Our contributor Renard N. Bansale has completed 10 more contemporary film reviews for your consideration. The rating system he'll use is devised primarily to give those who are trying to decide which films to see, a fun and easy way of (hopefully) choosing a more pleasurable movie-going experience. For a further introduction to this series please see 21st Century Treasure Quest #1. (A.G.)
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Read MoreSterling Silver Dialogue From The Movies:
Do you know where they're from?
Special Film Noir Edition
"Art is one of the remaining ecstasies that is neither immoral nor illegal.."
“We didn’t exactly believe your story, Miss O’Shaughnessy. We believed your two hundred dollars. I mean, you paid us more than if you’d been telling us the truth, and enough more to make it all right.”
"I won't because all of me wants to regardless of consequences... and because you've counted on it.”
"I've got a pretty good bottle of rye in my pocket and I'd rather get wet in here.”
"You know what he’ll do when he finds out don't you? He'll beat my teeth out, then kick me in the stomach for mumbling.”
"Doesn’t it bother you at all that you’re married?"
(response) "What I want to know is, does it bother you?”
“I hate you so much I think I’m going to die from it.”
(at a roulette wheel) "That’s not the way to win."
(response) "Is there a way to win?"
(reply) "There’s a way to lose more slowly.”
"Maybe I’ll live so long that I’ll forget her. Maybe I’ll die trying.”
"Maybe you shouldn’t dress like that."
(response) "This is a blouse and skirt. I don’t know what you’re talking about."
(reply) "You shouldn’t wear that body.”
“I wouldn’t give you the skin off a grape.”
"Look, you’re a nice girl, but in case you’re thinking of mothering me, forget it. I’m no stray dog you can pick up, and I like my neck without a collar. Now get lost!”
"I told you to keep away from that radio. If that battery is dead, it'll have company."
“A woman doesn’t care how a man makes his living, only how he makes love.”
"Okay Marlowe," I said to myself, ‘You’re a tough guy. You’ve been sapped twice, choked, beaten silly with a gun, shot in the arm until you’re as crazy as a couple of waltzing mice. Now let’s see you do something really tough—like puttin' your pants on.”
“Kiss me, Mike. I want you to kiss me. Kiss me. The liar’s kiss that says I love you and means something else. You're good at giving such a kiss. Kiss me."
Answers to Sterling Silver Dialogue #20 are here.
Sterling Silver Dialogue #19: (Answers)
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2016 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
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Harakiri (Seppuku)
Japan / Shochiku / 1962 / Black and White / 133 Minutes / Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
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Read MoreI'll continue with some of cinema's most treasured images. For those familiar with the scenes represented they're bound to invoke a strong emotional response. The narratives' indelible moments are the primary reason these captures were selected.
Read MoreGene Wilder (June 11, 1933 - August 29, 2016) the legendary comic actor and filmmaker has died at age 83.
Guest contributor Bob DiMucci has provided this tribute to his motion picture career:
The Films of Gene Wilder
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2016 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
Read MoreOur contributor Renard N. Bansale has completed 11 more contemporary film reviews for your consideration. The rating system he'll use is devised primarily to give those who are trying to decide which films to see, a fun and easy way of (hopefully) choosing a more pleasurable movie-going experience. For a further introduction to this series please see 21st Century Treasure Quest #1. (A.G.)
Read MoreGloria DeHaven (July 23, 1925 - July 30, 2016) the supremely gifted actress has died at age 91. She was also a dearly loved mom to 4 children and a grandma to 3. My deepest condolences to her family for their loss.
Guest contributor Bob DiMucci has provided this tribute to many of her motion picture accomplishments:
The Films of Gloria DeHaven
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Just some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2016 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
Read MoreOur contributor Renard N. Bansale has completed 11 more contemporary film reviews for your consideration. The rating system he'll use is devised primarily to give those who are trying to decide which films to see, a fun and easy way of (hopefully) choosing a more pleasurable movie-going experience. For a further introduction to this series please see 21st Century Treasure Quest #1. (A.G.)
Read MoreJust some thoughts on current happenings:
Read MoreOur contributor Renard N. Bansale has completed 10 more contemporary film reviews for your consideration. The rating system he'll use is devised primarily to give those who are trying to decide which films to see, a fun and easy way of (hopefully) choosing a more pleasurable movie-going experience. For a further introduction to this series please see 21st Century Treasure Quest #1. (A.G.)
Read MoreExploring The Artefacts is a series in which I examine some unique and significant components, or by-products, of cinema storytelling that are often under-appreciated.
Read MoreIn this series, I'd like to present some exceptional scenes inspired by cinema's most gifted artists of yesteryear.
Guys and Dolls (1955)
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Scene: "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat"
Stubby Kaye as Nicely-Nicely Johnson sings this showstopping song fabulously, perhaps as a result of perfecting the role and number on Broadway during the show's 1200 performances. Guys and Dolls won the 1951 Tony Award for the Best Musical. With such lively and exuberant characters and songs like the one seen here, it's easy to see why.
Guys and Dolls is available on Blu-ray here:
It is also available for U.S. download here:
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