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Karl Henning

And now, speak of pivots, Stardust Memories, possibly my favorite Woody Allen film.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: Karl Henning on May 14, 2025, 05:03:08 PMAnd now, speak of pivots, Stardust Memories, possibly my favorite Woody Allen film.
"Mature woman? What are you, my rabbi?"
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Cato

Quote from: Karl Henning on May 14, 2025, 05:03:08 PMAnd now, speak of pivots, Stardust Memories, possibly my favorite Woody Allen film.


Quote from: Karl Henning on May 14, 2025, 05:07:35 PM"Mature woman? What are you, my rabbi?"


We were just talking about our favorite Woody Allen movie!


Not written by Woody Allen, but absolutely written for Woody Allen!

Great fun, very witty, and it has Christopher Walken, Gene Hackman, and Sylvester Stallone!
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

- Brian Aherne introducing Rosalind Russell in  My Sister Eileen (1942)

Karl Henning

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This will appall our @SonicMan46 (and perhaps others) but I'm now watching Key Largo for the very first time.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: Karl Henning on May 15, 2025, 01:41:27 PMThis will appall our @SonicMan46 (and perhaps others) but I'm now watching Key Largo for the very first time.
Predictably great stuff. It hinges on another blindspot, we might say: this may be the only movie I've seen with EG Robinson in Mobster Mode.
And now, the commentary by futurist Syd Mead, Visual Effects folks headed by Doug Trumbill & al. on Blade Runner.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Cato

Quote from: Karl Henning on May 15, 2025, 04:10:28 PMPredictably great stuff. It hinges on another blindspot, we might say: this may be the only movie I've seen with EG Robinson in Mobster Mode.

And now, the commentary by futurist Syd Mead, Visual Effects folks headed by Doug Trumbill & al. on Blade Runner.


Edward G. Robinson (real name was Emmanuel Goldenberg, the "G" stood for his real name) became famous for Little Caesar, playing a quasi-Al Capone character.

He made a few more gangster movies, but avoided being type-cast. 

Anyway, Little Caesar has (if my memory is correct) an almost Sophoclean fragrance around it.  Edward G. Robinson had been a fairly well-regarded stage actor and had made some noteworthy silent movies.

Check out Little Caesar and then Double Indemnity, where he plays an insurance investigator.  If you like the Columbo series, you should like that movie!
"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

- Brian Aherne introducing Rosalind Russell in  My Sister Eileen (1942)

Karl Henning

Quote from: Cato on May 15, 2025, 05:12:06 PMEdward G. Robinson (real name was Emmanuel Goldenberg, the "G" stood for his real name) became famous for Little Caesar, playing a quasi-Al Capone character.

He made a few more gangster movies, but avoided being type-cast. 

Anyway, Little Caesar has (if my memory is correct) an almost Sophoclean fragrance around it.  Edward G. Robinson had been a fairly well-regarded stage actor and had made some noteworthy silent movies.

Check out Little Caesar and then Double Indemnity, where he plays an insurance investigator.  If you like the Columbo series, you should like that movie!
Yes, love Double Indemnity!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: Karl Henning on May 15, 2025, 05:17:12 PMYes, love Double Indemnity!
I chuckle, too, because the first frames I saw of Double Indemnity were those borrowed by Steve Martin for Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Again: Khartoum. Time to pick up little things like Gordon asking Khalil for a "b & s "
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

AnotherSpin

A vile scumbag, who brought with him violence and murder, is calmly and cold-bloodedly shot with a shotgun by a simple, good, and kind man — while the forces meant to uphold order remain idle.

As a Ukrainian, I find it clear and relatable. Watched with pleasure. The acting is very good.


ritter

Revisiting a classic film that's been a favourite if mine since I first watched in my mid teens: Michelangelo Antonioni's La Notte.



I don't know any other movie that so strongly demonstrates that cinema is, indeed, an art form...
 « Et n'oubliez pas que le trombone est à Voltaire ce que l'optimisme est à la percussion. » 

Karl Henning

Quote from: ritter on May 17, 2025, 01:49:33 PMRevisiting a classic film that's been a favourite if mine since I first watched in my mid teens: Michelangelo Antonioni's La Notte.



I don't know any other movie that so strongly demonstrates that cinema is, indeed, an art form...
Hi time I watched that one!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

SimonNZ

Quote from: ritter on May 17, 2025, 01:49:33 PMI don't know any other movie that so strongly demonstrates that cinema is, indeed, an art form...

For me the Antonioni film that gets that kind of praise would be the one he made immediately after. How do you rate L'Eclisse?

Cato

Today a revenge classic...Man on Fire.

I will say it again: how is that over 20 years have passed since this movie appeared?  :o



"Meet Miss Ruth Sherwood, from Columbus, Ohio, the Middle of the Universe!"

- Brian Aherne introducing Rosalind Russell in  My Sister Eileen (1942)

SimonNZ

Quote from: Cato on May 17, 2025, 04:28:44 PMToday a revenge classic...Man on Fire.

I will say it again: how is that over 20 years have passed since this movie appeared?  :o





It was sweet seeing Denzel and grown up Dakota reunited in Equalizer 3.


Karl Henning

Quote from: Cato on May 17, 2025, 04:28:44 PMToday a revenge classic...Man on Fire.

I will say it again: how is that over 20 years have passed since this movie appeared?  :o




Magnificent!
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: Cato on May 17, 2025, 04:28:44 PMToday a revenge classic...Man on Fire.

I will say it again: how is that over 20 years have passed since this movie appeared?  :o




I've only just now made the connection that director Tony Scott is Ridley's younger brother.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: Karl Henning on May 17, 2025, 05:23:53 PMI've only just now made the connection that director Tony Scott is Ridley's younger brother.
I'm watching again. (A small miracle that I guessed correctly where to look for it.)
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: Karl Henning on May 17, 2025, 05:23:53 PMI've only just now made the connection that director Tony Scott is Ridley's younger brother.
Nor had I marked that he directed The Last Boy Scout, which I must revisit.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Karl Henning

Quote from: Cato on May 17, 2025, 04:28:44 PMToday a revenge classic...Man on Fire.

I will say it again: how is that over 20 years have passed since this movie appeared?  :o




And produced by Arnan Milchan, who had produced Terry Gilliam's Brazil.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot