tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post761067433042379570..comments2024-03-18T23:23:28.279+01:00Comments on Old is Gold: Strange Bedfellows (1965)Bollyviewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-60809359685823071502010-04-17T10:10:38.833+02:002010-04-17T10:10:38.833+02:00Oooh I'd love to see The Vikings too, though i...Oooh I'd love to see <i>The Vikings</i> too, though it sounds a bit bloodthirsty.Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-18073469018490410332010-04-17T05:58:30.139+02:002010-04-17T05:58:30.139+02:00@Nasir, bollyviewer: Okay, now I certainly have to...@Nasir, bollyviewer: Okay, now I certainly <i>have</i> to get hold of Spartacus! As it is, I'm a sucker for anything historical... going off to search for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-21087620747194956582010-04-16T23:48:03.602+02:002010-04-16T23:48:03.602+02:00@Dustedoff. Vikings huh? I'm sure I had seen ...@Dustedoff. Vikings huh? I'm sure I had seen it in the 50's but I would love to see it again especially because this name has some fascination for me. <br />As Bollyviewer recommends too, you'll certainly love Spartacus. I get goose-pimples when the story heads towards the climax and the end leaves me with a very heart and sighings! In fact, the new version was no match for the older movie.Nasirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750576678489063933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-38647713194590923452010-04-16T19:12:36.205+02:002010-04-16T19:12:36.205+02:00bollywooddeewana, Raj Kumar? :-D Is that because o...<b>bollywooddeewana</b>, Raj Kumar? :-D Is that because of his wig and all the make-up he insisted on wearing, even in real-life?<br /><br /><b>Nasir</b>, its funny about Hudson's closely guarded sexual orientation, because thats the first thing I knew about him - that he was gay, a big Hollywood star and dying of AIDS! And that was in the 80s (when I didnt even understand what 'gay' meant!). I didnt see my first Hudson movie till the late 90s, and it never occurred to me that there was a time when he wasnt known to be gay!<br /><br /><b>dustedoff</b>, <i>Spartacus</i> is definitely worth watching, especially for Kirk Douglas's scenery chewing. He does it with such charm, too! :-DBollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-30775877303110155872010-04-16T12:45:30.135+02:002010-04-16T12:45:30.135+02:00@Nasir: I have to admit I've not yet got aroun...@Nasir: I have to admit I've not yet got around to seeing Spartacus, though I've heard so much about it! But have just finished seeing The Vikings, also with Kirk Douglas, and liked it a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-9060616466114461072010-04-15T18:40:53.485+02:002010-04-15T18:40:53.485+02:00@Bollywooddeewaana, earlier on people here at leas...@Bollywooddeewaana, earlier on people here at least were generally unaware of sexual orientations of the celebreties. I, for one, never imagined that a Romantic Star such as Rock Hudson could be a gay. It was only when he succumbed to AIDS that I learnt the shocking truth. Such things, I believe, were a closely guarded secret among older generations.Nasirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750576678489063933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-3960250276287657672010-04-14T11:44:36.609+02:002010-04-14T11:44:36.609+02:00@dustedoff: I believe Kirk Douglas is unforgettabl...@dustedoff: I believe Kirk Douglas is unforgettable as Spartacus in the movie of that name. How I love that movie and this character!Nasirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750576678489063933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-88507300880819788632010-04-14T07:13:20.685+02:002010-04-14T07:13:20.685+02:00No clue bollyviewer, amongst the earlier generatio...No clue bollyviewer, amongst the earlier generation i can't really say perhaps i'd describe some as Bi than say Gay, for some reason Raaj kumar pops into my head..Lol Amongst the current crop i really have no clue, Karan Johar is an exceptionbollywooddeewanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04916533314639410268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-68756981855535787202010-04-14T01:18:39.643+02:002010-04-14T01:18:39.643+02:00Shalini, hope you found it! If not, I will happily...<b>Shalini</b>, hope you found it! If not, I will happily share...<br /><br /><b>Amrita</b>, you mean you havent diligently looked up Rock Hudson's filmography on imdb and hunted down every last film? For shame!!!<br /><br />And whats this about Hudson being in the closet in <i>Pillow Talk</i> - isnt he just pretending to be a "good" guy when he is really a libertine. This one, by the way, has a LOT of gay jokes. Hudson keeps falling into situations that lead his fellow-characters to suspect his orientations! :-)<br /><br /><b>Nasir</b>, watching TV on computer isnt my favorite thing either. Its too bad TCM isnt available everywhere. Canada just got it a couple of years ago, too.<br /><br /><b>bollywooddeewana</b>, that got <i>me</i> thinking too! :-) I can think of some amongst the current crop of actors, but who among the earlier generation? Any suggestions?<br /><br /><b>dustedoff</b>, I do love Kirk Douglas but its very rare to see him play an admirable character. So, I am resigned to seeing him play the heel or worse!