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  • DwayneDwayne New York City
    edited November 2022 Posts: 2,858
    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!
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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: 2,858
    @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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    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.." :))
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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: 2,858
    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

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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: 3,154
    One look at Ava Gardner and you know you're in trouble...
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  • VenutiusVenutius Yorkshire
    edited December 2022 Posts: 3,154
    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.
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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.
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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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    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.
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    I could tweak the image more though this looks pretty good.
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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?
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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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    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.
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    Enjoying these just the same. Thanks.
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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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    This one turned out pretty well, a lot of the other images I found are very blurred.
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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: »
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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?"
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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?"
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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.
    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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