Hurt is one of my favourite actors. I love his Rochester - superb English accent and understated while so attractive and wounded. You have bewitched my horse!
I recall seeing "Body Heat" at my local cinema when it was first released. I love the scene where Matty says to Ned, "You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man."
I definitely need to watch this, having just finished Ice Cold in Alex which was another heatwave film suggestion from someone on here. Also, gorgeous dogs!
Here in Tokyo, if it stays in the low 30s, it's ok. But each year seems to bring more days in the mid-30s, which, with this humidity, is a little too much.
I think I said a while ago that you’ve made me want to see this again. Such a time and a place film, but I’ll wait for the heat to die off before inviting it into my home. Kathleen Turner was so great in that period
Well seeing it in the heat is part of the fun… but it would be brilliant any time! I should have mentioned the score, amazing John Barry (plus dash of Bob Seger)
Perceptive coment from you about how Hurt with his shirt off looks like a normal man, not some beefed-up gym block of the kind who are everywhere in films these days. Too many men looking like blown-up thugs.
The 80s were a great time for movies. Hurt is brilliant here, and you mention Broadcast News where he was pushed to great heights by an awesome Holly Hunter. But surely the greatest film about a long hot summer is the Go-Between
William hurt is brilliant anybody who's seen the big chill body heat and especially kiss of the spider woman will attest. Kathleen turner was absolutely on fire 🔥 in the 80s with hurt and jack Nicholson.
I have no problem placing Body Heat on a pedestal among the great noir films made before Kathleen Turner was born. Both it and she are throwbacks in the best way.
Hurt is one of my favourite actors. I love his Rochester - superb English accent and understated while so attractive and wounded. You have bewitched my horse!
I haven't seen that. Sounds marvellous. Intriguing part for him to play.
I recall seeing "Body Heat" at my local cinema when it was first released. I love the scene where Matty says to Ned, "You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man."
The script is great. Ned and his work colleagues - so good!
A wonderful piece of writing. Gorgeous photos of your beautiful dogs xxx❤️☀️
Oh thank you Victoria!
Being put on Substack hasn’t improved their mood, sadly.
Ha ha! My cats can sympathise xxx
I definitely need to watch this, having just finished Ice Cold in Alex which was another heatwave film suggestion from someone on here. Also, gorgeous dogs!
That’s a great idea, I’ve never seen it…. Thank you re dogs! They were used for coursing and dumped - the worst start but a very happy ending.
That's awful - poor things but I expect they have a very happy home with you!
Thank you, they’re a joy! It’s true what they say, greyhounds really are very very lazy and they do make great pets…
I would love a greyhound, maybe one day…
A very atmospheric piece, Laura!
Here in Tokyo, if it stays in the low 30s, it's ok. But each year seems to bring more days in the mid-30s, which, with this humidity, is a little too much.
Oh humidity is the worst… thank you Jeffrey, so glad you enjoyed!
I think I said a while ago that you’ve made me want to see this again. Such a time and a place film, but I’ll wait for the heat to die off before inviting it into my home. Kathleen Turner was so great in that period
Well seeing it in the heat is part of the fun… but it would be brilliant any time! I should have mentioned the score, amazing John Barry (plus dash of Bob Seger)
Another high bar here. I really loved your elegant unpacking of the Lucan mystery. Great read. Pictures are ace too.
Adorable pooches 🤍🤍 and loved rereading your hot film review!
Thank you so much Petra! They are such drama queens.
Perceptive coment from you about how Hurt with his shirt off looks like a normal man, not some beefed-up gym block of the kind who are everywhere in films these days. Too many men looking like blown-up thugs.
Thank you. It’s like when you see pics of the Oscars from that time - the people look beautiful but real - so much more attractive.
I wish I loved the heat, but I am just a wilting beetroot! But I still loved this piece!
Thank you! I think it's ebbing away a bit actually, judging by the greyhound-o-meter (ie they're not quite so depressed)
I do hope they are right!
The 80s were a great time for movies. Hurt is brilliant here, and you mention Broadcast News where he was pushed to great heights by an awesome Holly Hunter. But surely the greatest film about a long hot summer is the Go-Between
A great film for sure.
William hurt is brilliant anybody who's seen the big chill body heat and especially kiss of the spider woman will attest. Kathleen turner was absolutely on fire 🔥 in the 80s with hurt and jack Nicholson.
He is one of the greatest screen actors. The Janitor with Sigourney Weaver is a wonderful film, if I could ever find it again…
I have no problem placing Body Heat on a pedestal among the great noir films made before Kathleen Turner was born. Both it and she are throwbacks in the best way.
That’s such a fab comment - totally agree!
And there's also the school friend Kim Zimmer. Everyone in this film's a knockout.
Yes - she's so right in that part.
Full of languorous heat-laziness desire insight. It's a scorcher of a film!
It so is, seriously… highly recommended!
An enjoyable read as I sit in my garden for my first weekend of open studios. I don’t mind the heat if I’m in the shade
Thank you Gina!