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-69011139930550484312010-04-13T15:35:17.657+02:002010-04-13T15:35:17.657+02:00@bollyviewer: The Last Sunset is good, but again n...@bollyviewer: <i>The Last Sunset</i> is good, but again not your typical Hudson film - definitely not something to watch when you're looking for fun and happiness. It also has a rather strange unresolved relationship that remains a big question mark. And oh, by the way - if you like Kirk Douglas a lot, maybe you won't want to see this. <br /><br />@amrita: Thank you. Even though bollyviewer doesn't seem to think that highly of it, I just may watch <i>Giant</i> after all - considering the number of films, good and bad, that I watch!...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-85372322569578125242010-04-13T07:40:00.757+02:002010-04-13T07:40:00.757+02:00Rock Hudson makes me wonder who might be or have b...Rock Hudson makes me wonder who might be or have been a closeted gay actor/actress in bollywood, surely there has to be onebollywooddeewanahttp://bollywooddeewana.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-59452427950600073142010-04-12T23:42:32.621+02:002010-04-12T23:42:32.621+02:00I wouldn't have the patience to watch Turner c...I wouldn't have the patience to watch Turner classics on PC but thanks for the suggestion any way Bollyviewer.Nasirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750576678489063933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-41240537333697273052010-04-12T18:09:26.816+02:002010-04-12T18:09:26.816+02:00How come I've never seen this? It sounds right...How come I've never seen this? It sounds right up my alley. <br /><br />Personally Pillow Talk is my Hudson fave - to watch him act like a man deep in the closet is hilarious. You KNOW everyone on that set was giggling over every shot. Especially him and that twinkle in his eyes. And paradoxically, I've never wanted to see a couple make out more than those two kids. Sigh. Simply don't make it like that any more. <br /><br />DustedOff - Giant is fabulous although Hudson delivers a performance completely unlike his romcom self. It's a movie that puts you through a wringer.Amritahttp://indiequill.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-48485435450811341812010-04-12T16:23:25.392+02:002010-04-12T16:23:25.392+02:00Hmmm, "Strange Bedfellows" sounds like a...Hmmm, "Strange Bedfellows" sounds like an excellent candidate for Netflix instant watch. I'm off to see if they have it...Shalinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254643642104251964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-62311183350744793132010-04-12T09:21:56.753+02:002010-04-12T09:21:56.753+02:00dustedoff, I have seen parts of Giant on TV and it...<b>dustedoff</b>, I have seen parts of <i>Giant</i> on TV and it looked like a well-made film. But for some reason I never could work up the enthusiasm to watch it all the way through. Its so clearly the kind of film that I am supposed to like and admire that I perversely neither like nor admire it! Besides, I do not want to see Hudson play a patriarch, I want to see him play a romantic hero in a frothy flick!!! :-) <br /><br />How did you like <i>The Last Sunset</i>? <br /><br /><b>Nasir</b>, sounds like you need a subscription to Turner Classic Movies! :-) These films show up on their channel pretty regularly, especially <i>Gun Fight At OK Corral</i> and <i>High Noon</i>.Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-7915346628917268812010-04-11T12:54:41.772+02:002010-04-11T12:54:41.772+02:00Yes Bollyviewer, I'm sure you'll love The ...Yes Bollyviewer, I'm sure you'll love The Last Sunset. I miss those movies of the Golden era of Hollywood - especially the Westerns. As a kid I couldn't understand English but I did enjoy them a lot and I wonder what happened to those titles. There were for instance: The Fastest Gun Alive (Glen Ford?); Man Hunt (Don Murray?); Gunfight at OK Correl; Apache (Burt Lancaster); Sitting Bull; Run of the Arrow; High Noon (Gary Cooper) and so on. <br /><br />@Dustedoff: I remember having seen the poster of Giant, exhibited outside a restaurant. That's all.Nasirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750576678489063933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-92013559678182205952010-04-11T08:38:17.475+02:002010-04-11T08:38:17.475+02:00Yes, Nasir - I've seen The Last Sunset. It was...Yes, Nasir - I've seen <i>The Last Sunset</i>. It <i>was</i> pretty unusual, and I remember wondering about Kirk Douglas's character's actual relationship with one of the others... a different sort of film.<br /><br />Has anybody seen the Elizabeth Taylor-Hudson starrer <i>Giant</i>? I've been meaning to order it, but would like some feedback on how it is. Supposedly it won great critical acclain, and imdb praises it - but then, my faith on imdb rankings is a little shaky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-79981043611354677002010-04-11T06:24:38.413+02:002010-04-11T06:24:38.413+02:00Nasir, The Last Sunset sounds wonderful! Anything ...<b>Nasir</b>, <i>The Last Sunset</i> sounds wonderful! Anything with Rock Hudson plus Kirk Douglas is definitely a must-see in my book, no matter how it turns out. I'll look out for it...