As a librarian for the last 40 years, I’ve always loved this film. I’ve witnessed and been involved in the increased use of automation, technology and ever increasingly sophisticated databases, but I’ve always believed, and found, that you can’t take the human element out of the profession and the service. Great reaction, as always!
Time spent watching any Tracy/Hepburn movie is time well spent. They were so devoted to each other, and that always came through in their films together.
This is one of my favorite movies - thank you so much for letting us watch it again with you. Katherine Hepburn had quite a style about her and that's pretty much what you're seeing of her in this movie - an pretty much all her movies. Quite the icon dresser. One of a kind classic.
Hepburn and Tracy were having a very public affair in real life. They were together for 26 years until his death. They also starred in 9 movies together, including "Look Who's Coming To Dinner." Yes, the Mondrian image was absolutely intentional. His paintings were often inspired by the grid pattern of NYC. In fact, there seems to be a recent controversy as to whether his famous painting, New York City, has been displayed upside down for decades. They represent modernism and the urban environment, which is also the theme of the film.
I do know that there were lots of changes for the movie "King Solomon's Mines", but the interactions with Deborah Kerr and Stewart Granger are so wonderful, I can't help but love the movie. "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight" is my friend's favorite poem, and she always wanted to hear Katharine Hepburn do the whole thing. If you rewatch the movie, keep an eye on each of the three characters separately as she recites: Tracy, especially, is a scream as he reacts. Joan Blondell as Peg is terrific, and plays off Hepburn like a gem. I hope they were friends in real life because they certainly come off that way here - the last moments in Bunny's apartment is so funny and spontaneous, like they're truly enjoying themselves.
i love this movie, I watch it every Christmas, I love its humor and yet it is serous, there were many people back then that were terrified. By that way that supercomputer was still happening when I started working in the 1980's even though everyone had individual computer at our desks, it was connected to an internal network that was run by a supercomputer just like that. I went into the computer room once to deliver a message and I was shocked how much it looked like Emmie. I love everyone in the movie, they were all great actors, most of them were from NY, I have a DVD and Dina Merrill talks about it, it super!
Peg, whom you like best, is Joan Blondell , leading lady in early talkies of the 30s, transitioned into supporting & character parts later on as in this movie, relatively long career. I always liked her, especially the earlier Black & White her❣️
I adore Katherine Hepburn and one of my favorite scenes of the film is when the machine is going haywire and she is quoting "Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight". Spencer Tracy and her had a "Secret" affair for thirty years even though he was married and Catholic Church refused to give him a divorce. I recommend reading the book Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg.
Oh, and in the Buckaroo Banzai reaction, I said flux capacitor when I meant oscillation overthruster. My brain even thought oscillation overthruster, but my hands went into auto-pilot, and typed flux capacitor. I hate when that happens. Anyway, the post still works because TNG references both a flux capacitor AND an oscillation overthruster. So, my reputation as a facts dispenser is legalistically preserved.
My favorite B&W movie is "Murder my Sweet." 1944. Based on Raymond Chandler's novel, "Farewell, My Lovely." It a Hard-boiled detective film. I prefer it to "The Big Sleep," because Dick Powell is Phillip Marlowe. Bogart when he portrayed Marlowe in "The Big Sleep," was just doing a toned-down Sam Spade.
I can’t believe ’Some Like It Hot’ didn’t make it onto anyone’s list of favorite black and white movies 🤯 Reaction suggestions: Eighth Grade (2018) Pride (2014) - it is Pride month after all 😉🏳️🌈
Some Japanese classic animation films to watch: Farewell Space Battleship Yamato - Soldiers in the Name of Love (1978), Galaxy Express 999 (1979), Beforever Yamato (1980), Sayonara Galaxy Express 999 (1981). Live Action: On the Beach (1959), Mister Roberts (1955), Operation Petticoat (1959). Your vids are fun and informative as in your The 13th Warrior review. Keep up the good work.
Oh by the way if you do intend to watch these wonderful animation stories, watch the Japanese language versions with English subtitles. Never watch them English dubbed.
@@alexachipmanI sort of disagree. The disney dubs for the Ghibli films for example are phenomenal. Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, The Cat Returns.
“The Apartment”, multiple Oscar Winner (Direction, Writing, Acting, etc.), an all time best flick pick of just about everyone who’s seen it.....” Born Yesterday”,The inimitable Judy Holliday doing the proverbial smart dumb blonde like nobody has before or since
Love this movie. One of my favorite Tracy/Hepburn movies. One of my top B/W films of the 1950's is The Bad and the Beautiful from 1952. Great movie with a great cast that has been criminally overlooked. No RUclips reactors have done this classic yet. Thanks for all you do Alexa.
