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Post by katina2nd on Apr 3, 2007 8:36:39 GMT -6
Yeah he was a staple of many a film for a long time and didn't really change much from one character to the next, "dependable" describes him perfectly.
You're really testing the old memory with others from "Wagon Train" about the only other character I remember was the old cook and I had to look it up to find his name, "Charlie Wooster" played by Frank McGrath. There's two Roberts listed, Fuller and Horton, so I guess it's one of them you're thinking of.
Would you happen to be Alice [ Ellen Burstyn ] from "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore?"
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Post by moonglum on Apr 3, 2007 13:28:36 GMT -6
Robert Fuller, that was he. I remember him starring in Laramie around the same time, (had to look that one up to make sure, my 'old memory' is not what it was).
I would indeed be Alice Hyatt and the movie was "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore". Featured another western hero of mine, Kris Kristofferson. Saw him live about 10 years ago, wish I'd been able to see The Highwaymen live. Sadly Cash and Jennings are no longer with us.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 5, 2007 21:37:27 GMT -6
Laramie was another watched regularly back then, didn't Fuller always dress in black, I seem to remember thinking he was pretty "cool" at the time. Sheesh I think I've really dated myself using that phrase.
Pity you didn't get to see The Highwaymen, don't get four much bigger names then that together very often, would have been a great experience I imagine.
Right then, I'm a Philadelphia detective working on the case of a murdered fellow officer, when I discover that the perpetrators are colleagues I'm forced to flee with my two witnesses and take refuge within their community while I try and plan how to uncover the killers, and also discover how deep the corruption runs within the department.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 6, 2007 15:31:13 GMT -6
I think you're right about RF dressing in black most of the time. Dont feel bad about using 'cool', I had to give myself a serious talking-to the other day for using the word 'groovy'. Left a funny taste in my mouth for the rest of the day.
Yup, I would have loved to have seen The Highwaymen live, I did manage to get a copy of their DVD a while back. A bit worn out now I might add. Hee Hee.
I think you are the Harrison Ford character (dont know his screen name) in that film where he hides out in an Amish community. Was it Witness or The Witness. I remember the scene where he's caught in the grain silo.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 6, 2007 20:18:40 GMT -6
We're definitely going to have to learn the new vernacular methinks, what's the current flavour of the times word, "rad?"
You're right on the money, I am indeed John Book [ Harrison Ford ] from the excellent Peter Weir film "Witness" one of my favourites.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 7, 2007 1:47:56 GMT -6
I have enough trouble with 'my' version of english, let alone learning new 'street-talk'. (Oh just thought of a Pet Peeve, i'll head on over there in a mo.)
I'm a military man who commands devastating power. I make some unusual moves and the 'hero's' of the movie can't decide whether I'm attacking or defecting.
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 10, 2007 21:38:15 GMT -6
Yeah think it's best to stick with "groovy" and "cool" and let the chips fall where they may. First thought was Dr. Strangelove, but upon reflection I think you're the Sean Connery character in ............... The Hunt for Red October?
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Post by moonglum on Apr 11, 2007 13:22:06 GMT -6
Dr. Strangelove, I havn't seen that movie in years. I shall have to dig that one out of mothballs.
You are indeed correct Kat, I am Captain Ramius of the Red October.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 12, 2007 8:35:13 GMT -6
Loved his "Russian" accent it that one. I'll get another one up ASAP, bit late here and I'm gettin' bleary eyed.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 12, 2007 14:30:08 GMT -6
No problem
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 13, 2007 19:19:24 GMT -6
Right, finally got round to it.
I'm an aging Detective only days away from retirement when I'm handed a case I realise is going to delay those plans.
Paired with a brash new partner I embark on a journey of discovery that will lead ultimately to a shocking and tragic ending.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 14, 2007 12:53:45 GMT -6
It's got to be SEVEN. A film that truly appealed to Vox and I, she drooled over Brad Pitt and I admired the fine acting of one of Hollywoods true 'stars', Morgan Freeman. A magnificent actor who I think has inherited the mantle from Sidney Poitier.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 16, 2007 9:07:12 GMT -6
Indeed it does have to be the magnificent Seven [ pardon the pun ] with Morgan freeman as Detective Somerset. Guess we'll make that a threesome, an excellent film in my opinion also, second only to "Silence of the Lambs" in its genre. Morgan Freeman is a very worthy successor to Sidney Poitier for sure, and one of the finest actors of his generation, never seen his give anything other then an outstanding performance. Thought Brad Pitt was very good in it as well, though I can't say I drooled over him though.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 16, 2007 13:45:17 GMT -6
LOL There have been very few films that have had a 'guenuine' twist in the tail over tha last umpteen years, but Seven was certainly one of them. Ummm............Now that I'm thinking about it, I can recall four! I've also been looking back over these posts, and I'm feeling guilty about 'hogging' this thread. Doesn't anyone else want a go.....................if not I'll think of another for tomorrow.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 16, 2007 20:09:14 GMT -6
No need to feel guilty, though I've noticed that everyone appears to be sticking mostly to one thread or the other [ except yours truly ] be nice to have some more "mix n match". Ummmm, can only come up with one twist ending at the moment, gotta give it some more thought.
