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cry-bastion · 1 year

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ROBERT MITCHUM as REVEREND HARRY POWELL in The Night of the Hunter (1955), dir. Charles Laughton

#the night of the hunter #robert mitchum #harry powell #charles laughton #50s #film #old hollywood #i think his turn as Cady was better #but this was an intriguing film #also i know he's an insane killer but some of his scenes with the girl were kinda adorable lol #worst stepfather ever but awww #sally jane bruce #billy chapin #shelley winters #lillian gish

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cptrs · 9 months

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#The Night of the Hunter #filmedit #charles laughton #Robert Mitchum #Shelley Winters #Billy Chapin #Sally Jane Bruce #Lillian Gish

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mariocki · 3 months

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Naked Alibi (1954)

"Look, Joe, I like you, but I don't know what's got into you lately. Maybe you're working too hard or something, but you're getting yourself a rough reputation. Now, take a tip: change your tactics, or you're liable to find yourself without a job."

#naked alibi #film noir #american cinema #1954 #jerry hopper #lawrence roman #j. robert bren #gladys atwater #sterling hayden #gloria grahame #gene barry #marcia henderson #max showalter #billy chapin #chuck connors #don haggerty #stuart randall #paul levitt #joseph mell #richard beach #decentish noir concept with a strong cast but hamstrung by its reactionary politics; it's a classic 'cop knows bad guy is guilty but has no #proof so resorts to extralegal means and psychological torture to break him'. the film is clearly positioning us to sympathise with #Hayden's frustrated cop but his methods are so objectionable that you end up (ymmv) bristling for Gene Barry's killer figure #ah yes Gene Barry; mr adventurer himself. this is the first thing I've seen him in since finishing that itc series and altho this was made #a good two decades earlier it's still hard to shake the image of the wizened playboy who earned the enmity of an entire cast and crew #Hayden and Grahame are both very good‚ even tho her role is really just a lazy mishmash of the parts that had catapulted her to fame in the #previous couple of years (most notably 1953's The Big Heat) but the love triangle down Mexico way which makes up the second half of this #film is still somehow less interesting than the (ethically frustrating) police procedural it begins as. a tinally confused and somewhat #unsuccessful film but with some great setpieces including a final rooftop chase that I'd bet money influenced the opening of #Hitchcock's Vertigo a couple of years later

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peggy-elise · 3 months

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Robert Mitchum and Sally Jane Bruce in The Night Of The Hunter 1955 👣

#old hollywood #beauty #1950s cinema #film noir #psychological thriller #robert mitchum #shelley winters #lillian gish #billy chapin #sally jane bruce #the night of the hunter #charles laughton

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gatutor · 8 months

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Billy Chapin-Jean Peters "El reverendo Peter Marshall" (A man called Peter) 1955, Henry Koster.

#Jean Peters #Billy Chapin #Henry Koster

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studiob487 · 1 year

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NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)

Director: Charles Laughton

Cast: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin

Genre: noir thriller

A fake reverend tries to get his hands on $10,000 in stolen bank money from the wife and children of the executed robber.

The story was inspired by true story where a man was hanged for the murder of two widows and three children. I appreciate that it is inspired by and not some insensitive true crime flick. And what was changed was absolutely intentional and for the story.

One big change is making the antagonist Harry Powell a “preacher” - someone who can sway people with ease as even though he spews absolute nonsense. Everyone just eats it up! But I think it's important that he's not just some conman but he is actually deeply religious. Laughton originally wanted him to be a preacher but the censors put a stop to that.

I was familiar with Mitchum in hero (anti-hero) roles at the time I watched this, but he did a fantastic job as the frightening and intimidating villain. He considered this his best role.

I'm a simpleton so I love Lillian Gish - this old woman with a shotgun, protecting the kids. That alone is just iconic. But her character, what she represents, is a crucial contrast to Mitchum's. While Mitchum uses his believes to manipulate and hate (he would be all to happy to facilitate murders of women he deemed sinners), Lillian Gish's character was was understanding - in a way that she did not put herself above even the kids she was caring for. Really moving to see.

Billy Chapin was also great in this movie. Heart breaking to see a kid having to grow up quick and constantly dragging his little sister away from danger. That ending, especially, when his traumas overwhelm him.

Loved the German expressionist visual style. Really amplified the sense of uneasiness and fears that the kids have. Like it's how they perceive this nightmarish world?

