";s:4:"text";s:38589:"Long after this movie's release, the term "Slice of Life" was coined to describe films such as this. Old movies never disappoint us: We get older, they stay the same age. In a Lonely Place: Women Writers of Classic Hollywood, Films Discussed in "From Reverence to Rape: The Treatment of Women in the Movies" ( 2nd edition) by Molly Haskell, Movies I Watched For the First Time in 2021. Jack Carson never really made it as a top, top star. Awards In 1902, Todd is a determined 12-year-old girl who will never take no for an answer. Highly recommended as a fine example of a forgotten fine movie to remember. Roz Russell and Jack Carson, as a married couple raising a family, keep us wondering what crazy scheme they will cook up next in order to survive hard times. That spirit imbues this entire film with optimism. Sort of an "anti-Mame", Rosalind Russell's character here might fit in a little bit better with the Babcocks of the world. Roughly Speaking was on and I caught the movie five minutes in. Louise is a woman of boundless energy and determination. Jack And Rosalind are great together, the acting seems natural. (1945) "It's the ROUSING STORY of a Gallant Lady... who lost EVERYTHING BUT HER Laughter!" Oh I wish Rosiland Russell and Jack Carson had made more films together, they had great chemistry. Roughly Speaking-Speaking of Nostalgia ***1/2, True story of ups and downs, love and family, Feel-good quality despite clearly undefined theme. True it has something, authenticity, drive, even wit and sparkle and Mike Curtiz makes it all go by so fast for the first hour or so; but then the interest of the director seems to die with the script and, oddly enough, the disappearance of Donald Woods. It had some enjoyable moments, mostly in the latter half when Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson share screen time. At the time it must have hit home for a lot of families with men (and women) fighting overseas. May 19, 2016 - The Three Movie Buffs review Roughly Speaking (1945) Starring: Rosalind Russell, Jack Carson, Robert Hutton Nearly is also used to mean something similar to roughly, except that nearly always means ‘almost.’ For example, if we had 47 people at a party, we could say there were roughly 50 people or we could say there were nearly 50 people, but if we had 52 people at the party, we could only say there were roughly … Russell and Jack Carson's Christmas tree top hat are the film's most endearing attributes. Perhaps that way you could extract what was potentially interesting about Louise Randall Pierson...her less than satisfying first marriage to a stuffed shirt, male chauvinist banker...and jettison what was certain to be rather dull...the whole second half where she meets the love of her life (Jack Carson) and lives happily ever yadda yadda. Roughly Speaking. The life story of a nonentity. France : 22 décembre 1954, la Paramount estimant judicieux la sortie de ce film « spectacle le plus sain, le plus joyeux, le plus gai, le plus charmant qu'on ait jamais vu », en cette période des fêtes de fin d'année. My grandpa watched old movies when I was growing up. This was a real surprise. Hardcover – January 1, 1943. by Louise Randall Pierson (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars. Roughly and approximately mean the same thing, but approximately is more formal. The real Pocahontas was 12 to 13 years old during the time the Disney movie portrays. The film opens in 1912 and ends during WWII. Sun photographer chases the ghosts of old Baltimore movie theaters (episode 291) Some have been torn down, some have been turned into stores, many into churches. They got me. Films. The dialogue was witting and the whole movie charming. Perhaps depth of character. I guess I shoulda known from the run time that mike curtiz was tryna make a bit of an epic outta this. Oddly enough, this was written by Louise Pierson, so clearly this is the story of her own life! It's that good. Urgh. At points jack and ros in this movie felt like they were really married and they were like the cutest couple it was so sweet. Maybe it should be an 8pm feature around a minor holiday. The marriage, however, crumbles and he leaves her for another woman. Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson are great, and have a few cute and very realistic scenes as a married couple, and I appreciate representation of a divorcee, so it's not like this was a total waste of my time. Why we made this This project was born out of the less-than-stellar response to our analysis of films that fail the Bechdel Test.Commenters were quick to point out that the Bechdel Test is flawed and there are justifiable reasons for films to fail (e.g., they are historic). Screenplay by Louise Randall Pierson from her own memoir, this is about a woman who really wanted to enter the workforce in 1910, had a divorce in the 1920s that was difficult but not a tragedy, and who had a second, much happier marriage. Listed in the order in which they appear in the text. | And yes, I'm still smiling writing this. A little dated, but its fun to watch Russell and Carson do their stuff. There’s such affection and understanding to their relationship, such wit to their personalities, and such resilience to their fundamental characters. Roughly Speaking is a Warner Brothers picture that has a feel-good quality to it. For my money, this is Curtiz’s best biopic, and honestly one of the best biopics I’ve ever seen. It's also the story of a determined woman who will work hard, take chances, fight for her own and love – all with great intensity. Roughly Speaking Hardcover – January 1, 1943. Starring Rosalind Russell, Jack Carson, Robert Hutton, Jean Sullivan, Donald Woods and Alan Hale, "Roughly Speaking" (also known as "Frau mit Unternehmungsgeist, Eine") is a Comedy/Drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, released on January 31 of 1945 in the USA. Incredibly, Hollywood let this amateur write the script herself (something they wouldn't let even a pro like William Faulkner do) and the script is just that - amateurish. Metacritic Reviews. TCM snuck this one in late this afternoon. I’m rly excited for this cause I feel like the character descriptions PERFECTLY match the type that our two main characters here were always cast by. 1h 37m. But a far better way of learning the many important lesson this entertaining film has to offer is simply by watching it. Louise Randall Pierson lived a wonderful life. Rosalind Russell segues from comedy to pathos in a heartfelt and believable way. More or less is less formal and is very common. Wow. Somehow,in all these years of movie going and viewing,I never had a clue about this moving film. I recommend it: It comes on TCM regularly, if you have not seen it you are in for a real treat. It doesn't pull any punches. On Christmas Eve in Europe in 1944, at the height of World War II, former Broadway star Captain Bob Wallace and aspiring performer Private Phil Davis entertain the 151st division. Comedy. Roughly Speaking is a film that is full of tragic events, but none seem pointless or even tragic. The film, based on her own autobiography, clearly shows why this woman was so unique. Recs welcome! My favorite part is when Rosalind russell's character and Jack Carson where Jack's character had to practice on his wife on how to sell vacuums door to door. What a Blonde. Rosalind Russell is "Louise", who grows up with Mother and sis. Really like to love a vast majority of Michael Curtiz's films and even his lesser output is watchable, with him directing two of my favourite films of all times. Roz's scenes as a wilful college girl were delicious. Usually see Jack Carson in more comedic roles and he was usually in support rather than lead, so a relative change of pace was always welcome. She's depicted instead as 18 to 19, according to supervising animator Glen Keane. Ros as the headstrong, won’t take no for an answer woman and jack as the one-liner filled moneygrubber who embarks on Wild, impractical money-making schemes. It's pretty good. Comedy. Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson make an adorable screen couple. Nov 20, 2018 at 9:10 AM . This opens with the funeral of "Dad", and we see a bit of him in flashbacks. Idk what to feel. Consequently Slice of Life films from the thirties to the late forties usually appeal to me far more than later films. A wholesome (at times, very sentimental) film about a woman's life and all of its ups and downs during WWI and the Great Depression. Carson excels in that film, whereas his "Speaking" character just appears to drift in a one-note fashion, from one set piece to the next. Roughly Speaking. Stream Roughly Speaking episode 443: A national spotlight for Baltimore's old movie theaters by Roughly Speaking from desktop or your mobile device I would have destroyed that record player, I know the idea of old Hollywood “woman’s film” can sound dismissive, but that’s just what this is – the story of a woman, of a life well lived, with no strong hook or twist to it. 65. Russell shines in this movie about a woman who won't give up no matter how many curveballs life throws at her. Roughly Speaking. November 8th, 2017 • 33:46. Roughly Speaking podcast on demand - A conversational take on Maryland news and culture from The Baltimore Sun newsroom. External Reviews See all formats and editions. A long-winded, dull movie written by the woman who lived it--Louise Randall Pierson. And in some ways it functions as propaganda, convincing the average viewer that life is full of ups