tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post8995586250676790861..comments2024-01-11T05:02:32.321-05:00Comments on Goodfella's Movie Blog: #22: The Big Heat (Fritz Lang, 1953)Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-35735439125185670002011-05-18T13:46:18.654-04:002011-05-18T13:46:18.654-04:00Fritz Lanzmovies are so cool despite he was a comp...Fritz Lanzmovies are so cool despite he was a complete fascist!buy generic viagrahttp://www.iservepharmacy.com/generic-viagra.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-39610479648142060732010-04-03T21:14:45.112-04:002010-04-03T21:14:45.112-04:00A Lang list? Sure!
1. Die Niebelungen
2. M
3. Fur...A Lang list? Sure!<br /><br />1. Die Niebelungen<br />2. M<br />3. Fury<br />4. Metropolis<br />5. While the City Sleeps<br />6. Testament of Dr. Mabuse<br />7. The Big Heat<br />8. 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse<br />9. Beyond A Reasonable Doubt<br />10. Dr. Mabuse the GamblerSamuel Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934870299522899944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-25888961406209416762010-04-03T18:21:44.026-04:002010-04-03T18:21:44.026-04:00Love this film! Loved Lang's depiction of For...Love this film! Loved Lang's depiction of Ford's domestic life, too...the conversations with his wife and daughter brilliantly put through the fun-house mirror in later conversations with Gloria Grahame (unforgettable here) or between Grahame and her mob-lover. The coffee throwing scene is one of the best in any noir film.<br /><br />And while we're talking about Lang's Hollywood work...I can't believe no one has mentioned FURY. It's one of my favorite Lang films -- and I think THE BIG HEAT would be #2 behind that when it comes to his American works.David H. Schleicherhttp://davethenovelist.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-73046101369733144632010-04-03T18:07:42.691-04:002010-04-03T18:07:42.691-04:00Samuel - Yes, I think Ford was solid enough... not...Samuel - Yes, I think Ford was solid enough... not to the level of some of the greats of the era, but far from mediocre.<br /><br />John - Grahame really is a force in this one - and really in a number of other classic noirs.<br /><br />Jeffrey - I know your love of this one based on your selection of it as your top movie of 1953. It's definitely worth of such a selection.<br /><br />Sam - Great to hear that some of these reviews have you rewatching some of these greats! I take it as high praise when I might have had a hand in keeping the hard-driving Sam Juliano away from the theater on a weekend! (LOL!) Brute Force was a great choice, definitely one of Dassin's best.<br /><br />Quirky Character - I agree completely about Grahame.<br /><br />M.Roca - Our lists for the work of Lang are similar. I agree that this and Scarlet Street are his best American efforts.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-26596509696240336542010-04-03T17:07:15.603-04:002010-04-03T17:07:15.603-04:00I don't feel like I've seen enough of Lang...I don't feel like I've seen enough of Lang's German films to make a decent list. A quick Top 5 would look something like this:<br /><br />1. M<br />2. Scarlet Street (no great revelation... you all know its going to be in the countdown)<br />3. The Big Heat<br />4. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse<br />5. Clash by NightDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134196370913749544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-28576573069435512852010-04-03T14:36:39.877-04:002010-04-03T14:36:39.877-04:00DESTINY was my #11, but it's an excellent choi...DESTINY was my #11, but it's an excellent choice M. Roca, as are your No 8 and 9.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-15442516678397973002010-04-03T14:17:04.624-04:002010-04-03T14:17:04.624-04:00^........M.Roca^........M.RocaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-92048216056385383142010-04-03T14:16:25.240-04:002010-04-03T14:16:25.240-04:00Ok here I go....