Being set during the depression made complete sense. Kids often left home and were without parents. I suppose we take it for granted but let’s remember this fact along with the lack laws against child labor. The notion that children are actually little humans that absorbed everything like sponges, are vulnerable or susceptible to their environment - was not necessarily a given.

This movie was panned on original release. Laughton would never even attempt to direct another movie. However, decades later, it is now considered one of the greatest films ever.

#night of the hunter (1955)#charles laughton #robert mitchum #shelley winters #lillian gish #billy chapin #noir #thriller #crime

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whatamigonnawatchtoday · 11 months

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The Night of the Hunter

1955. Film Noir Thriller

By Charles Laughton

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin, Sally Jane Bruce, James Gleason, Evelyn Varden, Don Beddoe, Peter Graves, Gloria Castillo, Paul Bryar

Country: United States

Language: English

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ulrichgebert · 5 months

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Es ist eine harte Welt für kleine Dinger, und es ist ein monochromes Meisterwerk und einer der großartigsten Amerikanischen Filme, sagen sie jetzt, aber Charles Laughton hat trotzdem nie wieder Regie geführt, weil es im entscheidenden Moment keiner gemerkt zu haben scheint. Ist auch schade.

#The Night of the Hunter #Robert Mitchum #Shelley Winters #Lilan Gish #Billy Chapin #Sally Jane Bruce #Film gesehen #Charles Laughton

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looniecartooni · 1 year

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So- I’ve got a funny album cover idea...

Sorry for the poor lighting. I plan to watercolor this hopefully soon.

Based on this Harry Chapin cover-

Another drawing I did of Dimitri reminded me of this, but since Cat’s in the Cradle is the only song I know by him and that’s about a dad talking about his son, well... unless Dimitri surprises us by being someone’s dad, it wouldn’t make sense. I’m including him anyways though because that was the original intention. And you never know- he is close in age to Aristotle and Arthur. Ari, Arthur, and Barnaby are dads to my knowledge though so...

If I find time and energy, maybe I’ll try one with Billie, Fanto, Elaine, and Dutch or something- no promises though.

#billie bust up #bbu #bbu aristotle #bbu arthur #bbu barnaby #bbu dimitri #harry chapin #bbu fanart

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badmovieihave · 6 months

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Bad movie I have The Fighting Sullivans 1944

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rockmusichistory · 2 years

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Long Island Music Hall of Fame

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#Arlo Guthrie #Billy Joel #Blue Öyster Cult #Carole King #Harry Chapin #Melanie #Neil Diamond #Pat Benatar #Ramones #Simon & Garfunkel #Steely Dan #The Lovin&039; Spoonful

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sailoreuterpe · 8 months

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Non-Romantic Song Recommendations

familial/platonic- the lyrics are relatively generic; family or friends

child love- perspective of a child to a guardian

grandchild love- perspective of a grandchild to a grandparent

parental love- perspective of a guardian to a child

sibling love- perspective of a sibling to a sibling

lyrics can tweak platonic- the lyrics are explicitly romantic in nature but can become generic with tweaking

romantic video- the official music video is explicitly romantic in nature; lyric music videos are usually less romantic

(This is my favorite familial/platonic song) Tracy Chapman (familial/platonic): The Promise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-nqzwIvnZ0

Andrew Gold: Thank You for Being a Friend (familial/platonic)

Andy Grammer: Don't Give Up on Me (lyrics can tweak platonic)

A Great Big World: I Will Always Be There (familial/platonic)

Al Kasha, Joel Hirschhorn, Michael Lloyd: Love Survives (familial/platonic)

Alison Krauss: Baby Mine (parental love)

Alison Krauss: When You Say Nothing at All (familial/platonic)

Anthony Gonzalez: Proud Corazon (child love)

Avicii: Hey Brother (sibling love)

Ben E. King: Stand By Me (familial/platonic)

Bette Midler: Wind Beneath my Wings (child love, familial/platonic)

Bill Withers: Lean on Me (familial/platonic)

Billy Joel: Just the Way You Are (lyrics can tweak platonic)

Billy Joel: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) (parental love)

Boyz 2 Men: Mama (child love)

Brendan Shine: A Mother's Love's a Blessing (child love)

Celtic Woman: Danny Boy (sibling love)

Christina Perri: A Thousand Years (romantic video, lyrics can tweak platonic)

Crosby, Stills, and Nash: Teach Your Children (child love, parental love)

