#once a thief (1965)

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John Davis Chandler -1965

Those Calloways Major Dundee Once A Thief

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Alain Delon and Ann-Margret in "Once a Thief" (1965)

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Tuesday, May 23 — 8:00 p.m. ONCE A THIEF (1965) A young ex-con trying to go straight gets caught up in another criminal scheme.

Saturday, May 27 — 8:00 p.m. THE STEEL HELMET (1951) Americans trapped behind enemy lines fight off Communists during the Korean War.

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Movies/TV Watched 2023

The Postman Always Rings Twice / Bob Rafelson (1981)

Secretary* / Steven Shainberg (2002)

Spirited Away* / Hayao Miyazaki (2001)

Watcher / Chloe Okuno (2022)

The Talented Mr. Ripley / Anthony Minghella (1999)

Pride & Prejudice / Joe Wright (2005)

Moonage Daydream / Brett Morgan (2022)

Volver / Pedro Almodóvar (2006)

Belfast / Kenneth Branagh (2021)

The Last Picture Show / Peter Bogdanovich (1971)

I, Tonya / Craig Gillespie (2017)

The Postman Always Rings Twice / Tay Garnett (1946)

Rocketman / Dexter Fletcher (2019)

The Unholy / Evan Spiliotopoulos (2021)

Mara / Clive Tonge (2018)

Frogs / George McCowan (1972)

Prometheus / Ridley Scott (2012)

Men / Alex Garland (2022)

All the Right Moves / Michael Chapman (1983)

Poseidon / Wolfgang Petersen (2006)

Saint Maud / Rose Glass (2019)

Monstrous / Chris Sivertson (2022)

Wander Darkly / Tara Miele (2020)

Howl’s Moving Castle / Hayao Miyazaki (2004)

Iris / Albert Maysles (2014)

Lamb / Valdimar Jóhannsson (2021)

In Fabric / Peter Strickland (2018)

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. / C.B. Stockfleth (2022)

The Visitor / Justin P. Lange (2022)

Smile / Parker Finn (2022)

Yellowjackets [szn 1-2] (2021-2022)

It Comes at Night / Trey Edward Shults (2017)

Everything Everywhere All at Once / Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert (2022)

Black Bear / Lawrence Michael Levine (2020)

mother! / Darren Aronofsky (2017)

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story / Eric Appel (2022)

X / Ti West (2022)

I Heart Huckabees* / David O. Russell (2004)

The Right Stuff / Philip Kaufman (1983)

Goliath Awaits / Kevin Connor (1981)

Poltergeist* / Tobe Hooper (1982)

Doctor Who [TV Movie]* / Geoffrey Sax (1996)

Earthstorm / Terry Cunningham (2006)

Lake Eerie / Chris Majors (2016)

Fantastic Planet* / René Laloux (1973)

Synecdoche, New York* / Charlie Kaufman (2008)

Flight of the Navigator* / Randal Kleiser (1986)

NOPE / Jordan Peele (2022)

Women Talking / Sarah Polley (2022)

Striking Distance / Rowdy Herrington (1993)

Vivarium / Lorcan Finnegan (2019)

Saw* / James Wan (2004)

A Peculiar Noise / Jorge Torres-Torres (2016)

In the Earth / Ben Wheatley (2021)

Cats 2 / Jake Jones (2023)

Bringing Out the Dead* / Martin Scorsese (1999)

The Last Blockbuster / Taylor Morden (2020)

The Dance of Reality / Alejandro Jodorowsky (2013)

In the Mouth of Madness / John Carpenter (1994)

The Chamber / Ben Parker (2016)

Tenet / Christopher Nolan (2020)

Synchronic / Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead (2019)

Paprika / Satoshi Kon (2006)

The Menu / Mark Mylod (2022)

Sunshine / Danny Boyle (2007)

Devil’s Island / Sean King, Taylor King (2021)

Benedetta / Paul Verhoeven (2021)

Scotland, PA* / Billy Morrissette (2001)

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover / Peter Greenaway (1989)

The Color of Pomegranates* / Sergei Parajanov (1969)

Face/Off* / John Woo (1997)

