tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post5072277576680497290..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: A Peek Into The Golden Age Of HollywoodRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-28553919685763096622021-07-06T18:25:44.266-04:002021-07-06T18:25:44.266-04:00Hi Anni!
Greetings and welcome! Thanks so much fo...Hi Anni!<br /><br />Greetings and welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a comment. So nice to meet you! <br /><br />WOW, that's awesome! And what a great time to live in! Even as a kid l felt like an old soul from another time period!<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by. The next you leave a comment, it will automatically be published. I have Disqus set up to screen all first time comments, but once approve them, they automatically go through.<br /><br />Looking forward to stopping by your blog!<br /><br />Have a great week! 😀Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-43107210460955910282021-07-06T13:37:16.251-04:002021-07-06T13:37:16.251-04:00A true blast from the past!! Hello, Ron. I'm...A true blast from the past!! Hello, Ron. I'm here because of your comment at Martha's blog & your answer on how you started blogging.<br />I can honestly say I lived in the "old" Hollywood era. Yes, I'm that old. 😊<br /><br />Nice to meet you.HootinAnninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-2766260399317213952021-07-06T11:53:30.480-04:002021-07-06T11:53:30.480-04:00Hi there, Clair!
That's how I feel as well. I...Hi there, Clair!<br /><br />That's how I feel as well. It's not only the films, but the WHOLE sense of style. TOTAL class! And yes, I was born in the 50's (1955), but I didn't appreciate it then like I do now. Looking back I see how amazing the styles were. <br /><br /><i>"I own the DVD of GWTW and will watch it once (sometimes twice) a year. I can't believe that there are people who have never seen it!"</i><br /><br />OMG, KNOW!!!!!!!!!! And it's funny you mentioned that because it wasn't too long ago that I was talking about the movie to people at work and MANY of them had never seen the movie. I was dumbfounded!?! I'm like, "How could you have never seen Gone With the Wind!?!"<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Clair. Always so nice to see your comments. Hope you had a great 4th of July holiday!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-18773658148753476192021-07-06T11:48:12.207-04:002021-07-06T11:48:12.207-04:00I'm with you, Ron. Give me old black and white...I'm with you, Ron. Give me old black and white films any day! And it's not only the films I love, but also the whole style back then. So classy! I'm very attracted to the 50's. <br /><br />I've seen several of the movies you listed here -- Sunset Blvd, Mildred Pierce, and Gone with the Wind. I own the DVD of GWTW and will watch it once (sometimes twice) a year. I can't believe that there are people who have never seen it!<br /><br />Great post!Clairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-27433231821166061942021-07-06T11:43:34.585-04:002021-07-06T11:43:34.585-04:00Hiya Matt!
No worries, my friend! Hope you and y...Hiya Matt!<br /><br /> No worries, my friend! Hope you and your girlfriend had a great time on your vacay!<br /><br /><i>"..... there is nothing like black and white film. As I said to you several times before, I was born at the wrong time because I feel more connected to vintage things."</i><br /><br />Meeeeeeeeeeeeee too! Even when i was a kid I thought that I should be living in a different time period. I love old, vintage things - movie, clothing, music, etc.<br /><br />Isn't that photograph from MP the BOMB? I love how the light hits Joan's face!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Happy Belated 4th of July!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-81230508587319246802021-07-06T11:39:11.652-04:002021-07-06T11:39:11.652-04:00Ron, sorry I'm late to the party with this pos...Ron, sorry I'm late to the party with this post, but my girlfriend and I were on a vacation and just got back last late last night.<br /><br />AWESOME post, dude! And I agree with you, there is nothing like black and white film. As I said to you several times before, I was born at the wrong time because I feel more connected to vintage things. <br /><br />Love the photos from the films you chose. The shadowing in the one from Mildred Pierce is killer.<br /><br />Hope you had a great July 4th!Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-18429274774311392782021-07-06T11:35:55.886-04:002021-07-06T11:35:55.886-04:00Hey there Debbie!
" I truly get what you wro...Hey there Debbie!<br /><br />" I truly get what you wrote about the difference between live theater and film, though, and I tend to gravitate toward your point of view. There's something magical about live and on stage -- with all its possible hiccups! -- that film can't capture."<br /><br />AMEN! And I knew you would understand because of your passion and involvement with the band. And you're right, it's the LIVE aspect that makes is so special -- hiccups and all.<br /><br />" Wasn't that gown Vivien Leigh wore in that ballroom scene gorgeous?? But I've got to say, I don't think I could stand having to wear hoop skirts all day and into the night, ha!"<br /><br />HA...indeed! As beautiful as gowns were back then, I can't imagine having to wear a hoop skirt underneath. Particularly during those hot and humid Southern nights!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Hope you had an awesome 4th of July holiday weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-64401944921026586552021-07-02T14:59:13.010-04:002021-07-02T14:59:13.010-04:00These are awesome, Ron! Such a fabulous trek down ...These are awesome, Ron! Such a fabulous trek down into the vault of film. I truly get what you wrote about the difference between live theater and film, though, and I tend to gravitate toward your point of view. There's something magical about live and on stage -- with all its possible hiccups! -- that film can't capture. Perhaps it's the same as with a live musical performance (I'm thinking band, of course) versus an edited soundtrack.<br /><br /><br />You've picked some real classics to showcase here. Wasn't that gown Vivien Leigh wore in that ballroom scene gorgeous?? But I've got to say, I don't think I could stand having to wear hoop skirts all day and into the night, ha!<br /><br /><br />Here's to a wonderful weekend! xxDebbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-12722898913607571002021-07-02T07:23:33.335-04:002021-07-02T07:23:33.335-04:00OMG Rob, first I have to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH f...OMG Rob, first I have to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing that link from imbd!!!! I clicked over just to check it out before I left my comment and was SO HAPPY to see it. And I can't believe I never knew of it!??!? I can't WAIT to watch it!!!!<br /><br /><i>"In my younger days, I was a card-carrying film fanatic, and while I still love the medium, of course, I find myself drawn more and more to theater, where everything is happening right now. (Or at least it was until the damn Covid showed up.)"</i><br /><br />You and I sound very much the same because that's I feel. And it was my mother who first started me on loving film because she and I would watch old movies on TV on the weekends.<br /><br />I so loved what you said here....<br /><br /><i>"The old time directors knew the language of film. Many of them started in the silent days, when you had to tell your story with images. So many of the stills that you posted show this.<br /><br />The shots are perfectly composed with simple but powerful images, that tell the story without trying to be the story.</i>"<br /><br />Yes...you nailed it!!!!<br /><br />And you're right about CGI. I remember when the most recent movie, Titanic (with Leonardo DiCaprio), was released and not liking it all. And the reason being was because the entire movie was all about using CGI in every single shot, which distracted me from the story. All I saw were "special effects."<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy. And thanks again for the link. Have a great rest of your week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-77096942395542475772021-07-02T07:08:33.320-04:002021-07-02T07:08:33.320-04:00HA! I know, I can't help myself, Lisa, I LOVE,...HA! I know, I can't help myself, Lisa, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE classic, vintage photos!<br /><br />Yes, and I know understand what I meant about film and theater having their differences because of how much you enjoy the theater. Film, I prefer to watch. Theater, I love to watch AND be a part of. <br /><i><br />"It's been a while since I've seen a really good film I would consider a classic contender given the Hollyweird mindset these days. But, I still love to sit in a movie theater and be entertained."</i><br /><br />A-men to that! And gosh, it's been ages since I've been to an actual theater and saw a film.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Hope you're enjoying a terrific week, and that it's cooled off a bit. We finally got a break from the heat yesterday.<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-12155504383713857502021-07-02T07:02:58.767-04:002021-07-02T07:02:58.767-04:00Helloooooooooooooo there, Mary!
So glad enjoyed :...Helloooooooooooooo there, Mary!<br /><br />So glad enjoyed :) Yes, isn't the photography AMAZING? I swear to God, sometimes I which the world was all in black and white because it's so much more dramatic. And what you said is to true, you can really focus much better on certain aspects. <br /><br />" Unless it's something like 'WHTBabyJane' or a few others that grabbed me."<br /><br />OMG, it's so funny that you mentioned Baby Jane because I was going to share a photo from that movie because it's also one of my favorites, but I had already shared films with Joan and Bette, so I didn't want to OD on them LOL!<br /><br />"There's a reference to the 'Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up' in Mrs. Doubtfire, when Daniel is being made up in different possible disguises and he says that for one of them."<br /><br />VERY GOOD! And yes, you are absolutely correct. Oh, how I love that scene in Mrs. Doubtfire!<br /><br />Always a joy to see you comments, my friend. Hope you're enjoying a fabulous week. It's been much cooler here these past few days, so I'm sure it's been the same where you are. <br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-57630489991088804812021-07-01T23:00:38.254-04:002021-07-01T23:00:38.254-04:00Oh, what a fantastic post, Ron!
Thanks so much f...Oh, what a fantastic post, Ron! <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your insights on the difference between theater and film. <br /><br />In my younger days, I was a card-carrying film fanatic, and while I still love the medium, of course, I find myself drawn more and more to theater, where everything is happening right now. (Or at least it was until the damn Covid showed up.)<br /><br />And you make an excellent point about the quality of the older movies. My love for them goes way beyond mere nostalgia.<br /><br /> The old time directors knew the language of film. Many of them started in the silent days, when you had to tell your story with images. So many of the stills that you posted show this. <br /><br />The shots are perfectly composed with simple but powerful images, that tell the story without trying to be the story. <br /><br />Today, with all this computer generated crap, all I can think of is some techie behind a keyboard pressing buttons. That's not filmmaking in my book.<br /><br />Thames Television produced a wonderful series in 1980 called "Hollywood" that told the story of the silent movie era. If you get a chance you should check it out--I'd think you'd enjoy it.<br /><br />https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080230/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_14<br /><br />Thank you for this wonderful trip through time, buddy! See you at the movies!Rob Lenihannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-6205146805079136382021-07-01T20:25:48.502-04:002021-07-01T20:25:48.502-04:00I love it when you get all nostalgic with these cl...I love it when you get all nostalgic with these classic photos! And, I also love theatre productions but film has a place for the very reasons you mentioned. It's been a while since I've seen a really good film I would consider a classic contender given the Hollyweird mindset these days. But, I still love to sit in a movie theater and be entertained. XLisahttps://peripheralperceptions.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9027993503540715862021-07-01T14:11:58.513-04:002021-07-01T14:11:58.513-04:00Oh I most certainly did enjoy the drive through Ho...Oh I most certainly did enjoy the drive through Hollywood!! What amazing photography! Black and white I just love! Yes, so dramatic. You can really focus much better on certain aspects. I haven't actually seen many of the films you included, but know how much you've adored them, so can totally appreciate you sharing them. Ron likes the older ones more than I do... so if he has something on, I'll watch for a little while, but end up wandering off. Unless it's something like 'WHTBabyJane' or a few others that grabbed me. <br />There's a reference to the 'Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up' in Mrs. Doubtfire, when Daniel is being made up in different possible disguises and he says that for one of them.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-67849780462536387262021-06-30T22:30:48.987-04:002021-06-30T22:30:48.987-04:00Yes...yes...yes!Yes...yes...yes!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-17396851154258174212021-06-30T22:28:16.107-04:002021-06-30T22:28:16.107-04:00Me too, Ron, more along the lines of the original ...Me too, Ron, more along the lines of the original script. But it was more of a modern-age version. Plus, it was not in black and white, which made the original so much more appealing.Candicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-78328739652296238452021-06-30T22:13:09.896-04:002021-06-30T22:13:09.896-04:00Hey there, Daniel!
You have those films on DVD!?!...Hey there, Daniel!<br /><br />You have those films on DVD!?!? So do I I kid you not! And I love watching either one of them on a rainy Sunday afternoon. And I couldn't agree with you more, Crawford totally deserved the Oscar that year. It was truly one of my favorite performances because, like you said, it was like no other role she performed. <br /><br />Yes, as an actor, theater and film have a completely different approach. I love theater because of the natural flow of the performance and because of the bonds you develop with your fellow actors. Film is such an odd process to me because you don't have time to form any kind of "connection" with your scene partners before you shoot.<br /><br />Isn't that pic of Schwab's fantastic? I love the automobile!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by today, Daniel! Hope you're having a terrific week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-47144302664964430292021-06-30T22:01:44.198-04:002021-06-30T22:01:44.198-04:00Loved this, Ron! You mentioned two of my personal ...Loved this, Ron! You mentioned two of my personal favorite films, Mildred Pierce and Now Voyager. They are both in my DVD collection. Crawford deserved the Oscar because she gave such a wonderful performance. It's my favorite role of hers because it was like no other role she had ever played. She was so real.<br /><br />I really enjoyed reading your take on film versus theater because I never thought of it that way. And that's because I'm not an actor. But the way you described the differences, I can see why you would prefer the process of theater over film, as an actor. I can imagine meeting your fellow scene mate on the day you shoot the scene without any contact beforehand. It must be challenging to form any kind of connection. <br /><br />I love the photo of Schwab's!Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-849416625239637902021-06-30T20:41:48.769-04:002021-06-30T20:41:48.769-04:00Yes, Candice, you nailed it. It was the script tha...Yes, Candice, you nailed it. It was the script that I didn't care for. OMG, the female cast was fa-u-lous! And when the movie was released, I was really looking forward to seeing it because I think I thought it was going to be more like the original movie. Oh well!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-68210205611889013732021-06-30T20:36:50.248-04:002021-06-30T20:36:50.248-04:00I had a feeling if you saw it that you didn't ...I had a feeling if you saw it that you didn't like it, Ron. I just knew it! And it's a shame because the cast was really, really good. It was the modernized script that I feel was the cause of why it didn't go over.Candicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-21372596177674257582021-06-30T17:43:05.992-04:002021-06-30T17:43:05.992-04:00Hello there, Martha!
