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The Great Lie (1941)
A deep-south style plantation in Maryland? Why?
Much has already been reviewed regarding the weakness of the script. In a TV interview, Davis said that she and Astor rewrote scenes together to make them more powerful and interesting resulting in some gratifying moments.
It puzzles me why Davis' plantation was in Maryland. The movie gave us a glimpse of penned hunting dogs and Davis in jodhpurs and happy black workers wearing costumes and singing songs from the previous century. The Stephen Foster song "Slumber My Darling" and a few phrases of "Susie Gal" seemed aimed at producing a deep south sentiment that seems out of place here.
Maryland is known for race horse breeding, but you won't see any horses in this film, or bales of cotton for that matter. In fact, why a plantation except to provide a field for Brent to land his plane that is closer to New York than Atlanta.
Still, I enjoy watching this movie often in spite of its weaknesses.
Miracle in the Rain (1956)
Sentimental tear-jerker with a wonderful ensemble cast.
I cannot improve on all that has already been said of Jane Wyman and Van Johnson. Somehow the rest of the cast is also endearing, especially the wonderful Eileen Heckart who deserves high marks for her performance here.
Aquaman (2018)
Kolding my attention. Jason Mamoa is a hottie....no doubt about it. He's the rea
Jeez what a chore just finding this option!... Anyway, Jason Mamoa is a hottie...no doubt about that. He's the reason we watched this, right? Poor script, poor direction. Great CGI... not much else. Two good scenes. Nicole eating a goldfish and the acquarium scene make this move viewable for 2 minutes.
Disneyland: The Horsemasters: Tally Ho (1961)
Wonderful blast from the past!
I remember watching this series when it was originally shown. I was 10, and an Annette fan. Looking at it now, so many years later, I'm delighted to find so many familiar faces. Janet Munroe was featured in "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" and "Swiss Family Robinson" (with Tommy Kirk, as well). Jean Marsh (Upstairs, Downstairs) was an amazing rediscovery. This is a great throw-back to a bygone era and bygone values.
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
Fabulous ensemble!
There are not enough superlatives for this movie. First of all, the score by Friedholder beautifully underlines the scenes with great poinience. This is a triumph in ensemble acting. There are no minor characters. Everyone shines. Despite a few incongruities, this rates high on my list of favorites.
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
Fabulous ensemble!
There are not enough superlatives for this movie. First of all, the score by Friedholder beautifully underlines the scenes with great poinience. This is a triumph in ensemble acting. There are no minor characters. Everyone shines. Despite a few incongruities, this rates high on my list of favorites.