What Movies Have Been Playing On Your DVD/Video Lately?

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:27 am

Hi Robert

Is David Niven in Palm Springs? If so, I think I've seen it, but a very long ago.

Have you ever seen 'Funny Face' with Fred Astaire?
I know it's from the 1950's, but I wondered what you thought to it?

michduncg · Post by **michduncg** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:53 am

Sorry guys - have missed this thread totally so a quick catch up:

Old cinemas - we had a real old flea-pit in my home town of Guisborough called the Carlton. Used to go on Saturday mornings to film club, which replayed old 30s/40s sci fi serials including 'Buck Rogers' and play lots of the Childrens Film Foundation films. Also played Dr Who films with Peter Cushing. But I do remember seeing 'Whats up Doc' there the 1st time - still my favourite comedy film. Nearby Middlesbrough had a very grand Odeon. I remember being taken there to see 'the Lovebug' and they had a replica Herbie in the foyer. Also saw my first Bond film there 'Man with the Golden Gun'. Less plush was the ABC (although my grandma always referred to it as the Elite, which confused me!) Saw 'Superman' there in 1977! Not sad to see smoking banned though. Sorry! It is so nice to come back after a night out without stinking like an ashtray! I know that some businesses are suffering as a result but I'd have thought that business will pick up again once people get used to it.

Pebble Mill - used to watch this if I was throwing a sickie off school! It used to be on after 'Watch with Mother', which was 'Camberwick Green' or 'Chigley' if you were lucky and 'Joe' if you weren't. Did Chris Kelly used to present it sometimes? By the way, does anyone remember a programme called 'Indoors, Outdoors'? - early-mid 70s DIY programme covering a whole range of activities, it used to be on Saturday morning before the childrens TV started (Why Don't You probably!)

Old Films - bring them on! And who says there are too many rom-coms? Doris Day and Rock Hudson made the best ones (Pillow Talk and Lover Come Back) - although Doris Day and James Garner were a good team too in 'The Thrill of it all' . Oh and Doris Day and Cary Grant in 'That Touch of Mink'. Yes, those 50s war movies were fantastic, but 'The Sound Barrier' was even more exciting, with all the 'new' jet planes Britain was building on display. Still love 'A Matter of Life and Death' as well

Fave US Sitcom - have to agree with John and say 'Bewitched' -think I remember commenting on it before. It has to have the original Darren and Mrs Kravitz in it though! Of the 'current crop', you can't beat Frasier.

Modern Movies - well some of them are very good. Did anyone see 'The Aviator' on BBC2 on Sunday? It was brilliant, Very nostalgic, with some great performances and wonderful special effects, the 2hrs 30 mins flew by

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john · Post by **john** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:27 pm

Hi Mike, regarding "Bewitched", I agree with you about the first Darrin, and Alice Pearce as the first Gladys Kravitz was exceptional in the role.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:28 pm

Mike, I said there were too many modern romantic comedies, they are quite different to the 60's, 70's rom-coms

Gray, Funny Face is a film I haven't got round to buying yet, it is quite cheap at HMV.com though, (that's the new name for them instead of HMV.co.uk)

but I must have seen it it on TV in my younger day's. Yes, David Niven is in Palm Spring's, in one of his earliest film appearances, I was quite surprised to see his name appear on the opening credit's, but the star of the movie is Frances Langford

john · Post by **john** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:57 pm

Listening to Ed Ames at the moment singing "Try To Remember". Thanks to Lena and Harry, again.

john · Post by **john** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:15 am

Just realised I had put my last post under the wrong heading.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:34 am

And that's before you went to the pub john

Terence Lee · Post by **Terence Lee** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:44 am

Lions For Lambs - Meryl Streep shines in this powerful dialogue-driven movie.
Can't recommend it highly enough.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:08 pm

So "Try To Remember " was an appropriate choice then John.

john · Post by **john** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:07 am

No pub last night Robert, I stay clear at weekends, too many fights etc.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:44 am

Hi Robert

I'd be interested to your thoughts on Funny Face is you ever get round to seeing it. It is very 'cool' & 'chic' in a 1950's style.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:46 pm

I certainly will Gray. I did enjoy Daddy Long Legs made in 1955, but as you know I love 30's - 40's B&W musicals, as they have a certain charm about them

but I enjoy any musicals really

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:53 am

Hi Terence

I do intend to watch 'Lions For Lambs' shortly, it's a recent release on dvd over here.
Thanks for the recommendation.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Wed May 07, 2008 6:33 am

Watched the new version of 3:10 To Yuma last night, really enjoyed it.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Wed May 07, 2008 10:34 pm

Watched Broadway Melody of 1936 last night, starring Eleanor Powell and Robert Taylor from 1935, from the new USA boxset release. The quality is outstanding

Watched Footlight Parade tonight from 1933, the quality was rather indifferent, which is a surprise with the DVD being a WHV release. It comes from the Busby Berkeley collection, and starred James Cagney in an early song and dance role