Desk Set is a solid B+ movie. I'm not a Spencer Tracey or Hepburn fan. The only role that I liked Hepburn in was "Bringing up Baby" She's fantastic in that role, but she never did that kind comedic role again. My dad liked Tracey, but again he's just ok to me.
How about this one "Pillow of Death," 1945. Universal. Lon Chaney Jr. Only 66 minutes. Was the last Inner Sanctum movie. It's pretty decent and has plausible twist ending. A nice tight entertaining movie. Lon Chaney Jr was a good actor, not great but good.
Sisters 1972 Charley Varrick 1973 The Day of the Jackal 1973 The Last of Sheila 1973 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1974 Three Days of the Condor 1975 Marathon Man 1976 Sorcerer 1977
Love these two. Their genuine affection for each other shines through in whatever movies they made. As for the future? AI will end and also create jobs. What kind? Google: Bullshit Jobs to see what I think will happen 😊 For b&w movie: The Last Picture Show (1971) Rumblefish (1983)
As an ex-librarian the battle between books vs computers was real.
As a librarian for the last 40 years, I’ve always loved this film. I’ve witnessed and been involved in the increased use of automation, technology and ever increasingly sophisticated databases, but I’ve always believed, and found, that you can’t take the human element out of the profession and the service.
Great reaction, as always!
Time spent watching any Tracy/Hepburn movie is time well spent. They were so devoted to each other, and that always came through in their films together.
This is one of my favorite movies - thank you so much for letting us watch it again with you. Katherine Hepburn had quite a style about her and that's pretty much what you're seeing of her in this movie - an pretty much all her movies. Quite the icon dresser. One of a kind classic.
Thanks - planning to watch this again soon - such a fun holidayish film!
"Night of the Demon," is a very decent flick. It's an intellectual horror movie, with pretty convincing effects. It stands the test of time.
Hepburn and Tracy were having a very public affair in real life. They were together for 26 years until his death. They also starred in 9 movies together, including "Look Who's Coming To Dinner."
Yes, the Mondrian image was absolutely intentional. His paintings were often inspired by the grid pattern of NYC. In fact, there seems to be a recent controversy as to whether his famous painting, New York City, has been displayed upside down for decades. They represent modernism and the urban environment, which is also the theme of the film.
I do know that there were lots of changes for the movie "King Solomon's Mines", but the interactions with Deborah Kerr and Stewart Granger are so wonderful, I can't help but love the movie.
"Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight" is my friend's favorite poem, and she always wanted to hear Katharine Hepburn do the whole thing. If you rewatch the movie, keep an eye on each of the three characters separately as she recites: Tracy, especially, is a scream as he reacts.
Joan Blondell as Peg is terrific, and plays off Hepburn like a gem. I hope they were friends in real life because they certainly come off that way here - the last moments in Bunny's apartment is so funny and spontaneous, like they're truly enjoying themselves.
Hepburn and Tracey were a fantastic team who made a number of great movies together great chemistry
They truly did: this is one of my favorites, and so is "Pat and Mike".
I've never even heard of this movie, but as soon as I saw the thumbnail, I thought, "Is that Katharine Hepburn? 🤩"
Saw this movie on dvd from my library it was great 😊
i love this movie, I watch it every Christmas, I love its humor and yet it is serous, there were many people back then that were terrified. By that way that supercomputer was still happening when I started working in the 1980's even though everyone had individual computer at our desks, it was connected to an internal network that was run by a supercomputer just like that. I went into the computer room once to deliver a message and I was shocked how much it looked like Emmie. I love everyone in the movie, they were all great actors, most of them were from NY, I have a DVD and Dina Merrill talks about it, it super!
I plan to start watching it every holiday season also - after some thought, it might be my favorite Christmas themed movie.
@@alexachipman it is one of my favorites for the holiday and I adore Hepburn and Tracy.
Katharine Hepburn wore high collars in her later years because she was self-conscious about her "chicken neck."
Oh that makes sense, I’ve noticed that when getting older, too.
Peg, whom you like best, is Joan Blondell , leading lady in early talkies of the 30s, transitioned into supporting & character parts later on as in this movie, relatively long career. I always liked her, especially the earlier Black & White her❣️
Yep, a Hepburn movie predicted Google.
I adore Katherine Hepburn and one of my favorite scenes of the film is when the machine is going haywire and she is quoting "Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight".
Spencer Tracy and her had a "Secret" affair for thirty years even though he was married and Catholic Church refused to give him a divorce.
I recommend reading the book Kate Remembered by A. Scott Berg.
The poetry recitation was so well done!
It wasn't so much that the church refused, but as a Catholic himself, Tracy refused to even consider the idea.
'Angel-A', 2005 is a black and white movie well worth a look. Also 'Alphaville', 1965, and 'La Jete', 1962.
