list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Dodsworth on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Dodsworth/9380/default.aspx Title: Dodsworth
Year: 1936
Director: William Wyler
Plot: In this highly acclaimed adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' novel, Walter Huston plays Sam Dodsworth, a good-hearted, middle-aged man who runs an auto manufacturing firm. His wife Fran (Ruth Chatterton) is obsessed with the notion that she's growing old, and she eventually persuades Sam to sell his interest in the company and take her to Europe. He agrees for the sake of their marriage, but before long Fran has begun to think of herself as a cosmopolitan sophisticate and thinks of Sam as dull and unadventurous. Craving excitement, Fran begins spending her time with other men and eventually informs Sam that she's leaving him for a minor member of royalty. While in Italy, Sam runs into Edith Cortright (Mary Astor), an attractive widow whom he first met while sailing to Europe. Edith seems to understand Sam in a way his wife does not, and they fall in love. However, Sam impulsively breaks off their relationship, only to discover in her absence just how deeply he cares for her. Dodsworth was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Walter Huston), and Best Supporting Actress (Maria Ouspenskaya), though only art director Richard Day walked away with an Oscar. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:06 GMTDodsworth1936William WylerIn this highly acclaimed adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' novel, <a href="/players/P____34142/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Walter Huston</a> plays Sam Dodsworth, a good-hearted, middle-aged man who runs an auto manufacturing firm. His wife Fran (<a href="/players/P____12540/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ruth Chatterton</a>) is obsessed with the notion that she's growing old, and she eventually persuades Sam to sell his interest in the company and take her to Europe. He agrees for the sake of their marriage, but before long Fran has begun to think of herself as a cosmopolitan sophisticate and thinks of Sam as dull and unadventurous. Craving excitement, Fran begins spending her time with other men and eventually informs Sam that she's leaving him for a minor member of royalty. While in Italy, Sam runs into Edith Cortright (<a href="/players/P_____2657/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Mary Astor</a>), an attractive widow whom he first met while sailing to Europe. Edith seems to understand Sam in a way his wife does not, and they fall in love. However, Sam impulsively breaks off their relationship, only to discover in her absence just how deeply he cares for her. Dodsworth was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (<a href="/players/P____34142/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Walter Huston</a>), and Best Supporting Actress (<a href="/players/P____54458/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Maria Ouspenskaya</a>), though only art director <a href="/players/P____86980/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Richard Day</a> walked away with an Oscar. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide8Taggedy Taggged (6-10)7412http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t136875hqg3.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Dodsworth/9380/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/paul/archive/2007/7/13/13863.aspx Post By: paul
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Body: Six months after Telluride, these are the films still stuck in my mind: The amazing dance hall scene of Grémillion's Maldonne. The patient humor of Dodsworth. The final shot of Julia Loktev's Day Night Day Night. And teenagers sitting in a circle at a community center trying and failing to articulate feelings in Civic Life. Originally posted on:Schwinnfender
]]>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:00:27 GMTpaulpaul on spout.com7/13/2007 4:00:27 PMSix months after Telluride, these are the films still stuck in my mind: The amazing dance hall scene of Grémillion's Maldonne. The patient humor of Dodsworth. The final shot of Julia Loktev's Day Night Day Night. And teenagers sitting in a circle at a community center trying and failing to articulate feelings in Civic Life. Originally posted on:Schwinnfender http://www.spout.com/blogs/paul/archive/2007/3/5/6036.aspx Post By: paul
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Body: Six months after Telluride, these are the films still stuck in my mind: The amazing dance hall scene of Grémillion's Maldonne . The patient humor of Dodsworth . The final shot of Julia Loktev's Day Night Day Night . And teenagers sitting in a circle at a community center trying and failing to articulate feelings in Civic Life . Syndicated Feed From:Schwinnfender
]]>Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:55:00 GMTpaulpaul on spout.com3/5/2007 5:55:00 AM Six months after Telluride, these are the films still stuck in my mind: The amazing dance hall scene of Grémillion's Maldonne . The patient humor of Dodsworth . The final shot of Julia Loktev's Day Night Day Night . And teenagers sitting in a circle at a community center trying and failing to articulate feelings in Civic Life . Syndicated Feed From:Schwinnfender http://www.spout.com/groups/Telluride_Film_Festival_2008/Re_Films_I_saw_at_Telluride/144/3029/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: paul
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Post Date: 9/22/2006 9:27:36 AM
Body: Hi Aaron. I think I'll weigh in on what I saw as well.Little ChildrenMaldonneLonesomeRemorquesPlaytimeCivic LifeInfamousDay Night Day NightDodsworthI also attended a tribute to Walter Murch and a tribute to Alexander Corda. There were two Romanian short films in the Great Expectations program. The Tube with a Hat by Radu Jude and Marilena de la P7 by Cristian Nemescu. Both were exhilerating because they were distinct, fresh voices from a rather unheard of place in the world of cinema.I really wanted to see Ghosts of Cité Soleil the way everyone I talked to who'd seen it seemed awestruck by it. But my schedule just didn't work out.
