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Ritch Duncan's avatar

Howdy bystanders- I may not make the movie here on the east coast but recently caught the 1968 Dudley Moore film “30 is a dangerous age, Cynthia” on TCM. Kind of a mess, but a wonderful showcase of Moore’s talents, particularly as a comic and pianist. The film features wild flashback and fantasy scenes, kind of a “mod Walter Mitty” vibe. Particularly jarring is seeing what I can only assume was Moore’s influence on Rowan Atkinson, as there are numerous bits which seem to be Mr Bean to a T (for better or worse.) a jumbled, nonsensical film in a lot of ways but a neat watch to expand the kinds of bits that are possible in comic filmmaking.

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The Bob's avatar

My finger is on the play button.

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The Bob's avatar

42?!! I will start drinking myself now.

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Lance Hansen's avatar

Can’t make it tonight, but I’m looking forward to more of these in the future! Big Blake Edwards fan btw

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The Bob's avatar

[I jumped out my window because of the soundtrack.]

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Michael Gerber's avatar

Yes henry Mancini has something to answer for with this one

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Lance Hansen's avatar

Also, if you find yourself on a late era Edwards kick, Skin Deep is the way to go!

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Michael Gerber's avatar

What do you think of SOB?

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Lance Hansen's avatar

I love it!

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Michael Gerber's avatar

There are many scenes filmed on Montana Avenue, where I walk/bike all the time. I saw SOB at a theater on that very street. Many changes in 40 years.

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Lance Hansen's avatar

I don’t consider SOB “late era Edwards” though. That’s how desperately I clung. I was still sitting through stuff like A Fine Mess and Switch. But yes, SOB is brilliant!!

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Michael Gerber's avatar

You are indeed a diehard!

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Lance Hansen's avatar

It’s not something I’m proud of

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Michael Gerber's avatar

Stand up and be counted and we'll start working on the Blake Flag

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