Different Endings

 

The other day on The Five they had a viewer question for the panel. “For what movie would you change the ending?”

 

I’ve only picked a few starting from about 1960-2000.

 

The first title that jumped to my mind was Old Yeller. Talk about traumatic for a child!!! That movie DESTROYED me!! I told Lia to NEVER read that book or watch that movie.

 

West Side Story was a good movie with awesome music, but I sure wish Tony had lived. Or, if they were going to stay true to the Shakespeare play, have BOTH Tony and Maria die.

 

Marooned. When Richard Crenna sacrificed himself so the other 2 astronauts would live I was highly incensed. And depressed.

 

The Perfect Storm. If you’ve seen this, you know what I’m talking about.

 

Bridge to Terabithia. This ranks right up there with Old Yeller. Heartbreaking. Yes, things were hopeful for the boy and his little sister, but the friend DIDN’T HAVE TO DIE to accomplish that!

 

And yes, while there were movies I saw that I wished had had better/happier endings, if they were at all based on fact or history, I accepted the ending. Like The Great Escape.

 

So, what movies come to your mind that you’d like to change?

 

Gowns By Adrian

 

Marvin and I enjoy watching TCM movies, especially the older ones, usually in black and white. I always look at the credits to see who does the costumes/wardrobe. Many of the classics list “Gowns by Adrian” and I decided to check him out.

 

Born in 1903, died in 1959. He did a lot of work for C.B. DeMille and MGM. He dressed a lot of big stars for big movies. After a big fallout with MGM, he started his own studio.

 

He designed the Eugenie hat, which became a popular style. He’s the one who put shoulder pads on Joan Crawford. He put the ruby slippers on Judy Garland’s feet. His evening gowns were legendary. He died of a heart attack while working on the costumes for the Broadway musical Camelot.

 

A very short selection of the MANY movies he designed for. Check ‘em out. I’m sure you’ll recognize a lot of them:

 

Chicago (1927) This was a silent film, based on a play, which was based on a true story. I loved the 2002 musical and had no idea of its origins. I’m not a big fan of silent movies, but I would love to see this one.

 

Grand Hotel (1932) Based on a play, based on a novel. HUGE list of stars. One was Joan Crawford (before shoulder pads!). I had actually recorded this on TCM and had started to watch it, but just wasn’t in the mood then and deleted it. If I ever see it listed again I will def give it another chance.

 

Dinner at Eight (1933) LOVED THIS MOVIE!!! Great cast! Great story! Sadly, it bored the heck out of Marv, but he enjoyed watching me enjoy it. Wouldn’t mind having this in my permanent collection.

 

Born to Dance (1936) Musical that featured the dancing prowess of Eleanor Powell and Virginia Bruce. AND also starred Jimmy Stewart! Love of my life!

 

The Wizard of Oz (1939) Need I say more? Didn’t think so…

 

The Philadelphia Story (1940) Cary Grant! Katherine Hepburn! JIMMY STEWART!! He even sings a love song to Hepburn! She could’ve had Jimmy…but no…she goes back to Cary! I guess I can’t really blame her…(but I do)

 

Rope (1948) Classic Hitchcock! Great story and innovative use of editing to make it seem the movie takes place in “real time.” Also stars Jimmy Stewart…♥

 

So there ya go. Great movies with a great wardrobe by the awesome Adrian!

How Many Times Can You Watch That?!?

 

I read an article that listed movies that are rewatchable time and time again. Some of the movies on the list I’ve never seen. Others were good movies that I really enjoyed, but don’t particularly need to see more than a couple of times. The first three here were on the list that I agreed with. The rest are the ones I have added in no particular order. There are a lot more, but I’ve taken up enough of your time…

 

Month Python and the Holy Grail – “Run away! Run away!”

 

Rocky Horror Picture Show – “Let’s do the Time Warp again!”

 

Gosford Manor – VERY British. Have to watch it with CC on.

 

The Wrong Box – The scene with Peter Seller and ALL THOSE CATS!

 

Cold Comfort Farm – “I saw something nasty in the wood shed!”

 

Key Largo/Casablanca/Maltese Falcon – Bogart at his best

 

Bell, Book and Candle/Harvey/Rear Window and a bunch more of Jimmy Stewart

 

Clue – “Flames…flames on the side of my head…heaving, breathing, flames…”

 

Zorro the Gay Blade – Awesome from beginning to end!

 

Real Genius – ALL THAT POPCORN!!!

 

The Trouble With Harry – You can’t keep a good man down…or buried, either.

 

Knives Out – Daniel Craig was BRILLIANT in this!

 

Charade – My favorite Audrey Hepburn movie

 

The Point – HARRY NILSSON SONGS!!!

 

So…what are YOUR faves?