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  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    edited November 2022 Posts: 2,865
    A Gloria Grahame appreciation post on what would have been her 99th birthday (November 28, 1923).
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    A very complicated person, I can see why actress Dana Delany is so attracted to her story. In any case, Ms. Grahame was an absolute stunner!
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Dwayne wrote: »
    A Gloria Grahame appreciation post on what would have been her 99th birthday (November 28, 1923).
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    A very complicated person, I can see why actress Dana Delany is so attracted to her story. In any case, Ms. Grahame was an absolute stunner!

    I still need to see the Barbara Broccoli movie about Gloria Grahame.
    Tonight I watched THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL in her honor.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    edited November 2022 Posts: 2,865
    @ToTheRight: Given my affection for Gloria Grahame its surprising, but I haven't seen FILMS STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL either. To date, I only seen the trailer and several of the interviews that Annette Bening did at the time of the film's release.

    I like to think of many of Noir's Femme Fatales as proto-Bond Girls, and Grahame certainly fit that description IMO. As for a film to watch in tribute .... IN A LONELY PLACE is too obvious, so I'm go with THE BIG HEAT.

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  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Dwayne wrote: »
    @ToTheRight: Given my affection for Gloria Grahame its surprising, but I haven't seen FILMS STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL either. To date, I only seen the trailer and several of the interviews that Annette Bening did at the time of the film's release.

    I like to think of many of Noir's Femme Fatales as proto-Bond Girls, and Grahame certainly fit that description IMO. As for a film to watch in tribute .... IN A LONELY PLACE is too obvious, so I'm go with THE BIG HEAT.

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    Excellent choice, @Dwayne. I've actually only seen THE BIG HEAT a couple times. Great noir.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Dwayne wrote: »
    @ToTheRight: Given my affection for Gloria Grahame its surprising, but I haven't seen FILMS STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL either. To date, I only seen the trailer and several of the interviews that Annette Bening did at the time of the film's release.

    I like to think of many of Noir's Femme Fatales as proto-Bond Girls, and Grahame certainly fit that description IMO. As for a film to watch in tribute .... IN A LONELY PLACE is too obvious, so I'm go with THE BIG HEAT.

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    Excellent choice, @Dwayne. I've actually only seen THE BIG HEAT a couple times. Great noir.

    "....the mink coated girls.." :))
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Dwayne wrote: »
    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Dwayne wrote: »
    @ToTheRight: Given my affection for Gloria Grahame its surprising, but I haven't seen FILMS STARS DON'T DIE IN LIVERPOOL either. To date, I only seen the trailer and several of the interviews that Annette Bening did at the time of the film's release.

    I like to think of many of Noir's Femme Fatales as proto-Bond Girls, and Grahame certainly fit that description IMO. As for a film to watch in tribute .... IN A LONELY PLACE is too obvious, so I'm go with THE BIG HEAT.

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    Excellent choice, @Dwayne. I've actually only seen THE BIG HEAT a couple times. Great noir.

    "....the mink coated girls.." :))

    Gloria Grahame also has a role in the Mitchum noir MACAO, another one of my favorites.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
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    A nice re-watch of THE BIG HEAT (1953) and a good reminder to be careful around coffee pots! Surprisingly modern and violent (for its’ era), I could see a Liam Neeson type playing the Glen Ford role (Sgt Dave Bannion) in a remake. But who would replace Lee Marvin or Gloria Grahame?

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    The supporting roles are also well cast with Jeanette Nolan, Jocelyn Brando, Alexander Scourby and Adam Williams (warming up for a similar role in NORTH BY NORTHWEST.
  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    edited December 2022 Posts: 2,865
    Currently (re) watching THE KILLERS (1946). What a film!!!
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    Tweet of the night:


    BTW: Actress Ava Gardner’s centennial is coming up next month

    "She can't sing, she can't act, she can't talk, she's terrific!" – Louis B. Mayer on Ava Gardner

  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Dwayne wrote: »
    Currently (re) watching THE KILLERS (1946). What a film!!!
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    Tweet of the night:


    BTW: Actress Ava Gardner’s centennial is coming up next month

    "She can't sing, she can't act, she can't talk, she's terrific!" – Louis B. Mayer on Ava Gardner

    Ava is in my top 3 favorite beauties of classic cinema. Certainly enjoying several of her movies this month.
  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    edited December 2022 Posts: 3,157
    One look at Ava Gardner and you know you're in trouble...
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  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    edited December 2022 Posts: 3,157
    I saw The Big Sleep by chance one rainy weekday winter afternoon in 1985 - switched it on just as Marlowe went into the bookstore. Bought the first Picador Chandler omnibus the next time I went into town and that was me sold.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    The above image is one of my favorite scenes from The Big Sleep, the film top's my lisi of Film Noir.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I started using some Colorizing software today and used a few classic images to see how they look. @ToTheRight you may appreciate this image.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    I started using some Colorizing software today and used a few classic images to see how they look. @ToTheRight you may appreciate this image.

    Please do some for CR54. Will you?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    I started using some Colorizing software today and used a few classic images to see how they look. @ToTheRight you may appreciate this image.

    Please do some for CR54. Will you?

    Ok will have a look for some images.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I could tweak the image more though this looks pretty good.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    I could tweak the image more though this looks pretty good.

    Looks great, but did Bond spill something on his jacket?
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    There was a lot of grain on the original image.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    I could tweak the image more though this looks pretty good.

    Looks great, but did Bond spill something on his jacket?

    The black spot is likely a boutonniere on Bond's lapel. Also Bond's handkerchief was likely not black lol.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Enjoying these just the same. Thanks.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Saying that the handkerchief may actually be black looking at the original image or perhaps red? I know when films were shot in black and white certain tricks/colors were used to make things look more prominent. I am going to check the color poster for the film.
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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    This one turned out pretty well, a lot of the other images I found are very blurred.
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    I started using some Colorizing software today and used a few classic images to see how they look. @ToTheRight you may appreciate this image.

    Much obliged, @Fire_and_Ice_Returns. The very lovely Lana. My favorite.
    That should keep me going for the rest of my work shift. (Being naughty as I'm on a break).
    The CR shots look great too.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    ToTheRight wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
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    I started using some Colorizing software today and used a few classic images to see how they look. @ToTheRight you may appreciate this image.

    Much obliged, @Fire_and_Ice_Returns. The very lovely Lana. My favorite.
    That should keep me going for the rest of my work shift. (Being naughty as I'm on a break).
    The CR shots look great too.

    This software is impressive, no idea how it works lol enjoy your break mate.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    "Nothing sinister, just a little gas from too much broccoli."
    " A little?"
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
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    "Nothing sinister, just a little gas from too much broccoli."
    " A little?"

    Heartburn is Forever.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    "Mr Bond, Vesper may have adequate boobs, but look here. These manboobs are what you crave, they have a different taste, jah?"
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    Accordingt to wikipedia, the original broadcast of CR was in color, though the survivng kinescope was in black and white.

    I wonder how much truth there is to that? Be interesting to know what the film looked like in color.
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Saying that the handkerchief may actually be black looking at the original image or perhaps red? I know when films were shot in black and white certain tricks/colors were used to make things look more prominent. I am going to check the color poster for the film.

    I've always been fascinated by the techniques used for classic black and white cinematography: colors of the sets, clothes and props.
    George Reeves' gray/brown Superman suit for instance.
    I imagine Barry Nelson's dinner jacket was probably a beige, buff, taupe or gray.
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