Finally on TCM. I don't have TCM anymore so I had to purchase it, but it's the only time I've ever seen it available.
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telegonus — 4 years ago(January 06, 2022 09:28 AM)
The entire movie is priceless, Miss Margo. Like great wine, it's aged beautifully. The movie sparkles; and it's blessedly free from politics, (but for the line about the Republicans not having been elected yet), which is about as far as it goes. I doubt any home purchase has been so light and lively as the one in this movie, and yet it feels just right for the entirety of its running time; and the final scene, about the product Grant has fashioned a brilliantly prosaic sales pitch, sells the film. I haven't seen
Mr. Blandings
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MissMargoChanning — 4 years ago(January 06, 2022 01:23 PM)
Hi telegonus!
Long time, no hear from! How is this big bad world treating you?
I trust that you are safe and alright.
I haven't seen Mr. Blandings in a dog's age, and I'd watch it in a heartbeat.
Nimda/Filmboards has granted your wish!
You may watch the movie in it's entirety right here!
Happy New Year!
https://www.filmboards.com/board/10040613/
You asked a pretty question; I've given you the ugly answer.
Fasten Your Seatbelts….
It's Going To Be A Bumpy Night! -
telegonus — 4 years ago(January 07, 2022 10:56 AM)
Thanks so much, Miss Margo. I'll be watching
Mr. Blandings
fairly soon.
Life is up and down for. It's not so much cruel to me as heartbreaking; and I mean that regarding others less fortunate than I am; people on-line and on the streets; friends and neighbors. Not just Covid.
Yes, I'm pretty safe, albeit more isolated than I'd care to be. Booster shot was a piece of cake. No pain. Gout makes going places difficult; sometimes the pain is more worry, and in the head; and then alive and kicking, in my feet and thighs.
All things together, life is bearable, occasionally a chore; often many chores. Yet there are many good things along the way, and much beauty as well. -
telegonus — 4 years ago(January 08, 2022 07:49 AM)
Thanks so much, Miss Margo. I remember that commercial. A nice use of a classic film to sell a product. Now if only there had been a kitchen product called Wham! Or did someone invent one already? After all, even before
Blandings
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MissMargoChanning — 4 years ago(January 09, 2022 04:31 PM)
I'm so glad that someone else remembers that commercial! I was beginning to think I had dreamed it!
Wham?
Yup!
There was and still is
You asked a pretty question; I've given you the ugly answer.
Fasten Your Seatbelts….
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— 4 years ago(January 06, 2022 01:42 PM)I just put it in my queue at
Netflix
and moved it to the top. When it arrives and I've watched it…if I want to I can make a copy of it on my hard-drive and put it on a flash-drive. Then watch it on my BIG SCREEN tv!
“Call a SPADE, a SPADE; and a TRANNY, a TRANNY, or an IT!!!”.
"THAT'S SOME BAD
SHIT
,
HARRY
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spiderwort — 2 years ago(May 25, 2023 03:16 PM)
Hey,
@Lilith
, I found it again and watched it again, too! It's one of the films I simply cannot NOT watch, because of the joy it brings. I felt the same way this time. I probably always will. Glad you got a copy to own. -
Lilith — 2 years ago(May 25, 2023 06:58 PM)
Hey!
Nice to see you around!
I'll need to give this another watch. It brings me so much joy while being simple, relying purely on the talent of the wonderful actors alone.
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Lilith — 2 years ago(May 25, 2023 07:04 PM)
I know I've said it before, but only Cary Grant can make the simple act of shaving for 5 minutes completely watchable and enjoyable. He's got this sly quirk about him that I find rather charming.
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith -
spiderwort — 2 years ago(May 25, 2023 07:36 PM)
Doing my best. I have a lot going on, but I like it here and hope to be able to participate more than I have been of late. I'm so glad that you and others are still here though. Hopefully, I'll be able to see you around more often.
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Lilith — 2 years ago(May 25, 2023 09:07 PM)
I have missed your presence on the board. It's always such a pleasure to engage in conversation with classic movie buffs. Sometimes, it's funny how even a single scene within a movie can be the catalyst for an entire dialogue of friendly banter filled with reminiscing as we relish the evolving chats. It's wonderful to see you here! I do so hope that you're able to stick around for a while.
"Your emotional state is not my responsibility." – Warren Smith -
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spiderwort — 1 year ago(June 29, 2024 03:03 AM)
Hey,
@Lilith
. I hope I'm not too late with this. I just wanted to share some info I remembered about this film, which I'm actually copying from Wikipedia. I think you'll enjoy it.
"The house built for the 1948 film still stands,[34] on the old Fox Ranch[35] property in Malibu Creek State Park, in the hills a few miles north of Malibu.[36]
"In real life, the family of the author, Eric Hodgins, built their house in the Litchfield County town of New Milford, Connecticut.[45] In 1945, Hodgins sold, for $38,000, to John Allard, a retired Air Force general.[46] In 1953, for $40,000, Ralph Gulliver, a New Milford fuel dealer, bought the property.[46] In 1972, his son, Jack and Jill Gulliver lived there.[46] It was sold in 1980 for an undisclosed amount,[34][45] and 2004 for $1.2 million.[40]"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Blandings_Builds_His_Dream_House
Now I'm thinking I want to see the film again!! It's such a treasure.
