tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post2241218609519991163..comments2024-03-29T08:45:57.792-04:00Comments on Patricia Abbott (pattinase): FORGOTTEN MOVIES, SHOOT THE MOONpattinase (abbott)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-73424595224800741052011-03-31T22:53:31.761-04:002011-03-31T22:53:31.761-04:00I have never seen it. Someone scared me off of see...I have never seen it. Someone scared me off of seeing it as a teenager and I just never have.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-79869119942686697552011-03-31T22:41:54.452-04:002011-03-31T22:41:54.452-04:00I was so devastated by the brutality exhibited in ...I was so devastated by the brutality exhibited in the violent ending that I was frozen in my seat and literally shaking. I was in college at the time. One of my artist friends had to come over and console me and we walked back to the campus together. I was in a near catatonic state.<br /><br />I always think of this as the CLOCKWORK ORANGE of broken marriage movies. That was another movie that deeply affected me at a young age.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-88533071179004304252011-03-30T15:56:28.171-04:002011-03-30T15:56:28.171-04:00I've never made it through this. It always see...I've never made it through this. It always seemed a bit drab to me, though I am a big Bert Finn fan. Doesn't it rain a lot in the film? I remember annoying kids in it,too. though not as annoying as the kid in Kramer vs Kramer. How much better that film would have been if Kramer from Sienfield was in it.Paul D Brazillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881642426845398389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-34513920398595564972011-03-30T13:12:09.320-04:002011-03-30T13:12:09.320-04:00Oh, yes, Sarabande was fine too. Nothing will ever...Oh, yes, Sarabande was fine too. Nothing will ever top SCENES though.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-16049568900134674882011-03-30T10:29:45.494-04:002011-03-30T10:29:45.494-04:00I just added "Shoot the Moon" to my Netf...I just added "Shoot the Moon" to my Netflix queue.<br /><br />Re: "Scenes from a Marriage," I also liked "Saraband," the follow-up Bergman did in 2003 with the original leads. The additional material includes a documentary of Bergman at work on the film --very exciting to be able to listen to him talk about his art and watch him working with actors, and actually getting down on the floor at one point (he was in his eighties then) to show a young actress what he wanted her to do.Anita Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06542864159416870373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-16681868964359841072011-03-30T07:14:28.534-04:002011-03-30T07:14:28.534-04:00I saw it when it first came out--haven't seen ...I saw it when it first came out--haven't seen it since because I found it well-acted but depressing. And I really disliked Karen Allen's character--telling the girls (her step-children, I suppose) that sex was like ice cream. Blech!<br /><br />As for VIRGINIA WOOLF--yes, a great play and movie (no one could do "dowdy" like Liz), but the marriage doesn't actually disintergrate, although it certainly is dysfunctional.Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-46778571059899668092011-03-29T17:10:28.470-04:002011-03-29T17:10:28.470-04:00I need to see War of the Roses again.
And A Woman...I need to see War of the Roses again. <br />And A Woman Under the Influence from Cassavetes.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-77912645373770549772011-03-29T16:46:13.628-04:002011-03-29T16:46:13.628-04:00Someone suggested WAR OF THE ROSES.
What about (I...Someone suggested WAR OF THE ROSES.<br /><br />What about (I know they weren't married) ANNIE HALL?<br /><br />Jeff M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-7187825855020549342011-03-29T15:57:28.797-04:002011-03-29T15:57:28.797-04:00Oh, excellent! Must see . . . seems like there wer...Oh, excellent! Must see . . . seems like there were several really good marriage/relationship breakup (and/or weirdness -- John Cassavetes) films from the mid-70s to this one. I'm into it.Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-72397846126789717282011-03-29T14:33:34.779-04:002011-03-29T14:33:34.779-04:00Still hoping that's a joke!Still hoping that's a joke!pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-72926725276204140062011-03-29T14:11:19.965-04:002011-03-29T14:11:19.965-04:00MP, I think that was the most memorable scene in t...MP, I think that was the most memorable scene in the film.<br /><br />Jeff M.<br /><br />Of course, now that we're going to get Disney's version of Miss Marple as a 36 year old American (Jennifer Garner) [ISIANMTU] all bets are off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-60166570702228567572011-03-29T12:36:41.831-04:002011-03-29T12:36:41.831-04:00This movie is incredible. I haven't seen it in...This movie is incredible. I haven't seen it in probably 20 years, but I'll never forget the scene with Keaton sitting in the bathtub smoking a joint and singing The Beatles' "If I Fell". The movie is just crushingly sad, and if you've never seen it be prepared for that.MPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515927050827397245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-89625305067932707252011-03-29T12:26:27.497-04:002011-03-29T12:26:27.497-04:00Virginia Woolfe is certainly the most painful. I s...Virginia Woolfe is certainly the most painful. I saw it done as a play a few years ago at Stratford and it was just devastating to watch in person. <br />Only downside, the actress playing the Sandy Dennis part mimicked her so closely, it was distracting. I hate it when actors do that. Create your own character!