@velvet donkey posted:

El lays it on the line     

I've yet to hear a political view though     

A wise move methinks

The wise man and the foolish. Misty in Roots - I loved them 

Aye - you're getting called out here El.

It's love           

One person I'd take out to a bar lunch.

@slimfern potential films on the Talking Pictures tv channel in the coming week:
Tuesday 15.55 "The Court Jester" (1956) If you've never seen it, this is a must as it's one of the funniest films made Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone and Angela Lansbury at their best.
Friday 3.00 in the morning "The Red House" (1947). Unusual mystery film-noir with Edward G Robinson about a mysterious red house in the woods.
Friday 18.10 "Seven Days to Noon" (1950). Scientist steals an atomic bomb and threatens to blow it up in London, extremely good film and a classic.

@velvet donkey posted:

El lays it on the line     

I've yet to hear a political view though     

One of the partners in the firm I used to work for told us not to express political opinions to clients, and that's something that I have done generally, not just clients.

@El Loro posted:

@slimfern potential films on the Talking Pictures tv channel in the coming week:
Tuesday 15.55 "The Court Jester" (1956) If you've never seen it, this is a must as it's one of the funniest films made Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone and Angela Lansbury at their best.
Friday 3.00 in the morning "The Red House" (1947). Unusual mystery film-noir with Edward G Robinson about a mysterious red house in the woods.
Friday 18.10 "Seven Days to Noon" (1950). Scientist steals an atomic bomb and threatens to blow it up in London, extremely good film and a classic.

Thanks El

'The Court Jester' looks like a film I might have seen, but so long ago that I don't remember it...so will definitely watch that one ...plus it's on at a reasonable hour ..as is 'Seven Days to Noon'...worth a watch on your recommendation.

'The Red House' is on a bit too early for me ...it is on you tube though

@El Loro posted:

One of the partners in the firm I used to work for told us not to express political opinions to clients, and that's something that I have done generally, not just clients.

Cop out bro   

@slimfern posted:

Thanks El

'The Court Jester' looks like a film I might have seen, but so long ago that I don't remember it...so will definitely watch that one ...plus it's on at a reasonable hour ..as is 'Seven Days to Noon'...worth a watch on your recommendation.

'The Red House' is on a bit too early for me ...it is on you tube though

The scene between Danny Kaye, Mildred Natwick and Glynis Johns in "The Court Jester" is a classic

@El Loro posted:

The scene between Danny Kaye, Mildred Natwick and Glynis Johns in "The Court Jester" is a classic

Danny Kaye is a bit of a jester in most of the films I've seen him in

Two films on the Talking Pictures tv channel this coming week I didn't mention were:
"Pot o' Gold" (1941) a musical comedy with James Stewart and Paulette Goddard. Never seen it and I'm not intending to.  Some regard it as James Stewart's oddest film. At that time, the majority of actors didn't have much choice in being selected for a film by their film studio as they were under contract.

"Morituri" (1965)  an action war film with Marlon Brando and Yul Brynner. Never seen it and I'm not intending to. Not a fan of Brando and the title of the film doesn't encourage me to want to watch it (Latin for about to die).

@El Loro posted:

Two films on the Talking Pictures tv channel this coming week I didn't mention were:
"Pot o' Gold" (1941) a musical comedy with James Stewart and Paulette Goddard. Never seen it and I'm not intending to.  Some regard it as James Stewart's oddest film. At that time, the majority of actors didn't have much choice in being selected for a film by their film studio as they were under contract.

"Morituri" (1965)  an action war film with Marlon Brando and Yul Brynner. Never seen it and I'm not intending to. Not a fan of Brando and the title of the film doesn't encourage me to want to watch it (Latin for about to die).

James Stewart isn't known for his musicals is he El?

I'm not keen on Marlon Brando either, Yul Brynner on the other hand

Will give them both a miss though same as you

@slimfern posted:

James Stewart isn't known for his musicals is he El?

I'm not keen on Marlon Brando either, Yul Brynner on the other hand

Will give them both a miss though same as you

No, James Stewart isn't known for his musicals. Here's the one song in that film where you can hear him singing:

Although he was taught how to mime playing the harmonica, that's not him actually playing it, that was by Jerry Adler, Larry's brother. Larry Adler was a famous harmonica player, best known for  the music to "Genevieve" (1953).

I've never seen "Guys and Dolls" (1955) as that has got Marlon Brando in that musical (and the storyline has little appeal to me).

From the album "The Glory of Gershwin" (1994):

Larry Adler was lifelong friends with Ira and George Gershwin, the album was to celebrate his 80th birthday and he played the harmonica with each piece of music.

