tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post5065288271492163938..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: 12 Days of Christmas: Barbara Stanwyck Hosts a Christmas in ConnecticutRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-26991054633888492902009-12-16T12:03:34.639-05:002009-12-16T12:03:34.639-05:00Paul and Gilby: You are so right. Sydney Greenstre...Paul and Gilby: You are so right. Sydney Greenstreet is quite funny in this movie! It is such a change of pace from "The Maltese Falcon" and "Casablanca." And I honestly don't know why Schwarzenegger attempted this remake.<br /><br />Becky: From what I have read in your posts, this sounds very much like a film you would enjoy. I agree with Eve, check it out!<br /><br />Kim: I always laugh when I see the babies coming and going in this film!<br /><br />Rick: Your reference to "Bringing Up Baby" made me smile! I do so love Cary Grant!<br /><br />Eve: I know exactly what you mean about memorable settings. "White Christmas" also has that wonderful Vermont setting, although initially it is without snow. That is also the reason I love "Enchanted April." Sometimes we yearn for snow but other times we delight in the splendor of the green countryside.<br /><br />Sark: I thought it was a shame Barbara Stanwyck never won the Oscar.<br /><br />Thanks, all!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-74386006329975468112009-12-16T06:13:11.632-05:002009-12-16T06:13:11.632-05:00Thanks for a great review, toto. Barbara Stanwyck ...Thanks for a great review, toto. Barbara Stanwyck is a fave! She was a versatile actress, and I think she was a bit underrated.sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-88898173329201289092009-12-15T23:39:28.519-05:002009-12-15T23:39:28.519-05:00This is a holiday favorite of mine now, too, but I...This is a holiday favorite of mine now, too, but I first saw it only a few years ago - and on TCM - Becky, you've got to check this one out, I'm sure you'll like it. Stanwyck carries the picture - and with excellent support from 'Cuddles,' Greenstreet and Reginald Gardiner. Joyce Compton is in it briefly and I always like her little moments (the most memorable of which is probably in THE AWFUL TRUTH). There is something about the scenes of the Connecticut countryside at Christmastime that so appeal to me. HOLIDAY INN has a similar setting and I sometimes like to watch the two pictures back-to-back just to soak up that feeling. Thanks, toto, a first-class choice.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-83804774970572082722009-12-15T22:52:52.983-05:002009-12-15T22:52:52.983-05:00Toto, I thoroughly enjoyed your post! You picked o...Toto, I thoroughly enjoyed your post! You picked one of my favorite Christmas movies that just seems to get better with age. I'm always fond of movies that build to a frantic climax and then neatly resolve all the plot threads (another example is BRINGING UP BABY). The cast is delightful, especially Cuddles, whose performance is hunky dunky! I don't believe a lot of people think of Barbara Stanwyck as a comedianne, but she was a superb one, as shown in CHRISTMAS, THE LADY EVE, and BALL OF FIRE.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-83339355512329710462009-12-15T17:34:43.669-05:002009-12-15T17:34:43.669-05:00This movie is a hoot! Sydney Greenstreet being fun...This movie is a hoot! Sydney Greenstreet being funny is a treat in itself. As for the remake, why does anyone hire Kris Kristofferson?(The only movie I can he was good in was Blade) As for Jennifer Garner, can you say OVERRATED!?! She'll never come close to Stanwyck's comedic talent -- so a word to the producers CAN THE MOVIE NOW!Gilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-76601591436396012482009-12-15T14:42:00.337-05:002009-12-15T14:42:00.337-05:00This is a very funny movie. The revolving baby is ...This is a very funny movie. The revolving baby is a great gag. Stanwyck is a riot.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-34262934965525335732009-12-15T10:54:04.633-05:002009-12-15T10:54:04.633-05:00Do you believe I've never seen this movie, Tot...Do you believe I've never seen this movie, Toto? I don't know why it got past me. It sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for your great article about a holiday classic I need to see!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-49009188600551514582009-12-15T09:58:07.615-05:002009-12-15T09:58:07.615-05:00Toto ,this is one of my wife's favorites and I...Toto ,this is one of my wife's favorites and I like it Too., Felix trying to teach Elizabeth how to flip pancakes is a scream. BTW you did not mention Syndey Greenstreet as Lanes boss hw he's very funny, this is a nice change of pace for him and he has a ball with the part. The first remake was for TNT and was directed by The "Govennator " Arnold, enough said.Paul 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11500682719536011343noreply@blogger.com