overall take (from love to fanfiction like to meh) however a lot of folks whos opinion i dig are at least having some fun with it. Cant wait to check it out soon!!!
Tarot (2024 Nflix)
Honestly i find so many of the PG13 horror flicks that have dropped during the last decade to be "fine. watchable. not great". This joins those ranks. I think it ups the game in the visuals department with a creative take on tarot card monsters come to life. So its watchable but forgettable. However i cant deny that making horror more widely accessible provides a wonderful gateway for younger viewers so i hold no grudges against the trend.
Blade (1998 Blu)
A recent movie referenced this (yea, im still a spoiler free guy). Havent watched in a while. My goodness this is STILL an exceptional movie. Snipes is, obviously, amazing in the titular role. Confident, cocky, funny, imposing, etc. But this viewing made me realize how strong of a cast supports him. Dorf is pure charisma meets villain. Logue & Kristopherson are awesome sidekicks. Such a fun flick. I would write a bunch more but im booked today: planning on doing a bunch of ice-skating uphill!!!
Look, i like Blade 1 and 2 as much as the next guy, but let's not act like Snipes wasn't a d**k during the shoot of the 3rd movie. I'm sure there was good reasons, but he didn't help the cause.
THE DOMINO PRINCIPLE (1977) A story about Gene Hackman, who's in prison for killing an abusive man in his wife's life, getting involved in some murder schemes in return for reuniting with his wife. Gene Hackman is the best, but it's not a good movie. It's boring, not much action. Even though the rest of the cast is good, too.
The Hidden (1987) - This has always had a special place in my heart. Like I COME IN PEACE (1990) I love the cop/alien movies of our youth. Rewatching now after going through all of Twin Peaks and The Return with a somehow even greater appreciation for Kyle MacLachlan. I didn't like The Return 7 years ago or whatever, but I get it now (as much as you can).
MISTER 880 (1950) ADORABLE movie. And, based on the true story about the illusive counterfeiter "880", who, at least in the movie, is portrayed as a man with no fear. I love Burt Lancaster (of course). I also love Dorothy McGuire. She's been one of my favorite old film actresses since I saw her in A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN. She's pretty petite and small looking but she comes across as very deep and strong.
Have you ever seen The Spiral Staircase, Meredith? It is a great thriller from 1946 with Dorothy McGuire. I also remember her in A Summer Place, a film I have not watched in a long time.
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Bruno Mattei! (The image is from Shocking Dark.)
ReplyDeleteGood weekend to everyone. The year is moving ahead quickly, and there never seems to be much of a dent in my watch list. I, at least, took a few off of that during the week,. Though there is a horror film mentioned, I am trying to avoid the genre as much as possible before the October horror binge commences.
CÉLINE AND JULIE GO BOATING (1974, dir. Jacques Rivette) – Pretentious drivel or a meaningful cinematic experiment? Maybe both. CÉLINE is of those films that has long been in my watch list and one that I knew would be a challenge. At over three hours, this can seem like homework, but there is a spontaneous energy that pushes the film into a dreamy realm. Two women meet randomly in Paris and quickly find their lives entwined. The women flip roles in their own lives and end up finding themselves involved, by visiting a specific house, in a theatrical melodrama that get repeated throughout the film. Of course, the women have a role in the drama. Everything unfolds in a very improvisational and surrealistic style, leaving much of what happens to interpretation.
THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T. (1953, dir. Ray Rowland) – Notable for being written by Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel). To mentally get away from the tedium, or torture, inflicted by his strict piano teacher, Bart Collins takes flight through his imagination, creating a world in which his tormentor is the head of a gigantic piano school teaching 500 pairs of hands (the 5,000 fingers) at once. The school is more like a prison, even having its own dungeon. Although uneven in its tone and storytelling, 5,000 FINGERS is a unique 1950s studio film that features impressive sets and entertaining musical set-pieces. The Seussian playful language is present. I want to like it more than I do, but it is recommended for those who like an oddball cinematic experience.
