Quotable Quote: Doctor Dolittle

"I speak over two thousand languages, including Dodo and Unicorn. I had a classical education."

~ Ginny Tyler as the voice of Polynesia the Parrot in Doctor Dolittle (1967)

Quotable Quote: West Side Story

"All of you! You all killed him! And my brother, and Riff. Not with bullets, or guns, with hate. Well now I can kill, too, because now I have hate!"

~ Natalie Wood as Maria in West Side Story (1961)

Scintillating Scene: They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

I just re-watched the Matt Damon cowboy flick All The Pretty Horses (2000), so when Bob, our Cin-Ob Supreme of the week, told me he wanted to see something from a movie called They Shoot Horses, Don't They? I was all GAASSSP!

Then I did my research like a good little blogger. And this movie is now added to the list of ones I'm hunting for on DVD, because it sounds sooooo good. On the assumption that a lot of you don't know this movie either, here's a synops.

The lives of a disparate group of contestants intertwine in an inhumanely grueling dance marathon. [IMDB]

Wowza! Inhumane dancing? I'm in. 

When Bob mentioned this title I was expecting cowboys, or horse races, maybe some mafia guys putting out hits on people, or whatever they call 'em. Well wasn't I surprised when the first Google result was a disco ball image.

So watch this scene to get a taste of this 1969 movie, and give me your thoughts. Have you seen it before? If not, are you intrigued now like I am? Aaaaannd GO!

Tasty Tagline: Rosemary's Baby

Pray for Rosemary's baby.

Memorable Monologue: The Haunting

"When people believed the earth was flat, the idea of a round world scared them silly. Then they found out how the round world works. It's the same with the world of the supernatural. Until we know how it works, we'll continue to carry around this unnecessary burden of fear."

~   Richard Johnson as Dr. John Markway in The Haunting (1963)

Carnival of Souls: A Classic Review

This post was written by Cin-Ob Supreme BOB, from Bob-O-Rama.

One of the creepiest movies I have ever seen is the 1962 film Carnival of Souls. It stars Candace Hilligoss as Mary Henry and was produced and directed by Herk Harvey. It wasn't very popular when it first came out, but has since gained cult status.

Carnival of Souls has a Bergman feel to it. The music is uber-creepy and very effective. The zombies, lost souls, or whatever the hell they are, are nightmarish and more than likely an inspiration for the zombies in George Romero's Night of the Living Dead.

Carnival of Souls is the story of a spiritual marginal. It follows Mary as she wavers between the land of the living and the land of the dead. She is haunted by a mysterious 'ghoul' (portrayed perfectly by the film's director, Herk Harvey), who eventually claims her soul.

It you haven't seen Carnival of Souls, I would definitely recommend it. It is creepy, atmospheric, and best watched at night with all of the lights out. The movie is in public domain and can be found on IMDB, Prelinger Archives, or YouTube.

Dazzling Dance: The Party

Wow. This chick really knows how to get groovy. It's like watching an elastic band on a dance floor.

Although Peter Sellers is the star of this classic comedy, we're always psyched for this hippie's scene. Just one of the many reasons we wish we were alive during the 60s. Anyone else wish they could bust a move like this?

Tempting Trailer: The Party

Let us introduce you to Hrundi V. Bakshi. He's an imbecile. He's clueless. He's HILARIOUS. If you have not seen the legendary Peter Sellers in The Party (1968), then you have not lived. Ok, that was a little melodramatic, but seriously, if you have not seen this movie - SEE IT! It's a CinemaObsessed order!

Hrundi accidentally gets invited to a big Hollywood party. The audience follows him as he stumbles through the evening, suffering one embarrassing disaster after another.

This movie has so little dialogue.. why? Because Hrundi V. Bakshi doesn't even need to open his mouth to make you shite your pants with laughter. But when he does open his mouth, be prepared. We've been quoting this movie ever since we could talk.

Birdie Num Num.

Tasty Tagline: The Day of the Triffids

Beware the Triffids... they grow... know... walk... talk... stalk... and KILL!

Memorable Monologue: Night of the Living Dead

"It has been established that persons who have recently died have been returning to life and committing acts of murder. A widespread investigation of funeral homes, morgues, and hospitals has concluded that the unburied dead have been returning to life and seeking human victims. It's hard for us here to be reporting this to you, but it does seem to be a fact."

