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posted 8 years ago by spiderwort (11)
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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 8 years ago

I love those. I have A Face In The Crowd. Andy Griffith's performance was incredible!

You left out another Kazan favorite of mine...... Baby Doll.

[–] spiderwort (11) 8 years ago

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 8 years ago

Here I go, procrastinating again!
Was Griffith's character based on Arthur Godfrey? It seems I heard about that years ago.

As for Baby Doll, being a woman, I found Eli Wallach (Sp?) extremely sensual in that. That scene where he and Baker are sitting in that old car gave me hot flashes, and not the kind we women get with THE CHANGE. LOL!

[–] spiderwort (11) 8 years ago

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[–] godewey (16472) 8 years ago

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 8 years ago

I have never seen that one either. I haven't even heard of it until today. I'd be interested if it has Tracy and Hepburn in it!

[–] godewey (16472) 8 years ago

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[–] spiderwort (11) 8 years ago

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[–] MissMargoChanning (6630) 8 years ago

I will look for it. Perhaps on Youtube?

I am curious. Do you direct plays or are you a film maker? You say you are more of an actor's director. Is that because you have done some acting in your past as well?
Directors like Ron Howard, Rob Reiner and Clint Eastwood have made some of the best films I have seen. I have always thought that it is because they have the understanding of what actors face. Many actors who have worked on their films have only good things to say about working with these guys.
Just curious about your thoughts.

[–] spiderwort (11) 8 years ago

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[–] Cookie.L.A. (2117) 7 years ago

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[–] Cookie.L.A. (2117) 7 years ago

<< A lot of actors turned directors do so well directing the cast...they do know how to get good performances from actors, because they understand the process and how to talk to them >>

Kazan himself was an actor-turned-director, as was Sidney Lumet.

Acting is probably the most accessible of the entertainment industry crafts to do when you're young and coming into the business...To do designing or editing, directing or writing (or even Craft Services), one needs specific skills. I don't mean just anyone can do acting exceptionally WELL, But if someone is artistic enough to be drawn to theater or film and has imagination, and the energy of youth on their side, they can probably squeak by as an actor in certain types of roles. (Especially since we all act to a degree every day in society, just in day-to-day life; it's not a completely unknown skill.)

Then as they get a bit older (and perhaps stop getting roles) they get to know themselves better and realize where their deeper talents lie. I believe that's what happened with Kazan, Lumet...and others like Sidney Pollack, etc.
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[–] spiderwort (11) 8 years ago

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[–] godewey (16472) 8 years ago

He was one of the best of all times.

He also took on topics others didn't want to.
Gentlemen's Agreement
Pinky

Just recently saw America, America.
It was extraordinary.

I used to have an issue with him naming people who were members
with him in the Communist party. During the blacklist period.

I now realize it was an unwinnable situation.
I am nobody to judge. It did hurt many people but if he
wouldn't have done what he did, it would have jeopardized
him and his family. Not to mention we wouldn't have
had many of his movies.

[–] spiderwort (11) 8 years ago

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[–] godewey (16472) 8 years ago

The whole Blacklist period was a complete embarrassment to the U.S. As I have gotten
older and learned more I realized that everybody lost. Those in Hollywood and the fans.
I recently saw Fellow Traveler again. Which is a film about this period. I am looking forward
to seeing Trumbo some time soon. I have always wondered why there hasn't been more
movies about this. Other then some documentaries there are only a handful that I can think of.

I did not know Ford was slated to direct Pinky. I like John Ford a lot but can't imagine it would have
been better than Kazan's version.

I usually end up watching 5 or 6 of his movies a year. He was a master storyteller.

[–] spiderwort (11) 8 years ago

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[–] godewey (16472) 8 years ago

I wonder why Ford was picked for this film? Conract ?
Just wasn't his kind of movie. He would have just finished Yellow Ribbon.

Spending time with him especially if you are a director must have been amazing.
I don't mind Gentleman's Agreement. Major Kudos for doing it at that time.

He was great at creating conflict between characters and inner conflict of his characters.

[–] spiderwort (11) 7 years ago

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

(and lord knows have felt too often in my life)

I think everybody has. I think this is why he was such a good director.
He related to the "everyday person" and they related to him.

That's interesting in what you said in your first paragraph.
I have never thought of it in that text before but you are correct.

My favorite is tough. I loved America, America but have only seen it once.
I don't think I can pick that as of yet.
I'll be boring and say Waterfront.
Face in the Crowd and The Visitors also intrigued me.

[–] spiderwort (11) 7 years ago

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[–] godewey (16472) 7 years ago

Waterfront was amazing.

I kind of like that too. I have seen many of his movies multiple times
but have seen only some once or a few times. I love that I can see them
later in life and have different perspectives. Maybe like them more ,
maybe like them less. That is the magic of movies.

I look forward to discussing Kazan or any other actor, movie or director with you.
Always nice to meet a true fan with a good perspective.

[–] spiderwort (11) 7 years ago

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