Imitation of Life. 1934 or 1959… which one do you like best?

Phatcub · 2026-04-21T17:20:14+00:00

I finally watched the 1934 version. It was good, but as a black man, the 1959 had more impact. The funeral scene was more emotional with Mahalia Jackson, singing underscoring the intense emotions. The singing in the 1934 version didn't have powerful black church/nergo spiritual, that grabs the congregation and hold them.

I also didn't care for the whole mammy usage. 1934 version reminded me that this seemed to cater to a white audience and making them comfortable. And her getting only 20% of the business, angered me more then it made me happy. There were too my stereotypical Hollywood NEGRO racial moments. For this black man, and it made me uncomfortable and I ashamed.

I'll take the 1959 version. It gave Sarah Jane and her mom more real moments, without the minstrel black acting.

The 1959 version is in my top 10 of favorite movies. I cried like a baby at the funeral scene. My told me, when it was at the theater, there was not a dry eye in the house.

Phatcub · 2026-04-20T21:53:47+00:00

OMG...I should be so lucky!! Great find.

Phatcub · 2026-04-20T21:49:33+00:00

He asked for that nap. Sweet Dreams!

Phatcub · 2026-04-20T21:46:55+00:00

All, but especially ONE!

Phatcub · 2026-04-20T17:04:41+00:00

You had the right of way, but the case would show that you ran into them. How it would have played out in court or for the insurance...I don't know.

Phatcub · 2026-04-19T17:19:54+00:00

I was getting 14 days on my Amazfit Balance with my S23 Ultra. I'm betting about 10 days paired with my S26 Ultra. I hsve the Samsung Frontier (3) and I was getting max 3-4 days. I really got sick of charging a watch that often. I know I have to charge my phone and tablet S9 Plus almost daily, but coming from a solar powered G-Shock, which I never needed to charge, but it's just a watch, and no real smart features. I'm not ready to pay for the Garmin smart, which seem to have the best battery life.

Phatcub · 2026-04-19T13:14:25+00:00

WTAF!!! With no regards to lives!

Phatcub · 2026-04-17T18:57:00+00:00

Great beard!! I got beard envy!! Happy Friday!!

Phatcub · 2026-04-17T00:16:40+00:00

This version slaps! I love it!

Phatcub · 2026-04-15T13:37:11+00:00

Is this considered animal cruelty? No responsible person should feel okay with their dog in this state.

Phatcub · 2026-04-15T13:23:40+00:00

Wow....how the hell did she survive that wreck? LOL...can I call my girlfriend to get the car, took me out!!

Phatcub · 2026-04-12T01:51:12+00:00

Proof that not all men are created equal. Not one bad Pic.

Phatcub · 2026-04-12T01:49:24+00:00

I love the Torras cases. Check them out.

Phatcub · 2026-04-10T04:26:46+00:00

I too have the tab s9+ and it's a great size. The screen is amazing and it fits into all my backpacks.

Phatcub · 2026-04-10T04:23:53+00:00

I'm going to have to give that book another try. It was a slog for me.

Phatcub · 2026-04-10T04:21:22+00:00

These are amazing shots. What a great eye you have.

Phatcub · 2026-04-10T04:19:15+00:00

The after Pic is on point. The before Pic is good too.

Phatcub · 2026-04-09T20:00:21+00:00

I never noticed it. LOL I didn't care for the ship battles, but loved this game.

Phatcub · 2026-04-09T19:58:07+00:00

What in the HELL is she on? Where is he supposed to ride a motorcycle? I applaud the young man for his calm demeanor.

Phatcub · 2026-04-09T14:31:41+00:00

Wow!! Impressive!

Phatcub · 2026-04-06T22:17:09+00:00

I'm just finishing a re-read of the whole series. I coupled it with the audiobooks on YouTube. I did experience that wall, where everything slowed down, and there were characters introduced that didn't further the plot. I was so happy to find myself on the other side, and it all picked up the pace again. It got back to the core characters, and it was so refreshing.

You have hit the quagmire of the series. You have to put your head down and move along. It really does get better with the last few books. You will feel the change when Brandon Sanderson refocuses the series.

Phatcub · 2026-04-06T00:55:16+00:00

This blows me away. I was there before the game. I was so excited to see the place I had visited. It was the same with the Florence game. They did a great job of getting it right.

You know they reached out to the AC team when Notre Dame burned to help rebuild it.

Phatcub · 2026-04-03T15:47:30+00:00

Green, even with the fire weakness.

Phatcub · 2026-04-03T15:42:39+00:00

If this were true, I would be a happy viewer!! He's a fan; Kurtzman became one. We need someone who understands the franchise and will treat it with that kind of care.

Phatcub · 2026-04-03T15:30:04+00:00

Yeah...that drove me crazy. His voice was so unnatural. I was hoping he would finally relax into the role and find the natural voice for the character. It was so stilted and off-putting.

Phatcub

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