tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post3889113482184226654..comments2024-03-24T08:18:33.058-04:00Comments on Conversations Over Chai: Mr & Mrs Smith (1941)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-53818331701187540862012-04-02T10:17:27.429-04:002012-04-02T10:17:27.429-04:00Do watch it for Carole Lombard. She is fantastic i...Do watch it for Carole Lombard. She is fantastic in the movie. Only, don't go in with too many expectations. It's a pleasant watch, nothing more.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-25536622893837121272012-04-02T10:16:42.921-04:002012-04-02T10:16:42.921-04:00Yes, Harvey, do watch when you find time and let m...Yes, Harvey, do watch when you find time and let me know how you liked it. Carole Lombard is gorgeous; she carries this movie off completely!Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-58891342590236971912012-04-02T10:15:51.796-04:002012-04-02T10:15:51.796-04:00I missed this set of comments completely! I was su...I missed this set of comments completely! I was suprised too when I realised it was a Hitchcock. He is definitely better at dark comedy than a full out one like this.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-72759161343297953162012-04-02T02:19:31.523-04:002012-04-02T02:19:31.523-04:00I am real glad you and Madhu review these films I ...I am real glad you and Madhu review these films I now know which films to watch for as I mentioned in Madhu's blog I am a sucker for old English films, have to check your blog for the other reviews, by the way I found the film on You Tube and will definitely see it.Shilpi Bosehttp://www.itistastyma.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-61402103980820785812012-03-31T10:30:50.700-04:002012-03-31T10:30:50.700-04:00:) Take a (long-ish) break. If you watch it now, y...:) Take a (long-ish) break. If you watch it now, your present opinion will not allow you to enjoy it.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-39141209314017118162012-03-31T04:51:32.530-04:002012-03-31T04:51:32.530-04:00 Sorry for being one day late. Had an emergency ca... Sorry for being one day late. Had an emergency case to deal.<br />The storyline sounds so familiar. Where else have I read about this film?<br /><br />"During breaks, she went off to stick re-election stickers for FDR on Montgomery's car."<br />this endears her to me a lot! Vive la Lombard!<br /><br />This film sound sooooooo good. I would love to see it! Soon!<br /><br />A wonderful review, Anu! Thank you!harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-812753306085942652012-03-31T00:42:08.413-04:002012-03-31T00:42:08.413-04:00 O_kay... but only because you say so! ;-) O_kay... but only because <i>you</i> say so! ;-)dustedoffhttp://dustedoff.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-8910597640909320082012-03-30T08:25:36.646-04:002012-03-30T08:25:36.646-04:00Will tell more about this 7 DVD chakkar in my next...<i>Will tell more about this 7 DVD chakkar in my next post.</i><br /><br />Can't wait. :)<br /><br /><i>All the President's Men</i>? Wow! That is one of the films that is shown to us as what journalism should be (and too often is not). Apart from that, it's a well-made film with meticulous attention to detail. Give it another try when you're not half dizzy with illness and antibiotics. :))<br /><br />(I meant that seriously.)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-26385669220109607022012-03-30T08:18:36.662-04:002012-03-30T08:18:36.662-04:00I was thinking of a blogpost. :) Not of ROTFL or t...I was thinking of a blogpost. :) Not of ROTFL or the usual Internet acronyms, but words, phrases and acronyms that we use in our own little portion of the blogosphere. And I did have 'doing a harvey' in mind when I said that. :))Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-10764503857874028102012-03-30T02:15:23.922-04:002012-03-30T02:15:23.922-04:00 No, the 7 DVDs I ordered was all stuff I wanted t... No, the 7 DVDs I ordered was all stuff I wanted to watch - Azaad was one of them. Will tell more about this 7 DVD chakkar in my next post. <br /><br />The movie in question is - yes, I have to admit it - considered a classic: All the President's Men. Frankly, I'm not into politics at all, and this moved so fast, it left me confused as hell. Compounded, of course, by the fact that I'm not well, and that I hadn't <i>wanted</i> to see it, I was <i>made</i> to see it because the editor specifically said so (well, he assumed I had already seen it).dustedoffhttp://dustedoff.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-83332065406027155982012-03-30T02:11:05.825-04:002012-03-30T02:11:05.825-04:00 "(I'm thinking of writing a dictionary w... "<i>(I'm thinking of writing a dictionary with these acronyms and phrases.)