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Post by ARENA on Jul 19, 2019 9:44:11 GMT
10:15 THE FARMERS DAUGHTER (1947)
12:20 THE FLEMISH FARM (1943)
14:00 ROOMS (1974) Premiere
16:10 MAKE ME AN OFFER (1955)
18:00 GET SOME IN (1976) Premiere
18:50 TOMORROW AT TEN (1962)*
20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1973)
21:30 THE ANDERSON TAPES (1971)
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This little gem of a film is now under the ownership of Renown Films and is shown periodically on Talking Pictures TV (TPTV). The film was produced in 1962 as is confirmed by the titles (MCMLXII). It was released in 1963,but not well received, despite the presence of John Gregson who was a well known TV and film actor who often played the role of a police detective. However it was re-released in 1965, after Robert Shaw had appeared as the assassin Donald Grant in the second James Bond film From Russia with Love (1963). William Hartnel, who would subsequently play the first Dr. Who (1963 - 1966) also appears in a cameo as Freddie Maddox (frequently misspelled as Freddy), the father of George Marlowe (Maddox) and, with his wife Masie (Dorothy) Maddox are proprietors of The Golliwog Club.
Marlowe is not whistling the theme to Z-cars as he constructs the 'golliwog bomb', but rather is whistling the old English nursery rhyme 'Pop Goes The Weasel' and even sings a couple of lines. He is whistling an unintelligible song as he enters Abots Mead and walks up the stairs - as he approaches the second floor landing whistling can be heard in the background but it is evident from the shot that he is not whistling. The last segment as walks across the landing to the nursery does,however, resemble the theme tune of Z-cars.
The house from which Jonathan Chester is taken by the kidnapper is cited as being 14 Winnington Road, Hampstead, London N2. Whilst it is built in the neo-Georgian style of many of the larger houses towards the Highgate end of Winnington Road, it is certainly not the house which now stands there. It was in keeping with the area which wealthy financiers such as Anthony Chester (Alec Clunes) lived in the 50s and 60s.
The house at which Jonathan Chester (Piers Bishop) was kept hostage is portrayed as 'Abbots Mead' in Wimbledon, described by the estate agent, Mr. Tamplin (Frank Hawkins) as a detached house on three floors. Whilst the Wolseley police car is certainly seen driving at speed down the A3 expressway (now the Kingston Bypass) the actual location has not been verified. IMDB
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Post by ARENA on Jul 19, 2019 9:48:08 GMT
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Post by ARENA on Jul 20, 2019 6:39:29 GMT
10:10 THE OVERLANDERS (1946)
12:00 THE FLOCKTON FLYER (1976) Premiere
12:30 CONE OF SILENCE (1960)
14:35 CONFLICT OF WINGS (1954)
18:30 CAESAR & CLEOPATRA (1945) Premiere
21:00 THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL (1978)*......if you haven't seen it , do.
23:35 A KIND OF LOVING (1962)
*Young Nazi-hunter Barry Kohler (Steve Guttenberg) is tracking war criminals in Paraguay when he discovers that the old Nazis seem to be plotting something big. Kohler's fears are confirmed when the Nazis' guest of honor arrives: the infamous concentration camp scientist Josef Mengele (Gregory Peck). Mengele order his followers to carry out the murders of over 90 men, all of whom are 65-year-old civil servants, none of whom are Jews.
Kohler phones his idol, Ezra Lieberman (Laurence Olivier), with a report of what he's uncovered. Lieberman has fallen on hard times and lives in a leaky apartment where he cannot pay the rent. He's spent his life following every lead about Nazi war criminals and is tired of the chase. However, when Kohler's call (and his life) are abruptly cut short, Lieberman knows he must act.
He begins to investigate the bizarre plot. Why should Mengele want to kill these men who seem entirely unconnected to each other or the war? Why 65-year-olds? Why civil servants? Sadly many of the blurbs about this movie give away the solution to this mystery and the meaning of the title, but the mystery is much more engaging if the viewer unravels it along with Lieberman.
