tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post2009092213195719565..comments2024-02-01T23:41:43.069-05:00Comments on Out of the Past: DVD Boxed Set Review ~ TCM Spotlight: Errol Flynn AdventuresRaquel Stecherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02687110907002450794noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-87521130697804971632010-08-25T14:03:57.737-04:002010-08-25T14:03:57.737-04:00What's also interesing about "Objective B...What's also interesing about "Objective Burma" was that Dalton Trumbo wrote the screenplay. Trumbo was later blacklisted in Hollywood, plus he was the screen writer behind a string of classic films, including "Spartacus" and the noir "Gun Crazy." Trumbo also wrote the fine anti-war novel, "Johnny Got His Gun." By the way, I've never posted here before, but I enjoy your blog!farraghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-39073468517369764072010-08-23T05:38:38.346-04:002010-08-23T05:38:38.346-04:00Great review, as always, with plenty of sideways l...Great review, as always, with plenty of sideways laughs. I must see Objective Burma now, especially after I enjoyed Beyond Rangoon so much, though I will keep Andrea's comment in mind and remember that a feature film is not reality (luckily, neither is reality).Mark Zerohttp://bookmarkzero.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-8624179313537244472010-08-22T20:24:59.416-04:002010-08-22T20:24:59.416-04:00Something you may not know about Objective Burma i...Something you may not know about Objective Burma is that this film was banned for a few years in Britain and condemned by Winston Churchill, because it implies that the war there was won by the Americans when in reality it was almost entirely British & Commonwealth troops who fought there. Understandably a lot of people with direct experience of the war - ex-soldiers and so on - took offence and I believe that Erroll Flynn's popularity took a dip in Britain for a while. When they eventually 'unbanned' it, there was a message inserted paying tribute to the real troops. I remember this controversy coming up again a few years ago when the movie U571 came out (in which the American cast capture the Enigma machine in reality captured by the British) and comparisons were made. Just an interesting thing to bear in mind, although of course many fine films play fast and loose with the historical realities!<br /><br />I read your blog often, with enjoyment, and have been meaning to post for a while. When I was your age and younger, I too was obsessed with old movies but in a pre-internet time, I just recorded my thoughts/reviews in a diary as I didn't know anyone else who was interested. I think it's great that people can now share their obsessions across the world.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-15974575938075225832010-08-21T14:54:06.883-04:002010-08-21T14:54:06.883-04:00Thanks for this nice review. I almost bought this ...Thanks for this nice review. I almost bought this set - picked it up then put it back on the shelf. I was going to get it mainly for Errol Flynn but, not being the biggest fan of war films, wasn't sure if I wanted the whole set - but it sounds like it is worth having in the collection.Robby Cresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535820211830339224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-38419940690938134622010-08-19T21:15:09.116-04:002010-08-19T21:15:09.116-04:00I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Op...I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Operation Burma. It is different many of the Errol Flynn movies, which do seem to follow a formula. This makes me want to watch the movies again!Terence Towles Canotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397088843628331615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-64902782772581905552010-08-19T20:54:14.893-04:002010-08-19T20:54:14.893-04:00This was a great review! :-D
Hopefully, I'll ...This was a great review! :-D<br /><br />Hopefully, I'll get to see Desperate Journey sometime! That was the one that looked so amazing to me...and now after you're review it sounds even better! :-DDDD<br /><br />Great post!Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562702535170134885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-4002238725633607012010-08-19T16:16:06.212-04:002010-08-19T16:16:06.212-04:00Great write up! I just watched Edge of Darkness o...Great write up! I just watched <i>Edge of Darkness</i> on Errol Flynn's SUTS day and I've been wondering if I should splurge on the DVD boxed set. I knew <i>Objective Burma</i> was a good flick, but I wasn't sure if the others were too. You've got me most excited to see <i>Desperate Journey</i>.<br /><br />Btw, I've been a lurker here for awhile and I was wondering if you'd be kind enough to link to my blog: <a href="http://ifeelknifed.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Dereliction Row</a><br /><br />I feel like I need to be less of a loner and mix it up more with my fellow old movie fanatics. :DThe Derelicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977480282511477411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6155853741712764167.post-12863100119937850252010-08-19T11:20:20.355-04:002010-08-19T11:20:20.355-04:00Edge of Darkness may seem formualic in plot but ma...Edge of Darkness may seem formualic in plot but man that is one heavy duty picture, one of Flynn's best from the 40's imo, and that goes double for Objective Burma. both of those are much grittier than the standard glossy flag waving war pictures from that time. intersting that you liked Desperate Journey the best! i still have yet to see Northern Pursuit :(<br />the one other Flynn war film that is a must see imo is Dawn Patrol.Artman2112https://www.blogger.com/profile/03062864368596074661noreply@blogger.com