tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post3753056587487755179..comments2024-02-05T21:23:49.249-08:00Comments on Lady Eve's Reel Life: Starry, Starry Night(s)The Lady Evehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-53184360865891135172011-09-02T17:18:50.171-07:002011-09-02T17:18:50.171-07:00You've picked a good amount of Gabin's cre...You've picked a good amount of Gabin's creme de la creme, Becky. So glad this post piqued your interest in him...Enjoy!<br /><br />I'll be watching "Zou Zou" tonight for the first time and "Quai des brumes" (for the first time in years) over the weekend.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-14638914474628442642011-09-02T12:35:38.125-07:002011-09-02T12:35:38.125-07:00Eve, I really like your articles about the French ...Eve, I really like your articles about the French foreign films (I almost typed "Frend foreign legion!" More familiar phrase, I suppose!) I have learned a lot about it, and I am particularly interested now in Gabin. I have written down all of the titles you mention, and I'm going to Netflix and even Youtube to see what I can find. I hope to find Touchez pas pe Grisbi especially, and also La Bete Humaine and La Grande Illusion.<br /><br />Thanks for a lovely article and some recommendations I look forward to seeing.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-78029919043132887892011-09-01T20:04:19.890-07:002011-09-01T20:04:19.890-07:00Excellent! This year's Summer Under the Stars ...Excellent! This year's Summer Under the Stars was superb. I didn't get to watch many live, but I have a DVR full of goodies, many featuring Gabin and Dietrich. I cannot wait to sit down and watch. <br /><br />I was especially shocked to discover that Ronald Colman had never been given a day. That seems almost criminal! I'll never forget when 2 years ago Fredric March got a day. I stayed glued to the television all day and night. Then last October he got his own month!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-6897311037334048562011-09-01T19:44:54.094-07:002011-09-01T19:44:54.094-07:00John & Kevin - I thought this was the best &qu...John & Kevin - I thought this was the best "Summer Under the Stars" in memory. 17 stars honored for the first time this year - even Ralph Bellamy had his day, bless him. Thanks to Mr. Bellamy, I had a chance to watch "The Awful Truth" again and "The Secret Six" for the first time.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-87637723560756775672011-09-01T14:54:54.234-07:002011-09-01T14:54:54.234-07:00I recorded quite a few of those Jean Gabin titles....I recorded quite a few of those Jean Gabin titles. Now its just a matter of finding the time to watch them.<br /><br />I thought this was an unusually strong Summer Under the Stars. Any festival that includes everyone from Jean Gabin, to Ben Johnson, to Anne Francis, to Linda Darnell, to Lon Chaney gets my vote. Can you guess which days I was most excited about? <br /><br />Thanks for the intro to Jean Gabin. I'm looking forward to seeing these.Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-26067930732479126602011-09-01T10:34:06.463-07:002011-09-01T10:34:06.463-07:00I agree Eve, TCM did a great job this season! They...I agree Eve, TCM did a great job this season! They also had a nice selection of rare flicks of early pre-code Joan Blondell of varying quality but interesting.John Greconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-1897569840052960112011-08-31T20:53:15.781-07:002011-08-31T20:53:15.781-07:00Hi John - I'm hoping to see "French Can C...Hi John - I'm hoping to see "French Can Can" in the next week or so. I didn't see or record every one of Gabin's films (and accidentally deleted one before seeing it) so am hoping TCM will re-air his unavailable films again soon - possibly on TCM Imports if they're reluctant to give other time to foreign language films. My hat's off to TCM, this August was a very nicely done mix of reliable star attractions (Bogart,Crawford, Bette, Cary, etc.) and new, but very deserving honorees.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-41082626609521654232011-08-31T19:28:43.531-07:002011-08-31T19:28:43.531-07:00Eve,
Touchez pas au grisbi, Rififi, La Bête humai...Eve,<br /><br />Touchez pas au grisbi, Rififi, La Bête humaine, La Jour se léve and La Grande illusion are all billiant. I was happy to see some rarer works, ones that were new to me like "Des Gens Sans Importance" and "Leur Derniere Nuit" both of which are must sees. Hopefully you have recorded them as they are unavailable otherwise. Still looking to see Renoir's FRENCH CAN CAN.John Greconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-37034993865400219382011-08-31T18:13:22.177-07:002011-08-31T18:13:22.177-07:00FlickChick - I feel the same way and will be missi...FlickChick - I feel the same way and will be missing the ongoing 24-hour tributes. I wouldn't mind September under the stars at all.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-52965061296085069302011-08-31T16:57:00.034-07:002011-08-31T16:57:00.034-07:00I was tickled to death that Ann Dvorak got her own...I was tickled to death that Ann Dvorak got her own day on TCM earlier in the month. I can't get enough of the glorious and under appreciated Ms. Dvorak. TCM really picked some great ones this month. Kind of makes me wish they would do September under the stars!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-60378628359883540332011-08-31T11:21:16.717-07:002011-08-31T11:21:16.717-07:00Rick - Gabin so deserved his 24-hours on TCM that ...Rick - Gabin so deserved his 24-hours on TCM that I had to post about him, even though I'd just published my latest interview with Leatrice.<br /><br />I'm not sure I have an overall favorite performance of his, but of the films featured on TCM I'm very fond of these two - and they're characters of different types and ages: Jacques in "La bete humaine" (passionate, volatile) and Max in "Touchez pas au grisbi" (impenetrable, controlled). Gabin's characters manage to be sympathetic regardless of their flaws. He evokes their humanity, I think, and so we understand or forgive.