Olivier is fantastic in his role! He always put as much effort into his roles in genre films like this one, "Marathon Man," and "Dracula" as he devoted to Shakespeare, and it shows. He is thoroughly convincing as an elderly German Jew. Gregory Peck is also magnificent; he radiates pure evil. The top-notch supporting cast includes James Mason and Denholm Elliott. (So what's Steve Guttenberg doing in this movie?) IMDB
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Post by aubrey on Jul 20, 2019 8:49:59 GMT
10:10 THE OVERLANDERS (1946) 12:00 THE FLOCKTON FLYER (1976) Premiere 12:30 CONE OF SILENCE (1960) 14:35 CONFLICT OF WINGS (1954) 18:30 CAESAR & CLEOPATRA (1945) Premiere 21:00 THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL (1978)*......if you haven't seen it , do. 23:35 A KIND OF LOVING (1962) *Young Nazi-hunter Barry Kohler (Steve Guttenberg) is tracking war criminals in Paraguay when he discovers that the old Nazis seem to be plotting something big. Kohler's fears are confirmed when the Nazis' guest of honor arrives: the infamous concentration camp scientist Josef Mengele (Gregory Peck). Mengele order his followers to carry out the murders of over 90 men, all of whom are 65-year-old civil servants, none of whom are Jews. Kohler phones his idol, Ezra Lieberman (Laurence Olivier), with a report of what he's uncovered. Lieberman has fallen on hard times and lives in a leaky apartment where he cannot pay the rent. He's spent his life following every lead about Nazi war criminals and is tired of the chase. However, when Kohler's call (and his life) are abruptly cut short, Lieberman knows he must act. He begins to investigate the bizarre plot. Why should Mengele want to kill these men who seem entirely unconnected to each other or the war? Why 65-year-olds? Why civil servants? Sadly many of the blurbs about this movie give away the solution to this mystery and the meaning of the title, but the mystery is much more engaging if the viewer unravels it along with Lieberman. Olivier is fantastic in his role! He always put as much effort into his roles in genre films like this one, "Marathon Man," and "Dracula" as he devoted to Shakespeare, and it shows. He is thoroughly convincing as an elderly German Jew. Gregory Peck is also magnificent; he radiates pure evil. The top-notch supporting cast includes James Mason and Denholm Elliott. (So what's Steve Guttenberg doing in this movie?) IMDB
Oh, but when that kid turns round and he's got the 45º haircut!
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polly
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Into each life some rain must fall. Longfellow
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Post by polly on Jul 20, 2019 18:05:32 GMT
Hi Arena. There are many films I would love to see - all romantic! Almost anything with Greer Garson, Ronald Colman, Robert Donat, Robert Taylor....  |
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polly
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Into each life some rain must fall. Longfellow
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Post by polly on Jul 21, 2019 17:37:04 GMT
I watched The Boys From Brazil last night. I'm unsure whether I liked it or not.
I didn't like Gregory Peck playing the role of the odious Josef Mengele. I will always think of Gregory Peck as the romantic and handsome journalist in Roman Holiday!
James Mason was his usual brilliant self.
Unnecessary naked breasts IMO.
I don't think I could watch it again.
