Not With My Wife, You Don't (1966)

Not With My Wife, You Don't by #NormanPanama starring #TonyCurtis, #VirnaLisi and #GeorgeCScott, "a charmer of a film but it runs far too long and drags in its final third"

NORMAN PANAMA Bil’s rating (out of 5): BB.5 USA, 1966. Fernwood Productions, Reynard Productions. Story by Norman Panama, Melvin Frank, Screenplay by Norman Panama, Larry Gelbart, Peter Barnes. Cinematography by Charles Lang. Produced by Norman Panama. Music by John Williams. Production Design by Edward Carrere. Costume Design by Edith Head. Film Editing by Aaron Stell. Norman Panama struggles to…

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21 giugno … ricordiamo …

21 giugno … ricordiamo … #semprevivineiricordi #nomidaricordare #personaggiimportanti #perfettamentechic

2022: Elettra Romani, attrice teatrale, comica e cabarettista italiana. Nel 1949 esordì come ballerina di avanspettacolo, poi soubrette, e infine attrice sia drammatica che brillante. Nel 1959 si unì professionalmente e sentimentalmente al comico Alfonso Tomas con cui svolse tournée di avanspettacolo: i due poi nel 1980 formarono il “Duo Tomas”, coppia comica cabarettistica. Nel 1990 lavora in…

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HOLLYWOOD PRIEST: How Father Bud Brought God to Television—And Vice Versa

HOLLYWOOD PRIEST: How Father Bud Brought God to Television—And Vice Versa

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Diamonds, Daisys...

Diamonds, Daisys…

  When I was a young woman, I just loved That Girl.  I’d rush home from school to watch.  Later, several of us would watch in the common room of our dorm at college. Over the years, I’ve owned videotapes, DVDs.  My mom bought me an episode guide for Christmas one year – which I still have. I was absolutely excited a few years ago when I found Season 1 is available on Amazon Prime – for free.  I…

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Return to Me

Return to Me (2000) Directed by Bonnie Hunt Written by Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake Starring: David Duchovny, Minnie Driver, Carroll O’Connor, Robert Loggia, David Alan Grier

Bob (Duchovny) is trying to adjust after his wife unexpectedly passed away. When he unexpectedly connects with the woman (Driver) who received his wife’s heart, he begins to wonder if it’s time to move forward.

This movie was…

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More Contour Art

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1972.10.21 – TV Guide – l392 1972.10.21 - TV Guide. Carroll O'Connor, Cloris Leachman Star in "Of Thee I Sing"

A Helluva First Day on the Job

A Helluva First Day on the Job

I’m amused at stories about first days on the job. Few rank anywhere near mine in terms of incredulity.

A little background is useful here. I wound up in Port Angeles because a) the Seattle dailies didn’t dane to hire “rookie” reporters and b) it was the first job offer I had. I can still recall rolling into town, which is situated between Hurricane Ridge and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and…

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What I Didn't Realize About All In The Family's Closing Credits

BW learns interesting things about the closing credits to All In The Family.

Thanksgiving Reunion (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Created by Norman Lear, based on the BBC sitcom Til Death Do Us Part created by Johnny Speight, All In The Family is still a cultural hit. It’s responsible for two successful spin-offs, one of which created its own spin-off, and two failed spin-offs, Gloria and 704 Hauser, the former about a divorced Gloria trying to raise her son and the latter a…

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The Loudmouth in the Bar

The Loudmouth in the Bar

Remember Archie Bunker, a television avatar who became not a laughing stock, but a symbol of resistance for the common man. There’s a fascination with a loudmouth know-it-all in a bar.  He’s the guy who treats the world like the male to male competition among certain species of birds or other animals: instead of beaks, and claws and physical combat, it’s all about the display of feathers. His…

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Kelly's Heroes (1970)

Kelly's Heroes by #BrianGHutton starring #ClintEastwood and #TellySavalas, "only go for this one if its familiarity is appealing to you",

BRIAN G. HUTTON Bil’s rating (out of 5): BB.5 USA/Yugoslavia, 1970. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Katzka-Loeb, Avala Film, The Warriors Company. Screenplay by Troy Kennedy-Martin. Cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa. Produced by Sidney Beckerman, Gabriel Katzka. Music by Lalo Schifrin. Production Design by John Barry. Costume Design by Anna Maria Feo. Film Editing by John Jympson. A platoon of American…

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21 giugno … ricordiamo …

21 giugno … ricordiamo … #semprevivineiricordi #nomidaricordare #personaggiimportanti #perfettamentechic

2019: Valentina Fortunato, attrice italiana. (n. 1928) 2019: Susan Bernard, attrice cinematografica e modella statunitense.(n. 1948) 2015: Remo Remotti, è stato un poeta, attore e umorista italiano, nonché pittore, scrittore, scultore, cantante e drammaturgo. (n. 1924) 2013: Elliott Reid, attore e sceneggiatore statunitense. Talvolta accreditato come Ted Reid. (n. 1920) 2007: Carlos Romero,…

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Diamonds, Daisys, Snowflakes...

Diamonds, Daisys, Snowflakes…

  When I was a young woman, I just loved That Girl.  I’d rush home from school to watch.  Later, several of us would watch in the common room of our dorm at college. Over the years, I’ve owned videotapes, DVDs.  My mom bought me an episode guide for Christmas one year – which I still have. A couple years ago, I was absolutely excited last year when I found Season 1 is available on Amazon Prime –…

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Point Blank: Right on Target

Point Blank: Right on Target

DATELINE:  Unusual Film Resurfaces   Can it really be 50 years since John Boorman gave us his curious precursor to Twin Peaks, long before David Lynch had a brainstorm? Point Blank confounded audiences in 1967 who were far less prepared for the kind of stuff Lynch gave us 25 years later. This film essentially introduced Boorman to serious audiences. It took a crime film and made it arty. Lee…

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20 Quirks & Strange Habits: The Weird Side of Famous Writers

I love infographics a little too much for my own good. Even better, the one below is all about writers. Thanks Jack Milgram for creating and sharing. Enjoy! When it comes to writing, do you have any unique idiosyncrasies?

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