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Tenaj — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:45:16 GMT

<br />I've always like classic movies. Even when I was real young. It's just something about them. But I just watched them then. I didn't pay attention to the actors until I met a friend who knew all of them. And it was fun learning. <br /><br />I'm so good now that I can name the movies by the cast and the character actors as well. The actors were under contract in those days and a lot of the same ones made lots of movies together. You'd see some of the same people in different movies t... [ More ]

Original Blog Entry: Jack is "As Good As It Gets"!

lottolaughs — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:51:44 GMT

Was watching the movie As Good As It Gets with Jack Nicholson the other night. Can't believe it's already been almost 15 years since that first came out. My,time flies. I remember seeing this in the theater. Never really was a big Jack fan but I have to say this was an outstanding performance. As in a lot of James L Brooks' work the dialogue is not easy to listen to sometimes. It flows at a strange pace and your ear has to get used to it but wow...great performances. Loved Jack in About Schmidt too a few years back...now I know why he's paid the big bucks.

I guess I get spoiled watching the old B W's. My TV rarely leaves TCM. Joan Crawford,Barbara Stanwyck,Bette Davis,Bogie,William Holden,Jack Carson,Frankie S, Der Bingle....tooo many to name. I used to HATE old movies but as soon as I turned into my 30's I found myself watching more and more of them. The only black and whites I'd watched before then was the Three Stooges who I absolutely love,nyuk nyuk.

The world needs more movies like As Good As It Gets ....quiet...thought provoking...subtle humor. Have not been to the theater in years...so tired of loud computer-generated garbage. Bring back dialogue...classy actors and I'll gladly contribute my 12 bucks at the box office. Take THAT,Hollywood!

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