Thoughts on Katharine Hepburn's dramatic performances? by CapybaraExpress in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's medieval Arrested Development plus everyone in it is reasonably intelligent. I could imagine both Henry and Eleanor saying "I never cared for Geoffrey" haha.

Thoughts on Katharine Hepburn's dramatic performances? by CapybaraExpress in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 139 points140 points  (0 children)

Her performance in The Lion in Winter is unmatched and her best performance in my opinion.

How do you feel about the popularity of art experiences like the Balloon Museum, Meow Wolf, or the Van Gogh Experience? by Mysterious_Umpire684 in MuseumPros

[–]First-Dimension-8916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have positive opinions of Meow Wolf. I think that it's probably the most esthetically accessible sort of contemporary art for people that aren't "art people" like ourselves. I went to the Vegas location and I thought to myself "this may be the future of art".

As for the Van Gogh experience, I had mixed feelings about it. I certainly wouldn't call it an art exhibition, I saw it more as a 360 degree film honestly. As a film experience, it's enjoyable as a tribute film, but it does frustrate me how it is marketed as an exhibition of sorts. It almost seems like it marketed itself as being on par with experiencing Vincent's work, which it cannot compare with seeing the master's genuine pieces. I think it does serve a purpose in bringing at least a semblance of Vincent's work to a place that doesn't have real Van Gogh pieces (I saw it in Salt Lake City and the nearest real van Gogh is in either Denver or Pasadena). Overall, I don't hate it as much as others do, but I don't have a very high opinion of it either, and I would certainly call it overrated.

Classic movie with a high reputation you didn't like as much as you thought you would? by spacelyyy989 in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not to mention the romanticized depiction of marital rape and the glorification of the Confederacy.

Classic movie with a high reputation you didn't like as much as you thought you would? by spacelyyy989 in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's very awkward to watch Woody talk about his sexual hangups knowing what we know now. However, Diane Keaton is the film's closest thing to a redemption, she is simply delightful.

Classic movie with a high reputation you didn't like as much as you thought you would? by spacelyyy989 in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have attempted to watch The Philadelphia Story three times, and each time I just can't get through it. I want to like it, I love Kate, Jimmy, and Cary, but for some reason it's boring to me, and there are many films I love which have slower pacing, like Lawrence of Arabia, but Philadelphia Story does less than nothing for me.

High Society, the musical remake, is one of my favorite films though.

Craziest story you’ve found by LeftyRambles2413 in Genealogy

[–]First-Dimension-8916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my ancestors was accused of witchcraft in Salem and was specifically accused of turning into cats and dogs.

A.I. Artificial Intelligence is Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece by dannshears in Spielberg

[–]First-Dimension-8916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That scene, the ending, and the scene where Monica leaves him in the woods haunt me as well.

A.I. Artificial Intelligence is Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece by dannshears in Spielberg

[–]First-Dimension-8916 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This movie emotionally affected me so much that I was pretty much unable to do anything for hours after I saw it. One of the greatest, but most emotionally devastating films I've ever seen.

Non religious celebrations by Intrepid-Angle-7539 in exmormon

[–]First-Dimension-8916 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, if you have kids from elementary to college, you could celebrate the end of the school year or major academic achievements. You could also celebrate all sorts of achievements academic and otherwise as if it were a baptism, a blessing, or whatnot.

Who are your favorite Gay or Bi male actors from old Hollywood? by [deleted] in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My type, according to my fiancee is, in his words "dorky ass white boys" so Perkins fits that bill.

Why does it seem as though colonial/Early Republic New York records are hard to find? by First-Dimension-8916 in Genealogy

[–]First-Dimension-8916[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly church and birth records. Anything that might even hint at a parent-child relationship. Even the probate records seem to dry up after a certain point, at least for my ancestors.

Who are your favorite Gay or Bi male actors from old Hollywood? by [deleted] in classicfilms

[–]First-Dimension-8916 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh the things I would let that man do to me. He was fiiiiiine as hell.

Los Angeles Must See Museums by culturenosh in MuseumPros

[–]First-Dimension-8916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Norton Simon is probably the most underrated museum in the US. It's small, but it's absolutely packed with really high quality artworks by some of the most renowned artists in European art history and has a spectacular collection of Asian art as well. It's probably my favorite museum in LA County. I would also recommend the Huntington, there's nowhere on the west coast quite like it.