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial / Steven Spielberg (1982)

The Gilded Age (PBS American Experience) / Sarah Colt (2018)

Aniara / Pella Kågerman, Hugo Lilja (2018)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas* / Chuck Jones, Ben Washam (1966)

The Quake / John Andreas Andersen (2018)

The Guilty / Gustav Möller (2018)

The Muppet Christmas Carol* [VHS] / Brian Henson (1992)

M3GAN / Gerard Johnstone (2022)

Caught / Jamie Patterson (2017)

Shot / Jeremy Kagan (2017)

A Charlie Brown Christmas* / Bill Melendez (1965)

Body at Brighton Rock / Roxanne Benjamin (2019)

Trancers / Charles Band (1984)

Higher Power / Matthew Charles Santoro (2018)

*Asterisk = rewatch

Favorites first watched in 2023: Men, In Fabric, Yellowjackets, Everything Everywhere All at Once, mother!, NOPE, The Dance of Reality. (ETA: Vivarium and Aniara, which I wouldn't necessarily call "favorites" but they've stuck with me.)

Favorite rewatches: Secretary, I Heart Huckabees, Poltergeist, Bringing Out the Dead

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The following movie is available to stream on... Of all things... The Criterion Channel...

Perhaps Walt Disney Productions were onto something in 1978...

Disney's live-action movie output of the 1970s tends to get a bad rap. A time when the film division, kind of stuck in time, had become what former Disney story man Steve Hulett once described as a "sleepy backwater" establishment. Not at all tapped into the zeitgeist, seemingly uninterested even. They were making movies that were guaranteed hits... In 1965, that is.

THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE opened almost exactly one summer after the release of STAR WARS, the movie that singlehandedly redefined the escapist fantasy adventure that was almost synonymous with Walt Disney many moons ago. Despite boasting a kooky premise (it's about an alien cat who is marooned on Earth and needs the help of three scientists to repair his ship) and even dabbling in some contemporary fears (largely having to do with the Cold War), it's executed like almost any other run-of-the-mill '70s Disney live-action movie: Workmanlike direction from Disney regular Norman Tokar (in his final film), budget special effects that kinda undercut what should be moments of genuine wonder, and some last-minute Disney live-action cliches; chiefly a bunch of diabolical bad guys who want the cat's interstellar collar to rule the universe. Basically GUS and MY DOG, THE THIEF all over again. This probably looked absolutely embarrassing next to what Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were doing at the time.

And yet, there are plenty of weird little things that make this particular movie charming, from a M*A*S*H star (McLean Stevenson) being in it along with the star that replaced him on that show (Harry Morgan), to the subplot involving a pool hall and the mob. Some of the spaceship stuff may be creative, even if it isn't necessarily STAR WARS-caliber. The lead (played by Ken Berry, of F-TROOP and MAMA'S FAMILY fame, and also Disney's HERBIE RIDES AGAIN) and the cat (voiced by Disney regular and frequent voice actor Ronnie Schell) have a cool dynamic, too. Sandy Duncan is a good addition here, she'd later voice Vixey in THE FOX AND THE HOUND. I think this premise, honestly, could do with a really good remake with a visionary director behind it. Animated, even. But you know Disney wouldn't, lol. They couldn't get a BLACK HOLE remake going, nor a FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR remake, so no way that happens.

But... To see this hidden gem be in the same sentence as "Criterion"... It's currently available to stream on the Criterion Channel, in 2-0-2-4, with another live-action Disney cat movie: This time, a more recognizable one, 1965's THAT DARN CAT! starring Hayley Mills. THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE also, of course, is on Disney+. But can you imagine *this* movie, of all things, earning a spot in The Criterion Collection? As in getting a physical disc release with that "C" logo on it and its release year in a neat little bar?

That was NOT on my bingo card this year.

Sometimes time is kind to things, maybe it was just not where it needed to be in 1978.

