Through a series of misadventures, he discovers his matinee idol is actually a drunkard and womanizer who has trouble living up to his cinematic standards. My favorite year 1982 is an invigorating period piece, with uniformly excellent production values, script, and cast, but it runs deep because of a remarkable performance by peter otoole. Wryly satirical in some spots and openly slapstick in others, my favorite year is a real ribtickler from first frame to last as fresh and satisfying today as it was in 1982. Bluray mgm, 1982 warner archive 1954 they dont make years like that anymore, nor is hollywood particularly interested in making movies like richard benjamins my favorite year 1982. When keith first broached the idea of writing up our favorite film year, i was positive i was going to end up writing some part of the 1940s. A christmas story 2 dvd, 2012, includes digital copy ultraviolet. My favorite year ist eine us amerikanische filmkomodie aus dem jahr 1982. Furthermore, that was a very strong year for best actor. My favorite year appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 1. In 1954, the comedy cavalcade is the most popular show on television with king kaiser joseph bologna.
Peter otooles role in the film is based on errol flynn, who was a famous actor of the thirties and forties who gained fame for starring in action films, notably swashbucklers such as captain. A 1982 comedy film directed by richard benjamin and set in new york city in 1954, my favorite year is the story of benjy stone mark linnbaker, a comedy writer on king kaisers joseph bologna tv variety show, who is tasked with keeping his childhood hero, swashbuckling english actor alan swann peter otoole, sober enough to perform that week. My favorite year is a musical with a book by joseph dougherty, music by stephen flaherty, and lyrics by lynn ahrens. An interlude in central park, tv writer benji mark linnbaker shares secrets with errant movie star alan swann peter otoole whom hes minding, in richard benjamins my favorite year, 1982.
My favorite year is a 1982 american comedy film released by metrogoldwynmayer, directed by richard benjamin and written by norman steinberg and dennis palumbo, which tells the story of a young comedy writer. Benjy stone mark linnbaker is a fledgling writer for a live. It is 1954, and the largerthanlife, swahbuckling movie star alan swann is set to make his first television appearance on the hugely popular show, the comedy cavalcade. In 1982, this was the complete opposite of the way the nation wanted to see itself. This film is nostalgia for people my age 66 or older. Better late than never, and with the films dvd release, i finally got another chance. Rent my favorite year 1982 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Sort films by title, year of release, and year inducted into the registry by using the up and down arrows at the top of each column.
However, it is more noteworthy than most smile comedies, due to peter otooles memorable turn as the cognacguzzling, pasthisprime movie. Favorite year with peter otoole the new york times. My favorite martian the complete second season dvd. My favorite films are screwball comedies and noirs. The tv show at its center is based on sid caesars your show of shows which ran from 1950 to 1954. The film shows full dress rehearsals in the broadcast studio early in the week. My favorite year movie posters from movie poster shop.
The best movies of 1982 picked by critics and filmmakers and sorted by rank. But henry fonda was the obvious choice, as he was dying and on golden pond was to be his last film. Fast times at ridgemont high, the thing, tron, the best little whorehouse in texas, tootsie, poltergeist, the toy, friday the th part iii, creepshow, richard pryor. Frankly, i knew little about otoole when my favorite year opened in 1982, so his presence had little impact on my desire to see the film. Aug 16, 2019 my favorite year would have made a perfect latecareer win for him, and a welldeserved one. Film genres, title, year, country, length, director, description. My favorite year definitely captures the moment and the wild west. My favorite year manufactured on demand, ntsc format on. Rent my favorite year 1982 starring peter otoole and mark linnbaker on dvd and bluray. My favorite year on dvd 085396540521 from warner bros directed by richard benjamin. My favorite year 1982 it came from the bottom shelf.
Aspiring entertainment executive benjy stone has his hands full when he is put in charge of aging matinee screen idol alan swann, who is scheduled to make an appearance on the hottest. Overall, the picture seemed serviceable but moderately problematic. Brooks was a producer of my favorite year, and steinberg had been one of his writers on blazing saddles. A witty and fun showbiz satire, richard benjamins my favorite year is an engaging comedy sporting only mild impact. Hitfixs alan sepinwall argues that 1982 was the best film year of the last 50 years, thanks to movies like e. Featuring a spry and boozy peter otoole as a former matinee idol who gueststars on a variety show in the 1950s, the narrative surrounds the chaos. It tells the story of a young author of comic sketches benjy stone, who was lucky enough to meet and to spend a great time with his idol actor a. My favorite year, dvd, manufactured on demand, ntsc format, comedycontemporary, 888574404765. Starring as errol flynnlike rogue alan swann, a movie star whose best days are behind him, he is charming, funny, and devastating. Aug 11, 2017 my favorite year, 1982, metrogoldwynmayer. Benjy stone mark linnbaker, the youngest writer for the king kaiser comedy. The world of 1950s live tv gets the comic treatment in richard benjamins my favorite year, a hilarious homage to those golden days of yore. Apr 28, 2015 hitfixs alan sepinwall argues that 1982 was the best film year of the last 50 years, thanks to movies like e. Executive producer mel brooks had firsthand knowledge of the era, and much of the hysterical norman steinbergdennis palumbo screenplay is based on his experiences, though completely exaggerated and laughoutloud funny.
