Yes, this 1963 gem of classic is on AMC right now. This movie could not be made today with all the egos of today's "actors". Imagine all this fuss over $350,000! Chump change in today's world, though not to me. In the flick, it is proposed to split the money into shares. At first it was to be 14, for $25k per share. Another split was eight ways which landed $43,750 each. Then, more people got involved which expanded the shares, which, of course, reduced the potential payoff. That wasn't even the best part of the movie. That was reserved for the characters and subplots. Perhaps the funniest performance was by a non-comedian, Spencer Tracy (no relation to "Dick"), though no rookie concerning comedic acting and timing (original "Father of the Bride" comes to mind). Not a cuss word or gratuitous sex act in the entire three hours! I even own this cinematic masterpiece. My mother remembers seeing this movie in the theatre with a broken arm, which is significant in the final scene. Not familiar with any of this, rent it. It is most likely in the dollar rack.
As for today, it's still a mad, mad, mad, mad world and getting madder, what with Islamo-fascists running wild, economies on the brink of collapse, supposed republics taking over entire sectors of private industries for political points and power grabs and a news media turning a blind eye to it all because they not only obey The Leader*, they love The Leader*.
It's a good thing we still have escapism like this wonderful farce, unless The Leader* decides it is not good for us to see.
* see post regarding the movie "1984"
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I LOVE it's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. We own it two, but Paul's not as keen on it as I am.
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