tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post1208972712763576853..comments2024-03-24T04:12:24.783-04:00Comments on A PERSON IN THE DARK: How To Steal a Million: Wyler in TwilightFlickChickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-50453986190169196242012-07-07T01:38:26.256-04:002012-07-07T01:38:26.256-04:00@ Karen - thank you! It is so light and fluffy and...@ Karen - thank you! It is so light and fluffy and gorgeous. If you are in a light and fluffy mood and just want to see attractive people do attractive things in glamorous clothes and locations, this is the movie for you.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-37556918858542295492012-07-05T14:21:39.140-04:002012-07-05T14:21:39.140-04:00I enjoyed your post so much! I never had any inter...I enjoyed your post so much! I never had any interest in seeing this movie -- but I do now!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939607801184112943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-52147711195260323852012-06-29T05:28:38.058-04:002012-06-29T05:28:38.058-04:00Christian - oh that style! I confess, of all the t...Christian - oh that style! I confess, of all the thing I love about this little caper, Audrey's "look" and the look of Paris captivate me the most!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-82124678479373564442012-06-29T05:27:53.931-04:002012-06-29T05:27:53.931-04:00Sorry that Peter leaves you cold (but that means m...Sorry that Peter leaves you cold (but that means more for me). It is a slight confection, but anything Audrey and Wyler touched (especially together) was elevated by their participation.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-286781723557773592012-06-29T05:26:31.418-04:002012-06-29T05:26:31.418-04:00Classicfilmboy - exactly - not every film has to b...Classicfilmboy - exactly - not every film has to be a classic. I think all concerned made the most of it and added a little something extra because of who they are.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-79553112557927820712012-06-28T16:38:50.568-04:002012-06-28T16:38:50.568-04:00I've always enjoyed this film and Audrey's...I've always enjoyed this film and Audrey's role and look in it. It is so much fun and, though it hasn't really aged, is still a great ride back to these still bouyant times in the 60s. And as you point out, this was made during the final years of the studio system - a swan song to those days and to the Wyler/Hepburn pairing.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-54807073541807159792012-06-28T14:17:16.342-04:002012-06-28T14:17:16.342-04:00FlickChick, This is one of those Audrey Hepburn fi...FlickChick, This is one of those Audrey Hepburn films I watch mostly because I so love her '60s style - and because caper films are fun. But this isn't one of Wyler's greats and Peter O'Toole has never done much for me...on the other hand, your posts always do a great deal for me and this one is (as ever) most enjoyable!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-50133017265763840602012-06-28T07:32:28.098-04:002012-06-28T07:32:28.098-04:00You really captured both the film and this stage i...You really captured both the film and this stage in Wyler's career perfectly. "How to Steal a Million" is a lot of fun but it's not a classic. And there's nothing wrong with that :) And, as an Audrey fan, she looks stunning in this film (go Givenchy!).Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-64489848098076216042012-06-28T05:42:13.113-04:002012-06-28T05:42:13.113-04:00Thank you, Dorian. Another great thing about this ...Thank you, Dorian. Another great thing about this sweet film - no calories!!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-593184087715295772012-06-27T23:43:19.454-04:002012-06-27T23:43:19.454-04:00FlickChick, I adored your HOW TO STEAL A MILLION p...FlickChick, I adored your HOW TO STEAL A MILLION post as much as I enjoyed the film itself! It's just so darn delightful, with Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole (or as we of Team Bartilucci have affectionately called him since his cameo in The 1967 version of CASINO ROYALE, "The Finest Man Who Ever Breathed") in a fun, glam caper, with swell character actors like Hugh Griffith and Eli Wallach. I love your GIFs, too! This charming little gem is proof positive that sometimes it's the playful movies that nestle in your heart, not just the so-called "important" films! :-)DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-90855738395423529182012-06-27T19:22:44.334-04:002012-06-27T19:22:44.334-04:00Thank you, Page. It is fitting that Audrey began a...Thank you, Page. It is fitting that Audrey began and ended that phase of her career with Wyler. She (and he) could not have done any better.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-91990358535291958822012-06-27T19:21:37.080-04:002012-06-27T19:21:37.080-04:00Thanks, Java - I am a fan of Hollywood and seek to...Thanks, Java - I am a fan of Hollywood and seek to defend her wherever and whenever I can!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-15783823864386977172012-06-27T11:15:48.177-04:002012-06-27T11:15:48.177-04:00FlickChick,
Beautifully done!
