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😄 I'd forget it then. Anthony Perkins will always come off nervous. He has serious issues in this one.
I wouldn't say that this is the best Frank Perry film I've seen. My favorites are
"Last Summer"
"The Swimmer"
"Diary of a Mad Housewife.
..... so far. I have to check out the rest. "Man on a Swing" looks good.
Have you seen the movie, "Sully"?
If so, was it good? I have yet to see it.
If people think that "The Swimmer" is a bit out there, "Play it as it Lays" is really quirky! I saw it for the first time when I was much younger. I didn't understand it. Later, I read the book by Joan Didion. That helped a great deal so I watched it again. I finally understood much of it, but like many good movies, you can always go back and catch little things you have missed on the first viewing. I liked Anthony Perkins in it. Tuesday Weld was good as well in the lead.
It sort of reminds me of Julia Phillips (co producer of The Sting) and her life in her autobiography, "You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again!"
I won't deny that he practically writes the stuff for them as he goes along, but he isn't the first.
I still can't look at Jimmy Carter without thinking of how well Dan Aykroyd imitated him.
Also, The late great Phil Hartman. I loved his Bill Clinton!
I remember the talk shows while Johnson and Nixon were in office. The Smothers Brothers had a field day with them! Laugh-in too!
You are obviously very young. Trump isn't the first Prez to supply comedians with material
Apparently, looking at the filmography, not as many films as I had thought I had seen. LOL! I have others to watch!
Here are the ones I have seen in no particular order...
"The Swimmer"
"Play It As It Lays"
"Diary of a Mad Housewife"
"JFK: A One Man Show."
I had no idea that was a Frank Perry film. I remembered this TV Movie from the 80's. It was surprisingly good with Mike Farrel of all people playing J.F.K. Perhaps that alone would make me remember it, but his portrayal took you out of the fact that this was BJ from Mash. I'd love to see this again!
"Last Summer"
I had also thought that Frank Perry had directed "You'll Like My Mother". I am mistaken. Perhaps it was the feeling of the film. It almost had the same feeling you get when you watch one of Frank Perry's films. Perhaps it's because Richard Thomas was in both films.(Last Summer and YLMM) He played totally different parts though. In You'll Like My Mother, he played a rapist/murderer.... very unlike John Boy!
Last, but not least!😄
"Mommy Dearest"
Of course. Hasn't everyone seen it? Try just watching with the commentary. John Waters does this. He's a hoot! It's like watching with an old friend!
That is my list. As I said, I have others to watch!😄
I had the same thought when I first saw that episode. I kept thinking that there would be no money. Suddenly you are thrown for a loop! Glad you enjoyed it.
Only for very formal showers.
Not always. Sometimes I go wild and shower in the nude.
I don't find it one bit funny, but that's the difference in the times we lived in then and the times we live in now.
I would go so far to say that there are married 23 year old women in this day and age who employ help in their homes. One does have clout in one's own home just as one has clout in the business world. I have had bosses and supervisors who were much younger than me. Regardless of age, we treated each other with respect.
While it is disgusting, I personally think it was brilliant revenge. She was good enough to cook and clean for the "White Folk", but apparently too dirty to use the same toilet, which she scrubbed each day!
I haven't seen those. I must check them out! Thanks. I also love watching Lancaster in Sweet Smell of Success. amazing!
Never thought of smelling like a salad. I just find the scent fresh and clean. Much nicer than those heavily perfumed soaps and body sprays, To each their own.
Always liquid. Much more sanitary.
Thanks for the info! Interesting. I had no idea.
Isn't he great?
Elmer Gantry ! He was superb! I also love him in The Rose Tattoo!
What the heck! He's wonderful in just about anything!
Really? I'm surprised that he would have to learn to swim, considering the fact that this guy was extremely athletic. He was an acrobat before he became an actor, wasn't he?
Have you seen it?
It isn't for everyone, but I happen to like this movie. I'm a big fan of Frank Perry films and anything he is associated with. Try Last Summer.... another interesting book to film adaptation.
I can't say I have either, although our son did get to watch (from a distance) Johnny Depp and Christian Bail in some scenes while filming Public Enemies. They were filming around our state's Capitol Building in Madison, Wis. That's where our son lives. As shogun says, it can really screw up parking for a few days because this was also a period piece. Only older cars around the area. My son says he didn't really get to see that much of the actors.
He did have a much more interesting experience years ago when he was working at a poster shop in Madison. One morning who should walk in? Robin Williams. (he was in town doing a show) He wasn't in the shop very long. He looked around and then asked for change from a twenty dollar bill. My son says he wasn't quite sure at first, if it was him or not because you were usually use to seeing him so ON and animated all the time. This guy looked like him, but was reserved. The moment he asked for change though, our son recognized the voice. Some other people had walked in as the transaction was going on. They immediately started staring and pointing. Williams left with no incident.
We were all so saddened when we heard of his passing. Such a talented man.