"Now Listen to Me..."
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Read MoreGuest blogger Bob DiMucci has provided another of his informative and entertaining tributes. This time he's honoring Coleen Gray and her cinematic accomplishments. My sincerest thanks. (A.G.)
Coleen Gray's is a name of which I have a vague familiarity, but not one that I associate with any particular films. Let's take a look at her career.
The Films of Coleen Gray
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Read MoreFrom the dawn of cinema, it took about 40+ years for what came to be known as film noir (or "black film") to appear on the scene. In the U.S. these types of crime films were not purposely made and it took some French film critics in the mid 1940s to first identify and define their collective traits.
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Read MoreEver since silent pictures were shown with live organ accompaniment, music has been an important asset in enhancing the dramatic development of a cinematic story.
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2015 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
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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.
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Read MoreThe reviews in this series are meant for those who have already seen the films in question.
Vertigo
U.S.A. / Paramount / 1958 / Technicolor / 129 Minutes (1996 Restored Version) / Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Blu-Ray Version)
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These previews entice viewers of the feature-length wealth to come.
The choices are by Mr. X.
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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 MoreExploring The Artefacts is a series in which I'll examine some unique and significant components, or by-products, of cinema storytelling that are often under-appreciated.
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Read MoreThis orchestra is incredible. I wrote a review of a different concert they did in October of 2013 (See: Treasured Appearances #3). The gorgeously romantic piece performed below is from That Hamilton Woman composed by Miklos Rozsa.
Sterling Silver Dialogue From The Movies:
Do you know where they're from?
"How tall are you, Yolanda?"
(reply) "With heels or without?"
(response) "With anyone. Me, for instance."
“Young lady! Are you trying to show contempt for this court?”
(response) “No. I’m doin’ my best to hide it.”
(about to gamble at cards) "Is this a game of chance?"
(response) "Not the way I play it, no."
"I didn't squawk about the steak, dear. I merely said I didn't see that old horse that used to be tethered outside here."
“You know I’ve been mad about you from the first time I laid eyes on you. Why, you’re my whole world! What do you want to do, drive me to the mad house?!”
(response) “No. I’ll call you a taxi.”
“Great town St. Louis. You were born there?”
(reply) “Yes”
(response) “What part?”
(reply) “Why, all of me.”
"Ruby, I must have you... your golden hair, your fascinating eyes, your alluring smile, and lovely arms, your form divine..."
(response) "Wait a minute, wait a minute. Is this a proposal, or are ya takin' inventory?"
“Are you in town for good?”
(reply) “I expect to be here but not for good.”
(announcing to several men at a bar) “It’s better to be looked over than overlooked.”
"What if she's right - he didn't do it, and they give him the chair?"
(response) "Suppose they do? What difference does it make? There's too many people in the world anyway."
(reply) "What's the use of talking to you? You think everything's a joke."
(response) "My son, it is. If it weren't, life wouldn't be worth living."
(a fake substitute teacher announcing to his students) "It's gonna be a really tough project. It's going to test your head, your brain, and your mind, too."
(to his “fellow” teachers during a meeting) “Those that cannot do, teach. Those that cannot teach, teach gym.”
(to his students) "Ok, here's the deal. I have a hangover. Who knows what that means?"
Frankie: "Doesn't that mean you're drunk?"
(teacher's response) "No. It means I was drunk yes-ter-day."
"What’s your nationality?"
(reply) "I’m a drunkard."
"Don't talk to me about self-respect. Self-respect is something you tell yourself you've got when you've got nothing else."
"Well, don't you even say 'Good night'?"
(response) "It's good-bye, and it's tough to say good-bye."
(reply) "Why is it? You've never seen me before tonight."
(response) "Every guy's seen you before somewhere. The trick is to find you."
"You see, if you make believe hard enough that something is true, then it is true for you."
Answers to Sterling Silver Dialogue #17 are here.
Sterling Silver Dialogue #16: (Answers)
Read MoreThese are some of Cinema's sad departures of 2015 taken from my personal notes soon after the events took place:
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