On screen Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant were smokin’ hot:
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A fascinating comment from George Kaplan which I’d like to highlight concerning the twisted romance of Hitchcock’s “Notorious”:
I agree about Notorious in particular. The kissing scene. Wow. Interesting that it’s so *dark* tho’. Ingrid is pushed to go through some pretty tough things before Devlin comes to his senses. She’s proving her goodness and love by doing things that people (men in particular) would judge her for. Devlin takes some time to realize her sacrifices but it’s gratifying when he does, even at the last possible moment. Odd, that although he’s a weasel we feel some sympathy for Claude Rains at the end. Well, a little.
I’m still absorbing what you said about “Kramer vs Kramer” winning Best Picture against “All That Jazz”. Deadline for voting for this year’s awards is Feb. 19th…
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George Kaplan
February 14, 2013
Vickie cara mia (!), it is the most erotic kiss, isn’t it? The production code obstacles forced Hitch and Co. to create something *more* powerful, so thank you Mr Hayes!
To be soft-hearted (and, perhaps, -headed) I’m very pleased and beyond flattered that you quoted from my rambling (a little embarrassed when I read what I wrote though, I get the image of Our Gang’s Alfalfa or Curly from the Three Stooges pontificating with pipe in mouth!), you’ve made my day.
Have a dazzling and romantic St Valentine’s.
Sending you a (Notorious) X from George K.
On the topic of kissing… I hate watching and listening to today’s kissing scenes — at least the ones where you hear the salvia exchange… do you know what I’m talking about? (When it’s prolonged and sounds like someone eating a sloppy sandwich I get grossed out.) Don’t get me wrong, a great kissing scene, when done well, is something I live for. I love romance, sexual tension, etc. I just hate the sound of saliva! haha!
Back in the day they captured every ounce of romance and lust because they did it in a way that was discreet.
I would give an Academy Award to the Sound Editor who spared us the smacking, sloppy, lip-lock! I do know what you mean. What I don’t understand is why nobody thinks to tone the sound down… Although, I have been known to take earplugs to movies I know will be noisy, so maybe I’m not the best judge.
Let’s hear it for discreet!
Well I have never seen that Hitchcock and now I want to.Not hard to make me want to watch Hitchcock movies anyway.I love the discreet way its all done,such a difference from today.Maybe its that sort of thing that makes me want to watch this sort of film again and again.Very,very few films made now make me want to do that.At he moment of writing I am casually asking myself which films over the last ten years I would watch again and although I am not exactly sitting here with a pen and paper none come spontaneously to mind.I think thats for a reason as well and not just some nostalgic reason on my part.Most of the films that popped into my head were at least thirty years old.
And a car big enough that the passenger can get out on the driver’s side! 🙂
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Heather in Arles
September 24, 2013
le sigh. *let me take a moment to reconstruct myself out of being a pool of sentimental goo on the floor*
See? That is one of the many reasons why I love Hitch. He uses some of the most stunning or delightfully simple techniques, ruses and stylistic advances. I have watched this fine film several times and yet never thought twice about this one long kiss because I was too busy swooning!
Thanks Ms V and Mr K for making me appreciate it even more…
Damn…I wonder how many times they had to rehearse that. I love this movie. Although I like “Indiscreet,” I think this movie displays their chemistry much better.
I’d have to agree.
I’m still absorbing what you said about “Kramer vs Kramer” winning Best Picture against “All That Jazz”. Deadline for voting for this year’s awards is Feb. 19th…
Vickie cara mia (!), it is the most erotic kiss, isn’t it? The production code obstacles forced Hitch and Co. to create something *more* powerful, so thank you Mr Hayes!
To be soft-hearted (and, perhaps, -headed) I’m very pleased and beyond flattered that you quoted from my rambling (a little embarrassed when I read what I wrote though, I get the image of Our Gang’s Alfalfa or Curly from the Three Stooges pontificating with pipe in mouth!), you’ve made my day.
Have a dazzling and romantic St Valentine’s.
Sending you a (Notorious) X from George K.
Oh my stars! You make me blush!
Thank YOU, Mr. Kaplan.
V
On the topic of kissing… I hate watching and listening to today’s kissing scenes — at least the ones where you hear the salvia exchange… do you know what I’m talking about? (When it’s prolonged and sounds like someone eating a sloppy sandwich I get grossed out.) Don’t get me wrong, a great kissing scene, when done well, is something I live for. I love romance, sexual tension, etc. I just hate the sound of saliva! haha!
Back in the day they captured every ounce of romance and lust because they did it in a way that was discreet.
I would give an Academy Award to the Sound Editor who spared us the smacking, sloppy, lip-lock! I do know what you mean. What I don’t understand is why nobody thinks to tone the sound down… Although, I have been known to take earplugs to movies I know will be noisy, so maybe I’m not the best judge.
Let’s hear it for discreet!
Yes, that’s exactly how I would describe it, “Smacking, sloppy, lip lock!” Yuck.
I like the idea of ear plugs for certain films. Very clever.
You must remember this…a kiss is still a kiss a sigh is just a sigh…..
The fundamental things apply… as time goes by…
Well I have never seen that Hitchcock and now I want to.Not hard to make me want to watch Hitchcock movies anyway.I love the discreet way its all done,such a difference from today.Maybe its that sort of thing that makes me want to watch this sort of film again and again.Very,very few films made now make me want to do that.At he moment of writing I am casually asking myself which films over the last ten years I would watch again and although I am not exactly sitting here with a pen and paper none come spontaneously to mind.I think thats for a reason as well and not just some nostalgic reason on my part.Most of the films that popped into my head were at least thirty years old.
LOVE that movie, I can’t recommend it enough.
And a car big enough that the passenger can get out on the driver’s side! 🙂
le sigh. *let me take a moment to reconstruct myself out of being a pool of sentimental goo on the floor*
See? That is one of the many reasons why I love Hitch. He uses some of the most stunning or delightfully simple techniques, ruses and stylistic advances. I have watched this fine film several times and yet never thought twice about this one long kiss because I was too busy swooning!
Thanks Ms V and Mr K for making me appreciate it even more…
It’s one of my favorites… And watching it again recently I came to see how cool Mr. Grant was playing it – a great movie.
Damn…I wonder how many times they had to rehearse that. I love this movie. Although I like “Indiscreet,” I think this movie displays their chemistry much better.
Most erotic movie kiss: Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas in “Original Sin”… no sloppy sound effects, but oh the fireworks!!
Now I have to see it!