Cyndi Lauper: True Colors (familial/platonic)

Dan Fogelberg: Leader of the Band (child love)

Diamond Rio: One More Day (familial/platonic)

Diana Ross: If We Hold On Together (familial/platonic)

Dionne Warwick: That's What Friends are For (familial/platonic)

Donna Lewis: At the Beginning (romantic video, lyrics can tweak platonic)

Gabriella Flores, Gael Garcia Bernal: Remember Me (child love, parental love)

Imagine Dragons: I Bet My Life (child love)

Jim Croce: I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song (lyrics can tweak platonic)

Jim Croce: Time in a Bottle (parental love)

Josh Groban: You Raise Me Up (familial/platonic)

Katy Perry: Unconditionally (romantic video, familial/platonic)

Kenny Loggins: Return to Pooh Corner (parental love)

Lionel Richie: Angel (familial/platonic)

Luther Vandross: Dance with My Father (child love)

Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (lyrics can tweak platonic)

Mary Chapin Carpenter: Grow Old Along with Me (lyrics can tweak platonic)

Melissa Wasserman: Twenty Two (sibling love)

Miranda Lambert: Over You (familial/platonic)

Miranda Lambert: The House That Built Me (child love)

OK Go: I Won't Let You Down (familial/platonic)

Phil Collins: You'll Be in My Heart (parental love)

Phillip Phillips: Gone Gone Gone (familial/platonic)

Phillip Phillips: Home (familial/platonic)

Porter Robinson: Shelter (child love)

Queen: You’re My Best Friend (familial/platonic)

Rachel Platten: Better Place (familial/platonic)

Rachel Platten: Stand by You (familial/platonic)

Randy Newman: You've Got a Friend in Me (familial/platonic)

Regina Spektor: The Call (familial/platonic)

Rod Stewart: Forever Young (parental love)

Sarah Mclachlan: I Will Remember You (romantic video, lyrics can tweak platonic)

Savage Garden: I Knew I Loved You (romantic video, lyrics can tweak platonic)

Shania Twain: Forever and Always (romantic video, lyrics can tweak platonic)

Sick Puppies: All the Same (romantic video, lyrics can tweak platonic)

Sting: Fields of Gold (lyrics can tweak platonic)

Swedish House Mafia: Don't You Worry Child (child love, parental love)

Taylor Swift: marjorie (grandchild love)

Taylor Swift: Safe and Sound (familial/platonic)

Vienna Teng: Lullaby for a Stormy Night (parental love)

Will Smith: Just the Two of Us (parental love)

#Notes by Nikki #music #recommendations #lists #long post #aromantic #asexual #aroace #acearo #aro positivity #asexual positivity #family #friends #platonic love #familial love #child love #parental love #guardian love

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zagreuses-toast · 4 months

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My Vimes playlist! I have many thoughts and feelings about him... this was the first Discworld playlist I put together and I started it after reading that dinner party scene in Men at Arms, which is why Your Racist Friend is the first song. some of these songs are ones Vimes himself would hate deeply but the energy or lyrics persuaded me to put them in. If you're interested in the reasoning behind the song choices, I'm putting that under the cut.

Thee Vimes song , just Him:

Get Better by Frank Turner

Being a watchman and The City, always The City:

I Predict a Riot by the Kaiser Cheifs

The Ankh Morpork Night Watch by Louie Zong

London Calling by The Clash

Shes Always a Woman by Billy Joel

All Along The Watch Tower by Jimi Hendrix (a conversation, Vimes gets the cover by Jimi hendrix which is rawer and darker than the original, Vetinari gets the BSG cover)

We Live In a Dump by They Might Be Giants

Sam and Sybil feelings (from vimes's pov mostly):

Synopsis for Latecomers by They Might Be Giants

The night Chicago Died by Paper Lace

Hey Julie by Fountains of Wayne

Work Song by Hozier

A Hard Days Night by The Beatles

Waterloo by Abba (for the whole describing sybil in military terms of it all)

I Walk The Line by Johnny Cash

Uptown Girl by Billy Joel

Answer by They Might Be Giants

Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads

Hopeless Bleak Despair by They Might Be Giants

Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen (couldn't help myself sorry)

Next To Me by Imagine Dragons

Never Knew Love by TMBG

Vimes is powered by pure Rage and a drive to be better than he was:

