American movies and even TV shows these days no longer have innocence. By that I mean … I remember when there was once something called “censorship” and the entertainment industry was bound by certain rules that required all who were involved in writing script for movies and television shows to keep the dialogue “clean” and nudity was not just discouraged but forbidden! If in the movie, an actor and an actress were dating or pursuing a relationship, it was not necessary for them to appear in bed together for the viewing audience to understand that they were interested in each other.
I love my Pluto.tv subscription because they have lots of old movie channels. These channels show movies that were made when censorship rules were deemed important to strengthen the moral fabric of our citizenry. I love old movies. I especially love old movies which star Elvis Presley.
Just a little trivia I picked up a while back. I heard that Elvis did not like the fact that his fellow countrymen were going off to serve their country in the military and he was back home making silly movies. So finally he was approached by the military, asked to join, and his service to the country would be entertaining the troops. Elvis didn’t like the idea at first because that wasn’t his idea of serving his country. But the military officials convinced him that his performing for the troops would do wonders for their morale. So Elvis agreed and joined the military. He did not see combat but he did do wonders for lifting the spirits of the troops.
For you Elvis buffs, if that’s not a true story, feel free to call me out on it!
Back to the point of this article.
Thanks to the wonders of the remote control, one never has to linger on any one channel for an extended period of time. You would think a person has A.D.D. (Attention Deficit Disorder) when they get a remote control in their hands. So I’m clicking through channels searching for something to keep me entertained and landed on one of the channels for old movies and immediately stopped when I saw Elvis Presley dressed in a military uniform.
The name of the film is “G.I. Blues” (1960). I didn’t watch the entire movie but I stayed on the channel long enough to catch this exchange between the leading man (Elvis Presley) and the leading lady (Juliet Prowse). These are probably not exact quotes but it’s close enough to the exact dialogue.
In this scene, Elvis Presley gets into a cable car with the lovely Juliet Prowse so that it can take them up into the sky and they can have a picturesque view of the mountains, etc.
Ms. Prowse gets in first. Mr. Presley follows behind and the door is closed. Before they take off Elvis asked Ms. Prowse if the cars ever get stuck when they get up high and the occupants just have to wait for a long time until someone comes to rescue them.
Ms. Prowse responds something to the effect: “Oh that seldom happens. So you needn’t worry. These cars are quite safe.”
To which Mr. Presley responds: “Oh I wasn’t worried. I was just kind of … hoping!”
Don’t you just love delightfully wholesome sweet talk like that? Elvis Presley and Juliet Prowse in “G.I. Blues” https://t.co/QvFQZmgIdO #oldmovies #classicmovies #musicals #lovestories #oldflicks #entertainmenthistory @ElvisPresley pic.twitter.com/wizSzWrKak
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If you are physically unable to travel, you can always watch a movie that will take you to your dream destination. Italy has always been on my travel bucket list. And who wouldn't want to go to Rome, Italy?
When I was a kid, I watched a romantic movie called “Three Coins in a Fountain” (1954). There were numerous wonderful scenes of various sites in Italy. But I will never forget the scene where they were throwing coins in the Trevi Fountain.
The movie is about 3 American secretaries who are visiting Rome and their love affairs. The movie's memorable theme song was sung by none other than Old Blue-Eyes, Frank Sinatra.
Rotten Tomatoes gave this movie a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. That's probably because the reviewers don't know how to appreciate a vintage classic film. In my humble opinion, this movie earned 3 stars just filming on location in Rome, Venice, and Merano; and the other 2 stars for the acting. That's 5 out of 5 stars. LOL. ☺
Anyway! Ted Turner certainly appreciated it and that's why he preserved it in his TCM collection (Turner Classic Movies).
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MOVIE TRIVIA:
This movie is known by alternate titles “There's No Place Like Rome” and “We Believe in Love”.
The film is based on the novel by the same name written by John H. Secondari (Philadelphia, 1952).
It was nominated in 3 different categories for the 1955 Oscar Awards: Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Song.
Even though the film title mentions 3 coins in the title, in that Trevi Fountain scene, only 2 coins were thrown into the fountain.
♦ All I can say is… once upon a time … there was an awesome TV show called Star Trek that set the standard for all the other science fiction space exploration television series that would come after.
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This article was published by a fellow writer on Read.Cash. He combined 2 topics, but I am only interested in his picks for James Bond. 5 James Bond Contenders and 5 Femme Fatales
My choice ~ one choice ~ for the next James Bond is completely different from the 5 choices of my fellow writer! Although I am certain that even though this guy has the "perfect look", nobody would ever even consider him because he's a Turkish actor.
Nevertheless, I feel very strongly about this. Only because the first James Bond ~ Sean Connery ~ was introduced during my generation, in the 60s. IanFleming published the first James Bond novel in 1953 and died 10 years later in 1964, having published a total of 16 Bond books; and all of his books were adapted to film. I feel like we owe it to Ian Fleming, the creator of Secret Agent 007, to honor his Bond tradition.