]]>Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:27:36 GMTpaulTelluride Film Festival 20089/22/2006 9:27:36 AMHi Aaron. I think I'll weigh in on what I saw as well.Little ChildrenMaldonneLonesomeRemorquesPlaytimeCivic LifeInfamousDay Night Day NightDodsworthI also attended a tribute to Walter Murch and a tribute to Alexander Corda. There were two Romanian short films in the Great Expectations program. The Tube with a Hat by Radu Jude and Marilena de la P7 by Cristian Nemescu. Both were exhilerating because they were distinct, fresh voices from a rather unheard of place in the world of cinema.I really wanted to see Ghosts of Cité Soleil the way everyone I talked to who'd seen it seemed awestruck by it. But my schedule just didn't work out. http://www.spout.com/blogs/wonga/archive/2006/9/9/2885.aspx Post By: wonga
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Post Date: 9/9/2006 8:48:00 AM
Body: FRIDAY EVENING: SEVERANCE - don't like horror/slasher movies so this was not fun. i can appreciate that it was clever and funny (i was laughing when i wasn't cringing) but it was not for me. i'm sure it will be very popular! Laura Harris (Daisy from Dead Like Me) was fun to watch and made it tolerable. SATURDAY MORNING: A TRIBUTE TO WALTER MURCH - liked this a lot. only tribute we made it to. after some clips there was an on-stage interview and although technical it was really fascinating. highlights for me were when he talked about how he redid Touch of Evil using Orson Welles' notes and how he edited the Godfather movies. great storytelling and behind the scenes info. could have listened for another hour. SATURDAY AFTERNOON: THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE - one of my absolute favorites. i love silent films and this rare one from Australia i'd never heard of. very charming, with live original music from an Australian composer. Telluride is known for it's "hidden treasures" and it's one reason why film-lovers keep coming back every year. SATURDAY EVENING: LITTLE CHILDREN - i love this book and was a little worried they would screw it up but it was great. i didn't really like In The Bedroom (same director) but this was really good and i think will be a big hit on the art-house circuit. acting was wonderful, especially Jackie Earle Haley (Moocher from Breaking Away). ending was a little different than the book but i think i actually liked the movie version better. the director talked and answered questions afterwards. a highlight of the weekend for me. SUNDAY MORNING: CALLING CARDS - series of 8 short-format films from around the world. we try and hit this every year. really original and fun (also free)! my favorite was "Useless Dog" from Ireland. very charming and made me homesick for our dogs who'd been left behind for the weekend.SUNDAY AFTERNOON: THE NAMESAKE - this was a preview or whatever they call it when movies show up that are not on the program. my absolute favorite of the weekend i think. it made me cry. Indian movie from Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) with universal themes about family, etc. surprised to see Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar) as one of the leads but he was wonderful. the director talked afterwards and answered questions. it's supposed to be released early next year. SUNDAY EVENING: PLAYTIME - never heard of this but it was 70 mm and so we wanted to see it. we were on the 3rd row, which kind of cancelled out the big screen experience but i liked it a lot. there was a skunk incident but it was outside the theater (not inside as some have claimed) and was not that bad. kind of dragged in the middle but really fun. i want to see it again. reminded me of Airplane-type movies with all the visual jokes. MONDAY MORNING: 20,000 STREETS UNDER THE SKY - from the BBC and i guess is a mini-series. liked it a lot. three intertwining period stories based on three novels by Patrick Hamilton. interesting enough that i'm going to look for the books. this one was free also. MONDAY AFTERNOON: DODSWORTH - presented by TCM (and free). i'd never heard of this 1936 movie directed by William Wyler. great story and acting. seemed very different from other movies of that time, especially the ending (everyone in the theater cheered at the end). true underrated classic. MONDAY AFTERNOON: VENUS - i heard great things about this from others and was not disappointed. Peter O'Toole was fabulous. made me cry. very funny and wise about what it's like to