<br />The exception might be when you are stepping in temporarily in a play.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-6598598779634726842011-03-29T12:13:01.388-04:002011-03-29T12:13:01.388-04:00I've always considered WHO'S AFRAID OF VIR...I've always considered WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINA WOLFE? the top movie in this catagory.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546161337366365635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-71149905603284633302011-03-29T11:38:46.837-04:002011-03-29T11:38:46.837-04:00Anthony Perkins loved his disturbing roles as much...Anthony Perkins loved his disturbing roles as much as he was typecast for them...he never seemed comfortable in the likes of FEAR STRIKES OUT...Todd Masonhttp://www.socialistjazz.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-38435798817661579242011-03-29T11:37:06.523-04:002011-03-29T11:37:06.523-04:00Well, Kitty, you want to join in on the weekly Ove...Well, Kitty, you want to join in on the weekly Overlooked Movies postings? Bill Crider actually did THE LAST OF SHEILA a few weeks back for one of his...<br /><br />Meanwhile, SHOOT THE MOON is one of the many films I've meant to see, but haven't caught at the right time nor purchased, rented nor downloaded yet...Todd Masonhttp://www.socialistjazz.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-71377508764141029012011-03-29T11:14:49.284-04:002011-03-29T11:14:49.284-04:00Tony Perkins-that is surprising.
You know I didn&#...Tony Perkins-that is surprising.<br />You know I didn't like SOMETHING'S the first time I saw it. But I saw it on TV last year and liked it a lot more. Funny how a movie can grow on you.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-70159450856372265512011-03-29T10:54:45.915-04:002011-03-29T10:54:45.915-04:00THE LAST OF SHEILA was written by Stephen Sondheim...THE LAST OF SHEILA was written by Stephen Sondheim and Tony Perkins, for those who don't know it. They won the Edgar Award for Best Screenplay.<br /><br />Jeff M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-91546728114507837172011-03-29T10:45:48.793-04:002011-03-29T10:45:48.793-04:00Yes, I saw "Mr. Goodbar" -- another depr...Yes, I saw "Mr. Goodbar" -- another depressing movie. I think my favorite Keaton movie is "Something's Gotta Give."Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772310179223546476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-66097023571993959212011-03-29T10:30:21.979-04:002011-03-29T10:30:21.979-04:00Those were her days. Ever see SEARCHING FOR MR. GO...Those were her days. Ever see SEARCHING FOR MR. GOODBAR?pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-88173648285225405522011-03-29T10:29:09.627-04:002011-03-29T10:29:09.627-04:00Great list, Kitty. I saw almost all of them and ea...Great list, Kitty. I saw almost all of them and each was very good. THE LAST OF SHEILA was so much fun.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-9200059355522440682011-03-29T09:47:14.307-04:002011-03-29T09:47:14.307-04:00My daughter and I watched "Shoot the Moon&quo...My daughter and I watched "Shoot the Moon" on HBO back in the 80s and hated the father for cheating on his wife like that. We talked about how it affected the daughters. I taped it and occasionally we'd pop it in the VCR. <br /><br />As for other forgotten movies...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070291/" rel="nofollow">The Last of Sheila</a> (1973) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076920/" rel="nofollow">Why Shoot the Teacher?</a> (1977) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080894/" rel="nofollow">Hounds of Notre Dame</a> (1980) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083598/" rel="nofollow">Author! Author!</a> (1982)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087313/" rel="nofollow">Garbo Talks</a> (1984)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087932/" rel="nofollow">The Pope of Greenwich Village</a> (1984)Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772310179223546476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-63270716416059228372011-03-29T09:41:00.773-04:002011-03-29T09:41:00.773-04:00I haven't seen this film since the 1980s but r...I haven't seen this film since the 1980s but remember it being quite depressing and, of course, quite good. Keaton was on a roll back then wasn't she?David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-60597076561257187142011-03-29T09:38:23.537-04:002011-03-29T09:38:23.537-04:00I didn't remember that. Haven't seen it in...I didn't remember that. Haven't seen it in 25 years minimum.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33110302.post-55069515591603330232011-03-29T09:15:57.299-04:002011-03-29T09:15:57.299-04:00TWO FOR THE ROAD is one of our top 5 favorite movi...TWO FOR THE ROAD is one of our top 5 favorite movies. But they don't split up in the end of that one.<br /><br />Jeff M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com