tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post3479890533069236760..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Caftan Woman's Choice: One for February on TCMCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-18097022165224751522013-02-17T19:34:52.439-08:002013-02-17T19:34:52.439-08:00Exactly, C.W. You've hit it right on the head....Exactly, C.W. You've hit it right on the head. He's a blank. I'm trying to think who else might have played him and have come up with zero.<br /><br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-67343220929821433592013-02-17T15:51:27.647-08:002013-02-17T15:51:27.647-08:00Well, guys and gals, it looks like we've convi...Well, guys and gals, it looks like we've convinced Becky to join us at the New Year's party with Linda and the gang.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-78681617600256976162013-02-16T07:23:39.453-08:002013-02-16T07:23:39.453-08:00Caftan Woman, I must confess I've never had th...Caftan Woman, I must confess I've never had the opportunity to see HOLIDAY, but your wonderful review and your description of it as an old friend you've been out of touch with for a while is so endearing that I'll have to check it out! Being a fan of Mary Astor, I'm now equally interested in seeing the 1932 version, too. Have a great Presidents Day weekend!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-44391682709049422012013-02-15T14:55:11.322-08:002013-02-15T14:55:11.322-08:00Oh, how I love this movie! I just mentioned it to ...Oh, how I love this movie! I just mentioned it to someone as the most romantic movie I can think of. Thanks for letting me know it's on this month! I can't wait to see it again.The Gal Herselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-52946679417592210722013-02-15T08:06:54.294-08:002013-02-15T08:06:54.294-08:00Shame on me -- I've never seen this, and I lov...Shame on me -- I've never seen this, and I love both the stars. I don't know why, but it never appealed to me, just the title I guess, which is a dumb reason. I will rectify this mistake at the first opportunity!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-84719591987055369982013-02-10T19:00:20.648-08:002013-02-10T19:00:20.648-08:00I've only seen this movie once, which is not n...I've only seen this movie once, which is not nearly enough. I loved your post.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-36270768203304039722013-02-09T12:04:41.781-08:002013-02-09T12:04:41.781-08:00Calling this film an old friend is a perfect descr...Calling this film an old friend is a perfect description. I love every second of this film and could watch it every week. Katharine and Cary finally hit a comfortable groove for this one and their chemistry is electrifying. Lasso The Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221402578681699727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-40243567469561473242013-02-08T15:07:36.224-08:002013-02-08T15:07:36.224-08:00Nice to see so many fans of "Holiday". ...Nice to see so many fans of "Holiday". You (well, at least I) don't see many films today that reach its level of entertainment and excellence.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-68697124399225797082013-02-08T05:58:48.054-08:002013-02-08T05:58:48.054-08:00CW,
I hope you get the opportunity to see Holiday ...CW,<br />I hope you get the opportunity to see Holiday on the big screen one day. This certainly is one that is such a visual bonanza that you would wish for a pause button though just to take it all in. ha ha<br /><br />I had forgotten or perhaps I didn't even know that Holiday started out on the stage. I loved the original with Harding and Astor but when you pair Grant and Hepburn together, the original doesn't stand a chance! Grant certainly brought out the best of Kate's comedic abilities for me.<br /><br />A nice review of a top notch comedy. So glad it was remade.<br /><br />I hope all is well with you and the family.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26908883411923435692013-02-05T18:17:36.894-08:002013-02-05T18:17:36.894-08:00This is one of the film classics, after first time...This is one of the film classics, after first time watching it, I wanted to add it to my ever growing dvd collection..<br /><br />Like so many of Katharine Hepburn's movies, I thought this one was also very witty and romantic.<br /><br />Cary Grant, as always is very charming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09421976438809816553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-13880922465512271002013-02-05T17:53:51.064-08:002013-02-05T17:53:51.064-08:00Awesome choice! While everyone raves about BRINGIN...Awesome choice! While everyone raves about BRINGING UP BABY (which I love, too), HOLIDAY has been pushed into the background. It's just as good in its own way. I love that Cary and Kate essentially swap roles in the two movies, with Cary the reserved half in BABY and Kate in that role in HOLIDAY.Classic Film and TV Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548537117263337339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-61723651001429314932013-02-04T16:06:08.177-08:002013-02-04T16:06:08.177-08:00While I find this film funny, I am not a huge admi...While I find this film funny, I am not a huge admirer. Hepburn and Grant have undeniable chemistry, but I found Hepburn's character somewhat annoying. Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-66979417061572811432013-02-04T06:17:46.085-08:002013-02-04T06:17:46.085-08:00Thanks.
I never thought of checking the inestimab...Thanks.<br /><br />I never thought of checking the inestimable YouTube for the '32 version. Harding and Astor! <br /><br />I don't think I should like remakes, then discover so many favourites that fit into that category. I admit to really enjoying different takes on the same story. Ah, the tortured soul of the movie buff! Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41644242645401239732013-02-04T04:58:55.094-08:002013-02-04T04:58:55.094-08:00A lovely post on a swell movie. Everyone so well c...A lovely post on a swell movie. Everyone so well cast. I've not seen the 1932 version, but I think it might still be on YouTube in parts. So many movies, so little time.<br /><br />Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-7323561313034108652013-02-03T17:32:28.716-08:002013-02-03T17:32:28.716-08:00Johnny Case is a bit of a blank as a character, is...Johnny Case is a bit of a blank as a character, isn't he? His sole purpose seems to be as a professional "againster". It is Grant's inherit charm, and Johnny's friendship with the Potters, that wins him audience acceptance. However, we certainly want to believe that he is worth Linda's faith.<br /><br /> Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-9123281744370566452013-02-03T12:13:05.284-08:002013-02-03T12:13:05.284-08:00I didn't see this movie until last year someti...I didn't see this movie until last year sometime at the urging of several bloggers. I'm glad I did though I admit it is NOT my favorite Cary Grant performance. Not his fault. It's his character, Johnny, I have trouble with. <br /><br />But I love Johnny's slow awakening. His eventual understanding of the soul-killing Seton way of life that Julia will NEVER give up. She is a born daddy's girl who revels in the comforts of money and power. My heart breaks for poor Ned who will never escape and will in all likelihood die young. He is beyond help though I was very frustrated by the fact that no one tries very hard to intervene.<br /><br />I love Katherine Hepburn and wonder if she wasn't a changeling left in the nursery....<br /><br />The story is remarkably black and white with everyone rich one side and everyone not rich on the other.<br /><br />I loved Edward Everett Horton (when do I not love EEH?) and his wife - what a picture of a cozy, comfortable marriage. The sort of thing I would have loved to have had.<br /><br />My problem with Johnny: He is a just a tad too loosey-goosey. Too frantic to enjoy himself. I couldn't help thinking that a spot of Zoloft might have helped him a bit. :)<br /><br />Henry Daniell. Hsssssssss....! I hear he was exactly the same in real life. I shudder to think it. I still love him.<br /><br />The ending, of course, is perfection. <br /><br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.com