"The part with the majo...Hello there, Martha!<br /><br /><i>"The part with the major Hollywood studios sure brought back memories, and reminded me just how ancient I am lol."<br /><br />HA! And ME TOO!!!! But oh...how fabulous it was, hu?<br /><br /><i>" Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz" </i> Those are PRIME classics! And I do the same thing, I watch that movie every year when it comes on. And I even watch it a few times in a year because I own the 25th Anniversary DVD Collection that includes all the special features about how the movie was made.<br /><br />Always great to see your comments, my friend. Have an awesome evening too!<br /><br />X</i>Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-13154587638389619082021-06-30T17:38:42.934-04:002021-06-30T17:38:42.934-04:00Hey there, D!
Glad you enjoyed :) And yes...vinta...Hey there, D!<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed :) And yes...vintage B&W films are my faves. <br /><br />No, I actually LOVE the dancers that you mentioned as well, they're awesome! And speaking of Donald O'Connor, I just recently saw a dance number with him and Gene Kelly and was BLOWN away. It was such a complex dance number, but they both were AMAZING in it! <br /><br />Wasn't the last scene in Sunset FANTASTIC? Sometimes I'll pop the DVD in and fast forward to the end of the movie, just to watch THAT scene. What a classic!<br /><br />Isn't the Paramount Pictures entry the best? So GRAND!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, D! Hope you're having a fantastic week and stay cool. <br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-74302275930799393372021-06-30T17:22:01.671-04:002021-06-30T17:22:01.671-04:00What a fabulous and fun drive back in time! The pa...What a fabulous and fun drive back in time! The part with the major Hollywood studios sure brought back memories, and reminded me just how ancient I am lol. I'm familiar with all the amazing actors and actresses but don't specifically recall the movies besides Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz - that's one I still watch every year when it comes on! Thanks for sharing with us Ron. Have a fantastic evening!Seaside Simplicitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-20847730773066989592021-06-30T15:04:30.532-04:002021-06-30T15:04:30.532-04:00What a fun post this was, Ron, and like yourself I...What a fun post this was, Ron, and like yourself I much prefer the vintage B&W films. I noticed that your favorite dancers excluded Ann Miller, Eleanor Powell, Donald O'Connor so assume these were not among those (fyi, "e" is missing on Astaire). I recently watched Sunset Boulevard and though William Holden wasn't a favorite, he did a credible job. That last scene you included here was fantastic. GWTW if another of my favorites even if it was in color but then it had to be to show off those fantastic outfits and settings and the burning of Atlanta would not have worked as well n B&W.<br />That Paramount Pictures entry was the BEST of all the iconic movie studies. I liked seeing it recreated in a couple of recent Netflix films.DA Perruccinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-15900489898686604922021-06-30T13:06:43.259-04:002021-06-30T13:06:43.259-04:00Hola Denise!
I laughed out loud about how Norma s...Hola Denise!<br /><br />I laughed out loud about how Norma scared you because she was a scary character, wasn't she? And how about the funeral for her pet monkey at the beginning of the film? So I could definitely see how she could be scary.<br /><br /><i>"And if I'm not mistaken, isn't there a scene in the movie where she and Joe go to Schwab's drug store for a pack of cigarettes? "</i><br /><br />OMG...YES! Very good! Wow...you DO know the film. There is a scene at Schwab's, you're spot on!<br /><br /><i>"And wasn't Vivien Leigh such a gorgeous woman? I've seen a lot of her films. I really like, That Hamilton Woman, with Olivier."</i><br /><br />She sure was! In fact, she, for me, was "the most" beautiful actress of that time. But she was also incredibly talented. I love That Hamilton Woman! She and Olivier both looked so beautiful in that film. They had such a wonderful chemistry on screen. And they looked stunning together!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, girl. Have a most excellent rest of your week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.com