LOSIN’ IT (1982, dir. Curtis Hanson) – File under Teens!, Cars!, School!, and Sex Comedies! for Junesploitation. Although far from PC these days, Losin’ It is fun vintage ‘80s raunchy entertainment. A baby-faced Tom Cruise stands out in a strong cast for this kind of film. Cruise and a couple of high school buddies go down to Tijuana for a wild night. Though sex is on their minds, they will find much more to deal with in order to get back to California in one piece. Shelley Long has a large role, and Joe Spinell shows up in an amusing turn as a border guard. Of the one-crazy-night films I watched this week, Losin’ It is the better one.
THE ALLNIGHTER (1987, dir. Tamar Simon Hoffs) – During the final night of their undergraduate lives, several students of Pacifica College have adventures. This is a very ‘80s take on beach movies, full of montages and music. Susanna Hoffs, the daughter of the director and lead singer of The Bangles, is the star. The real actress here, however, is Joan Cusack. She plays a film student whose footage of the characters ties together many of the scenes. Besides the hijinks going on, there is a feeling of melancholy as they face the reality of their social unit dispersing to pursue the rest of their lives. Though The Allnighter is obscure for a reason, there certainly are worse 1980s relics to watch.
THE BRAINIAC / EL BARON DEL TERROR (1962, dir. Chano Urueta) –This Mexican production stand outs for having one of the craziest plots for this kind (witch/sorcerer vows revenge on the offspring of persecutors) of film. The sorcerer returns to then modern-day Mexico on a comet and takes the form of a ridiculous looking brain-sucking monster. This monster can transform into human form and exert a hypnotic influence (like a vampire) on its victims. Although I watched The Brainiac in Spanish without subtitles, I doubt watching the English dub would give the film any more logic. Even with the low-budget nature of these Mexican horror films, this one seems remarkably cheap. That does not mean, depending on the mindset that you go into the film with, there is no enjoyment to be had.
THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1984), STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997), BLADE (1998) and ROCKY BALBOA: DIRECTOR'S CUT (2006, ALL 4K UHD)
ReplyDeleteCUCKOO and DIDI (2024, THEATER)
ALIEN: ROMULUS (2024, IMAX)
Decided to watch a bunch of repertory 4K UHD's I hadn't gotten around to except for "Blade," which I've seen many times but whose sequels have been one-and-done since their theatrical/DVD windows. I love Wesley Snipes' 4th wall breaking smiles and mouthing dialogue in silence, and director Stephen Norrington's artistic touches (sped-up car chase and subway escape, iconic rave with bloodbath shower, etc.) liven a cinematic world where this particular day walker looks/acts/fights cool as hell. :-)
"Last Starfighter" and "Starship Troopers" honestly don't look too different from the Blu-ray versions, but the increased resolution highlights how far ahead in special effects these productions were. Yes, "TLS'" pioneering CG now looks like badly rendered 3DO videogame cutscenes, but since the emphasis is on the character relationships (Alex and Grig, Rogan and Maggie, Beta Unit with Playboy-hiding little bro, Alex and Centauri, etc.) it's easy to tolerate their plasticity. "Troopers" always looked like a movie punching above its already-high production budget, and these 27-year-old special effects hold their own despite the color palette looking a little too bright and cheerful for such a dour tone. Casper Van Dien not becoming a bigger star from his leading man performance here remains a crime against pop culture. ;-)
Sly Stallone's director's cut of "Rocky Balboa" is no "Rocky IV"-like major rework of the original. It's nice to have more introspective Paulie (Burt Young) spewing his guts and Roc crying for Adrianne, but the theatrical version was good enough. Glad to have seen it (borrowed 4K disc from a friend who just bought the new "Rocky" 4K Box Set) but my good ol' BD of "RB" is fine.