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Post by ARENA on Jul 22, 2019 6:54:23 GMT
12:00 SARABAND FOR DEAD LOVERS (1948)
15:10 PANDORA & THE FLYING DUTCHMAN (1951)
18:00 GET SOME IN! (1977) Premiere
18:30 ORDERS ARE ORDERS (1954)
20:05 BUSY BODIES (1933)
20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1973)
21:30 CUSTER OF THE WEST (1968)
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Post by ARENA on Jul 22, 2019 20:25:21 GMT
09:50 NEVER LET GO (1960)
12:00 FATHOM (1967)
14:35 WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (1963)
18:00 GET SOME IN (1977) Premiere
18:45 KIPPS (1941)
20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1975)
21:30 ANOTHER MAN'S POISON (1951)
23:20 THE BRAIN MACHINE (1955)
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Post by themanwhoknewnothing on Jul 23, 2019 7:17:57 GMT
09:50 NEVER LET GO (1960) 12:00 FATHOM (1967) 14:35 WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (1963) 18:00 GET SOME IN (1977) Premiere 18:45 KIPPS (1941) 20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1975) 21:30 ANOTHER MAN'S POISON (1951) 23:20 THE BRAIN MACHINE (1955) Whistle Down The Wind is one of my all-time favourites. |
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Post by ARENA on Jul 24, 2019 6:23:59 GMT
09:35 THE SOUTHERN STAR (1969)
11:45 SAN DEMETRIO, LONDON (1943)
14:35 CAESAR & CLEOPATRA (1945)
18:00 GET SOME IN! (1977) Premiere
18:30 THE BLACK TENT (1956)
20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1973)
21:30 THE MOB (1951)
23:15 HELL IN THE PACIFIC (1968)
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Post by ARENA on Jul 25, 2019 9:10:38 GMT
Today on @talkingpicstv
1020am CAST A DARK SHADOW
12pm THE HISTORY OF MR POLLY
230pm THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH
410pm SPARE THE ROD
930pm THE BOSTON STRANGLER
1150pm LOSS OF INNOCENCE
150am HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL
325am MADRON
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Post by ARENA on Jul 26, 2019 7:35:38 GMT
Today
10:00 THE GENTLE SEX (1943)
11:50 THE LONG DUEL (1967)
14:00 ROOMS (1974) Premiere
14:30 ADDRESS UNKNOWN (1944)
16:00 HUNGRY HILL (1947)
18:00 GET SOME IN (1977) Premiere
18:30 LIGHT UP THE SKY (1960)
20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1975)
21:30 POOR COW (1967)
23:30 BLONDE FIST (1991)
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Post by ARENA on Jul 28, 2019 7:11:47 GMT
09:15 THE WAY AHEAD (1944)
11:30 SHADOWS (1975) S1, E1
12:00 FLOCKTON FLYER (1976) Premiere
13:05 COUNTER-ATTACK (1945)*
16:30 WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND (1961)
19:00 THE HALFWAY HOUSE (1944)
21:00 THE RIVALS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES (1971) Premiere
*Most of "Counter-Attack" takes place in a collapsed factory building in which 2 Russians and 7 Germans are trapped. Ordinarily, in a picture of this type, the action comes to a screeching halt and the film becomes a talkathon. But the story benefits greatly from the presence of Paul Muni, one of America's great actors, as the Russian soldier who is holding the 7 German soldiers captive until rescuers arrive.
The Russians are trying to drive the Germans from Russian soil, and have sent a handful of paratroopers ahead to gather information on troop movements, and the group is trapped after an explosion at a factory doubling as a German messaging outpost. That the film does not perish from Death by Dialogue is a tribute to Paul Muni's superior acting ability as well as an excellent script. If it comes on soon, catch it and see if you don't agree. IMDB
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Post by ARENA on Jul 29, 2019 8:32:25 GMT
Today
09:55 ESCAPE ROUTE (1952)
11:30 CROOKED SKY (1957)
14:35 THEY WHO DARE (1954)
16:40 THE HI-JACKERS (1963)
18:00 GET SOME IN (1977) Premiere
18:30 SOS PACIFIC (1959)
20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1975)
21:30 THE RUNNING MAN (1963)
23:35 POOR COW (1967)
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Post by ARENA on Jul 30, 2019 6:45:06 GMT
11:55 OPERATION AMSTERDAM (1958)
14:35 THE BRAVE DON'T CRY (1952)
16:25 BRANDY FOR THE PARSON (1951)
18:00 GET SOME IN (1977) Premiere
18:30 PYGMALION (1938)
20:30 PUBLIC EYE (1975)
21:30 OKLAHOMA CRUDE (1973)
23:45 VENUS PETER (1989)
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