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SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION ???

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grhughes

Does anyone know if this is out on DVD? This was one of Paul Newman's directorial attempts around 1971. He also starred in it with Henry Fonda, Lee Remick. About a family of loggers in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks Ray
"America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without an intervening culture." Frank Lloyd Wright

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RE: SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION ??? - mpathus 15:04:28 12/02/08 (2)
This and "Grapes of Wrath" are my favorite "soul of America" type films - rugged, real, heroic families.

I would add it to my collection when on DVD as well.
- I agree BUT I don't understand why..... - grhughes 15:46:42 12/02/08 (1)
  it was received so poorly. I guess many people want escapism or fantasy and don't want to look at the soul of America. What they see might not be very nice. For the same reason that great books like John Updike's POOR HOUSE FAIR was never made into a movie. It was released almost at the same time as David Lean's RYAN'S DAUGHTER which was also poorly received by audiences. Audiences were changing I believe shifting from middle aged to young. Another one I'm looking for is BOUND FOR GLORY on blue ray. Ray
  "America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without an intervening culture." Frank Lloyd Wright
  - Perhaps a "soft focus" sensibility from 1971... - mpathus 22:06:19 12/03/08 (0)
    ...soured the boxoffice from bigoted toughnecks like Fonda's powerful patriarch. I've met a few, and they really can be "bigger than life", with wicked humor.
    I really liked how the "long haired college BOY" was being ribbed by Fonda - all the while being the MAN on the side with Lee Remick.
    Great tone and dynamics throughout - politically incorrect far before the term was coined.
    (I've seen the DVD available on line - and will eventually have to procure a copy.)
    I liked "Ryans Daughter" as well - good is good regardless of popularity.
    
    Edits: 12/04/08
Based on Kesey book with one of the scariest scenes I've ever witnessed. - tinear 21:12:32 12/01/08 (3)
Bad movie, though.
- Disagree; it's a very credible attempt to recreate the novel - grinagog 23:34:50 12/01/08 (2)
  + I think a way better adaptation than Keseys "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest" which, admittedly, was/is the more popular film
  
  But hey, you're either On the Bus, or Off it. I like anything by Ken Kesey
  
  *FURTHUR*
  
  GW
  - I'm with you. - grhughes 07:22:19 12/02/08 (1)
    I thought it was a very well done piece. This is the type of film I like rich in showing a part of America that few see amid the clash of either other cultures or generational clash. The scene with JoeB drowning is incredible both from each actor's portrayal. Ray
    "America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without an intervening culture." Frank Lloyd Wright
    - You definitely should put SPOILER in your header when you give away - tinear 07:45:20 12/02/08 (0)
      the film's pivotal scene.
Not out on DVD yet ( n/t ) - grinagog 19:45:29 12/01/08 (0)
Grins

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