Tilman Singer's "Cuckoo" (a German/US co-production) demands a second viewing to fully grasp the crazy horror/supernatural mythology and confusing tone it's trying to sell. Unfortunately my first impression isn't strong enough to make me want to rewatch it, even though Dan Stevens as too-obvious-villain Herr König is fun to watch. Hunter Schafer is great playing an American teenager shipped to live in Germany with his father and new family, including lil' sister who may or may not be key to a crazy woman who appears out of nowhere after 10pm. I swear I was paying attention, yet I couldn't quite follow the backstory and rules of this particular horror universe, which is more weird than violent/gory. It's the type of mindf*** that makes you appreciate David/Brandon Cronenberg's work. Catch it when it comes on free streaming.
There's so much to like in "Didi" (a Sundance Festival darling by first-time director Sean Wang) that it hurts to say it's central character Chris (Izaac Wang) was such an off-putting presence it turned me away from it. It's not the young actor's fault, just that the structure of the narrative (mirroring Jonah Hill's "Mid-90's" but within a Chinese American family setting) and the character's inability to be anything but a selfish a-hole rob the family drama scenes of pathos. Set in 2008 when MySpace ruled the early internet social media era (with Facebook just about ready to blow it away), "Didi" is saved by great supporting performances (particularly Zhang Li Hua as an exasperated grandma) and its sincerity. That kid, though. :-(
"Alien: Romulus" manages to be an even bigger fan service, references-to-all-"Alien"-movies dump-a-thon than "Deadpool and Wolverine" and the last two "Ghostbusters" movies combined. This comes at the detriment of its own story/characters, which are generic/predictable to a fault and not scary in the least. It looks gorgeous on IMAX, and the art design/effects work (mirroring the '79 original) is the best Hollywood can currently deliver. You'll love to see/hear it, but other than David Jonsson's Andy and some infrequent cool moments (avoiding acid bloodbaths) it doesn't break new ground. 'It's fine.'
Well damn, i had high hope for Romulus. Between you and Rob's review, i think i'll wait for streaming.
DeleteDON'T WAIT. 😱 If you see this bad boy... eh, thing, see it in the biggest/best screen possible, precerably IMAX. It really looks gorgeous and eye-popping on IMAX. 🤟😎
DeleteIt's so weird, i see reviews that 'the fan service is annoying' and others that say 'this is how you do fan service'. I'm so confused right now. I'll try to see it soon.
DeleteAbout Rocky 4, i much prefered the original theatrical cut (except the robot parts) than the new cut. It was an interesting exercice, but i won't be revisiting it
DeleteKunider, Red Letter Media's Video Review of "Romulus" is out. AFTER you see it (and you should see it ASAP to make-up your own mind whether you like it or not, which is all that matters) check this video out, because I think it captures the contradictions that are the positives and negatives plaguing this particular "Alien" production. Again, watch "Romulus" first (in IMAX if at all possible) then amuse yourself with the RLM guys. :-P
DeleteI liked the director's cuts of "Rocky IV" and "Rocky Balboa" as extensions of Stallone's filmmaker personality, a serious person that takes his popcorn entertainment vehicles seriously. But yeah, in the end the theatrical versions of both films are what has stood the test of time and are endlessly rewatchable. Wish more movies out on home video had DC's or alternate cuts (like Bryan Singer's 'Rogue' version of "X-Men: Days of Winter Past") just to have something to compare the original theatrical version and make the latter shine brighter. I appreciate the effort, that's all. :-)
I have the blu-ray of the Rogue Cut and to me it's a better version, even if there's some annoying stuff in it.
DeleteAnd, i don't know if you knew that, but if you buy 4k discs, directors cut, or extended cut, are rarely on the 4k disc, which is slightly annoying. Rocky 4 is one of the only example i can name which has it on a 4k disc
Twisters (2024): I'll be honest, I went into it fully expecting another shitty legacy sequel. What I got was a solid summer-blockbuster-disaster movie, the likes we don't get anymore. It's fun. I actually like it more than the original.