</i>"<br /><br />Yes, Anu. High time. At least a blog post about this. What with our harveying and wdgtt-ing and whatnot, we'll soon be forgetting what's what. And I do know there are lurkers out there who don't know what ROTFL means. Or even LOL - I remember an old lady who sincerely thought it meant 'lots of love'. :-)dustedoffhttp://dustedoff.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-32296206749192038772012-03-29T23:06:35.363-04:002012-03-29T23:06:35.363-04:00WDGTT? - Phrase. Origin: Madhulika Liddle, otherwi...WDGTT? - Phrase. Origin: Madhulika Liddle, otherwise known as Madhu or Dustedoff. <br /><br />* Used as shorthand for 'Where do I get the time?' <br /><br />* Has to be said as plaintively as possible for greatest effect. <br /><br />* Used when we write about movies the other wants to watch, but cannot because of the piles and piles of movies already awaiting our individual attention. <br /><br />* Meant to induce total guilt in the person (usually each other) we are saying this to (and I know we cannot end a sentence with a preposition, but...).<br /><br />(I'm thinking of writing a dictionary with these acronyms and phrases.)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-25152363448205494812012-03-29T22:05:44.178-04:002012-03-29T22:05:44.178-04:00 WDGTT? Where did go the time? What did ...? Wh... WDGTT? Where did go the time? What did ...? Who did ...? Why did ...? which day ...? I am mystified.Lalithanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-75119354815747097672012-03-28T23:44:49.182-04:002012-03-28T23:44:49.182-04:00Ha! I'd love an assignment like that, though f...Ha! I'd love an assignment like that, though from your description, it doesn't sound all that it should be. :))<br /><br />This is not part of the seven DVDs you ordered, is it?<br /><br />(And by the way, which film was it that put you to sleep? Do tell. I can keep far away from it.)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-43265180796332547572012-03-28T23:14:35.661-04:002012-03-28T23:14:35.661-04:00Exactly. WDGTT! And I'm currently working on a...Exactly. WDGTT! And I'm currently working on an assignment too, that requires me to do a lot of movie watching - including movies I wouldn't have watched in the normal course of events (the one I watched last night literally put me to sleep - I just waited for the credits to roll at the end of the film, then turned everything off, got into bed, and slept straight for 6 hours).dustedoffhttp://dustedoff.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-60722240377936012302012-03-28T15:22:30.069-04:002012-03-28T15:22:30.069-04:00Hitchcock directed this? And I thought I knew all ...Hitchcock directed this? And I thought I knew all the Hitchcock movies including his British ones. I should see if my local guy has this, or even if a DVD is available. It sounds very interesting, and I love Carole Lombard. :)Sridharnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-60506491202797795742012-03-28T08:10:12.897-04:002012-03-28T08:10:12.897-04:00I am so sorry, Harvey. :( Like I said, maybe we ne...I am so sorry, Harvey. :( Like I said, maybe we need to specify who is going to post what, when. <br /><br />I know you will read it later, so I look forward to your comments then. :))Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-18644218968913548842012-03-28T08:09:05.418-04:002012-03-28T08:09:05.418-04:00When I first came across Mr & Mrs Smith (I had...When I first came across <i>Mr & Mrs Smith</i> (I hadn't seen it then), I was surprised too. I mean, a comedy is not something you associate with Hitchcock, no? :) <br /><br /> <i>Family Plot</i> is a film I watched so long ago I have no clue what it's about. Time for a re-watch, I guess. Sigh. WDGTT? :))Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-31606575300266582702012-03-28T02:35:24.694-04:002012-03-28T02:35:24.694-04:00I didn't have any time to read Madhu's pos...I didn't have any time to read Madhu's post properly and now you post a review of a Hitchcock film. So many good thigns to read and so little time! <br />I will read it on Friday! pukka!harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-36688244531770712742012-03-28T02:06:57.852-04:002012-03-28T02:06:57.852-04:00I remember mentioning Mr & Mrs Smith in one of...I remember mentioning <i>Mr & Mrs Smith</i> in one of my earliest blog posts - when Greta and bollyviewer were my only readers - and bollyviewer couldn't believe it was a Hitchcock. It's been a while since I saw this, and yes, it IS good, but (like you) I still think <i>The Trouble with Harry</i> wins hands down. That is absolutely <i>superb</i> black comedy. Another good Hitchcock dark comedy is <i>Family Plot</i>, one of his later films - have you seen that?dustedoffhttp://dustedoff.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com