Goodbye Again (1961)

Just saw a so-so film I hated, called Goodbye Again. While I didn’t enjoy the film, Ingrid was great! Can’t understand why people complained about her wardrobe, hair and all being too matronly, cause that’s when she looks her best! At her beauty-peak in middle-age! The older look suited her well! Much better than the young look of her years prior! In fact, I think that this movie, though not one I really liked, is worth seeing FOR HER LOOKS ALONE!

Ingrid looks better here than at any other time I’ve ever seen her. <3

1000 different ways to make the same movie and TV show...

There are a thousand different ways to see the same picture, and a million different ways to paint it. That’s why I often appreciate re-makes. Looking forward to the Bewitched and The Munstersreboots, coming soon. I’m not saying they will be as good as the originals, but it will be interesting to watch the different interpretations of the shows. Sometimes though, the re-make is better…

Here’s an example of a remake I actually think I prefer, “Miracle On 34th Street”:

1947 version:

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1994 version:

Desi Arnaz and politics: a connection?

‎Desi Arnazwas quite possibly the best wheeler-dealer, clever-minded business man there could be! If he could build a TV-empire almost from scratch, imagine what he could have done for this country! I know many folks look down their noses at any connection being made between show-business and politics, but truth be known, they are both born of the same instinctual cloth.

What's the Matter with Helen? (1975)

Just saw another film inspired by one of my very favorites, WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? [1962]. The type of film that is thought to comprise a sub-genre of its own, called Grand-Guignol.

The one I just saw was called “What’s the Matter with Helen?” and rather than star an expected kooky suspense/thriller/horror queen, like Bette Davis or Joan Crawford, this one starred Debbie Reynolds and Shelley Winters! The violence in this one was too obvious and the fact that it was filmed in color made it even more disturbing. Of all the films that I’ve seen so far inspired by “…Baby Jane.”, I like this one the least. But, it’s still worth a look if you like old Hollywood stars and the mellow 1960s-1970s brand of spooky. On that note, I should warn you that this film has been alleged to have had one of  the worst advertising campaigns in the history of horror film! Once you watch it, you’ll know why.

The Graduate (1967)

What a landmark year 1967 was for films! Was just watching The Graduatefor the very first time tonight, and believe you me, you can definitely tell the Hayes Code had just been abolished! (*_*)

A Child is Waiting (1962)

Watching Judy Garland in A Child Is Waiting. What an emotional and tender-hearted actress she was! Without a word, she lets you know what she’s feeling with a single stare. Such sympathy shines through… Hard to believe she died only about 6 years later.

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (1958)

My latest movie-recommendation is the classic, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof! If you like beautiful sets, photography, simple story, and the stars of the 1950s, you’ll want to give it a looksie.