I'm posting the Sunday topic while it's still on my mind. Many thanks to Carabele for her suggestion regarding discussions of Robert Vaughn film roles.
Let's start with "The Young Philadelphians", one of his pre-UNCLE hits. As I recall, Robert Vaughn owned that role. Vaughn slipped that role on as if it were a custom-fitted dinner jacket. For a young actor, it was quite a coup to receive an Oscar nomination.
It's been awhile since I've seen the movie. Cousins, what are your thoughts about "The Young Philadephians"? You may share an overview of the movie or share what made it memorable for you.
Next Sunday will be "Unwed Mother" which I have not had the opportunity to see (sounds like more research!).
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I am a "Man From U.N.C.L.E." first cousin (I realize I've just told you I'm old, but I'm not ancient - yet), and I've learned that there are a lot of first, second and third cousins who love UNCLE!
Because of UNCLE, I have followed the careers of both actors, although I admit that I'm a devoted, non-stalking, David McCallum fan.
After being unknowingly side-lined in December 2008 by my employer and further side-lined by a health issue, I decided to take one of my 2008 Christmas presents, my MFU DVD set, and renew my love of UNCLE. When I watch the episodes now, I'm surprised that I remember many of the scenes and even bits of dialogue. It makes me feel like a kid again - almost.
With time to devote to my personal interests now, I have a few creative writing projects underway:
- An UNCLE story that will be submitted to "Eyes Only" when it's completed. It has evolved from a short story to a series of vignettes from the life of Illya Kuryakin from his stepping on the plane at the end of "Seven Wonders" until sometime in the early 1990's. A few months ago, after starting the bio project, I realized how events should flow. Once I have finished a rough sketch of the story, it will move aside for awhile so I can finish two other projects.
- An Illya bio or "Idol Reflection" for Live Journal. I've finished the first season, and the reflection is longer than the LJ limit. I have decided that a summary will be posted online, with the full text to be published.
- A true-to-the-series resolution for "Sapphire and Steel". I was 80-90% finished with the resolution when I watched the video, "Counting Out Time". In the video, Joanna Lumley made a comment about bringing Sapphire and Steel out of "The Trap" in the present day. I thought, (oh crap!) okay, I know how to make that happen. It's back to the storyboard for "Miles and Virginia". Because of the time-frame, this story is my first priority.
When I began my research for the Illya "Idol Reflection" in July 2009. I was given a two-month deadline. (Who's kidding whom?) With all the fanfic and episodes to review, it could take me the rest of this year to finish!
In joining the UNCLE world online, I've made several friends, as well as adopting a few cousins and a sister. From my extended family, I've realized there is a niche for a slash-free site to discuss MFU and MFU-based gen/het fanfic.
On Section II, gen/het fanfic authors have a forum to promote their work. As I've learned writing is a craft that is perfected through both effort and education, I'm including writers' resources on this site.
As a final note, since many Vaughn and McCallum fans have followed their careers since "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", this site provides a forum to chat about other roles.
I hope you will visit Section II often. Please share your thoughts on the discussion topics and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your creativity. I also hope you will find something valuable in the information passed along on the site.
Because of UNCLE, I have followed the careers of both actors, although I admit that I'm a devoted, non-stalking, David McCallum fan.
After being unknowingly side-lined in December 2008 by my employer and further side-lined by a health issue, I decided to take one of my 2008 Christmas presents, my MFU DVD set, and renew my love of UNCLE. When I watch the episodes now, I'm surprised that I remember many of the scenes and even bits of dialogue. It makes me feel like a kid again - almost.
With time to devote to my personal interests now, I have a few creative writing projects underway:
- An UNCLE story that will be submitted to "Eyes Only" when it's completed. It has evolved from a short story to a series of vignettes from the life of Illya Kuryakin from his stepping on the plane at the end of "Seven Wonders" until sometime in the early 1990's. A few months ago, after starting the bio project, I realized how events should flow. Once I have finished a rough sketch of the story, it will move aside for awhile so I can finish two other projects.
