tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6850358289053359856..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Gone With the Wind: Who Blew Away Whom (#BOTB Results)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62605602000824617412016-01-25T12:00:59.658-08:002016-01-25T12:00:59.658-08:00Carrie-Anne, books usually have far more than can ...Carrie-Anne, books usually have far more than can reasonably put into a movie. I guess they could have done a television mini-series and gotten everything in. Long drawn out death scenes can be an easy target for humor since they are often kind of ridiculous.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21237509204921976092016-01-25T11:40:00.773-08:002016-01-25T11:40:00.773-08:00I never saw GWTW all the way through until I was a...I never saw GWTW all the way through until I was an adult, though I can't remember what age I was exactly. It's a great film, though in spite of how Margaret Mitchell had complete creative control and helped it to be truer to the source material than many book to movie adaptations, there are a still a lot of things which were left out. I suppose the film would've been as long as Erich von Stroheim's original cut of Greed had they tried to include everything!<br /><br />I loved the running commentary my witch of an aunt and my late grandma used to provide when they watched GWTW together. Particularly funny were their comments on Melly's death scene:<br /><br />"I ain't never seen a person who was dying do so much talking before."<br /><br />"No, wait a minute, she's got a few more people to talk to."Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7244573972123477412016-01-24T18:00:11.303-08:002016-01-24T18:00:11.303-08:00Raquel, no there are not different endings unless ...Raquel, no there are not different endings unless you leave at intermission and miss the real ending. Hope you can join us for <i>Lost & Found</i>.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44870170612721942722016-01-24T17:26:43.315-08:002016-01-24T17:26:43.315-08:00I had no idea there were different endings! What? ...I had no idea there were different endings! What? I'll have to check it out now. As for the blog hop...I am mulling it over if I can still meet my deadline and have fun with you guys as well. Wish me luck!<br /><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Stories</a>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59159835395229596222016-01-24T14:16:11.859-08:002016-01-24T14:16:11.859-08:00Patricia, Time for me as well. It's kind of l...Patricia, Time for me as well. It's kind of like an annual watching of <i>Wizard of Oz</i>.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24540741509374789792016-01-24T14:15:25.668-08:002016-01-24T14:15:25.668-08:00J, I'd heard of the book Scarlett, but didn...J, I'd heard of the book <i>Scarlett</i>, but didn't realize they'd filmed it yet.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18858888942624565202016-01-24T08:05:07.715-08:002016-01-24T08:05:07.715-08:00I love Gone With the Wind. Haven't watched it ...I love Gone With the Wind. Haven't watched it in many years, so maybe it's time.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57580502983066009992016-01-23T23:38:21.942-08:002016-01-23T23:38:21.942-08:00Intermission. Whoops!
Have you seen "Scarlett...Intermission. Whoops!<br />Have you seen "Scarlett" - the sequel? I have it on VHS. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108915/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39670934756715475242016-01-23T18:05:25.043-08:002016-01-23T18:05:25.043-08:00Cherdo, Glad you'll be joining us for Lost &am...Cherdo, Glad you'll be joining us for <i>Lost & Found</i>. I'll be posting an appropriately themed BOTB song and saying a thing or two about it--all related to the theme of the blog hop.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17214602249202971442016-01-23T14:56:01.676-08:002016-01-23T14:56:01.676-08:00That was a pretty interesting battle all around. L...That was a pretty interesting battle all around. Love the idea for the lost and found Valentine's edition...not sure what I will right, but I am IN.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81664063124923036132016-01-22T17:48:35.590-08:002016-01-22T17:48:35.590-08:00Madilyn, tell your husband that I said GWTW is a f...Madilyn, tell your husband that I said GWTW is a fine film. Hey, it's a Civil War film and that's enough for me. The rest room issue is one of the factors that make me want to stop going out to see movies. And then there's the cost and the hassle. In the end, going to see a 2 1/2 hour movie can add up to 3 1/2 or 4 hours of ones time. When I watch at home I can stop the film whenever I want and not miss a thing and when it's over I'm already home and that's nice.<br /><br />Yeah, I figured <b>Ritz</b> to be a sure winner in this Battle.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16725677419732255032016-01-22T17:44:46.323-08:002016-01-22T17:44:46.323-08:00Cathy, I'm glad you voted for "How Strang...Cathy, I'm glad you voted for "How Strange" or the outcome would have been even more lopsided. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18698522638006950202016-01-22T17:40:48.988-08:002016-01-22T17:40:48.988-08:00Me. The answer to who hasn't seen Gone with th...Me. The answer to who hasn't seen Gone with the Wind would be 'me'. Yes, I've yet to see it. But I don't think I could get my husband to watch it with me.<br />Man, I wish some movies now days had intermissions. I've sat through 2 1/2 hour movies in theater needing to use the rest room, but not wanting to get up and miss anything. :(<br /><br />Hah! I knew Putting on the Ritz would win! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1740334030019161132016-01-22T17:37:53.024-08:002016-01-22T17:37:53.024-08:00Lee, good thing no one noticed you left and came b...Lee, good thing no one noticed you left and came back. lol I saw the movies many years ago on my in-laws cable TV and then we bought it on DVD or maybe we have it on Blu-ray, which ever it is we all watched as a family after making the purchase. I thought DH and DS would fight me on this, as for my daughters I knew they were on my side, but I didn't hear a peep out of them other than DH commented that he actually liked it more than he thought he would. It was a fun family movie night. WOW, Puttin' on the Ritz won big time. I thought I voted on that video, but my notes say I voted for How Strange. Now, how strange is that?! :D Good battle! Have a great weekend!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47174473858668392092016-01-22T12:53:29.324-08:002016-01-22T12:53:29.324-08:00Michele, they don't make many movies these day...Michele, they don't make many movies these days that are long enough to require an intermission. Years ago going to the theater was like a major event that required several hours. Now theaters herd people in and out like cattle.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26386055745344338072016-01-22T12:13:54.522-08:002016-01-22T12:13:54.522-08:00I love Gone with the Wind. What a classic and it c...I love Gone with the Wind. What a classic and it can lead to some great conversation. That was funny about you leaving during intermission. Movie theaters don't do intermissions anymore and I only recently became aware that they did that in the first place.<br />I'm not surprised that Puttin' on the Ritz won. Was a noble contest though Lee...<br /><br />Looking forward to the Lost & Found Blog Hop!<br /><br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a><br />Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4171782069505731452016-01-22T11:54:24.977-08:002016-01-22T11:54:24.977-08:00Ann, the myth of the Southern aristocracy is diffi...Ann, the myth of the Southern aristocracy is difficult to dispel. It's what most people expect.<br /><br />Good that you had a guide in the theater to tell you to wait. It's a long film for sure, but not oppressive to sit through--not for me at least.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5653648793707519052016-01-22T11:51:37.676-08:002016-01-22T11:51:37.676-08:00Birgit, I think typically voters will go with what...Birgit, I think typically voters will go with what they know best. It can take a while for certain music to grow on certain listeners.<br /><br />I agree that GWTW is a must see film for Americans. I wouldn't say it's the greatest film, but it is a pretty great film.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20823077251202329702016-01-22T11:49:15.617-08:002016-01-22T11:49:15.617-08:00Andrew, wives seem to especially like this film th...Andrew, wives seem to especially like this film though I wouldn't necessarily call it a "chick flick", but I guess it kind of is.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79785199022538941582016-01-22T11:48:18.883-08:002016-01-22T11:48:18.883-08:00Larry, I too was kind of surprised. I figured eve...Larry, I too was kind of surprised. I figured everyone had seen this movie by now. It seems like it's on TV once every couple of months.<br /><br />Now that "damn" is no big deal I wonder what Rhett would say to Scarlett if the film were remade today?<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4684216503685293012016-01-22T11:46:18.502-08:002016-01-22T11:46:18.502-08:00The book is even better. I feel awkward with South...The book is even better. I feel awkward with Southern themes. The irony of the GWTW flick is that Margaret Mitchell wanted to dispel some myths of antebellum South and Hollywood put those myths front and center.<br /><br />I can understand why you got up and left during intermission. I must of saw it in 67 when I was eleven with my mom. She told me to stay seated it was not over. The movie kept my attention the entire four hours. It is a great flick.<br />Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18911690636406326692016-01-22T11:28:23.023-08:002016-01-22T11:28:23.023-08:00I have a feeling the video clip helped Puttin'...I have a feeling the video clip helped Puttin' on the Ritz a bit more plus most know this song. GWTW is a true epic film including the backstage events. It is not my favourite film but it is a film everyone should see at least once. It also is still the biggest box office winner of all time. This film came out in 1939 and was in one theatre, alone, for 2 years. If you adjust it to today's dollars it made....$1,757,788,200. compared to the new Stars Wars film which is currently $863,148,200. It is 12th on the list of biggest box office. The original Star wars is 2nd and Sound of Music is 3rd. Yowza!! Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87615191002322424202016-01-22T10:11:39.122-08:002016-01-22T10:11:39.122-08:00I originally saw it in bits and pieces when I was ...I originally saw it in bits and pieces when I was a kid. I don't think I ever just sat down and watched it all the way through until I did that with my wife.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36562850246545552342016-01-22T09:59:39.072-08:002016-01-22T09:59:39.072-08:00As I scrolled down the comments, I was somewhat su...As I scrolled down the comments, I was somewhat surprised how many people had not seen GWTW in its entirety.<br /><br />Frankly, I don't give a damn.DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83492911028936838192016-01-22T08:51:09.407-08:002016-01-22T08:51:09.407-08:00Jeffrey, sounds like a cool book copy to have in y...Jeffrey, sounds like a cool book copy to have in your possession. I've done as many as 4 blogs in A to Z. This year I'll probably only do 2 and maybe just one. Good luck with yours!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com