<br /><br />And I love <i>Come September</i>, too. Sadly, this film tries very hard to be just as funny, but doesnt quite make it.Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-5795022509588341682010-04-10T19:30:34.152+02:002010-04-10T19:30:34.152+02:00Rock Hudson's Come September I just love it. ...Rock Hudson's Come September I just love it. But this post is not about Come September. <br /><br />As a kid I watched Rock Hudson's A Farewell to arms but don't remember a thing. <br /><br />One movie of his that still haunts me to this day and I wonder if it is available, is the one in which he co-starred with Kirk Douglas. The name was THE LAST SUNSET. Anyone seen this one? It's a very poignant tale where the law-breaker impregnates the heroine and goes out of the town and her life as well. The Sheriff, Rock Hudson, loves her notwithstanding the love-child - a girl. Now when this girl grows into a beautiful woman, Kirk Douglas returns to this town and pursues this girl not knowing that she is his daughter. Nor does the girl know that he is her father. What happens thereafter is quite dramatic.Nasirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750576678489063933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-11899595782775775102010-04-10T09:21:01.814+02:002010-04-10T09:21:01.814+02:00Banno, obviously Dhanno has inherited good taste f...<b>Banno</b>, obviously Dhanno has inherited good taste from her Mom! If you could sit through <i>Main Aur Mrs Khanna</i>, you would definitely love this one. Salman doesnt have chemistry even with his own botox.<br /><br /><b>dustedoff</b>, TEC was useful in more ways than just getting me a new Rock Hudson film! I am saving it for a second read, before it flies around the world to entertain my siblings. <br /><br />For all his gorgeousness, Hudson doesnt seem to have gotten very many great films. Apart from a few good comedies (I agree that <i>Send Me No Flowers</i> and <i>Man's Favorite Sport</i> are his best), his other films veered more towards mediocre and boring. Not that it ever stops me from trying to get my hands on each and every one of them. One never knows - there might be hidden gems!<br /><br /><b>sunheriyaadein</b>, Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida are both worth watching here - the film definitely does not let down in the eye-candy department!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-92084997084989214342010-04-09T23:17:51.636+02:002010-04-09T23:17:51.636+02:00I could sit through it just admiring Rock Hudson! ...I could sit through it just admiring Rock Hudson! And if this has some witty retorts and funny dialogues, I might as well watch it.sunheriyaadeinhttp://sunheriyaadein.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-58651869388005571792010-04-09T10:28:43.397+02:002010-04-09T10:28:43.397+02:00Oh, so TEC was useful in some ways! ;-)
Of all th...Oh, so TEC was useful in some ways! ;-)<br /><br />Of all the Rock Hudson films I've seen so far, I guess I'd put <i>Send Me No Flowers</i> as my favourite, though <i>Man's Favourite Sport?</i> is also pretty high up on the list. <i>Magnificent Obsession</i> is good, but as you say, the Hudson-Wyman romance sort of stretched things... I guess I prefer the earlier, Robert Taylor-Irene Dunn version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-86981682350814494322010-04-08T23:29:24.963+02:002010-04-08T23:29:24.963+02:00I'm sure Dhanno would leap at this. As would I...I'm sure Dhanno would leap at this. As would I. Rock Hudson. With or without chemistry, worth a watch. I'm pretty sure they used bits of this film in the dud 'Mr & Mrs. Khanna'. That too lacked essential chemistry. :)Bannohttp://batulm.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-46555498045407731182010-04-08T20:51:42.111+02:002010-04-08T20:51:42.111+02:00dustedoff, it IS rather hard to avoid bad movies w...<b>dustedoff</b>, it IS rather hard to avoid bad movies when Rock Hudson insists on being in them! You may even like it, since you didnt enjoy <i>Come September</i>. I landed up buying this film thanks to you! While ordering <i>The Englishman's Cameo</i> from Amazon, I decided to get this, too (multiple items reduce shipping costs). Amazon refused to cough up your book, but this DVD arrived very promptly!<br /><br /><b>Rum</b>, Rock Hudson is definitely must-see - if not for his hilarious comedies, then for his eye-candy impact, which is HUGE. His films with Douglas Sirk, though, are not exactly his best work. Have you seen <i>Magnificent Obsession</i>? Rock Hudson obsessing over Jane Wyman does stretch my suspension of disbelief to breaking point!Bollyviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270927806254662068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149142221218445999.post-39108774716086751072010-04-08T19:11:18.456+02:002010-04-08T19:11:18.456+02:00Ooooo Rock Hudson! I'm on Rock+Douglas Sirk bi...Ooooo Rock Hudson! I'm on Rock+Douglas Sirk binge at the moment and I must say I'm loove with him! I watched come september once, and remembered it was such a charming film, but i definitely have to check this out for some more Rock hijinks!Rumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104185865100510017noreply@blogger.com