Blackbead

Hmmm, either we've decided to let this thread go unraveled again or this quote is too hard. Here's a couple of hints: 1. This exchange is between an American and a Russian and the Russian has mangled the expression "piece of cake." 2. At another point in the movie, the same Russian uses the expression "easy as cake." 3. The film takes place in space.

I believe that was Belloch in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." So, let's try this one - "Piece of pie" "Cake" "What?" "It's piece of cake." Blackbead

And talk about an interesting character! Isoroku Yamamoto was an incredibly brilliant and farsighted naval commander. He spoke fluent English having spent two years studying at Harvard and a number of years as a naval attache at the Japanese embassy in Washington DC and was so taken with the American life-style that he opposed the very war that he planned so well. In addition, he was a wounded veteran of cruiser duty during the Russo-Japanese War and a successful diplomat between the wars in the international naval community. He loved to play poker and drink whiskey but was the son of a samurai. He was sort of the American version of the British feeling toward Rommel. He was so respected by the Americans that they planned an elaborate ambush of his aircraft. Anway, you got it right, Mission, so you're up! And speaking of "AQOTWF," has anyone ever read Remarque's other famous work, "A Time to Live and A Time to Die"?

Here's a hint - the film revolves around an event that took place on a recent date. The aircraft type involved is known as the "Flying Fortress." Any guesses?

I agree . . . and he's incredibly sinister in places as well. Hard to imagine this is the same guy that was in "Gigi." Okay, here we go, this one's easy but timely: "What a way to fly into a war... unarmed and outta gas." Lest we forget . . .

I'd love to see that one sometime, Graydog. I agree; that film is definitely appropriate for today's date. If I get the chance, I intend on watching "Tora, Tora, Tora" followed by "Midway" before the weekend is over. My next door neighbor, when I was growing up, was a gentleman who was interviewed by the local TV station every year on this date. He was a Marine stationed at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. He continued his service to fight on Guadalcanal, where he was wounded. He spent a goodly portion of the next year in a rehab hospital and then spent the rest of the war training Marines. Regarding the latest quote, I believe that is from "Octopussy." Am I right? Blackbead

I thought I knew what it was but that film wasn't released in '44. Is it about the Doolittle raid?

Ahoy there, me Wild BriarRose! I have NO idea . . . there's a buddy of mine who is really into film (graduate of the University of Texas' Radio, Television and Film School) and he thinks he's heard of a British "Big Chill" movie but he doesn't know the name. I give . . . Blackbead

Yes, please!

Now, that's one of those smart British comedies, that is . . . I just have no idea which one! I would say "Love Actually" but I just saw that one not too long ago and this quote sounds in now way familiar.

Well played, me wild Briar Rose! And that means you are up!

To repeat: "Oh, THAT knife." Do you know it . . . Blackbead

"The Golden Child"!! I love the scene in the airport when he's telling the bad guy about what will happen to the knife if he gets arrested. This is another one of those "class of culture" movies that I love so much. Since I'm SURE that's the right answer, here's another one about sharp, pointy objects: "Oh, THAT knife." Blackbead PS: Iron Jon: First, it is BlackBEAD (I'm the pirate without the "rrrrr") and secondly, check out my website, www.blackbead-jewelry.com, there's a picutre of the regular t-shirt. The one I'm proposing is just like that but with the quote and Twain's name on the front.

Right you are, Iron Jon! ANd YOU are now up! By the way, would you be willing to pay $15 plus shipping for a "white on black" t-shirt that featured the Twain quote you use as part of your signature?? Blackbead

Assuming that I am correct in that last guess, let's try a true Thanksgiving classic: Character one: You're in a pretty lousy mood, huh? Character two: To say the least. #1: You ever traveled by bus before? #2 shakes head. #1: Hmmm. Your mood's probably not going to improve much. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!

"Legend" Another film that some people think is crap and I really enjoy. I think that those people that don't like this movie either try to make too much of it or too little. By the way, I tried to watch it with the Goldsmith score . . . and I just couldn't finish it. I guess I'm a sucker for Tangerine Dream (see post re: "The Keep" in another movie thread.) Oh, wait . . . that wasn't your line, that was part of your signature . . . foolish mortal, me . . . The other quote is from "Yellowbeard," I believe. I watched it again a couple of months ago and I think I recall that line. Blackbead

I remember that one! One of me "guilty pleasures" when I was younger. A good cast, a decent concept, one heck of an armored recreational vehicle, but it's been called "possibly one of the worst movies ever made." Hey, I liked it . . . And I'd say that Cheeky is up. Blackbead

I would LOVE to buy a pair of the shoes!! I'm just getting into the thread now so where do I send me cheque?? If you still have any in men's size M (10-11, I believe?) then drop me an email at blackbeads_tc@yahoo.com and tell me where to send me ducats. And THANK YOU!! Blackbead

Ahhh, Peter Sellers in three hilarious roles, Slim Picken's being Slim Pickens, and the looniest look on George C. Scott's Face I've ever seen. Are those clues enough to get another player playing??

Well done, me hearty! "The Black Swan" it be! Well played! And so it be your turn, Graydog . . .

Ah-HAH! So, let's take another stab at it! "Now put your shirt on. You look much too naked for a decent English gentleman." What say ye, ye wild pack of sea dogs?!?!?!

Ahoy there, mate! Make mine a mojito with a little extra lime. Whereabouts are ye settled? Not anywheres near Texas, are ye? There be a group already started with members from all over Texas called The Brotherhood of the Gulf. Which faires do ye attend? Blackbead Master of The Adventure Fantasy

Wow . . . now there's one I haven't seen in a long time. What a great cast and what a timeless message - "Mister Roberts"

I've given up trying to have one movie as my favorite, there are just to many. It's like trying to decide on a favorite book. Instead, I ask most folks "if you coul watch any movie ever made tonight what would you like to watch?" For me, tonight it would be "The Keep." It's still close enough to Halloween to be a night for chills and the supernatural and that TangerineDream sountrack, the images, the historical setting, the whole vision - that's what I'm in the modd for tonight. Of course, I would want it to be on DVD so I may have to wait for a bit longer . . . "The Devil in the Keep wears a black uniform, has a Death's Head in his cap, and calls himself a Sturmbannführer!" Blackbead

I loved Name of the Rose, thoroughly enjoyed Baudolino and am liking Mysterious Flame but I could never finish Pendulum. Weird, huh? You'd think I was from Holland . . .