This post was wonderful and a nice change to show off your lovely writing and depth of knowledge. Thank you.
Two things. Breakfast was a horrible movie. My husband and I decided to watch a while back and were horrified at how racist it was and how the guy pursuing her was such a predator.
Also I did a movie with Michael Nouri and he was a lovely man. Extremely nice.
You are right on both counts about Breakfast at Tiffany's, but I liked the cat and Audrey Hepburn's husband, played by Buddy Ebsen. His hillbilly character was treated with dignity, but the same can't be said for Mickey Rooney's Asian character. I read somewhere that Ebsen was hired to play Jed Clampett based on his performance in the movie.
Insane that she's not an EGOT, can they give her an honorary tony? I loved Mary Poppins as a kid but my childhood was before the time of the VCR so not a lot of repeat watches. My daughter however, can recite it backwards and forwards. It was THAT movie in her childhood. We had the DVD and the soundtrack on CDs so we could listen in the car. Victor/Victoria is also one of our faves. I do think you are wrong about Breakfast at Tiffanys though, Audrey Hepburn nails that role.
The first movie I ever saw in a theater was "Mary Poppins." I was three, enjoyed it 61 years ago, and still enjoy it today. Yes, I wish that I were Julie Andrews, and you are right - she doesn't need a Tony, but we will always need her.
Wow I learned a lot from this essay. What a great birthday tribute as well!
This post was wonderful and a nice change to show off your lovely writing and depth of knowledge. Thank you.
Two things. Breakfast was a horrible movie. My husband and I decided to watch a while back and were horrified at how racist it was and how the guy pursuing her was such a predator.
Also I did a movie with Michael Nouri and he was a lovely man. Extremely nice.
You are right on both counts about Breakfast at Tiffany's, but I liked the cat and Audrey Hepburn's husband, played by Buddy Ebsen. His hillbilly character was treated with dignity, but the same can't be said for Mickey Rooney's Asian character. I read somewhere that Ebsen was hired to play Jed Clampett based on his performance in the movie.
Fabulous clips, "Steve". 😅
Happy Birthday Dame Andrews!
Insane that she's not an EGOT, can they give her an honorary tony? I loved Mary Poppins as a kid but my childhood was before the time of the VCR so not a lot of repeat watches. My daughter however, can recite it backwards and forwards. It was THAT movie in her childhood. We had the DVD and the soundtrack on CDs so we could listen in the car. Victor/Victoria is also one of our faves. I do think you are wrong about Breakfast at Tiffanys though, Audrey Hepburn nails that role.
Happy Birthday Julie Andrews!
The first movie I ever saw in a theater was "Mary Poppins." I was three, enjoyed it 61 years ago, and still enjoy it today. Yes, I wish that I were Julie Andrews, and you are right - she doesn't need a Tony, but we will always need her.
I just thought I'd watch it today on my computer while sewing but I cancelled Disney+. Good thing I have the dvd!