favorite movie #17: young frankenstein

Favorite movies that have had an impact on me - #17 - Young Frankenstein (1974) - This is one of those movies that I could probably say most of the dialog along with the actors from beginning to end. If I wasn't laughing. Everyone is at their peak performance, and the B&W photography is beautiful to look at, too.

Igor (Marty Feldman): Dr. Frankenstein ... 

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder): "Fronkensteen." 

Igor: You're putting me on. 

Frankenstein: No, it's pronounced "Fronkensteen." 

Igor: Do you also say "Froaderick"? 

Frankenstein: No ... "Frederick." 

Igor: Well, why isn't it "Froaderick Fronkensteen"? 

Frankenstein: It isn't; it's "Frederick Fronkensteen." 

Igor: I see. 

Frankenstein: You must be Igor. [He pronounces it ee-gor] 

Igor: No, it's pronounced "eye-gor." 

Frankenstein: But they told me it was "ee-gor." 

Igor: Well, they were wrong then, weren't they?

i'm tired

We had planned to go to Orlando this week, but I'm down for the count. Can't figure out if it's a virus, or sinusitis, or just the fact that I needed a break. Last night was the first time I've slept eight hours in a long time, so that might be a clue. Orlando's not going anywhere, we'll get there soon enough. Guess the summer (for me) is off to a slow, easy start. Yawn.

In the words of the immortal Lilly Von Shtupp, "Let's face it, I'm, tired."

the laziest gal in town

How I'm feeling this weekend.

The fabulous Marlene Dietrich, from Alfred Hitchcock's Stagefright

Madeline Kahn gives her best Marlene as Lily von Shtupp in Blazing Saddles, also expressing ennui, in the brilliant I'm Tired.

Now excuse me while I go back to bed. I'm fwiggin' pooped.

Happy Labor Day.

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