~ Charles Craig as the newscaster in Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Quotable Quote: To Sir, with Love

"I believe one should fight for what one believes. Provided one is absolutely sure one is absolutely right."

~ Sidney Poitier as Mark Thackeray in To Sir, with Love (1967)

Delightful Dialogue: Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)

Frank Beardsley: I don't quite understand. Am I being stupid?

Helen North: No, you're being a man. Which is sometimes the same thing.
 

~ Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball in Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)

Memorable Monologue: Mary Poppins

"Early each day to the steps of St. Paul's, the little old bird woman comes...

In her own special way to the people she calls, come buy my bags full of crumbs.

Come feed the little birds, show them you care, and you'll be glad if you do.

Their young ones are hungry, their nests are so bare; all it takes is tuppence from you.

Feed the birds, tuppence a bag. Tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag...

Feed the birds, that's what she cries, while overhead her birds fill the skies.

All around the cathedral the saints and apostles look down as she sells her wares.

Although you can't see it, you know they are smiling each time someone shows that he cares.

Though her words are simple and few, listen, listen, she's calling to you.

Feed the birds, tuppence a bag. Tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag.

Though her words are simple and few, listen, listen she's calling to you.

Feed the birds, tuppence a bag. Tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag."

~ Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins (1964)

Audacious Audition: The Producers

Voilà! Another Audacious Audition - this time from Mel Brooks' 1968 production of The Producers.

Now before you get offended seeing countless Hitlers wandering around and saluting and crap, you need to know the premise of the film. Broadway producers Bialystock and Bloom are out to make the worst show of all time (in a crazy scheme to make a fortune), so they sought out the offensive material and bad actors.

Audition today for the role of Adolf Hitler! No previous experience required!

Tantalizing Trivia: Bye Bye Birdie

Many of the actors from the 1963 version of Bye Bye Birdie have stated they were unhappy with the final product of the film, feeling it turned into a star vehicle for Ann-Margret.

Director George Sidney was smitten with Margret and, at his own expense, added in this title sequence. It was filmed 6 months after initial production was finished. Margret is prominently featured singing a song at the beginning of the film, AND at the end. This song was written expressly for this purpose, not having been included in the original Broadway production.

I guess the other actors had a point.

Tasty Tagline: Once Upon a Time in the West

There were three men in her life.

One to take her...

one to love her...

and one to kill her.

Tantalizing Trivia: Barbarella

The band Duran Duran was named after the villain Dr. Durand-Durand in Barbarella (1968).

Duran Duran played some of their first gigs at a bar in London called Barbarella. That's just outta this world!

This leaves our Cin-Ob minds to imagine more band/movie inspirations...

Here's our list of would-be bands and their first singles:

The Scissorhands ........... 'Snippety Snip'

The Marty McFly Trio ......... 'I Fell in Love with a Flux Capacitor'

The Pee Wee's ......... 'I Know You are but What am I?

The Rhett Butler's ......... 'We Don't Give a Damn'

The Tony Montana's ......... 'Say Hello to My Little Friend'

The Balboa's ......... 'Adriaaan!'

The Krueger Boys ......... 'Slashin' up my Heart'

DJ. Poppins ......... 'Ain't Nothin' but a Spoonful'

Da Evil Docta's ......... 'Zip it Yo'

The Corleone Family ......... 'Do We Have Your Loyalty?'

Memorable Monologue: Cleopatra

"Is that how one says it? As simply as that. 'Mark Antony is dead. Lord Antony is dead.' 'The soup is hot; the soup is cold." "Mark Antony is living; Mark Antony is dead." Shake with terror when such words pass your lips, for fear they be untrue and Antony'd cut out your tounge for the lie! And if true, for your lifetime boast that you were honored to speak his name even in death. Dying, of such a man, must be shouted, screamed! It must dare go back from the corners of the universe. 'Antony is dead! Mark Antony of Rome lives no more!'"

~ Roddy McDowall as Octavian in Cleopatra (1963)

Tasty Tagline: It Started in Naples

You'll want to be there when the fun starts!

Quotable Quote: Hello Dolly!

"Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It's not worth a thing unless it's spread around, encouraging young things to grow."

~ Barbara Streisand as Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly (1969)