Ellipsis Movie Of The Week... Dick

 

Betsey Jobs: Are you the president's dog trainer?

John Dean: I am, Chief White House Council.

Betsey Jobs: Oh. That's too bad.

~Dick 

Who was the mysterious, Deep Throat? Well, now we all know it was, Mark Felt, former, Deputy Associate Director of the FBI, but in 1973, things were a little bit more, well, mysterious! We didn't even know when this funny, what-if, movie came out, who, Deep Throat, was. We didn't learn his identity until much later, when Felt revealed himself to be the source of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's Washington Post articles exposing the crimes of the Nixon White administration. Watergate was quite the smear on American politics, Nixon betrayed the trust of American's who supported him. It took a long time for some to recover from it. Fast forward and here were are! The Nixon era makes current American politics seem... quaint. But perhaps one day we will all laugh about the times we are currently living in. Time does heal all wounds, and it also wounds all heels, so there's that. I hope so, and watching comedies that bring what was possible, into what could be, works for me! I love funny movies about politics, but this movie is more than funny, it's got heart, and you'll feel patriotic just watching it! Well, that might be a bit of an overstatement, but you'll cheer for Betsey and Arlean, and doesn't that feel good?

This movie comes with a pretty delicious recipe for, Hello Dolly bars, also known as, 7 Layer bars or Magic Cookie bars. Here is the recipe, minus the little extra "magic" provided by Betsey's brother, Larry. Although I like Larry's variation too! 

Hello Dolly Bars

Searched and sourced from AI Assistant

1/2 cup ( 1 stick ) of butter, melted

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 cups chopped walnuts or pecans

1 cups sweetened flaked coconut

1 14oz can Sweetened condensed milk

Set oven to 350 degrees.

Put the butter inside your 13x9 inch baking pan,

 and let melt in the oven or microwave.

Mix the graham crackers and press into the melted butter to form a base.

Sprinkle the Chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chopped nuts,

 and coconut evenly over the crust layer.

Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the top layers,

 so it sinks into the layers.

Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Note:

 You can substitute chopped dried fruit such as apricots or cherries, for the coconut.

And now, a little music from the era... some of my very favorite songs from the early 1970's. 

Redbone

Come And Get Your Love

The Love Unlimited Orchestra

Love's Theme

Carly Simon

You're So Vain

 

Ellipsis Movie Of The Week... Foul Play

 

Bob Scott: Beware of the dwarf

Gloria Mundy: Gee Scottie, I don't think there is a dwarf in this movie.

~Foul Play

1978

I saw this movie when it came out in 1978, and instantly wanted to paint my room green and yellow! And I eventually did! I just fell in love with the bright, enthusiastic and happy disposition, which wasn't a lot different from the personality of the movie's main character, Gloria Mundy. The movie is funny, it's mildly suspenseful and It's got a wonderful cast of characters, including a snake named, Esme, to keep your mind reeling! And you gotta love the cast including, Mr. San Francisco, Cyril Magnin, as the Pope, and San Francisco as itself! My beautiful home, has never been more beautiful! Well, I am partial, so that's probably not true, because any time I get a glance of the city by the bay, my heart sings. I miss home so much, but I will see her again soon, but for now, Foul Play, will hold me over. Watch it! Chevy Chase is hysterical, and Brian Dennehy brings the serious moments. 

Ready To Take A Chance Again

By Barry Manilow

Ellipsis Movie Of The Week... What's Up Doc?

 

"I must point out that, "consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds."

Mr. Larrabee (Austin Pendleton)

What's Up Doc?

I have such good memories of watching this movie! Like the time my mother and I watched it on an old black and white tv, really late, on a hot as HELL night, when we couldn't sleep. We laughed so hard our sides hurt, and let me tell you, we slept pretty well that night! That's what this marvelous movie will do for you, make you laugh! It has a fabulous cast, including Madeline Kahn in her film debut! Slapstick humor, right and left, starting at Mr. Larrabee's party and continuing on until it all comes to rest in the San Francisco Bay! Things are rough right now, so watch this great movie and give yourself a couple hours away from whatever ails you! A little piece of advice though, if you ever find yourself in an airport, carrying a plaid carryon bag, keep it close to you, because otherwise hilarity might just ensue!

One of my favorite scenes in the movie...

Ellipsis Movie Of The Week... Mr. Wrong

Tagline...

"He loved her from afar... not far enough!"

Mr. Wrong

Again, I gravitate toward a nonsensical comedy. But in my own defense I found it truly funny, cute in it's own way, and co-stars Bill Pullman, who I have lusted after for 40 years, because not only is he adorable, but he makes me laugh... and that vague, I'm so lost, smile that makes me want to take him by the hand and help him find his way home. How a smile can be both goofy and devastatingly sexy at the same time, I will never know! The story is funny, it's a typical 80's comedy, but it's good for a kick back laugh. The cast is excellent. So why not?

 Watch the funny movie, drool, laugh, repeat!

Ellipsis Christmas Movie Countdown #16

"It occurs to me that the best way you can hurt rich people,

 is by turning them into poor people." 

~Denholm Elliot (Coleman)

Trading Places

Halloween Countdown Film #17... Benny Loves You

 

 

Hell hath no fury like a teddy scorned.

 

What do you do when your beloved teddy bear friend goes... apeshit? Well, I guess like with any friendship gone stale, you work on the relationship, right? But sometimes, you have to work really hard, and bring a lot of patience. I mean my gosh, it's not easy dealing with a homicidal teddy bear, is it? This is hands down, one of the funniest horror movies I have ever seen. Truly strange, and oddly heartwarming, grab your favorite teddy bear, and watch it together!

 

See the trailer here.