and downs and that she can muster the courage to continue, despite the odds. Directed by Michael Curtiz. But I would strongly recommend it as a movie to watch before the films "Since You Went Away", with Claudette Colbert which chronicles life at home during the war, and "Best Years of Their Lives", which is probably the best coming-home-from-war film ever made. An unexpectedly fresh and modern and breezy film. Me, every 5-10 minutes in the film: Well, that sucks, but good on her! Basically a life story. This delightfully odd-ball film is based on the real-life story of one Louise Randall Pierson, an eccentric free-spirited woman who was ahead of her time in her thinking and actions. Some of it is a little too idealized for my taste, there are some whirlwind romance clichés and some forced smiles. shell some bucks out for the services of Rosalind Russell for the lead. Maybe if you're doing a bio pic of a strong woman and mother it'd be a good idea not to have the screenplay penned by the mother's daughter! Decent multi-generational flick based on the life of Louise Randall Pierson, which reads more of an allegorical celebration of women on the homefront through years of perseverance, hardship and attempts to crack through the glass ceiling with a hearty slice of Americana. It is about a woman who lives through: Divorce, polio, the Depression, one monetary failure after another, and finally seeing her sons off to fight in WWII. He is much more … A long but pleasantly sentimental journey. Report this film. TV-G. However, you see that it makes her family stronger, they learn to fight thru their problems and come out better for it. Movies about/starring women and girls of all ages. Rosalind Russell plays Louise Randall Pierson (someone I've never heard of, but this is based on her autobiography). But in Rougly Speaking he plays the kind of man most women wish we were married to. That's why I believe this film is a truly ground breaking work of classic film. Based on an autobiography by Louise Randall Pierson, "Roughly Speaking" is a wonderful story about life and love, success and failure, adventure and risk, faith and family, sacrifice and perseverance. Also some New Years…, + beyond, both screenwriters and writers whose works were adapted, Films that nobody currently has in their top 4 on letterboxd. I felt close to the characters, like they were talking about my life. Not Yet Rated 1 hr 57 min Jan 31st, 1945 Drama, Comedy. Rosalind Russell was always well worth watching, many of her performances full of grace and wit. Decades-spanning story of a smart, gutsy woman who wants to make something of herself but gets repeatedly knocked down by calamities both personal and societal. 'Roughly Speaking' sounded really interesting. Directed by Michael Curtiz, it showcases Russell and the often underrated Jack Carson as they face financial feast and famine and an ever-expanding family. User Ratings A little like Mame Dennis who lives Rosalind Russell is so good in this film. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the First Minister said she is “not aware” of other branches claiming the lifeline fund and admitted that it would not “be an appropriate use of public money”. Despite numerous setbacks, she always picks herself back up and moves forward again. Roughly Speaking: Frankie (at age 9) Tarzan and the Amazons: Boy 1946 Tarzan and the Leopard Woman: Boy 1947 Tarzan and the Huntress: Boy 1949 Bomba, the Jungle Boy: Bomba: Bomba on Panther Island: Bomba 1950 The Lost Volcano: Bomba Bomba and the Hidden City: Bomba 1951 The Lion Hunters: Bomba Bomba and the Elephant Stampede: Bomba 1952 African Treasure: Bomba THEN... Louise met Harold (Jack Carson), and it was Love at first sight. A biography that moves right along. Roughly Speaking A long-winded, dull movie written by the woman who lived it--Louise Randall Pierson. I am reluctant to un-subscribe because I want to hear the episodes that he does (sporadically) but the “new” version is just not the same. I almost forgot she was already in her late 30s doing this film. Film data from TMDb. FAQ This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Russell is her always competent self and there is a bit of her future role of Auntie Mame in this performance. She really It’s the ROUSING STORY of a Gallant Lady… who lost EVERYTHING BUT HER Laughter! Not that there are many sharp bits of dialogue in Louise Jr's rather treacly script. This family laughs a lot, especially when everything is going wrong, and it's real laughter--the kind that makes me laugh along with them. “What’s a divorce?” “Is it good?” Honestly in this case, yes!This is where the story shifts into development of Louise’s character. message but if you like Russell then it's worth a watch. Classic films with strong female characters. A lot of Slice of Life movies since the late forties seem to me to be rather pointless, rather tragic - or worse - both! Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. In 1902, Todd is a determined 12-year-old girl who will never take no for an answer. These people aren’t famous and didn’t lead extraordinary lives. By measuring dialogue, we have much more objective view of gender in film. However, it seems like an apt label for this movie which I paradoxically love. 1d ago. At least I did until DR stepped back. List is mainly female protagonists, but also includes some films where a…. The same year, the fantastic "Mildred Pierce" was released, also directed by Curtiz, and that film provides its leads with some of the "meatiest" roles of that year. In the 1920s, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. I suppose the best way to describe it is: "A tale of towering highs and gut wrenching lows, with the indomitable spirit of man aways conquering adversity." Yay!" In a short amount of time, she finds another like spirit in Jack Carson, who has great chemistry with Russell and turns in one of his most heartfelt performances. The Mame parallels are a bit uncanny, especially considering the time frame, the marriages, the hairstyles. In the 1920s, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man’s world. I love it. Premier film en couleurs tourné en VistaVision. | In these early days, there was no such thing as "women's lib" or women's rights, or anything of the kind. Movies set at, around or a scene at Christmas. That was unusual for her lifetime, unusual material…. Interesting view of tough life with upbeat themes, Warm Saga of an Early 20th Century Woman and Her Family, A family sticking together through tough times. Louise is a firecracker, and her (first) husband doesn't like it, although they DID manage to raise a litter of kids before he bailed. She was also later forced to travel to Europe as an ambassador/attraction, and died of … This list is for scripts or source material written or co-written by women. They look like they had fun doing that skit. Big pull yourself up by your bootstraps type of story. Goals: Watch 100 new movies in 2021 (achieved January…, though most of these films may make it seem like black cats are evil they're absofuckinglutely not! 10 ratings. Coincidentally Ben-Hur, the movie you referenced, was shot on 65mm film. The movie follows three days in Princess Diana's life. While Louise is an ambitious, positive light for others, the writers aren’t exactly wrong when her husband asks not to be coddled and overbearing. I ppurchased this book and all of her others because i am an avid betty macdonald fan well more like a zealot of her writing, but her website had a list of suggested authors that wrote in the same genre as Betty and Roughly Speaking was great!!! As their dialog during the film's fadeout clearly indicates, Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson seem made for each other in their twin indomitable spirits. The three would make a great sequential view of life from the turn of the century to post WWII America. Share. Directed by the "pro", Michael Curtiz, about the same time as Mildred Pierce, Life with Father, and Night and Day. The story on paper intrigued. Three months after saying she was "waiting to feel less angry" before speaking publicly about Harvey Weinstein, actor Uma Thurman spoke out on Feb. 3 and accused Weinstein of sexually assaulting her in a London hotel room.. Thurman starred in Pulp Fiction (1994) and Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and Volume 2 (2004), the indie hits directed by Quentin Tarantino and produced by Weinstein. (This comment provides as much insight into film history as it does into my own character.) circumstance is forever reinventing herself. Their lives aren’t made to fit some prefab dramatic narrative of highs and lows. listed in chronological order of when I watched them feature-length only!!! Dates de sortie : États-Unis : 14 octobre 1954. I liked it best for the positive spirit. It is this movie that made me fall in love with Jack Carson. TV-G. A web page featuring information about Roughly Speaking. He is going to visit a woman he has not seen in a long time: Miss Kenton, who was once the housekeeper at Darlington. Roughly Speaking was a pleasant little surprise when I caught it recently, like a lot of others I had never heard of it before. Russell played it just right, with a touch of laughter and a touch of pathos. Louise's first failed marriage, her daughter who suffered infantile paralysis and her introduction to her future second husband (Jack Carson) - in a fish pond while dressed up for a costume party linger in the memory. The ending seemed kind of