ReplyDeleteThe Guest (2014): I realized a few days ago that Second Sight did a 4k disc of the movie. Of course, I had to get it as soon as possible, the movie is awesome. The disc has tons of new extras. I think I talked about it recently, so I'll just refer you again to Patrick's review and move on. Just watch the damn movie already.
Riddick (2013): this is 2 movies into one. First one is kind of a back-to-basics Pitch Black style movie. The second is a sequel to Chronicles of Riddick (coming out on 4k soon, can't wait). It's only a couple of scenes in the first act though. Most of the runtime is a low-key redo of Pitch Black. Which is fine. I'm just mad that Diesel and Twohy never got the opportunity to do whatever they wanted to do with the franchise. They did the best with what they had, which is less than perfect, but still a very cool watch. Vin, please, stop with all the F&F crap, take that all that sweet money you've and go back to having fun making movies, and making fun movies. As a bonus, it was shot in Montreal, so I know a bunch of people and ex-coworkers who worked on it.
OOOO...glad to see your take on Twisters...gotta see that soon!
DeleteFirst up...am STOKED at all the Alien Romulus discussion happening. It feels somewhat polarizing in overall take (from love to fanfiction like to meh) however a lot of folks whos opinion i dig are at least having some fun with it. Cant wait to check it out soon!!!
ReplyDeleteTarot (2024 Nflix)
Honestly i find so many of the PG13 horror flicks that have dropped during the last decade to be "fine. watchable. not great". This joins those ranks. I think it ups the game in the visuals department with a creative take on tarot card monsters come to life. So its watchable but forgettable. However i cant deny that making horror more widely accessible provides a wonderful gateway for younger viewers so i hold no grudges against the trend.
Blade (1998 Blu)
A recent movie referenced this (yea, im still a spoiler free guy). Havent watched in a while. My goodness this is STILL an exceptional movie. Snipes is, obviously, amazing in the titular role. Confident, cocky, funny, imposing, etc. But this viewing made me realize how strong of a cast supports him. Dorf is pure charisma meets villain. Logue & Kristopherson are awesome sidekicks. Such a fun flick. I would write a bunch more but im booked today: planning on doing a bunch of ice-skating uphill!!!
Look, i like Blade 1 and 2 as much as the next guy, but let's not act like Snipes wasn't a d**k during the shoot of the 3rd movie. I'm sure there was good reasons, but he didn't help the cause.
DeleteOOOO i dont know the stories behind that but i did read something about "if Ryan and Snipes can patch things up". will have to look into it.
DeleteTHE DOMINO PRINCIPLE (1977)
ReplyDeleteA story about Gene Hackman, who's in prison for killing an abusive man in his wife's life, getting involved in some murder schemes in return for reuniting with his wife. Gene Hackman is the best, but it's not a good movie. It's boring, not much action. Even though the rest of the cast is good, too.
The Hidden (1987) - This has always had a special place in my heart. Like I COME IN PEACE (1990) I love the cop/alien movies of our youth. Rewatching now after going through all of Twin Peaks and The Return with a somehow even greater appreciation for Kyle MacLachlan. I didn't like The Return 7 years ago or whatever, but I get it now (as much as you can).
ReplyDeleteMISTER 880 (1950)
ReplyDeleteADORABLE movie. And, based on the true story about the illusive counterfeiter "880", who, at least in the movie, is portrayed as a man with no fear. I love Burt Lancaster (of course). I also love Dorothy McGuire. She's been one of my favorite old film actresses since I saw her in A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN. She's pretty petite and small looking but she comes across as very deep and strong.
Have you ever seen The Spiral Staircase, Meredith? It is a great thriller from 1946 with Dorothy McGuire. I also remember her in A Summer Place, a film I have not watched in a long time.
DeleteI hadn't heard of it, Casual, thank you! Now I'm going to watch it...right now!
DeleteSeconded on Spiral Staircase!
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