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**Scythe Matters** · 01-31-2012, 09:30 PM

I was reminded today of a childhood favorite; The Seven Faces Of Dr. Lao. It's an old George Pal movie that stars Tony Randall (yes, that Tony Randall) as the proprietor of a very odd circus. He plays all of the characters at the circus, which won William Tuttle and honorary Oscar for make-up. It's a simple but sweet film with a beautiful message. This little speech that Dr. Lao gives to the little boy has stayed with me for 45 years and it still makes me tear up:

Quote:"The way the sun goes down when you're tired, comes up when you want to be on the move. That's real magic. The way a leaf grows. The song of the birds. The way the desert looks at night, with the moon embracing it. Oh, my boy, that's... that's circus enough for anyone. Every time you watch a rainbow and feel wonder in your heart. Every time you pick up a handful of dust, and see not the dust, but a mystery, a marvel, there in your hand. Every time you stop and think, "I'm alive, and being alive is fantastic!" Every time such a thing happens, you're part of the Circus of Dr. Lao. "

It has a great blend of comedy and poignancy. I just love it Angel

VincentUlyssis · 02-01-2012, 05:55 AM

That's very cool Scythe. Amazing how you remember that quote!

smoker guy · (This post was last modified: 02-12-2012 09:40 PM by smoker guy.)

The wife and I watched a 32 year old classic tonight...don't laugh at this, Flash ahh AHH Gordon. I and the Missus love this Campy classic film. I have gotta get it on DVD/Blu-Ray for sure. Big Grin

smoker guy · 02-13-2012, 12:06 AM

I just finished watching another 80`s classic...Legend. I have always been a fan of this film, even though it was never a box office hit. I was always into movies like this...just a big ol geek I guess. Wink

**Scythe Matters** · 02-13-2012, 03:57 AM

(02-12-2012 09:38 PM)smoker guy Wrote: The wife and I watched a 32 year old classic tonight...don't laugh at this, Flash ahh AHH Gordon. I and the Missus love this Campy classic film. I have gotta get it on DVD/Blu-Ray for sure.

Oh my gosh! I remember going to the theater to see this. We...um... prepared for the movie in the car and sat in the front row. [Image: rollit.gif]

Mind-blowing!

N'awlins · 02-13-2012, 11:30 AM

Love the emoticon Scythe! Funny, I got to thinking about you and the Ren Man this weekend when "Creepshow" came on!...Talk about 'campy'?! ("Metor Sh!t!")...but still a classic! If memory serves me correctly, that was one of those movies my buddy and I also "prepared" ouselves for out in the car! The other was 'Heavy Metal' when it came out. Our other friend was the Manager of the twin cinemas during high school, so he would kinda' look the other way if we happened to forget the two quarts of beer stuffed in our jackets, or the cloud of smoke coming from the back rows! Angel

VincentUlyssis · (This post was last modified: 02-13-2012 04:48 PM by VincentUlyssis.)

(02-12-2012 09:38 PM)smoker guy Wrote: The wife and I watched a 32 year old classic tonight...don't laugh at this, Flash ahh AHH Gordon. I and the Missus love this Campy classic film. I have gotta get it on DVD/Blu-Ray for sure.

How can you go wrong with a Queen soundtrack?!

(02-13-2012 03:57 AM)Scythe Matters Wrote:
(02-12-2012 09:38 PM)smoker guy Wrote: The wife and I watched a 32 year old classic tonight...don't laugh at this, Flash ahh AHH Gordon. I and the Missus love this Campy classic film. I have gotta get it on DVD/Blu-Ray for sure.

Oh my gosh! I remember going to the theater to see this. We...um... prepared for the movie in the car and sat in the front row.

Mind-blowing!

You are hysterical, girl!

**Scythe Matters** · 02-14-2012, 03:15 AM

I aim to please Big Grin

Nawlins, we did the same for Heavy Metal and possibly for Creepshow, too, I can't remember.... Wink

I had a friend who worked at the theater where Star Wars was playing when it first came out. It sure is great to have a pal who will let you in for free, isn't it?

Phillip · 02-17-2012, 08:45 PM

(02-14-2012 03:15 AM)Scythe Matters Wrote: I aim to please

Nawlins, we did the same for Heavy Metal and possibly for Creepshow, too, I can't remember....

I had a friend who worked at the theater where Star Wars was playing when it first came out. It sure is great to have a pal who will let you in for free, isn't it?

I remember going to see Heavy Metal at the midnight showing. Who remembers going to see Rocky Horror at the midnight showing?

***nettiesaur*** · 02-17-2012, 08:49 PM

(02-17-2012 08:45 PM)Phillip Wrote:
(02-14-2012 03:15 AM)Scythe Matters Wrote: I aim to please

Nawlins, we did the same for Heavy Metal and possibly for Creepshow, too, I can't remember....

I had a friend who worked at the theater where Star Wars was playing when it first came out. It sure is great to have a pal who will let you in for free, isn't it?

I remember going to see Heavy Metal at the midnight showing. Who remembers going to see Rocky Horror at the midnight showing?

I do! I went on Halloween!