Blake Edwards tends to be quite old fashioned in his way of framing scenes, usually keeping to a stage-like proscenium style. But he is good at keeping interest going in the periphery of the scene as well in the central action.
The musical cue, 'The Village Inn', which plays as Clouseau attempts to squeeze his hand out of the beer stein is one of my favourite cuts on the soundtrack alum.
Interesting business about the People's claim on the Pink Panther diamond, contested by the Princess as a surviving member of the regime of the ruling class. Especially since Clouseau is himself a man of the people, kind of... oddly the most relatable character.
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
Simone with Sir Charles under her bed, George in the cupboard, desperately trying to prevent Jacques from finding them... old as the hills, still works.
That proscenium style is used for much of the farcical stuff in the bedroom too, with the concealed lover and would-be lover... very much like a stage play.
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
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I'm delighted/sad to hear you're enjoying yourselves.
I'm sure it's been mentioned several times already that perhaps the worst movie in the series, The Pink Panther 2, was directed by a Norwegian! 🇧🇻
You mean the 2006 remake with Steve Martin?
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
The lip synching for the dubbing of even the tipsy lines is spot on.
Yes, she's wonderful here
From memory I wish Madeleine's drunk scene in SP was as charming and fun as Claudia Cardinale's.
But the voice is a bit too „mature“ imo
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I can live with that.
Well, it's hardly surprising that her voice is so husky with all that smoking...
you are so easy to please, Barbel 🤣🤣
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
True...
The sequel of the remake.
I didn't know the director was Norwegian Number24. My memory of that film is hazy, but I recall liking it more than the first Steve Martin film.
I think he means the sequel, which is much worse
The romance between Bond and Lisl in FYEO has shades of this tipsy romance, too, I think.
Absolutely! And it is my highlight fromFYEO.
Moore had such a perfect chemistry with Harris there!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Guys, I have to leave!
If you wonder, what I am doing in the next hours, there you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GmS8ZSw76k
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Given his looks and potential for leading hero types, Robert Wagner was 'game' playing a character like George, who is really a bit of a dork.
Bye, Higgins
Bye, Higgins... enjoy!
Abandoning The Pink Panther for a cigar and a gaudy Patek Phillipe?
The musical interlude. Very enjoyable in its own right, but little things going on in the background too.
I can assure you, that the watches are getting far better - and expensive tonight
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I'm at the song now... love this song-and-dance set piece!
Blake Edwards tends to be quite old fashioned in his way of framing scenes, usually keeping to a stage-like proscenium style. But he is good at keeping interest going in the periphery of the scene as well in the central action.
I think this all reflects Blake Edwards' liking of a good time in holiday locations... a party vibe for folks of all ages and fashion victims!
I'm more of a Casio man myself.
The musical cue, 'The Village Inn', which plays as Clouseau attempts to squeeze his hand out of the beer stein is one of my favourite cuts on the soundtrack alum.
Mancini at his best
Interesting business about the People's claim on the Pink Panther diamond, contested by the Princess as a surviving member of the regime of the ruling class. Especially since Clouseau is himself a man of the people, kind of... oddly the most relatable character.
Simone with Sir Charles under her bed, George in the cupboard, desperately trying to prevent Jacques from finding them... old as the hills, still works.
That proscenium style is used for much of the farcical stuff in the bedroom too, with the concealed lover and would-be lover... very much like a stage play.