[standardlovers]

top movies of the year !! tagged by @sommerregenjuniluft who asked specifically for 10 and i will take any opportunity to talk abt films i watched <3

no pressure tagging: @sugarsnappeases @beaniebaby @casstration @bardofavon

Commentary on the films & honourable mentions below:

A Little Life (2023, dir. Ivo van Hove) this was a live show however i watched it as a movie and i hadnt even read the book bc everyone i saw who read the book was so deeply emotionally distraught that i avoided it BUT someone wanted to see it and i agreed to go with them bc it looked good and i like bonding activities. yeah its SAD AS FUCK. its complicated and devastating and very triggering at times and i recognised two of the cast and focused far too long on why do i know this guy but it definitely hit me hard as part of this years viewing experiences

The Book Thief (2013, dir. Brian Percival) this truly has been the year of sophie nélisse for me she has captivated me so ofc i revisited this and bought the book, both still as devastating as i remember

Talk To Me (2023, dir. Michael & Danny Philippou) HORROR OF THE YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!! oh this did blow me away this was so fun to watch and while some of the symbolism was slightly on the nose it was never overbearing to draw away from the plot it really was engaging and had some amazing cast

The Sound Of Music (1965, dir. Robert Wise) i hadnt seen this despite being on my list for YEARS !!!! but when i did oh i was not ready its fun its sweet its whimsical its political its interesting its sad its a musical

Saw X (2023, dir. Kevin Greutert) HEHEHE SAW !!!!!!!!! MANDY CAME BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO SAY !!!!!!

The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007, dir. John Erick Dowdle) this was so interesting !!! many people consider this a very intense horror and i was expecting the worst but i think primarily the fear factor of this is that it is formatted as a documentary discussing the events and tapes although they are real and some of the content is unnerving but ultimately as someone who deeply enjoys horror i did find the format and the approach to this new style of serial killer horror so engaging and creepy, however i wouldnt recommend it for people who arent already into horror

Beautiful Boy (2018, dir. Felix van Groeningen) i actually started this in 2022 but couldnt sit through timothee chalamet reciting poetry so i turned it off and tried again this year but it was very moving and i have like 100 beautiful boy edits in my tiktok folder

All Quiet On The Western Front (2022, dir. Edward Berger) if you are going to watch a war movie: WATCH ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT it is very engaging from the perspective of german soldiers during the end of world war i.

The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008, dir. Mark Waters) Bring Back Fun !!! Bring Back Whimsey !!!!

Take Care Of Maya (2023, dir. Henry Roosevelt) oh this was Intense, this is a documentary about a real life legal case following the Kowalski family who have recently finished their trial against the hospital that put their family and their chronically ill daughter through severe trauma and suffering, it was deeply interesting and very painful but also so necessary for the many people who experience similar cases and circumstances. (Post Film Update/Not shown in the documentary: The Kowalski family has since won their trial and been granted over $250million for their trauma and damages. Maya is now seeking further legal action for other circumstances she endured during this time.)

Honourable Mentions:

[REC] (2007, dir. Jaume Balagueró & Paco Plaza) this was just a GOOD horror it had a slower introduction but once it got into the plot it was so interesting and intense and just a Fun movie which is interesting because its the second to technically include found footage (i have seen people call the poughkeepsie tapes found footage in some ways also) and i dont particularly enjoy found footage but this year it seems to have appealed to me more than i realised!

Uptown Girls (2003, Boaz Yakin) THE BOND BETWEEN A GIRL AND THE MESSY 20 SOMETHING SHE DOESNT WANT TO RELATE TO BUT DOES . "HER AU PAIR CALLED MY NANNY A SLUT BAG WHORE !"

Pamela, A Love Story (2023, dir. Ryan White) which is Pamela Anderson's documentary about her life so far and was very interesting even as someone who didn't know much of anything about her beforehand

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986, dir. John Hughes) which is, as always, a classic and lighthearted experience <3

Totally Killer (2023, dir. Nahnatchka Khan) because it is so good to see a cheesy modern slasher just be Fun again, it doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why it was so enjoyable to watch!

