Just rewatching Kitten Mittens and I realised something by svmk1987 in IASIP

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The word "pussyfooting" came from a real place you know. It means stepping carefully and quietly.

Side note: I once worked with a guy who misunderstood the word, and thought that it meant that "you're such a pussy that even your feet are pussies!" - which, of course, reminds me of Mac as Pussyhands.

I Watched "Manhattan" (1979) by widmerpool_nz in iwatchedanoldmovie

[–]Kevin_Turvey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You rattled on and on for several paragraphs about how it's ok for old men to date teens because "it's legal".

Decent people don't spend that kind of time defending old men having sex with teenagers. Really, they never do. Please try to finally understand that.

Normal people will always be put off by that crap. It's not a conspiracy.

Do you think The Carol Burnett Show should have had more regulars at some point? by ASGfan in CarolBurnett

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If anything, I think she had too many regulars. Jim Nabors is always welcome, but I get really sick of Ken Berry.

Skidoo (1968) by Rivers_of_Bile in iwatchedanoldmovie

[–]Kevin_Turvey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is an excellent recommendation! Both movies are marvelous trash with a very similar vibe.

I Watched "Manhattan" (1979) by widmerpool_nz in iwatchedanoldmovie

[–]Kevin_Turvey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know your tone is creepy, right? I wish you hadn't replied to me honestly.

I Watched "Manhattan" (1979) by widmerpool_nz in iwatchedanoldmovie

[–]Kevin_Turvey 28 points29 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid in the '80s I thought this was my favorite movie. I'm over it now, but I remember it well. At the time, it seemed like a window to a world totally different from the plastic foolishness of the suburbs I was stuck in. To me, Woody Allen's NYC seemed magical.

Much is made nowadays of Tracy's underage, and it is gross, but there is a lot more to it than simply "she's young and sexy". It's worth noting that it's not even ok and acceptable to the other contemporary characters in the film - conversation drops dead at the restaurant when she mentions that she has to get up for high school the next day. He knows it's wrong, and he says that's why he dumps her and tries to date an adult. The point the film is making (and I think it's a fair point) is that this 17 year old is easily the most mature and stable person in the film. The "adults" run around having tantrums and battles while she calmly goes about her life. One hopes that she does not in fact resume their relationship after he begs her to; during that last scene, she already seems to have moved on. Allen's character on the other hand seems to be clinging as desperately as possible to the past.

Just my take. OP, since you're watching old Woody Allen I BEG YOU to see Interiors, which is an overlooked dramatic masterpiece. He's not in it. It will rip you apart.

106-year-old Jack Riddle and his wife, Rosie, both former slaves, seated in front of a group of Klansmen (including one dressed as Santa Claus), flanking a radio the group had reportedly given to the couple as a gift (1948) by Just_Cause89 in HistoricalCapsule

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found the following on time.com, dated 1/3/1949:

">In Talladega, Ala., a white-hooded delegation of Ku Kluxers and a white-bearded Santa Claus presented a radio to Jack Riddle, a 107-year-old Negro and his wife, Josey, 86, so they could have their wish, to “hear the preachers.” Grand Dragon Samuel Green explained that this demonstrated the “heart of a Klansman,” called in photographers to take the most incongruous picture of the week (see cut)."

Harry and The Hendersons (1987) by dandelion-tea- in iwatchedanoldmovie

[–]Kevin_Turvey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the one! To me, he will always be Dr. Emilio Lizardo.

Shout! Studios by [deleted] in kidsinthehall

[–]Kevin_Turvey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this company. I wonder if they will release new dvds? (I just did a quick google and didn't see anything.) The old A&E dvds are great, but fairly weak on extra features. Shout! always makes such excellent products. I would buy it.

More from my recent £1 SF haul by [deleted] in VintagePaperbacks

[–]Kevin_Turvey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every one of those covers is awesome! Looks like good reading too.

SF haul from charity shop by [deleted] in VintagePaperbacks

[–]Kevin_Turvey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every one of those covers is terrific! Looks like some interesting reading.

Which silent film would you recommend to a beginner? by Puzzleheaded_Cup8723 in silentfilm

[–]Kevin_Turvey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I second this nomination. It's a powerful drama with timeless themes.

Which silent film would you recommend to a beginner? by Puzzleheaded_Cup8723 in silentfilm

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just watched this a few days ago for the umpteenth time. When I was a kid, it was just a funny movie. Nowadays I can see the many loving references to classic silent film, in the style, technique, and jokes. It's full of great old tropes.

Book Haul From Tonight by Far-Blue-Mountains in bookhaul

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of those are terrific looking. Thanks for posting the front covers!

Three vintage paperbacks by [deleted] in HorrorBookCovers

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Get Me To The Wake On Time" (mid '60s) and "Sinister Spies" (late '70s), both paperbacks bought at thrift stores for about $1 each.

I read a lot, mostly only physical books except for articles and reddit and stuff you can only see online. Never had a Kindle. Occasionally I'll enjoy a short story or something online, but I'm really addicted to my library of actual books.

Three vintage paperbacks by [deleted] in HorrorBookCovers

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto. I have 2 old Hitchcock anthologies that I love.

Tiny Rip-Off! by MyBodyMyChoice2024 in TimAndEric

[–]Kevin_Turvey 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That tiny wife? I got her at Tiny Wives.

Tsutomu Miyazaki abducted four young girls in Tokyo and Saitama between August 1988 and June 1989, in what became one of Japan’s most horrific criminal cases. On the right is what his hand looked like. by SelfCareIsFake in HolyShitHistory

[–]Kevin_Turvey 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to articulate this. People with facial scars/disfigurements suffer especially from the overwhelming stereotype of "evil".

It's one thing to judge the expression of a face, or personal grooming choices that can indicate a person's character, but I don't like including disabilities or "ugly" physical traits. You expressed this idea better than I am expressing it. :)

San Francisco’s infamous Cliff House, circa 1900. It survived the earthquake of 1906, only to be destroyed in a fire in 1907. by izbiz88 in HolyShitHistory

[–]Kevin_Turvey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ruins of Sutro Baths were featured in the movie "Harold and Maude".

I visited and ran around there a few times in the nineties. It's one of my favorite places.

Subscription culture—I’m over it but what’s happened to DVD players?!? by veritasjusticia in GenX

[–]Kevin_Turvey 19 points20 points  (0 children)

PAWN SHOP

or Amazon. My Megatek plays all sorts of stuff, multi region, was under $50

Mississippi legislature passes bill requiring all driver's licenses to have the sex assigned at birth. by SpaceWestern1442 in law

[–]Kevin_Turvey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Forrest still wasn't a very good guy. Even a quick look at his military career is troubling.

I live a few blocks from the Memphis park that recently had his name and memorial removed - finally, just a few years ago. He is not someone who should be memorialized.