tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post5529120975003224402..comments2024-03-28T17:53:45.682-04:00Comments on GREAT OLD MOVIES: ONE MILLION YEARS B.C.Williamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-74700749242115940872023-11-09T10:42:12.885-05:002023-11-09T10:42:12.885-05:00To each his own! There's no denying that Welch...To each his own! There's no denying that Welch -- especially in that poster -- brought a lot of customers into the theater, especially teenage boys. I myself had the poster on my wall in college and the dean and two other gentlemen accompanying him were suitably impressed when he did an inspection of the dorm. Let's just say that eventually my tastes changed .. <br /><br />However, I have to say that if it weren't for the dinosaurs, shapely Ms. Welch, or both, I think the movie would be a snooze-fest, LOL. Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-73142333500992052212023-11-09T09:56:26.355-05:002023-11-09T09:56:26.355-05:00"Harryhausen's stop-motion effects work b..."Harryhausen's stop-motion effects work being virtually the only point of interest." Seriously? With this featuring the spectacular Racuel Welch in her fur bikini? I'd strongly disagree, since I think she's undoubtedly what made this such a financial success. The dinosaurs were added charm for sure, but I can assure you I and my friends weren't going back to see this again and again because of them. Photos of Welch as a cavewoman were splashed everywhere, and she was an icon long before this movie appeared at our local theater. So much so, that the desire to see it was super-intense when it finally arrived. I recall there being one of the longest lines to get in to see this that I'd ever endured. All the defects you mention may well be there, but it simply didn't matter. Welch was already legendary and IMO, she's terrific, Hollywood cave-hairdo and all. John Richardson? Who's he? Since I saw this before the original, I much prefer it, and I think it eclipses Victor Mature and those B&W lizards in every way. I like the score a lot, too--it's primitive, evocative and powerful. Oh yeah, it has some nice animated dinos, as well.<br /><br />--Mark Mark Shawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-89128573463541282062016-03-20T13:21:29.681-04:002016-03-20T13:21:29.681-04:00Yes, the "bear" look is fashionable righ...Yes, the "bear" look is fashionable right now. I like the beards but I can do without the big bellies many of them have, ha!<br /><br />Richardson was a definite pretty boy whose career never really took off -- maybe because of movies like this and "She" where he co-starred with Ursula Undress (bad pun). <br /><br />I didn't see Raquel on Broadway but I thought she gave a snappy performance in the night time soaper "Central Park West" or "CPW." <br /><br />Will have to revisit "Myra" one of these days.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-89282335528544348472016-03-19T09:24:47.731-04:002016-03-19T09:24:47.731-04:00Bill, I used to think Raquel was cast in movies li...Bill, I used to think Raquel was cast in movies like this to prevent her from talking because she couldn't act. I happen to be a big fan of Welch, if not this movie. I saw her on Broadway in Woman of the Year (taking over for Lauren Bacall) and she was terrific. I am probably the only person who LOVES Myra Breckinridge, too. LOL<br /><br />Richardson is also a looker, but the caveman look is not a turn-on for me. (It seems to be back in vogue now!)<br /><br />Best,<br />Chris angelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.com