It stars peter otoole, mark linnbaker, jessica harper, and joseph bologna. His film character is one of my favorite of alltime. Staring peter oh tool, mark linnbaker, jessica harper and joseph bologna. Starring as errol flynnlike rogue alan swann, a movie star whose best days are behind him, he is.
Mar 16, 2016 peter otoole was nominated for eight oscars among them was his portrayal of alan swann in my favorite year. However, it is more noteworthy than most smile comedies, due to peter o tooles memorable turn as the cognacguzzling, pasthisprime movie. My favorite year is a 1982 backstage comedy that returns to the wild days of live television. A delightful film presenting a poignant portrait of television in the early 1950s. Feb 27, 2018 the world of 1950s live tv gets the comic treatment in richard benjamins my favorite year, a hilarious homage to those golden days of yore. The king kaiser comedy extravaganza, known as the cavalcade goes on in a moment. My favorite year is a joyful ode to the early days of television, carried with a deft touch and.
I know i wanted to check it out but never did, for reasons that escape me. My favorite year manufactured on demand, ntsc format on tcm shop. Other articles where my favorite year is discussed. A young writer on a popular live tv show in the 1950s is asked to keep a watchful eye on the weeks guest starhis favorite swashbuckling movie hero.
With peter otoole, mark linnbaker, jessica harper, joseph bologna. Starring peter otoole, mark linnbaker, jessica harper, joseph bologna. My favorite year by richard benjamin peter otoole, mark. My favorite year 1982 film completo in italiano a 20180322t18. It is 1954, and the largerthanlife, swahbuckling movie star alan swann is set to make his first. Hollywood insiders were asked to pick their favorite movies of all time, providing us with a ranked list of 100 of the best movies ever made. Peter otooles role in the film is based on errol flynn, who was a famous actor of.
My favorite year, densely researched and handsomely scripted by norman steinberg and dennis palumbo, is a comparative study of the clash between the old peter otoole as an illustrious swashbuckling ham of yore, alan swann, and, the new joseph bologna as megalomaniac tv variety star, stan king kaiser. Read the my favorite year movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. The extra terrestrial, tootsie, sophies choice, blade runner and more. Palumbo, steinbergs cowriter, has gone on to become a wellknown psychotherapist for the creative community and author of the book writing from the inside out. That is the premise of my favorite year, a funny and goodnatured comedy that marks. My favorite year 1982 richard benjamin, peter otoole, mark linnbaker, jessica harper, comedy august 10, 2017 benjy stone is the junior writer on the top rated varietycomedy show, in the mid 50s the early years. Accordingly, we have changed the title of your order from my favorite year to my favorite. My favorite year 1982 richard benjamin, peter otoole. My favorite year 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Featuring a spry and boozy peter otoole as a former matinee idol who gueststars on a variety show in the 1950s, the narrative surrounds the chaos otooles character rains down on a hapless writer. Get my favorite year dvd and bluray release date, trailer and movie stats. This 1982 film is based on mel brooks recollection of errol flynns.
My favorite year is a 1982 american comedy film released by metrogoldwyn mayer, directed by richard benjamin and written by norman steinberg and. It is also a joy for any fan of comedies that offer the best of the necessary elements the writing, the performances, the direction, the lighting, and the overall tone. Its 1954, and live television rules the airways, much in the same way hollywood legends ruled the movie screens in prior decades. That might have been a great time to have the first tie for best actor in oscar history. Jun 25, 2014 hollywood insiders were asked to pick their favorite movies of all time, providing us with a ranked list of 100 of the best movies ever made. Peter otoole, mark linnbaker, jessica harper dvd synopsis and information. My favorite year 1982 directed by richard benjamin. My favorite year is a 1982 american comedy film released by metrogoldwynmayer, directed by richard benjamin and written by norman steinberg and.
Mar 22, 2018 my favorite year 1982 film completo in italiano a 20180322t18. Benjy stone is the junior writer on the top rated v. Benjamin and otoole reminisce about the films making in their commentary for the dvd, which also includes highlights of. Terrific scene from my favorite year with peter otoole. My favorite year 1982 richard benjamin, peter otoole, mark. Ridley scott moody futuristic, scifi noirish thriller, with stunning, visuallydazzling effects and a brooding atmosphere, about a hardboiled detective hunting nearhuman replicants. My favorite year dvd, 2002 my favorite year is a joy for any fan of the early years of television. Peter otoole and richard benjamin in my favorite year 1982 jessica harper.
My favorite year 1982 film completo in italiano streaming ita. The star alan swann, played brilliantly by peter otoole, is leaving the stage quickly. Otoole was nominated for the academy award for best actor. Intriguingly, there is no complete certainty about whether errol flynn actually. Much of the movie appeared reasonably distinct and accurate, but the image suffered from quite a few soft spots. Peter otoole was nominated for eight oscars among them was his portrayal of alan swann in my favorite year.
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