grow old. my husband and i are still arguing about this one since he didn't like it as much as me!MONDAY EVENING: DIRECTED BY JOHN FORD - this was from TCM. i confess i don't like westerns much but this behind the scenes documentary by Peter Bogdanovich was really fun. featured interviews with all his films great actors (John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Maureen O'Sullivan, Henry Fonda, etc.) great storytelling and very fun. we live somewhat close to Monument Valley and it was interesting to see how they made all the great movies. will definitely watch for it again on TV.in summary, another great weekend, especially for not having a pass. we missed all the big premieres on purpose since we will get to see those later. did want to see Penelope Cruz but the lines were so long we didn't even try. monday is the best day to see films since they're usually all replays (TBAs) and a lot of people start home after sunday. we're now looking forward to the Denver International Film Festival in November!
]]>Sat, 09 Sep 2006 12:48:00 GMTwongawonga's filmblog9/9/2006 8:48:00 AMFRIDAY EVENING: SEVERANCE - don&#39;t like horror/slasher movies so this was not fun. i can appreciate that it was clever and funny (i was laughing when i wasn&#39;t cringing) but it was not for me. i&#39;m sure it will be very popular! Laura Harris (Daisy from Dead Like Me) was fun to watch and made it tolerable. SATURDAY MORNING: A TRIBUTE TO WALTER MURCH - liked this a lot. only tribute we made it to. after some clips there was an on-stage interview and although technical it was really fascinating. highlights for me were when he talked about how he redid Touch of Evil using Orson Welles&#39; notes and how he edited the Godfather movies. great storytelling and behind the scenes info. could have listened for another hour. SATURDAY AFTERNOON: THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE - one of my absolute favorites. i love silent films and this rare one from Australia i&#39;d never heard of. very charming, with live original music from an Australian composer. Telluride is known for it&#39;s "hidden treasures" and it&#39;s one reason why film-lovers keep coming back every year. SATURDAY EVENING: LITTLE CHILDREN - i love this book and was a little worried they would screw it up but it was great. i didn&#39;t really like In The Bedroom (same director) but this was really good and i think will be a big hit on the art-house circuit. acting was wonderful, especially Jackie Earle Haley (Moocher from Breaking Away). ending was a little different than the book but i think i actually liked the movie version better. the director talked and answered questions afterwards. a highlight of the weekend for me. SUNDAY MORNING: CALLING CARDS - series of 8 short-format films from around the world. we try and hit this every year. really original and fun (also free)! my favorite was "Useless Dog" from Ireland. very charming and made me homesick for our dogs who&#39;d been left behind for the weekend.SUNDAY AFTERNOON: THE NAMESAKE - this was a preview or whatever they call it when movies show up that are not on the program. my absolute favorite of the weekend i think. it made me cry. Indian movie from Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) with universal themes about family, etc. surprised to see Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar) as one of the leads but he was wonderful. the director talked afterwards and answered questions. it&#39;s supposed to be released early next year. SUNDAY EVENING: PLAYTIME - never heard of this but it was 70 mm and so we wanted to see it. we were on the 3rd row, which kind of cancelled out the big screen experience but i liked it a lot. there was a skunk incident but it was outside the theater (not inside as some have claimed) and was not that bad. kind of dragged in the middle but really fun. i want to see it again. reminded me of Airplane-type movies with all the visual jokes. MONDAY MORNING: 20,000 STREETS UNDER THE SKY - from the BBC and i guess is a mini-series. liked it a lot. three intertwining period stories based on three novels by Patrick Hamilton. interesting enough that i&#39;m going to look for the books. this one was free also. MONDAY AFTERNOON: DODSWORTH - presented by TCM (and free). i&#39;d never heard of this 1936 movie directed by William Wyler. great story and acting. seemed very different from other movies of that time, especially the ending (everyone in the theater