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Alain Delon

watched:

La prima notte di quiete

1972

to watch:

Plein soleil 1960

Rocco e i suoi fratelli 1960

L'eclisse 1962

Il gattopardo 1963

Mélodie en sous-sol 1963

La Tulipe noire 1964

Les félins 1964

L'insoumis 1964

Once a Thief 1965

Les aventuriers 1967

Le samouraï 1967

Diaboliquement vôtre 1967

Histoires extraordinaires 1968

The Girl on a Motorcycle 1968

Adieu l'ami 1968

La piscine 1969

Jeff 1969

Borsalino 1970

Madly 1970

La veuve Couderc 1971

Il était une fois un flic… 1972

The Assassination of Trotsky 1972

Un flic 1972

Traitement de choc 1973

Scorpio 1973

Les granges brûlées 1973

Tony Arzenta (Big Guns) 1973

La race des 'seigneurs' 1974

Les seins de glace 1974

Borsalino and Co. 1974

Flic Story 1975

Zorro 1975

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Born on this day: ultimate Gallic heartthrob of 1960s and 70s European art cinema, Alain Delon (8 November 1935 – 18 August 2024), eulogized by The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw as “one of the most – maybe the most – beautiful male stars in cinema history.” Was anyone better at portraying amoral, icily self-possessed anti-heroes? Like everyone else, I love Delon’s hypnotic performances in Plein Soleil (1960), Rocco and His Brothers (1960), L’Eclisse (1961), Spirits of the Dead (1968) (whipping Brigitte Bardot!) and La Piscine (1969). Hell, I even like his appearances in his erratic English-language films like Once a Thief (1965) opposite Ann-Margret and Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) with Marianne Faithfull! With the recent death of Anouk Aimee and now Delon, the lifeline to the golden age of mid-twentieth century European art films is ever more fragile. (And yes, of course I know Delon was a DEEPLY problematic and unpleasant person off-screen – especially as he aged - but we’re celebrating his artistry here).

Alain Delon ~ Rip 1935-2024

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1965

Viva Maria!

Love at Sea

Once a Thief

The Knack …and How to Get It

Armchair Mystery Theatre

The High Bright Sun

Darling

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Love French Is Better

Alain Delon and Ann Margaret - Once A Thief

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Ann-Margret In A Publicity Photo For Once A Thief (1965)

Pic Source: @cjubarrington (Twitter)

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“He was one of the most – maybe the most – beautiful male stars in cinema history … Delon had a mesmerically demure, long-lashed, almost feline look that could indicate something mysterious, or wounded, or malign, and was very different from the more candid Hollywood beauty of Paul Newman or Robert Redford – and Delon never made it in Hollywood. He had an unlocatable charisma to go with his beauty, the dangerous apparent passivity and stillness of a predator, and it was this that got him cast in some of the most fascinating crime pictures of the era as well as the bold new Italian art cinema of Visconti and Antonioni. He was a tough guy and no dandy, but it was his exquisite face that made him such an exotic figure in working-class stories or lowlife dramas.”

/ From “Mesmeric and beautiful, Alain Delon was one of cinema’s most mysterious stars” by Peter Bradshaw in The Guardian /

Adieu to Alain Delon (8 November 1935 – 18 August 2024) - ultimate Gallic heartthrob of 1960s and 70s European art cinema - whose death aged 88 was announced yesterday. Was anyone better at portraying amoral, icily self-possessed anti-heroes? Like everyone else, I love Delon’s hypnotic performances in Plein Soleil (1960), Rocco and His Brothers (1960), L’Eclisse (1961), Spirits of the Dead (1968) (whipping Brigitte Bardot!) and La Piscine (1969). Hell, I even like his appearances in his erratic English-language films like Once a Thief (1965) opposite Ann-Margret and Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) with Marianne Faithfull! With the recent death of Anouk Aimee and now Delon, the lifeline to the golden age of mid-twentieth century European art films is ever more fragile. (And yes, of course I know Delon was a problematic and unpleasant person off-screen – especially as he aged - but we’re celebrating his artistry here).

Alain Delon, November 8, 1935 – August 18, 2024.

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Once a Thief (Ralph Nelson, 1965).

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Two (very) Different Vintage Takes on Green and Fur

💚 Marlene Dietrich

💚 Ann-Margret (publicity photo for Once A Thief, 1965)

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Alain Delon and Ann-Margret in Once a Theif, 1965

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Good morning.