@El Loro posted:

No, James Stewart isn't known for his musicals. Here's the one song in that film where you can hear him singing:

Although he was taught how to mime playing the harmonica, that's not him actually playing it, that was by Jerry Adler, Larry's brother. Larry Adler was a famous harmonica player, best known for  the music to "Genevieve" (1953).

I've never seen "Guys and Dolls" (1955) as that has got Marlon Brando in that musical (and the storyline has little appeal to me).

He hasn't got a bad voice... doesn't tempt me enough to watch it though.

I've not seen 'Guys and Dolls' either but then I'm not fond of Frank Sinatra as well as Brando, so a double No No for me

'Genevieve' however, I have seen

@slimfern I see that Film 4 is showing "My Man Godfrey" (1936) tomorrow afternoon at 3.15. William Powell, Carole Lombard and Eugene Pallette in this lovely comedy which is both screwball and sophisticated. It's also quite thought provoking. A definite must see

@El Loro posted:

BBC headline of the day:
Crocodile found under Rhondda school floor on display
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-60009983

what a fantastic story - thanks EL

@El Loro posted:

From the album "The Glory of Gershwin" (1994):

Larry Adler was lifelong friends with Ira and George Gershwin, the album was to celebrate his 80th birthday and he played the harmonica with each piece of music.

loved this-lovely song

night EL slim velvet

Good morning everyone it's a sunny day today although it's very cold.

Enjoy your day everyone

Good morning everyone

Cloudy here at present, forecast is for a sunny day.

I hope everyone has a good day

Morning troops   

@velvet donkey posted:

Morning troops   

Velvet

@slimfern posted:

Velvet

I might be falling by the wayside slim.

But them are the rules   

@velvet donkey posted:

I might be falling by the wayside slim.

But them are the rules   

As long as you can find the way back Velvet

@El Loro posted:

@slimfern I see that Film 4 is showing "My Man Godfrey" (1936) tomorrow afternoon at 3.15. William Powell, Carole Lombard and Eugene Pallette in this lovely comedy which is both screwball and sophisticated. It's also quite thought provoking. A definite must see

Have plans to watch this later on El

*re Kate Bush singing up there ^^^...I don't like her...never have
Nice song though

@slimfern posted:

Have plans to watch this later on El

*re Kate Bush singing up there ^^^...I don't like her...never have
Nice song though

I hope you like that film

@slimfern posted:

Have plans to watch this later on El

*re Kate Bush singing up there ^^^...I don't like her...never have
Nice song though

Kate Bush was unique.

Don't ask me about her relationship with Dave Gilmour.

I'm covered in court. Glasgow courts used to be a spectator sport.

@velvet donkey posted:

Kate Bush was unique.

Yes...uniquely bad

@velvet donkey posted:

Kate Bush was unique.

Don't ask me about her relationship with Dave Gilmour.

I'm covered in court. Glasgow courts used to be a spectator sport.

A unique voice

@slimfern posted:

Yes...uniquely bad

My father's interest in music was classical and did not think much of other genres. Kate Bush was one of the very few singers he had anything positive to say about them

For a really unique voice, there's Joanna Newsom. I am not a fan and I wonder if any of you can stand her voice

I

@El Loro posted:

I hope you like that film

Blimey what a crazy family
Godfrey did well to stay sane
He was spot on about Cornelia, which I was glad to see, that she saw it too come the end

I did like it thanks El

@El Loro posted:

My father's interest in music was classical and did not think much of other genres. Kate Bush was one of the very few singers he had anything positive to say about them

I'm not a fan of her voice ...sorry

@El Loro posted:

For a really unique voice, there's Joanna Newsom. I am not a fan and I wonder if any of you can stand her voice

I

Not me ....it's very child like ...I can hear an influence of Kate Bush in it too

She is however very good on the harp

@slimfern posted:

Not me ....it's very child like ...I can hear an influence of Kate Bush in it too

She is however very good on the harp

As you say child like but she is on record for saying that she's disappointed by comments like that.

@El Loro posted:

As you say child like but she is on record for saying that she's disappointed by comments like that.

Honesty can come as a disappointment sometimes .... She looks old enough to me to understand that

@slimfern posted:

Not me ....it's very child like ...I can hear an influence of Kate Bush in it too

She is however very good on the harp

Her harp skills are excellent -I have sang in choir 1 with harp accompaniment and she is excellent -her voice grates but she has a unique voice and tbh  a rare quality which will appeal to some

night EL slim velvet

Good morning everyone it's a cloudy and cold day to come.

Enjoy your day everyone

Good morning everyone

Cold and cloudy here.

I hope everyone has a good day