cheered at the end). true underrated classic. MONDAY AFTERNOON: VENUS - i heard great things about this from others and was not disappointed. Peter O&#39;Toole was fabulous. made me cry. very funny and wise about what it&#39;s like to grow old. my husband and i are still arguing about this one since he didn&#39;t like it as much as me!MONDAY EVENING: DIRECTED BY JOHN FORD - this was from TCM. i confess i don&#39;t like westerns much but this behind the scenes documentary by Peter Bogdanovich was really fun. featured interviews with all his films great actors (John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Maureen O&#39;Sullivan, Henry Fonda, etc.) great storytelling and very fun. we live somewhat close to Monument Valley and it was interesting to see how they made all the great movies. will definitely watch for it again on TV.in summary, another great weekend, especially for not having a pass. we missed all the big premieres on purpose since we will get to see those later. did want to see Penelope Cruz but the lines were so long we didn&#39;t even try. monday is the best day to see films since they&#39;re usually all replays (TBAs) and a lot of people start home after sunday. we&#39;re now looking forward to the Denver International Film Festival in November! http://www.spout.com/blogs/paul/archive/2006/9/3/2819.aspx Post By: paul
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Body: Any combination of William Wyler, Samuel Goldwyn, and Walter Huston amount to a classic. Period. Dodsworth endures because it's a sophisticated piece with a lot going on beneath the surface. A retired automaker goes on a European voyage with his wife of twenty years who's going through her own midlife crisis. It's 100 minutes of snappy, intelligent dialogue injecting humor into mature themes of infidelity and marriage. Dodsworth is a man ready to leap into the chapter of old age and enjoying the fruit of his labor. His wife is terrified of old age and runs into the arms of any man who takes an interest in her. After this film was screened at Telluride 2006, Sam Goldwyn Jr. did the Q&A. When asked why remakes of Dodsworth have been picked up and dropped so many times, he replied there's little sympathy for this film. We can't help but view movies from the time we live in. Dodsworth's wife is unsympathetic for cheating on him. Dodsworth is unsympathetic because, today, nobody understands why he doesn't just drop her and move on. There in lies the beauty of Dodsworth. Much like The Secret Lives of Dentists, underpinning this darkly comic story is a man trying to endure a chapter in his marriage and hang on to the history he and his wife built together. It's not a decision most couples make today. But it's a mature and calculated decision reflecting incredible endurance in the man who makes it.
]]>Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:27:00 GMTpaulpaul on spout.com9/3/2006 12:27:00 PMAny combination of William Wyler, Samuel Goldwyn, and Walter Huston amount to a classic. Period. Dodsworth endures because it's a sophisticated piece with a lot going on beneath the surface. A retired automaker goes on a European voyage with his wife of twenty years who's going through her own midlife crisis. It's 100 minutes of snappy, intelligent dialogue injecting humor into mature themes of infidelity and marriage. Dodsworth is a man ready to leap into the chapter of old age and enjoying the fruit of his labor. His wife is terrified of old age and runs into the arms of any man who takes an interest in her. After this film was screened at Telluride 2006, Sam Goldwyn Jr. did the Q&amp;A. When asked why remakes of Dodsworth have been picked up and dropped so many times, he replied there's little sympathy for this film. We can't help but view movies from the time we live in. Dodsworth's wife is unsympathetic for cheating on him. Dodsworth is unsympathetic because, today, nobody understands why he doesn't just drop her and move on. There in lies the beauty of Dodsworth. Much like The Secret Lives of Dentists, underpinning this darkly comic story is a man trying to endure a chapter in his marriage and hang on to the history he and his wife built together. It's not a decision most couples make today. But it's a mature and calculated decision reflecting incredible endurance in the man who makes it. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/Classic/MemberTagFilms.aspxClassic
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