Cro, Had this been made in the 1960's, the leading female role would have surely gone to Sophia Loren. The music was okay, but Morricone's music for 'Cinema Paradiso' (1988) was absolutely stunning...a tear jerking masterpiece of a film. We can learn a lot from European film makers.
Your timing is impeccable, John. This morning I received a (routine) NHS kit to send them a sample of what comes out once it's been in and processed. Something to look forward to, Cro, during your stay in England. The NHS will look after you. Relentlessly. Prevention better than cure. The early bird catches the worm and all that.
Will I be able to bring myself to comply? I suppose I have posted enough shit. So why not go literal? We'll see.
Yes, Rachel, Morricone did have the gift. "Once upon a time in the West" one of my favourite films. One might say Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson and Jason Robards three archetypes of the male.
Cro, do watch this youtube, preferably on a proper TV screen rather than a PC (on mine picture quality is quite bad, dark), set to the tune of Mambo Italiano. It's a compilation of film clips with Loren's many leading men (I believe Marlon Brando wept and bled so unobtainable she was to him). And watch out for the little boy she dances with. Joy.
I attended a funeral in early 2019. I knew that Ray had been a big fan of spaghetti westerns, but I was surprised when Ray's coffin entered the church to the theme from 'The good, the bad and the ugly'. It did make me smile, but that was typical Ray.
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And some people, Cro, do have a lucky escape.
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I was thinking that as I wrote the above.
So sad and sweet.
Almost a whole movie in 5 mins.
Nice tune for stalking to.
Wouldn't that scare the Deer away?
The film was so beautiful.
It did the dear shot off on a train.
A classic. Beautifully filmed in all respects.
So romantic.
Lovely, now I must watch the film, thanks Cro!
Oh, and I meant to say how uncanny that woman looks just like me!
Morricone's music is wonderful. I first noticed him in Cinema Paradiso, although I then realised I knew rather a lot of other things he'd written.
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It's a wonderful film; very Italian.
I've always associated his name with cinema music, but wouldn't have able to pinpoint any specific film.
'beeeeen' able.
When you are as old as me you can do without this kind of thing - brought tears to my eyes!!!
I hope they were happy tears; otherwise I apologise.
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I wrote about Morricone in July 2020 when he died. He wrote the Spaghetti Western music.
Did you really have to tell us that! YUK.
He's always just been a name to me. I really should look-up his credits.
Cro, Had this been made in the 1960's, the leading female role would have surely gone to Sophia Loren.
The music was okay, but Morricone's music for 'Cinema Paradiso' (1988) was absolutely stunning...a tear jerking masterpiece of a film.
We can learn a lot from European film makers.
I loved that Monsieur Cro. Thanks for sharing. So beautiful.
Your timing is impeccable, John. This morning I received a (routine) NHS kit to send them a sample of what comes out once it's been in and processed. Something to look forward to, Cro, during your stay in England. The NHS will look after you. Relentlessly. Prevention better than cure. The early bird catches the worm and all that.
Will I be able to bring myself to comply? I suppose I have posted enough shit. So why not go literal? We'll see.
U
Yes, Rachel, Morricone did have the gift. "Once upon a time in the West" one of my favourite films. One might say Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson and Jason Robards three archetypes of the male.
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Yes, DJ, Sophia Loren was/is stunning.
Cro, do watch this youtube, preferably on a proper TV screen rather than a PC (on mine picture quality is quite bad, dark), set to the tune of Mambo Italiano. It's a compilation of film clips with Loren's many leading men (I believe Marlon Brando wept and bled so unobtainable she was to him). And watch out for the little boy she dances with. Joy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCwI9o7Zu6g
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I attended a funeral in early 2019. I knew that Ray had been a big fan of spaghetti westerns, but I was surprised when Ray's coffin entered the church to the theme from 'The good, the bad and the ugly'. It did make me smile, but that was typical Ray.
DJ, I could never understand why she married Ponti. Not unlike Mrs Kennedy marrying Onassis.
Good. It's nice to share excellence.
Good for him. However, I do cringe when I hear 'My Way'.
Beautiful cinema. Fascination is real and often short term.
But Oh, how it hurts!
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