I can only imagine ...FlickChick, <br />Beautifully done!<br />I can only imagine the pressure on both Wyler and Hepburn after the success of Roman Holiday. I'm sure many eyes and pens were at the ready to critique their reunion. At 37, Hepburn was no old dame but I know in Hollywood she felt immense pressure and competition constantly. <br /><br />I really enjoyed your honest, witty and informative review. <br /><br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-85980398269327518272012-06-27T10:54:03.967-04:002012-06-27T10:54:03.967-04:00Wow! I absolutely enjoyed the analogy of a well-bu...Wow! I absolutely enjoyed the analogy of a well-built movie from the last days of glamorous, frothy classics with a beautiful ruin that stands while its contemporaries have crumbled.<br /><br />In a way, restraint and poise in films was [and is still today] the ultimate rebellion against the times.<br /><br />You've given me a new perspective on a favorite.<br /><br />Thanks.<br />-JavaJava Bean Rushhttp://www.javabeanrush.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-72203660446929944462012-06-27T09:05:23.646-04:002012-06-27T09:05:23.646-04:00Hi Judy - it is a fun romp and the fashions are to...Hi Judy - it is a fun romp and the fashions are to die for!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-79319918457801109802012-06-27T06:59:34.920-04:002012-06-27T06:59:34.920-04:00Must confess I'm another of those who haven...Must confess I'm another of those who haven't seen this yet, but you make it sound like a lot of fun, and I've been enjoying some of Audrey Hepburn's lighter movies recently, so will look out for this!Judyhttp://movieclassics.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-29916437304578381592012-06-27T05:49:46.324-04:002012-06-27T05:49:46.324-04:00Thank you, R.D. for your comments and for hosting ...Thank you, R.D. for your comments and for hosting this wonderful Wyler event. And as I have previously said,my real, true take-away from thus film was a massive crush on Peter O'Toole!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-35761930003680784672012-06-27T05:47:41.815-04:002012-06-27T05:47:41.815-04:00Thank you, Ken - so glad you enjoyed it.Thank you, Ken - so glad you enjoyed it.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-10942931968391104952012-06-27T05:47:13.299-04:002012-06-27T05:47:13.299-04:00Thanks for stopping by John/24frames. I agree - ho...Thanks for stopping by John/24frames. I agree - how could Audrey be any less than adorable? But, this was her last "girl" role, so it is appropriate that she began and ended her days with that character with Wyler.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-5554334164402123282012-06-27T05:45:45.786-04:002012-06-27T05:45:45.786-04:00Thank you, Rick. I know that there are so many mor...Thank you, Rick. I know that there are so many more substantial films being reviewed in this event, but I did my best to get HTSAM's little foot in the door.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-162394128908628692012-06-27T05:44:45.799-04:002012-06-27T05:44:45.799-04:00@ Rachel - truthfully, I totally fell in love with...@ Rachel - truthfully, I totally fell in love with Peter O'Toole when i saw this movie and the crush has yet to abate.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-64236319420807014502012-06-27T05:43:57.146-04:002012-06-27T05:43:57.146-04:00silverscreenings - isn't it the truth? It'...silverscreenings - isn't it the truth? It's a little like clothes Fashion without taste does not stand the test of time. Wyler always displayed class and good taste.FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-56734686419919050892012-06-27T03:14:50.105-04:002012-06-27T03:14:50.105-04:00Flick Chick, I thought you captured the essential ...Flick Chick, I thought you captured the essential qualities of this film very nicely in your post, and especially when you characterized it as "a delightful, beautiful, glamorous escape." That's exactly what it is for me too. I was impressed by your knoledgeable placement of the film in the context of what was happening in cinema at the time. And I sure agree that today the film is a more enjoyable viewing experience than some of the more ambitious movies of the time that were critics' darlings.<br /><br />One thing that made this film so great was that fabulous cast. What an assortment of types and styles of acting, yet Wyler makes them all seem artistically compatible with each other. I adore Audrey Hepburn, who for me can do no wrong. But the real surprise for me was Peter O'Toole. You were right in emphasizing the palpable chemistry between him and Hepburn. Who would ever have thought that an actor known as such a heavy-duty thespian could be so effective as a light-romantic leading man. This film suggests he had the looks, charm, and relaxed acting chops to be another Cary Grant!R. D. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045080274131718843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-88118386734813405962012-06-27T02:16:55.651-04:002012-06-27T02:16:55.651-04:00Enjoyed your post very much. I'm thoroughly be...Enjoyed your post very much. I'm thoroughly besotted with Audrey Hepburn, so I'm hardly an objective judge of this film's quality. She could stand perfectly still for 90 minutes and I'd be fine. There's a great line in the film where O'Toole pokes fun at Audrey's fondness for Givenchy that is a favorite of mine. Loved your fun writing style and the lively visuals.Ken Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940648971296673233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143901229925085760.post-67155488970019564032012-06-26T23:35:32.586-04:002012-06-26T23:35:32.586-04:00A charming and lightweight film but not one of my ...A charming and lightweight film but not one of my favorite Wyler works, though Hepburn is always so adorable to watch. Still, your review does make it sound so charming that I may have to give it another go.John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.com