tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post1914905965409973219..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Judge Priest (1934)Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-76769627628054398352011-09-03T14:56:41.169-04:002011-09-03T14:56:41.169-04:00I absolutely LOVED this movie. It is sooo funny. ...I absolutely LOVED this movie. It is sooo funny. When this movie is on there is such a calmness in my living room unlike the tension you feel while watching the new movies of today. Great movie !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-78632280977043547602011-07-10T11:14:34.589-04:002011-07-10T11:14:34.589-04:00Just a short note from me -- personally I love to ...Just a short note from me -- personally I love to hear about movies I haven't seen. It's very interesting to me, and gives me a chance to be intrigued to see something new (even though it's old--LOL!)ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-75366254548546687372011-07-10T11:06:21.119-04:002011-07-10T11:06:21.119-04:00Well, it was one of my shorter reviews, but I'...Well, it was one of my shorter reviews, but I'm glad you all enjoyed it. LOL! I have been so swamped with family issues and work headaches that I haven't had time to watch many movies--let alone write about any. I wish I had picked one that someone other than myself had seen...but still, now I have educated our readers! I promise to make my next one on a film most have seen. As usual, I'm always glad to read your feedback. Oh, and I'm glad to be back too...will try to write another one in the near future.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-50048569699335050392011-07-09T11:44:37.137-04:002011-07-09T11:44:37.137-04:00Kim! I have to echo the sentiments already express...Kim! I have to echo the sentiments already expressed -- it's great to see you back! I'm also one who hasn't seen this film -- actually I never even heard of it. Your review interests me, and I'd like to find it. As Sark said, it's usually a surprise to find out which is a director or actor's favorite of their work. I remember an interview with Michael Caine where he said his was Jaws 3, which I'm sure was a joke!<br /><br />I feel like you do -- poor Stepin Fetchit. He had the unenviable role of playing one of the first, most blatant talkie stereotypes. I completely understand that you liked his conversations with the Judge the best. One of my favorite black actors is Willie Best, who I believe was at least half the reason one of my favorite comedies, The Ghost Breakers, was as good as it was. But again, although subtler than Stepin Fetchit, it was quite stereotypical.<br /><br />From your description, I can well imagine that Rogers was great in his "overall irreverence" for court procedure. I have to see this one. Wonderful review, Kim, as usual!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-81902732754530439282011-07-09T00:58:41.760-04:002011-07-09T00:58:41.760-04:00It's great to see something new from you, Kim!...It's great to see something new from you, Kim! I always enjoy reading your write-ups, even when I haven't seen the film you've written about, which is the case with JUDGE PRIEST. I've noticed that a lot of directors tend to pick a more obscure or lesser known title from their own work to name as a favorite. As you suggested, it was likely a personal film for Ford, and those aren't usually commercially viable or at least aren't remembered by fans. Anyway, informative piece and excellent writing!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-56184980598188672572011-07-08T17:33:09.443-04:002011-07-08T17:33:09.443-04:00I love reading your writing, Kim, and the photos y...I love reading your writing, Kim, and the photos you select are always great. I, too, have not seen "Judge Priest" and was surprised to read that it was Ford's favorite, but the rationale you provided makes sense. I will have to try to watch for it on cable. I think that viewing a film knowing how well a performer or director or writer thought of it makes it an extra enjoyable experience. Thank you, Kim, for sharing with us. You have been missed!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-61465068727358027252011-07-08T13:35:37.719-04:002011-07-08T13:35:37.719-04:00Welcome back, Kim! It's always a pleasure to r...Welcome back, Kim! It's always a pleasure to read your well-written, thoughtful reviews at the Cafe. I haven't seen JUDGE PRIEST, though I confess that Will Rogers seemed to play himself in everything I've seen him in. That's not a bad thing, as he had a high likability quotient. As for the racial stereotypes, I try to remind myself of the society norms thAt existed when a film was made. Otherwise, it'd be difficult to appreciate a film like BIRTH OF A NATION.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.com