Oh, and in the Buckaroo Banzai reaction, I said flux capacitor when I meant oscillation overthruster. My brain even thought oscillation overthruster, but my hands went into auto-pilot, and typed flux capacitor. I hate when that happens. Anyway, the post still works because TNG references both a flux capacitor AND an oscillation overthruster. So, my reputation as a facts dispenser is legalistically preserved.
12: 44 For biodegradable tinsel I wonder if the basic principles of cotton candy could be used.Or maybe make crystals attached to strings.
My favorite B&W movie is "Murder my Sweet." 1944. Based on Raymond Chandler's novel, "Farewell, My Lovely." It a Hard-boiled detective film. I prefer it to "The Big Sleep," because Dick Powell is Phillip Marlowe. Bogart when he portrayed Marlowe in "The Big Sleep," was just doing a toned-down Sam Spade.
We used to reuse the tinsel every year.
Favourite B & W? The Mark of Zorro (either version), Casablanca, so many to choose from.
I can’t believe ’Some Like It Hot’ didn’t make it onto anyone’s list of favorite black and white movies 🤯
Reaction suggestions:
Eighth Grade (2018)
Pride (2014) - it is Pride month after all 😉🏳️🌈
Excellent reaction, Alexa, to one of my favorite films!!!
Some Japanese classic animation films to watch: Farewell Space Battleship Yamato - Soldiers in the Name of Love (1978), Galaxy Express 999 (1979), Beforever Yamato (1980), Sayonara Galaxy Express 999 (1981). Live Action: On the Beach (1959), Mister Roberts (1955), Operation Petticoat (1959). Your vids are fun and informative as in your The 13th Warrior review. Keep up the good work.
Oh by the way if you do intend to watch these wonderful animation stories, watch the Japanese language versions with English subtitles. Never watch them English dubbed.
Agreed, not a dubbing fan!
@@alexachipmanI sort of disagree. The disney dubs for the Ghibli films for example are phenomenal. Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, The Cat Returns.
“The Apartment”, multiple Oscar Winner (Direction, Writing, Acting, etc.), an all time best flick pick of just about everyone who’s seen it.....” Born Yesterday”,The inimitable Judy Holliday doing the proverbial smart dumb blonde like nobody has before or since
A great film to react to and comment on and once again you didnt disappoint.
Could be wrong, but I recall this movie being in black & white.
Love this movie. One of my favorite Tracy/Hepburn movies. One of my top B/W films of the 1950's is The Bad and the Beautiful from 1952. Great movie with a great cast that has been criminally overlooked. No RUclips reactors have done this classic yet. Thanks for all you do Alexa.
"Ed Wood," 1994 was in glorious B&W. Tim Burton and Johnny Depp at their creative prime.
A great film. Love Hepburn.
Unrelated though, I suggest The Man in the White Suit (1951) for your viewing.
I recommend the movie "Adam's Rib"
This flick is also in Cinemascope.
Love your commentary, it was relevant and fun. Yes, new doors open and frees up time to look in and up to God.
04:30 yes, that’s the plot.
Lol the computer was as big as the room. I love this movie although it predates me by many many decades.
Desk Set is a solid B+ movie. I'm not a Spencer Tracey or Hepburn fan. The only role that I liked Hepburn in was "Bringing up Baby" She's fantastic in that role, but she never did that kind comedic role again. My dad liked Tracey, but again he's just ok to me.
Some people got through it. Some people didn't.
2:14 I think I like Desk Set because of Joan Blondell.
Tracey & Hepburn..none better...maybe..Bogie & Bacall...=))
How about this one "Pillow of Death," 1945. Universal. Lon Chaney Jr. Only 66 minutes. Was the last Inner Sanctum movie. It's pretty decent and has plausible twist ending. A nice tight entertaining movie. Lon Chaney Jr was a good actor, not great but good.
Great movie 😊
12:32 Just get metal tinsel. Metal breaks down fast. Copper tinsel perhaps.
Sisters 1972
Charley Varrick 1973
The Day of the Jackal 1973
The Last of Sheila 1973
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1974
Three Days of the Condor 1975
Marathon Man 1976
Sorcerer 1977
Let me know your top three!
@@alexachipman
The Last of Sheila
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Three Days of the Condor
1:15 Women do like Casablanca.
Of course, Ingrid is absolutely luminous!
@@alexachipman Ingrid Bergman is pretty, but I wouldn't sacrifice much for her.
Have you seen Portrait Of Jennie?
Choosing to believe?
This film was charming as heck but it was white washing the reality of replacing people.
Love these two. Their genuine affection for each other shines through in whatever movies they made.
As for the future? AI will end and also create jobs. What kind? Google: Bullshit Jobs to see what I think will happen 😊
For b&w movie: The Last Picture Show (1971)
Rumblefish (1983)