Next James Bond | Who Will Be 007 After Daniel Craig? | Esquire Article updated August 10, 2023)
"The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu was an American black-and-white martial arts comics magazine published by Magazine Management, a corporate sibling of Marvel Comics. A total of 33 issues were published from 1974 to 1977, plus one special edition. Additionally, a color Marvel comic titled simply Deadly Hands of Kung Fu was published as a 2014 miniseries.” (SOURCE: Wikipedia)
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American entertainer Pharell Williams; American politician Paul Ryan; and American weatherman Willard Scott used to work at McDonald's. No surprise because the first job one of my kids got was working at McDonald's. This restaurant hires a lot of teens. Who knows what their future holds? But McDonald's should take some credit for helping to encourage their work ethic. 😊
"40 Famous People Who Used To Work At McDonald's"
I love Sophia Loren and have been watching her movies since I was a little girl. She received the Academy Award for Best Actress in the 1960 film “Two Women”. As a matter of record, this was the first Oscar ever given for a performance in a “foreign-language” film. My memory of her performance in this film is that of a heroic performance, worthy of this kind of recognition. Since I watched so many of her movies, I thought I had seen them all. But “Sunflower” (1970) is one of her movies I did not discover until I was an adult and it is a gem! It’s another war movie and her co-star is Marcello Mastroianni. Those two always made a great onscreen couple. Her performance in this film is also memorable. Did you know that in the Soviet Union, they planted a sunflower for each fallen Italian soldier that the Germans forced to dig their own graves? I learned that watching this movie. Gold Derby published a list of her 15 greatest films, ranked from worst to best. Hey! Even in her “worst” films, her acting was still good! She made all of her leading men look good too!
Two more movies for your watch list are “Arabesque” (1966), her co-star was Gregory Peck; and “Houseboat” (1958), her co-star was Cary Grant. They are not war movies but rather delightful romantic comedies. Her acting skills are versatile. She could be very serious and dramatic OR lighthearted and funny!
I got to know “Miss Barbara Stanwyck” by being a loyal viewer of the Western TV series, “The Big Valley” (1965–1969). She was the matriarch of the Barkley family, mother of 3 sons and one daughter. My big sister said that because they called her “Miss”, it meant that she was worthy of respect and honor. So I had to start working backward from the television series to discover what roles she had played that had earned her so much respect and honor. I can honestly say that I have never watched a Barbara Stanwyck movie that I did not enjoy. Her professional career spanned 60 years. Gold Derby published a list of her 20 greatest films, ranked from worst to best.
Most fans remember her for her role in the movie “Double Indemnity” (1944); her co-star was Fred MacMurray. It is a film noir and she played the part of a seductive, manipulative, and villainous femme fatale. Hey! She only talks the guy into a murder plot. Also included in the Gold Derby list is “Meet John Doe” (1941); her co-star is Gary Cooper. It is one of those “feel good” movies that end in romance. There is a third Barbara Stanwyck movie that I recommend which is not on the Gold Derby list. The title is “Always Goodbye” (1938). In this vintage film, she plays an unwed mother who gives up her child and makes a promise to never see or speak to him. But when she meets the young child accidentally, her maternal instinct kicks in and she has to decide whether or not she will keep her promise not to tell her child that she is his real mother. What do you think she decided to do? Excellent movie!
I love Audrey Hepburn and consider her to be “iconic”. There is not a movie that she has starred in that I did not like. However, if I were going to pick a Top 10 Favorites List, the 1953 movie “Roman Holiday” would be on my list. She played a princess who just wanted to know what it was like to be an “ordinary person” and not have the heavy burden of duties and responsibilities of a monarch. Her leading man was Gregory Peck (1916–2003). If you like old classic movies, you will love this movie!
Also on my favorites list would be “Wait Until Dark” (1967). She was a blind woman with a loving husband (played by Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) who encouraged her to be independent, even though she could not see. Someone was smuggling contraband into the country and placed a doll in her bag. Since she was blind she was not aware of this and brought the doll home. Three really bad guys, who were desperate to retrieve the doll, show up at her home. She is home alone and when she becomes aware of their evil intentions, the worst of the 3 bad guys (played by Alan Arkin) is in her home with her. He is determined to retrieve the doll, even if he has to kill her. She is determined to do whatever it takes to survive! Suspenseful and intense!!
Gold Derby published a list of her 15 greatest films, ranked from worst to best. Both of the movies I suggested are on their list.
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David Carradine (1936 - 2009) is from Hollywood royalty. He is the son of John Carradine. John Carradine had more than one son and they all become actors. But if you ask me, my personal opinion is that none of them were good actors. It's just that they had the Carradine family name that opened doors for them. Some described him as a “B actor”. But I would say it's more like a C-minus.
Many people might remember David Carradine for his role in the Quentin Tarantino “Kill Bill” films, released in 2003 and 2004. But I go back a lot further than that. I remember him for being cast as Kwai Chang Caine aka “Grasshopper” in the TV series "Kung Fu". A TV show that was actually the creation/idea of Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973), only he was not chosen for the starring role. Choosing Carradine to play the part of a martial artist in the wild wild west? That was downright ridiculous AND insulting!
Nevertheless, it's TV history now!
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INTERESTING TRIVIA:
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The only movie on this list that I've watched is “Cleopatra” with Elizabeth Taylor. I have never even heard of these other movies.
1. “Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo” (21 hours, 5 minutes)
2. “Cleopatra” (4 hours, 6 minutes)
3. “Crude Oil” (14 hours)
4. “Evolution of a Filipino Family” (10 hours, 25 minutes)
5. “La Flor” (14 hours, 28 minutes)
6. “Napoléon” (5 hours, 32 minutes)
7. “Out 1” (12 hours, 53 minutes)
8. “Sátántangó” (7 hours, 19 minutes)
9. “Shoah” (9 hours, 26 minutes)
10. O.J.: Made in America (7 hours, 43 minutes)
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Even though Weird Al Yankovic made the accordion a cool musical instrument, I still don't know many musicians who play. Especially, not young kids. However, it was no surprise for me to find young accordion players in Texas!
Christopher Ramirez and Ashly Nicole Molina. (Pictured)
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