Heel Turn 2 by The Mountain Goats

Believer by Imagine Dragons

Old Pine Box by TMBG

Can't Keep Johnny Down by TMBG

Hand Me My Shovel I'm Going In by Will Wood and The Tapeworms

Lets Get This Over With by TMBG

Demons by Imagine Dragons

Eight by Sleeping at Last

The Body Is A Blade by Japanese Breakfast

Hes also an ex-alchoholic

The Lady and the Tiger by TMBG (thinking of the summoning dark)

My songs know what you did in the dark by Fall Out Boy

Brain Problem Situation by TMBG

I think about Night Watch a normal amount (everyday all day)

Tubthumping cover by TMBG

Bringing Home The Rain by The Builders and The Butchers

Zombie by The Cranberries

At The End Of The Day from Le Mis

All the Little Angels (rise up) by DJ Boogie (fav interpretation of the song)

Prelude/ Angry Young Man by Billy Joel (this is a reg show song but I don't have a reg playlist, it fits Vimes too tho)

Empty Chairs at Empty Tables from Le Mis

the Communists Have the Music by TMBG

Cable Street by The Young'uns

Cap In Hand by the Proclaimers

Nina Cried Power by Hozier

Fortunate Son by Credence Clearwater Revival

You Already Live in Tomorrow by Fauxny

Vimes and Themes/Motifs mainly Dogs and fire (hes an arsonist and I think about this often, We all know the rain/water themes for him but can we talk about FIRE):

Hey Bulldog by The Beatles

The Angriest Dog in the World by The Superman Revenge Squad Band

Burning Pile by Mother Mother

Arsonists Lullaby by Hozier

Burn it Down by Vixy and Tony

You're On Fire by TMBG

Vimes has daddy/fatherhood issues

I Earn My Life by Lemon Demon

Cats in The Cradle by Harry Chapin

this is also why theres intentionally a lot of what I consider Dad music on this playlist, based mostly on my own dad's music tastes

Misc:

Confrontation from Jekyll and Hyde ( because of the whole Summoning Dark thing)

Facade also from Jekyll and Hyde (his reaction to rich people, also for the Boots line)

#discworld #sam vimes #gnu terry pratchett #city watch #fanmix #sometimes the best way to organize your thoughts about a character is to organize a playlist about them #please drop your recs in the comments or tags if you have good vimes ones #some of these songs are surprise tools that will help us later in my other discworld playlists #but this was my first one cuz vimes #Spotify

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brokehorrorfan · 1 year

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The Night of the Hunter will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on May 30 via Kino Lorber. The influential 1955 film marks the lone directorial effort of actor Charles Laughton (Witness for the Prosecution).

James Agee (The African Queen) wrote the noir thriller based on Davis Grubb's 1953 novel. Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, Billy Chapin, and Peter Graves star.

The Night of the Hunter has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision/HDR. Special features are listed below.

Disc 1 - 4K Ultra HD:

Audio commentary by film historian Tim Lucas

Isolated music and effects soundtrack

Disc 2 - Blu-ray:

Interview with filmmaker Ernest Dickerson

Interview with actress Kathy Garver

Interview with artist Joe Coleman

Theatrical trailer

A tall, handsome "preacher"—his knuckles eerily tattooed with "love" and "hate"—roams the countryside, spreading the gospel…and leaving a trail of murdered women in his wake. To Reverend Harry Powell, the work of the Lord has more to do with condemning souls than saving them, especially when his own interests are involved. Now his sights are set on $10,000—and two little children are the only ones who know where it is. "Chill…dren!" the preacher croons to the terrified boy and girl hiding in the cold, dark cellar…innocent young lambs who refuse to be led astray.

Pre-order The Night of the Hunter.

#the night of the hunter #night of the hunter #charles laughton #robert mitchum #shelley winters #lillian gish #peter graves #kino lorber #dvd #gift #film noir #thriller #50s movies #1950s movies

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thebreakfastgenie · 19 days

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Turn the Lights Back On - Billy Joel

Turn Around - Billy Joel

Tomorrow Is Today - Billy Joel

Temptation - Billy Joel

Taxi - Harry Chapin

#tash you are not subtle with your letter choices <3 #man went off with the Ts

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inquietstrength · 3 months

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Albums that are gold start to Finish

Amplified Heart, Everything but the Girl

The Stranger, Billy Joel

Past Present Future, The Moody Blues

Come on Come On Mary Chapin Carpenter

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