abrupt, but apart from that, I found this movie great fun and often quite touching. | You could sweep in and be the sole fan…, Dumb experiment to see what the total percentage of every filmmakers filmography I’ve seen would be. It's very dated and very light on plot. There were scenes that could have almost come right out of a modern film, like the unassumingly brilliant one in her kitchen after the costume party - Roz Russell in men's clothes, looking very unglamourous, nibbling on bread - and the one right before that in the garden, and that entire scene of two girls undressing from their Edwardian garb into nightgowns while discussing the perks of being a working woman. Although she would certainly brook no nonsense from them. It’s based on a memoir and — how is this for a weird time warp — the real family’s youngest son grew up to write Dog Day Afternoon and Cool Hand Luke. ROUGHLY SPEAKING combines laughter and bathos with good doses of Americana, telling the story of a free-spirited woman (Rosalind Russell) whose positive outlook helps her through hard times after her marriage to stuffy Donald Woods collapses. It was … *except when they…. In that sense it is moralistic. The awesome Alan Hale is in here for about a minute, as "Lew", the big boss. One daughter has polio, and needs to walk with a cane. Well, not really by today's standard, but in a way that was its aim. 437 EpisodesProduced by Baltimore SunWebsite. I love the Roughly Speaking podcast! Maybe even better is Jack Carson as her devoted but luckless second husband. One of a woman wanting to rise in a man's world. Returning to familiar entertainment is, to be perfectly stiff about this sort of thing, emotionally efficient . Squirrel Tamer sounds like the kind of job a contestant on The Bachelor would have. I found it hard to switch channels once I started watching the movie. It's no shock that after winning the war Hollywood would celebrate the wives and mothers of the era. (Hale died at 57, a couple years after this, but wow, what a career.) so it's essentially pro-America propaganda, which isn't surprising. I love love Christmas and Christmas movies!! I’m a sucker for these epic life story movies if they’re done right, and you can’t do it much righter than with Rosalind Russell. Watch out for Roughly Speaking you will love it. This is inspiring but tough to watch. Some big, fun hollywood names in this one, once we get there. Roughly Speaking is a film aimed directly at the women at home struggling during difficult times. The film, coming from 1945, has a strange cliff hanging effect, as it ends with the beginning of World War II, and you wonder what will happen next. Spencer presents a very concentrated look at the Princess's life, centering on three pivotal days in the early 1990's, roughly around 1992. But it just doesn't play like I imagine it did in 1945. She's good in all her films. BBC. Give it a C plus. All I want from a movie is Jack Carson in a Christmas tree top hat that catches on fire. Granted, this movie is somewhat entertaining. It never preaches or feels sorry for itself—much like the female protagonist—but continually moves forward without getting bogged down in self-pity, which the characters certainly had the right to. Curtiz's gives this some nice stylish touches, but this one does take a while to get going. The main message is just "America is where dreams come true!" Eastern Avenue, 2013 -- The Patterson is now the … Dominant and bubbly as only she could be. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Unintentionally Awkward Movie Sex Scenes. She actually married John Rolfe, not John Smith; some historians maintain that marriage was forced upon her after a kidnapping. This is by no means a great film, but I found myself smiling so hard and so much at it that I didn't realise I'd sat through 2 hours of it. WatchMojo. Even when life is tough, she finds a reason to stay strong. I thought I'd seen everything Curtiz had done. This lady didn't need the assistance of women's liberation movement! This is a total Rosalind Russell picture. Think outside the kitchen. Like any art form, films express the ethos of the culture in which they are made. Rosalind Russell was just right for this movie. ! Rosalind Russell is superb as Ms Randall-Pierson, and although the film is a mite long at 117 minutes, it is expertly directed by Michael Curtiz, the dramatic and comical aspects being cleverly balanced. A conversational take on Maryland news and culture from The Baltimore Sun newsroom. But that doesn't make for a very interesting movie. The lesser used but absolutely enormous 65-70mm film has, as you’d guess, roughly double the potential resolution of 35mm film and could be converted into a 30-40 megapixel image. I think this is the first time I've