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-30749682719269712502011-08-31T10:08:31.413-07:002011-08-31T10:08:31.413-07:00Eve, how lovely to see a profile of Jean Gabin'...Eve, how lovely to see a profile of Jean Gabin's work! My favorite Gabin performances are very different and show how versatile he truly was: La Jour se léve and French Can-Can. The latter features an older Gabin at his rascally, charming best (as opposed to the brooding Gabin of some earlier films). His character takes advantage of a young person--but you still like him...the Gabin flair counts for a lot.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-72120876770118490562011-08-31T06:13:35.946-07:002011-08-31T06:13:35.946-07:00Christian - I've always found the combination ...Christian - I've always found the combination of fatalism and panache most appealing (there is a bit of France in my background). It was wonderful to see Gabin pictures I hadn't seen before - with 24 hours to fill, TCM had to include some of his less known films in the mix. By the way, I've read that the documentary on Dietrich (airing today at 1:45/Pacific) includes home movie footage in which Gabin appears.<br /><br />Matthew - Thank you so much! So thoughtful of you to include mine among your favored blogs for a Stylish Blogger Award. You are too kind and I appreciate the honor.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-41120963640057610052011-08-31T00:01:09.048-07:002011-08-31T00:01:09.048-07:00It's awards season again, so if you're not...It's awards season again, so if you're not already snowed under with baubles, have a Stylish Blogger over here:<br /><br />http://www.movietone-news.com/2011/08/around-blogosphere-without-paddle.htmlMatthew Coniamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302989527514886503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-35735642085055133512011-08-30T22:47:35.752-07:002011-08-30T22:47:35.752-07:00I also applaud your special mention of Jean Gabin,...I also applaud your special mention of Jean Gabin, a familiar and favorite actor of my parents who were French. Pepe le Moko is one of my favorite films, as is Le Jour se Leve. He played the common man that had the qualities the French admired: playing the best you can with the cards you are dealt; getting yourself out of a jam ("se demerder" they would call it); and doing so with panache. And of course Marlene would say he was also a great lover.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-30989488063883707922011-08-30T20:28:39.790-07:002011-08-30T20:28:39.790-07:00Kim - I'm still working my way through some of...Kim - I'm still working my way through some of what I recorded, too, plus the DVDs I rented - & hope TCM will air the rarer Gabin films again (as well as those of Conrad Veidt's that I missed). All in all, a very special August "under the stars" this year...The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-6166332963777462712011-08-30T17:57:35.724-07:002011-08-30T17:57:35.724-07:00It was really wonderful of TCM to not just show Ga...It was really wonderful of TCM to not just show Gabin's well known and easily accessible films but so many rare films that are not on DVD here. <br /><br />That being said I am greedy. Even though I am not even close to finished watching what's on my DVR, I am already hoping TCM will air more rare films of Gabin's in the near future. <br /><br />- KimalysongKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798552679871435314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-12180240121876564432011-08-30T08:08:49.407-07:002011-08-30T08:08:49.407-07:00Dawn - I hope you have a chance to look into the f...Dawn - I hope you have a chance to look into the films of Jean Gabin. I sometimes think "Pepe le Moko" ('37) is a good place to start for those familiar with American classics. It was remade in the U.S. in 1938 with Charles Boyer (and Hedy Lamarr) as "Algiers." Boyer does a good enough job with his moody glamor but lacks Gabin's depth and irresistible presence.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-84823116696031262602011-08-30T06:52:38.555-07:002011-08-30T06:52:38.555-07:00Eve, I'm so glad that you spotlighted actor, J...Eve, I'm so glad that you spotlighted actor, Jean Gabin. As I do not know much about his work..Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-71493686673849510982011-08-30T00:04:37.312-07:002011-08-30T00:04:37.312-07:00R. D. - Of all those featured on TCM's "S...R. D. - Of all those featured on TCM's "Summer Under the Stars" this year, it was the inclusion of Gabin that actually thrilled me. <br /><br />There is no French actor who touches Gabin, in my view. At times he seems to reveal his very soul, which is the rare thing - for any actor of any country. <br /><br />As you say, I hope those unfamiliar with Gabin who read this post will become interested enough to take a look at his films. So many of them are great classics and one, "La Grande illusion," considered one of the masterpieces of cinema.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8509825018139758536.post-25338558763763571442011-08-29T23:09:03.574-07:002011-08-29T23:09:03.574-07:00Eve, I was so pleased that TCM devoted a day to Ga...Eve, I was so pleased that TCM devoted a day to Gabin this year. I've seen many of the films you mention, and he was just great in all of them. His films of the 30s are one triumph for him after another. But even in the 50s he returned to the top of his form with two you referred to--the wonderful noirish crime film "Touchez Pas au Grisbi" (especially interesting in that the action starts immediately AFTER the big heist, rather than detailing the heist like so many film noirs) and Renoir's delightful "French Can-Can." For me he was the greatest French actor, to French cinema what Toshiro Mifune was to Japanese cinema. And the comparisons to Bogart are wholly justified. His screen presence was as unique and as forceful as Bogart's, and like Bogart at his best, Gabin achieved the perfect balance of toughness and sensitivity. I hope the admiration you show for him in your post will inspire readers who haven't yet seen these films to seek them out.R. D. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045080274131718843noreply@blogger.com