Bette Davis Eyes!!!!

[defy_gravity99]

Just got back from the Bette Davis movie marathon at the Loews in Journal Square. Last night, we saw Now, Voyager which I felt was adorable, funny, charming, and an overall wonderful romantic comedy. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.

This afternoon was Jezebel. While it was my least favorite, I still enjoyed it. Before the movie, the

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[folkyboy]

they didn't show All About Eve? that's the movie that automatically makes me think of Bette Davis when i hear the title.

but i do love Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?. those actresses dueling it out in that movie really get to me every time. i only wish the ending wasn't so gay and lame, i'd love it more.

[defy_gravity99]

They're showing All About Eve in April as part of a different film festival. And Celeste Holm will be appearing at the show. That kinda makes up for it not being there this weekend.

In what way do you find it gay and lame?

[folkyboy]

just the whole leaving her there in the sand and then Baby Jane running off into the water. it's SO not a shocker and just blah

[defy_gravity99]

No, it's not a shocker, by today's standards, but back then, I think it was.

Oh, and I thought of you, because I think they should make a musical of Baby Jane. She should sing normally throughout the show until she has to "perform" as Baby Jane. And the perfect casting for it would be Christine Ebersole as Baby Jane Hudson.

[folkyboy]

there is a musical of Baby Jane. it's off Broadway and Jane Hudson is played by a guy. but it's not that great, honestly