I've been watching Gandhi It's a favorite. And a favorite quote.
Edward R. Murrow: [at Gandhi's funeral] The object of this massive tribute died as he had always lived - a private man without wealth, without property, without official title or office. Mahatma Gandhi was not a commander of great armies nor ruler of vast lands. He could boast no scientific achievements or artistic gift. Yet men, governments and dignitaries from all over the world have joined hands today to pay homage to this little brown man in the loincloth who led his country to freedom. Pope Pius, the Archbishop of Canterbury, President Truman, Chiang Kai-shek, The Foreign Minister of Russia, the President of France... are among the millions here and abroad who have lamented his passing. In the words of General George C. Marshall, the American Secretary of State, "Mahatma Gandhi had become the spokesman for the conscience of mankind, a man who made humility and simple truth more powerful than empires." And Albert Einstein added, "Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth."
I've been watching Gandhi It's a favorite. And a favorite quote.
Edward R. Murrow: [at Gandhi's funeral] The object of this massive tribute died as he had always lived - a private man without wealth, without property, without official title or office. Mahatma Gandhi was not a commander of great armies nor ruler of vast lands. He could boast no scientific achievements or artistic gift. Yet men, governments and dignitaries from all over the world have joined hands today to pay homage to this little brown man in the loincloth who led his country to freedom. Pope Pius, the Archbishop of Canterbury, President Truman, Chiang Kai-shek, The Foreign Minister of Russia, the President of France... are among the millions here and abroad who have lamented his passing. In the words of General George C. Marshall, the American Secretary of State, "Mahatma Gandhi had become the spokesman for the conscience of mankind, a man who made humility and simple truth more powerful than empires." And Albert Einstein added, "Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth."
One of our most-anticipated films of the year–and one which unfortunately had to shut down about two-thirds through production due to the ongoing pandemic–is Joel Coen’s new adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in the lead roles. Backed by A24, apart from a cast that also includes Brendan Gleeson, Corey Hawkins, Moses Ingram, Harry Melling, Ralph Ineson, not much else has been known about the approach to retelling this classic story–until now.
It’s a few months delayed from its original intended start date, but Paul Thomas Anderson has now begun shooting his Phantom Thread follow-up, an ensemble feature set in the 1970s in San Fernando Valley. Akin to his previous film––where we first learned of the casting of Vicky Krieps in an on-set photo and not via a press release––the director has quietly kicked off production, as evidenced by a handful of set photos, ahead of any official announcement.
The other night TCM aired for the first time a 1947 William Powell comedy, The Senator Was Indiscreet, about an incompetent politician who wants to be president — and has the means to get there. (Thanks to his longtime diary, which contains details of all of his party’s misdeeds.)
It’s the only film directed by George S. Kaufman, and it shows. Lots of awkward scenes, more than a couple of them outright offensive. The plot is full of holes. And Powell looks ridiculous in a wig that I can only assume was intended to mock George Washington.
Yet somehow I couldn’t stop watching. I laughed out loud at spots, and the senator’s big legislative proposal happened to offer relief for the U.S. Postal Service: a requirement that letters be written on tissue paper, to lighten the load on mail carriers.
I had never heard of the movie before, but rarely have I seen one both so bad and so worth the time I spent watching it. I won’t forget it anytime soon.
The “family TV” version has some interesting dialogue overdubs. Like at the end where Demi Moore says to Viggo Mortenson, “Kiss my stick!”
LOL yes!
That movie was my workout movie. As If I could ever do a one armed push up. I was GI Jane but in my version I leave the nice boyfriend and run off with Vigo Mortenson.
My friend Michael Wincott was in the Sicilian. I'm not sure I ever got through the movie. Parts 1 and 2 were good but 3, no. The casting of Sofia Coppola in that romance with Andy Garcia that fell flat. I blocked out most of it.
I was never mad about Diane Keaton in that series either. Come to think of it Talia Shire was annoying as well.
I was shocked in the first movie that Morgana King was Morgana King. After hearing that moody voice singing A Taste of Honey, I had an entirely different image of her. Sometimes I'd rather just hear the song and make up my own vision of the singer.
I wasn't crazy about Keaton either. Come to think of that, post Annie Hall, I've never been crazy about her.
Sofia, who is a talented director, creeped me out in III. I thought Talia was good. When she became annoying in II, she was supposed to be annoying. I thought she was good in I. I honestly don't remember if she was even in III. Maybe she wasn't?
The movie in which Kris Kringle thrashes a substandard Santa, but it’s always booing Philly fans who take the fall.