- An Illya bio or "Idol Reflection" for Live Journal. I've finished the first season, and the reflection is longer than the LJ limit. I have decided that a summary will be posted online, with the full text to be published.
- A true-to-the-series resolution for "Sapphire and Steel". I was 80-90% finished with the resolution when I watched the video, "Counting Out Time". In the video, Joanna Lumley made a comment about bringing Sapphire and Steel out of "The Trap" in the present day. I thought, (oh crap!) okay, I know how to make that happen. It's back to the storyboard for "Miles and Virginia". Because of the time-frame, this story is my first priority.
When I began my research for the Illya "Idol Reflection" in July 2009. I was given a two-month deadline. (Who's kidding whom?) With all the fanfic and episodes to review, it could take me the rest of this year to finish!
In joining the UNCLE world online, I've made several friends, as well as adopting a few cousins and a sister. From my extended family, I've realized there is a niche for a slash-free site to discuss MFU and MFU-based gen/het fanfic.
On Section II, gen/het fanfic authors have a forum to promote their work. As I've learned writing is a craft that is perfected through both effort and education, I'm including writers' resources on this site.
As a final note, since many Vaughn and McCallum fans have followed their careers since "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.", this site provides a forum to chat about other roles.
I hope you will visit Section II often. Please share your thoughts on the discussion topics and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your creativity. I also hope you will find something valuable in the information passed along on the site.
Thanks to all of you who have expressed your support for the site and have sent me kind words of encouragement!
All the best,
Cousin Cat
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Alexander the Greater Affair
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Concrete Overcoat Affair
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Voting is simple: In the database search bar, type in the name of the movie. A list of movies with the title (and any similar titles) will show in the center. Select the title to go to the movie. Most movies have trailers that can be watched and downloaded.
To the right, look for the box with the word "vote". Click on vote, type in your email address and submit. You are not obligated to buy the movies, and you won't get a bunch of emails from TCM. Only one vote is allowed for each movie per email address.
Here is a list of titles:
"To Trap a Spy"
Vulcan Affair
"Spy with My Face"
Double Affair
"One Spy Too Many"
Alexander the Greater Affair
"The Spy in the Green Hat"
Concrete Overcoat Affair
"One of Our Spies Is Missing"
Bridge of Lions Affair
"Karate Killers"
Five Daughters Affair
"Helicopter Spies"
Prince of Darkness Affair
"How to Steal the World"
Seven Wonders of the World Affair
"Around the World under the Sea"
"Three Bites of the Apple"
"The Venetian Affair"
"Sol Madrid"
2 comments:
"Young Philadelphians" is one of those superb epic dramas they don't seem to make any more, or at least I never catch 'em. The main thrust is about Paul Newman's character, born with a connection to but a member of a Philadelphia Main Line family and having to fight his way up in the world. It's when he defends Robert Vaughn's Chet on a charge of murder (anything less would be just plain dull!) at the risk of his career that he realizes he's been emphasizing the wrong things all along. Or so I recall; I haven't seen the film in a long while.
Your "custom-fitted dinner jacket" phrase is very apt, as RV's Chet wears one with pre-Solo aplomb in the party/dance scene where he first appears. That, a scene in a bar with Barbara Rush, and then his horrifying jailhouse scene with Newman, are his big three slots, and he acquits himself very well. He was, what, 26 or 27 at the time?
"Young Philadelphians" would be worth watching even if Vaughn weren't in it. Imagine if someone like Robert Wagner or even Nick Adams had played Chet?
Late post, but I do love Vaughn's performance in this movie.
Chet, who most would say "had it all" with regard to money, family ties, etc., is such a vulnerable character underneath the suave polish. And Vaughn lets us see that long before the character loses his arm in the story. So, when that jarring moment comes, we understand this is something Chet -- for all the smooth bravado -- won't handle well emotionally.
As I noted in a previous post, his parting remark of "I'll be so alone" to Newman's character after he loses arm and is being readied for evacuation from Korea back to the States just makes your heart ache for him.
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