tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post4851167476692395386..comments2024-02-17T20:53:59.011-08:00Comments on Classic Film Observations & Obsessions: Lana Turner--femme fatale (?) in JOHNNY EAGER (1942)Jocelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-23027265765200103462020-08-15T15:40:08.527-07:002020-08-15T15:40:08.527-07:00Enjoyed your review, and you made a great point th...Enjoyed your review, and you made a great point that a femm-fatale might be an unknown term. This film is ensembled so well. Small early details fit perfect with later events. Watched and rewatched...can't get enough of this movie!<br /> I have been searching for the script as I want to read the actual wording. No luck! If you come across one...Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-3386358815789129072019-04-29T06:06:57.652-07:002019-04-29T06:06:57.652-07:00Thank you for stopping by! I hope I didn't spo...Thank you for stopping by! I hope I didn't spoil the movie too much. It's certainly entertaining, and genre-busting. Van Heflin is a favorite and you have to watch just to see him portray a character unlike any other--he deserved his Oscar!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-502221716545838322019-04-28T12:43:51.981-07:002019-04-28T12:43:51.981-07:00I haven't watched this film yet, but it certai...I haven't watched this film yet, but it certainly sounds interesting - in special because of Lanba Turner's dubious and rich character. You wrote a great character analysis.<br />Thanks for the kind comment!<br />Kisses!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-7843317284315985092019-04-26T05:09:30.711-07:002019-04-26T05:09:30.711-07:00It's a better film than a quick viewing would ...It's a better film than a quick viewing would indicate. A little suspension of disbelief is required but then it's quite entertaining. You're right, though, the name is a bit cheesy. Thanks so much for stopping by!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-63388665627113670542019-04-21T17:40:32.318-07:002019-04-21T17:40:32.318-07:00Good point re: Lana Turner's character... She ...Good point re: Lana Turner's character... She may not have been a true femme fatale, but the end result was the same.<br /><br />Great performances in this film, which makes it a real treat. When I first saw it, I was expecting it to be too cheesy – I thought the name was altogether too much – but I was sucked in within the first 5 minutes. In fact, you've got me wanting to see it again ASAP.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-43732170752913746162019-04-19T16:49:56.730-07:002019-04-19T16:49:56.730-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Marianne. I'm sure you...Thanks for stopping by, Marianne. I'm sure you'll get to this one. I think you'll be surprised by Heflin, as he is very different from most of his noir roles. Enjoy!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-58113386421852730562019-04-19T16:49:07.989-07:002019-04-19T16:49:07.989-07:00Thank you - I hope you enjoy it. Like most noirs, ...Thank you - I hope you enjoy it. Like most noirs, it takes more than one viewing to follow all the twists and turns!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-32956934005533885262019-04-19T16:47:33.278-07:002019-04-19T16:47:33.278-07:00Thank you, CW. I need to check out those other fil...Thank you, CW. I need to check out those other films you mention. I recall Taylor was pretty dark in HIGH WALL, although when I watched it I was more intrigued by Herbert Marshall. <br /><br />And it's odd to me that Heflin won his only Oscar on his first nomination, but then never received any more nominations even after some terrific performances--THE PROWLER and PATTERNS comes to mind. He had range, and his role in J.E. was quite different.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-12872640832561958012019-04-19T16:40:47.427-07:002019-04-19T16:40:47.427-07:00Thank you! You're right, Lana had a great pout...Thank you! You're right, Lana had a great pout, and after studying this film I have a greater appreciation for her skill as an actress. Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952528487748234667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-13860675619356868072019-04-19T09:43:48.429-07:002019-04-19T09:43:48.429-07:00I had to skim parts of your post because I want to...I had to skim parts of your post because I want to see Johnny Eager. I'll have to come back and read it again more closely when I do. Thanks for some background details for others in the film, including Van Heflin. He's always a good reason to see a film!Mariannehttp://makeminefilmnoir.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-18994558203088561932019-04-19T08:01:19.956-07:002019-04-19T08:01:19.956-07:00Great post! I have meaning to watch this one for a...Great post! I have meaning to watch this one for ages!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032537281784285890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-86322041784782740652019-04-19T05:47:32.004-07:002019-04-19T05:47:32.004-07:00Sometimes, the femme fatale is in the eye of the b...Sometimes, the femme fatale is in the eye of the beholder. <br /><br />I enjoyed your analysis of Johnny Eager very much. It is always a shock to me that Van Heflin didn't have an Oscar, or at least more nominations. As a viewer, I am pleased MGM decided to explore Taylor's darker side. Performances in Devil's Doorway and The Last Hunt are very rewarding.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369037629844090449.post-5263076497842809042019-04-19T04:46:52.078-07:002019-04-19T04:46:52.078-07:00I so agree that a femme need not be devilish to be...I so agree that a femme need not be devilish to be fatal - only fatal to the hero in some way. With that pout, Lana always had that "Hmmm..... not to be completely trusted" air about her. Great post - I totally enjoyed it!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.com