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This post is part of the 2012 Summer Under the Stars blogathon hosted by Jill at Sittin' on a Backyard Fence and Michael at ScribeHard on Film.
On the Waterfront is easily one of the greatest film ever made. It airs on Sunday, 8/19/2012 at noon EDT. Because so much has been written about it already, I just recorded this
JOEL!! Love this! I am soo impressed by your tech skills! I can barely type. We will have to conference so you can teach me the tricks of your trade. great idea and additon to the blogathon!
ReplyDeletePOWERFUL scene ypu chose. kazan was an actor's director as you mention but visuals were so important. The ending shot of the priest rising up, a savior leaves me speechless. And then there's Brando. So right that he speaks volumes with his eyes alone. I will say tho, that the famous taxi cab scene is infinitely wondrous for me. Every time I watch it I'm reminded only Brando would have made the choice to play it just that way. mot angry but
Thanks, Aurora! The 'tech magic' is all in the software, I purchased iMovie last week for $5 and have been playing with it. Nicest thing is that I can edit out all the 'ahs' and gaffs that I make :)
DeleteThere are too many great scenes in this movie, I know I gave a lot of them the brush by only picking one or two to talk about! This film is a must-watch for anyone interested in acting or method acting. Just watch Brando and Cobb!
What an original way to do your SUTS post! You did a great job. This is a movie I never get tired of. The scenes that touch me the most involve the pigeons. Remember at the beginning when Terry tells Edie about all the hawks in the city, how they endanger the pigeons? Brando and Saint were both utterly natural in that scene, and while it seems innocent, the foreshadowing and symbolism is chilling. And Malden ... he's such an exquisite every man. He's rather theatrical here, but that doesn't bother me because it's so in keeping with his character. Priests are performers, after all. Again, nice job here. Impressive!
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend! Yes the scenes with the pigeons are great...so much to say about this movie!
DeleteWith a cast that included Brando, Eva and Karl, it could only be wonderful. It's such a powerful movie, and all the Oscars were much deserved. Sometimes I wonder about what it could have been if Sinatra starred in it, as was planned.
ReplyDeleteThe scene you chose is great, although the monologue in the car is most remembered. Just yesterday I watched Raging Bull and De Niro does a spoof of the monologue.
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Thanks Le for commenting! Agree that acting is powerful in this movie and acting Oscars are well deserved.
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