Hell even his other Frank film only got a passing mention. I demand more Melvin Frank.

Really? It just doesn't feel like Just Shoot Me was that long ago.

Segal got old if that unflattering photo is any indication. Anyways he's been one of the greatest joys on looking through '70s cinema lately. He's sort of like a tougher Elliot Gould (or at least one constantly in Marlowe form).

Hecky was actually based on a real actor that Mostel knew (can't remember his name) so it definitely hit home.

Mediocre news pieces for HBO?

The Front is so perfect. Though I love Martin Ritt to death so… As to other blacklist films there is (not counting metaphors and stuff like that) Good Night, and Good Luck.

Only the bits from Bunuel live up to the original book.

You wouldn't dare drink the African water, would you?

@persia2:disqus Rossellini's pretty dark comedy Where is the Freedom? has a significant section based at a dance contest.

He's amazing in Pechinpah's Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia as a gay hit man (he is also basically the only good thing along with Arthur Hill in The Killer Elite).

I dismiss Tootsie.

I agree, but would probably skoot it up to The Electric Horseman though it gave us that great random roles.

At least we got Sometimes a Great Notion out of it.

I was referring to the acting part of that if it really needs to be stated.

If you saw Heaven's Gate you'd know they've had them for centuries.

Gig Young is so amazing here he didn't just deserve the oscar, but all of the awards for all time. Just the giant balls of sweat he develops through the film is such empathetic acting that it is hard to think of anyone who matches him. The movie itself is brilliant, Pollack's best by several leagues, but Young steals…

Walt will buy a balloon animal.

And his handling of it is so Buster Keaton stone face that it only makes it twice as funny.

That's sad, though still better than him being in a Nic Cage situation.

Brandt is definitely the most underrated member of the ensemble. Her scene in Magic Mike was perfect and I'm so glad she's getting new jobs so swiftly.