Comments on: Movie Memories

By: Clifford

Clifford — Wed, 10 May 2006 17:24:27 +0000

Jeff…Thanks! Will check it out. Either when I’m at Arclight, or Ameoba, or Cat and Fiddle…. there’s a whole nexus of excellent things around there…..

-cvj

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 10 May 2006 17:17:23 +0000

clifford, next time you’re at the arclight, after the show walk up Cahuenga 1.5 blocks and stop in at the Hotel Cafe. Best place for live music in LA in my opinion, and there’s a LOT of great places. I was there last night and didn’t hit arclight but an Ameoba+Chan Dara+Hotel Cafe evening re-convinced me that Sunset/Cahuenga corner is fantastic.

By: spyder

spyder — Mon, 08 May 2006 20:25:44 +0000

im– i live in downtown Spokane, WA. At my end of the plateau are a few dozen, 120 years old mansions; at the other end is the “university district;” home to the campuses of Gonzaga, SIRTI, HQ of CCS, and the technology campuses of EWU and WSU. Between this, are two miles of old and new downtown buildings (something always in renovation) fronting up to the large parklands that embrace the Spokane River and Spokane Falls.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 08 May 2006 19:30:32 +0000

I had no idea that William Faulkner wrote the screenplay for “The Big Sleep”(1946). I would love to see this film! Being a Southerner, I have a great affinity for William Faulkner. Does anyone know a direct online way of viewing old classics beyond the tradition way of renting/purchasing DVDs?

By: im

im — Mon, 08 May 2006 18:37:23 +0000

NoJoy, I totally agree! Chandler’s novels are quite great, a must if you live in LA!

By: NoJoy

NoJoy — Mon, 08 May 2006 15:34:18 +0000

The Maltese Falcon is awesome, but my favorite Bogey movie is The Big Sleep (1946), which is based on a Raymond Chandler novel and features Bogey and Bacall at their best. The longer version is a little easier to understand than the shorter version.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 08 May 2006 14:43:26 +0000

I am rather fond of the following film noir classics for their intensely dark plot lines as well as their brilliant use of lighting and shadows: “Laura”(1944), “Out of The Past”(1946), “The Night of The Hunter”(1955) and “Cape Fear”(1962).While Bogart is noted as one of the most skilled actors in film noir, Robert Mitchum is an absolute natural fit for this film style. While Lauren Bacall is one of the most famous femme fatale actresses in film noir, Gene Tierney performs this role with exceptional ease and grace. Just as “Cape Fear”(1991) is a masterful recreation of the original “Cape Fear”(1962), I challenge the film industry to take on the daunting task of remaking “The Night of The Hunter.” This extremely dark film represents a nice fusion of a typical theme emerging from a Flannery O’Connor short story expressed in the mood of film noir. Unfortunately, unlike “Cape Fear”(1991), Robert Mitchum will not be able to make a stunning cameo appearance.

By: serial catowner

serial catowner — Sun, 07 May 2006 21:42:54 +0000

You haven't really 'seen' the Maltese Falcon until you've seen Beat the Devil. Why? Well, Beat the Devil was written by Truman Capote, directed by John Huston, starred Bogart, Gina Lollabrigida and Peter Lorre among others, and reprises the Maltese Falcon. Need I say more? Now available on DVD.

By: im

im — Sun, 07 May 2006 21:07:42 +0000

spyder which one is your city?
the hollywood forever venue is quite an exceptional place, i have to say. cinespia line says: “come to watch a movie above and under the stars”…quite unique!

By: spyder

spyder — Sun, 07 May 2006 19:30:17 +0000

Here in our city we get different silent films each weekend night (more often in the summer) projected on the huge white facade wall of the renovated Fox Theater. It is great to walk downtown and take some time to see Tom Mix or the Gish sisters looking marvelous and young. On some nights different local jazz and fusion bands will play at the club across the street while they watch the film, providing innovate soundtracks.