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Yes sir, it's good to be King... and the Midas touch.
I also had the hots for Julianna Moore at the time so that was a bonus
February Wrist Scan is live! . . .
. . . let's share our favorite Academy Award films and performances . . .
Another film I can watch over and over is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
John Huston won the Academy Award for Best Director, and his father Walter for Best Actor.
Christopher Walken won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
. . . along with the watch on our wrist.
One of my favorite films is Shane. Nominated for several Awards, won for Cinematography.
Another film I can watch over and over is The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.
The Deer Hunter was so overwhelmingly powerful that I saw it three times in a few months during its release.
On my wrist today: the Sub.
Your favorites? "Action!"
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"It's good to be King" -- Mel Brooks
What other director, actor, or whatever Performative-for-pay job of acting could surpass true, classic humor and a truly timeless career making people who make us laugh while also challenging human's totally make-believe belief system, etiquette, etc.
We gotta protect our Phoney Baloney jobs!!!
Madeline Kahn was nominated . . .
. . . for Best Supporting Actress in Blazing Saddles . . .
. . . but didn't win. Watta crime . . .
. . . but didn't win. Watta crime . . .
Agree with your comments on Mel Brooks dear Enjoythemusic. I enjoyed so much his films!
And that Cellini Midas is a wonderful timepice! Hagwe! Abel
I’ll go with The Silence of the Lambs
Picked up all the major awards in 1992 - and who can ever forget “Hannibal the Cannibal” 😳
Going with my budget DB25 Starry Varius GMT this weekend - saved 2/3 off the asking price of the LV collaboration!
Going with my budget DB25 Starry Varius GMT this weekend - saved 2/3 off the asking price of the LV collaboration!
Jodie Foster is the modern incarnation . . .
. . . of Jimmy Stewart. At first glance she comes across as a minor talent . . .
. . . but it slowly becomes apparent she's a master of subtlety . . .
. . . like Stewart.
. . . but it slowly becomes apparent she's a master of subtlety . . .
. . . like Stewart.
A good comparison you make here dear Art!
Another actor I like so much James Stewart!
Best, Abel
Best, Abel
What a great performance …
Hopkins and Foster gave great performances in this legendary movie.
Yes, but being on the squeamish side . . .
. . . Dr No has seen Silence of the Lambs only once, when it was released some thirty-five years ago. You wouldn't think a Bond villain would faint at the sight of blood!
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Hello dear Captain!! So nice to see you here!
Agree with you my dear friend. Outstanding work from both stars make this film a legendary one!
Cheers!
Abel
Cheers!
Abel
Doesn’t look budget at all 🙌🏻👏🏻👌🏻
Do you have it with some dabs beans and a nice Chianti? 😉
Due to the Florence connection I also liked Hannibal...
I also had the hots for Julianna Moore at the time so that was a bonus
Hello dear Art! What a great theme you choose for this edition of WS…
… and thank you for your hosting and starting the event bringing these great award winning films.
Martín Sheen as Capt. Willard wearing the Seiko 6105 he made famous.
These are the watches I imagine the fighters would have used with the Italian automatic switchblades type they used in the famous scene.
Let me play with a few of my favorite films and watches to accompany them:
Apocalipze Now from 1978 received two Oscars in 1979 for Best Sound and Photography. I feel it deserved Best film as well!
Actors Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando and Robert Duval made a great job directed by Francis Ford Coppola in this film based in the book Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.
Martín Sheen as Capt. Willard wearing the Seiko 6105 he made famous.
And my film related shots:
Next film:
You already mentioned West Side Story from 1962. It received the record of 10 Oscars plus a special one for co-director Robbin’s.
Director Robert Wise and music from Leonard Bernstein! And actors Natalie Woods, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Richard Bruner and Russ Tamblyn and their spectacular unforgettable dances made for the record of Oscars it deserved.
Memorable scene of a knife fight between Sharks and Jets hangs inspired my own photographs:
These are the watches I imagine the fighters would have used with the Italian automatic switchblades type they used in the famous scene.
The old Omega is from my birth year 1948 ref 2505 model known as Jatucka by collectors was a gift from a good friend of mine.
The Zenith I don’t know the reference. I love its Art Deco indexes of this lovely watch.
I will return later with two additional favorite films
Cheers! Abel
Thank you so much dear Salman for your always so kind viewing and commenting! I´m glad you like these oldies! Cheers! Abel
Impressive selection of films, watches and photos,
dear Abel!
West Side Story holds a special place in my heart.
Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much dear Emmanuel for your kind comments on my posts. Same here dear friend: West Side Story brings me so fond memories of my too far youth!
Have a nice weekend my dear friend. Abel
Thank you so much dear Captain! I fell in love with that dial when I found many years ago. Couldn´t let pass the opportunity of taking it home. Glad youlike it! Cheers, Abel
Two more favorite films…
An American in Paris from 1951 won 6 Oscars.
My own pictures may be titled: A South American in Paris! Lol!
With music from George Gershwin Masterpiece with same title and the dancing scenes by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron directed by Vincent Minnelli this is a film I love so much.
My own pictures may be titled: A South American in Paris! Lol!
My Breguet Type XX was bought during a visit to Paris in 2011…
And my JLC Reverso with the iconic view behind…
And my JLC Reverso with the iconic view behind…
The last film (from a long list of Oscar’s winning films I love) which I wish to play with this weekend is …
Platoon, from 1986 winner of 4 Oscars in 1987. Directed by Oliver Stone and main actors Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen and Tom Berenger the film depicts a Vietnam War drama too.
And my film related shots…
Again my Seiko 6105 is shown with a Randall Made Knife model 14 and a 1911 A1 .45 ACP pistol US Government markings made by Remington Rand during WW2 which was US Army issued to Vietnam soldiers also. Both knife and pistol were popular among American soldiers during the Vietnam conflict years.
Last but not least…
You asked about the watch worn during this weekend and I choose this early (1961) Rolex GMT ref 1675 (Cornino crown guards, rail track, gilt/gloss, admiration dot) honoring the watch worn by Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now film. Brando’s watch in the film lacks its bezel but I didn’t dare to take off the beautifully faded to fuchsia bezel of my watch! lol!
Thank you again dear Art for your hosting and great Theme!!
Have a nice and relaxed weekend my dear Art and all friends here!
Abel
My favorite scene from . . .
. . . An American in Paris doesn't feature Gene Kelly.
A hundred years from now they'll wonder how cinematographers were able to insert Oscar Levant into every character without AI.
A hundred years from now they'll wonder how cinematographers were able to insert Oscar Levant into every character without AI.
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Thank you dear Art! True! Certainly Hollywood did a great job…
… during so many decades amazing us with unforgettable scenes which left us thinking “how they did that?!!”
Far from the creation of AI they knew the tricks of their trade!
Óscar Levant was a distinguished pianist and music as well!
Cheers! Abel