1. M
2. Scarlet Street
3. The Bi...Ok here I go....<br /><br />1. M<br />2. Scarlet Street<br />3. The Big Heat<br />4. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse<br />5. Metropolis<br />6. Destiny<br />7. Die Niebelungen<br />7. Woman In The Window<br />8. While The City Sleeps<br />9. Clash By Night<br />10. Dr Mabuse, The Gambler<br /><br />I must admit I have never seen Spione or Woman in the Moon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-73374444096376369972010-04-03T13:07:18.402-04:002010-04-03T13:07:18.402-04:00M. Roca, you've ignited my "list" fi...M. Roca, you've ignited my "list" fire again! LOL! Here is my proposal for Lang's 10 greatest films in numerical order. Perhaps some others may want to take the plunge, but if not, no problem. Geez, it's Easter weekend.<br /><br />1 M<br />2 Die Niebelungen<br />3 The Testament of Dr. Mabuse<br />4 The Big Heat<br />5 Metropolis<br />6 Man Hunt<br />7 You Only Live Once<br />8 Scarlett Street<br />9 Spione<br />10 Woman in the WindowSam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-43783194897761973002010-04-03T11:48:39.608-04:002010-04-03T11:48:39.608-04:00I always felt that The Big Heat and Scarlet Street...I always felt that The Big Heat and Scarlet Street were as good and could stand along side Lang's German movies. To be honest I would rate them top 3 with M when it comes to Fritz's filmography. Everyone else has already praised the greatness of this film and who could argue. There are no flaws and its so well made. The scene with Bannion and his wife having dinner effectively shows a wonderful personal moment. The eventual murder really packs a jolt that feels almost modern in its effect. Debby is also the most unique femme fatale. Her conversion from gangster moll to hero is a glorious twist that adds to this films greatness.....M.RocaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-91399417546449503602010-04-03T11:14:38.247-04:002010-04-03T11:14:38.247-04:00I agree with everybody else here -- definitely of ...I agree with everybody else here -- definitely of the best Lang works. And Glenn Ford shines here. Gloria Grahame is an actress that should be on everybody's list of All-Time Favorites, and she is definitely on mine.Quirky Characterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13590664018386916883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-43911968261304348472010-04-03T08:51:42.352-04:002010-04-03T08:51:42.352-04:00This is my favorite Hollywood Lang, and a film I h...This is my favorite Hollywood Lang, and a film I have praised for many years with intense enthusiasm. This will rank even higher with me, but who could argue with #22. It's getting to th epoint of semantics now. You've framed this film's artistry superbly here, and yes Dave Bannion is unquestionable Glenn Ford's one single moment in the sun. Buffo opening, great dialogue, pacing and terrific handling of the revenge theme. As others here note, Ms. Graham is stupendous too. I really love this film!<br /><br />Your inspiration Dave is contagious. I actually stayed home last night and watched som emovies with my cousin, one of which was a re-viewing of BRUTE FORCE, which I haven't watched in years. It held up beautifully, as per your own stellar assessment!Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-57489493286162827042010-04-03T08:51:03.843-04:002010-04-03T08:51:03.843-04:00Dave, wonderful piece on one of my all-time favori...Dave, wonderful piece on one of my all-time favorites, too! I completely agree with all that you say here. Great post!Jeffrey Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464544798603030406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-23163031157953999232010-04-03T06:52:07.940-04:002010-04-03T06:52:07.940-04:00Dave, Certainly one of the greats of noir. Like yo...Dave, Certainly one of the greats of noir. Like you, I always felt Ford was a limited actor but I have enjoyed many of his movies like this one and others. Grahame is just wonderful here and Lee Marvin give us one of his great 1950's supporting roles here.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808503055317962289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578997264816756307.post-15651795844035542752010-04-03T00:21:59.215-04:002010-04-03T00:21:59.215-04:00Dave, here's where I learned to respect Glenn ...Dave, here's where I learned to respect Glenn Ford. After this I found other good performances, particularly in westerns like 3:10 to Yuma, The Violent Men and Cowboy. He's just part of a great ensemble here, and I agree with you about Grahame stealing it. This film's high place in the noir canon is indisputable.Samuel Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934870299522899944noreply@blogger.com