seen Carson as a genuine romantic lead and it does suit him. Despite numerous setbacks, she always picks herself back up and moves forward again. In between are many amusing episodes. The film really lights up when Jack Carson shows up in his Christmas Tree top-hot, no pun intended. Based on a true story, someone had the genius over at the Brothers Warner to Hide other formats and editions. A conversational take on Maryland news and culture from The Baltimore Sun newsroom. Upgrade to remove ads. They’re just a part of the fabric of early 20th Century America. In 1958, an old man in a big old car begins a journey across England to the sea. Michael Curtiz directed with his usual flair. It turns out to be a charming and genuinely funny romantic comedy, set during the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Also, The Mad Hungarian (i.e. is so right for the part of Louise Randall Pierson a woman who through time and Being a big Rosalind Russell fan since "Auntie Mame," I'm both surprised and delighted that I did! A wonderful Rosalind Russell vehicle with Jack Carson in fine form as her 2nd husband. Price. This is a great movie. When Robert Osborne said, "This is a real gem," I decided to watch... he doesn't lie. Russell & Carson perform admirably, but there is something definitely missing in the screenplay. Roughly Speaking. The US had just gone through a lot in the first half 20th century, as demonstrated by the movie. Until I happened to catch it on the Turner Classic Movies channel, I'd never heard of Roughly Speaking. Unlike the "Pollyannish" movies of this era that tried to make light of those Depression era times with things like big MGM musicals that tried to sugar coat the difficulties of those days, this film takes on a myriad of historical troubles in a way that is both heartbreaking and incredibly optimistic (kudos, incidentally, to a superb star turn by Jack Carson in another wonderful characterization). A 9-year-old girl living in the Jersey Shore area broke down in her virtual class and told her class she was “starving,” a local food bank said. Jack Carson (John Elmer Carson) est un acteur canadien né à Carman (Manitoba), au Canada, le 27 octobre 1910, et mort le 2 janvier 1963 d'un cancer de l'estomac à Encino (), aux États-Unis.Il repose au Forest Lawn Memorial Park à Glendale, près de Los Angeles.. Biographie Same with the heroin of Roughly Speaking. 6 years ago | 627.8K views. But it’s also a long movie and sorta trudges along at times even tho there’s always something…. Perfect casting with Russell, as she was also the fast talking reporter in "His Girl Friday". Remind students of the old saying, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Engage in student discussion of the old saying in terms of what the eight year old boy in Baltimore experienced. If the film seems at times to be overly sentimental (even maudlin to some), I think it is … Engaging and affecting. In fact in most of his movies he played a buffoon or a jerk. | I never feel that I really understand the people portrayed in the film. IMHO it's his best performance at Warner's, just squeaking out his in The Hard Way. I admit to being a sentimentalist. You and your date definitely won' t be in the mood after watching any of these sexcapades. 1h 11m. Ask for sharing of similar experiences from students. You know...all those funny situations -- divorce, children getting polio, and so forth. 1945 The hosts are obviously very smart but it is hard to get past the “ums and ahs” that seem to make up at least a quarter of the show now. director Michael Curtiz) should have told Roz to soft peddle the perky and punch up the sardonic, always a good idea with this actress whose skill at delivering a cynical line is her main calling card. The National Building Museum in Washington has opened up four galleries to feature photographs, relics and oral histories about the theaters that once brought motion pictures to dozens of Baltimore neighborhoods. By Dan Rodricks. Russell is tough, and unapologetic, and Carson is her equal. The film is truly just about finding the meaningful moments in life. But the baseline is unique enough to justify that approach. Rather, it's about some individuals who struggle through life by being able to see the joy and humor in it. 35mm film, the kind of film used for most old movies, can easily be considered around 20 megapixels or greater in resolution. I dislike labels, and I especially tend to dislike modern films for which this term was coined. Start listening. 1945. The key is in how casual the whole thing is. As is often the case, I disagree that this can be described as a comedy. It is my opinion that he pretty much played himself. The Feminine Touch. 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