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Post by Siren on Apr 16, 2007 20:23:31 GMT -6
I'll give you boys a hand. I hope this one's not too obscure:
I'm a forensic detective, who, after becoming paralyzed in an accident on the job, has just about given up on life. A sadistic serial killer is on the loose. When the police can't catch him, they come to me for help. I recruit a female rookie detective to be my "legs", and train her to investigate the murders, and catch the killer.
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 16, 2007 20:30:33 GMT -6
Looks like my "subtle" hint worked then Siren. Think I know this one, I'll give Moonglum first crack at it though seeing as how I had the last one.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 17, 2007 10:24:23 GMT -6
Hya Siren. Methinks I know it as well. I think you're Lincoln Rhyme aka Denzil Washington in The Bone Collector. What a good film that was. Always gives a sterling performance does DW, and Angelina Jolie! Quite a good pairing I thought. (Not as good as Toast and Marmite(Vegamite) though eh!)
MG
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Post by Siren on Apr 17, 2007 20:48:21 GMT -6
Well done, Moonglum (and the ever gracious kat) - Denzel, indeed! I, too, am a big "Bone Collector" fan. Good, good movie. A great bit of casting there, putting those 2 sexy people together. They were bound to brew up some fabulous chemistry.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 18, 2007 14:03:41 GMT -6
Loved that film. Are you both sitting comfortably............good..............cos this one is a real obscure one. I'll give a clue up front, it's one of the four I was thinking about 'above'.
I am a computer scientist who finds himself under investigation for the murder of a friend and colleague. I discover he has left me a clue in the form of a letter, embedded in a computer simulation. I 'enter' the simulation to clear my name, only to make a harrowing discovery.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 19, 2007 9:04:32 GMT -6
Pretty sure this is not the one but it's all I can come up with at the moment, you're not the Washington character from "Virtuosity" by any chance? Yuck, did you have to mention Marmite, that pale imitation of the real thing, the one and only Vegamite.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 19, 2007 13:03:44 GMT -6
Sir, you have offended the honour of the Marmite family and Ah must kindly ask you to step onto the veranda! Hee Hee. ( Actually if the truth be known, we buy Vegamite cos it's cheaper.) There! The secrets out, I need no longer hide in shame. I am free, free of this curse I tell you..............[Sits down in corner and quietly gibbers].
Meanwhile back at the Batcave........................No, it's not Virtuosity Kat. More mid 90's..ish.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 19, 2007 21:52:00 GMT -6
Stone the crows cobber, you've put me on the spot now, can't let this challenge go unanswered I guess and here I am a confirmed coward. Righto what's it gonna be, pistols, swords, nun-chucks, big fluffy pillows? Got a confession to make as well, don't think I've ever tried Marmite, just read that it's a bit milder them Vegemite; seeing as how you've tried both [ which has apparently driven you over the edge ] how do they compare? Coming up blank on this character I'm afraid, it's a film with a twist ending if I've read your clues right, perhaps a few clues as to who's in it may help, or maybe if someone else could come up with the answer that would help even more.
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Post by Mini Mia on Apr 19, 2007 22:18:22 GMT -6
Tron comes to mind.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 20, 2007 13:48:51 GMT -6
Do you know MM I havn't seen TRON in a while. I was surprised at just how old it is now, must have been one of the first real CGI films. Alas, no it's not TRON.
After posting this puzzler I decided to watch 'said film' again and realised it's not got a twist in the 'tail' after all. More a twist in the middle, (or is it that I've seen it so many times, I know what's coming? Sigmund............HELP!) More clues.............starred, amongst others, Armin Mueller-Stahl. There, gived it away now dirrent I.
As to our duel sir, I believe I shall choose.............Harsh words at 40 paces, (dictionaries are not permitted, as they could conceivably, be used as missiles)
MG
( PS....The difference between the two spreads is: one is Marmite and the other isn't!)
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 22, 2007 7:29:50 GMT -6
There, gived it away now dirrent I. Errrr, no I'm afraid not, at least with me, I'm coming up empty on this one, perhaps a clue as to the actor who plays your character may help, danged well may not either. Harsh words at 40 paces, sounds okay to me, at least I can only get my feelings hurt.
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Post by moonglum on Apr 22, 2007 11:43:14 GMT -6
The actor in question recently appeared in a dozen or so episodes of Boston Legal.
Told you this was an obscure one!
Back to Mar/Vegamite, I cant say that I can tell the difference to be honest. I love em both.
MG
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 23, 2007 7:53:59 GMT -6
Think I'm gonna have to cry uncle and throw myself on your mercy MG, the more clues I get the further away I am from solving it I'm afraid. Reckon all those stories about Vegemite having a stronger flavour then Marmite are just made up by us colonials to have a pop at you Poms then by the sound of it. And yeah it's great stuff, though I'm having a hard time convincing our American friends about that.
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Post by Siren on Apr 23, 2007 8:24:25 GMT -6
Weird, huh, katina - we Yanks will eat peanut butter, but not Vegemite? You wouldn't think we'd be so choosy, since we'll eat fried pork skins (with hot sauce), Vienna sausage (made of unknown animal innards), and other disgusting (in theory) snacks.
I, too, am stumped by this puzzler, moonglum.
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Post by katina2nd on Apr 23, 2007 8:31:39 GMT -6
Yeah I've heard that Siren, Peanut Butter on just about everything seems to be an American favourite, think I'll stick with my "axel grease" as Vegemite has been described.
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