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[Kalli]

I love Costner in westerns. My all time favorite is Dances With Wolves. I love the musical score. The cinematography is breathtaking. The love story is poignant but the story of true friendship and mutual respect that develops between Dunbar and the native Americans is what I love the most. And of course, there are horses, what’s not to like? 

I read Costner did most of his own stunts in DWW. He was impressive on horseback, especially in the buffalo hunt scenes where he apparently fell off at one point, got back on and continued the scene. 

Open Range is another great movie with KC. If you’ve never seen it it’s worth checking out. It’s been on tv several times in the last weeks. Can’t remember if it was on Grit Tv or INSP.  

[CANDLEQUEEN]

I almost forgot -loved Dragonfly!!!!!! Cried like a baby at the end! 

[geezerette]

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@Kalli wrote:

I love Costner in westerns. My all time favorite is Dances With Wolves. I love the musical score. The cinematography is breathtaking. The love story is poignant but the story of true friendship and mutual respect that develops between Dunbar and the native Americans is what I love the most. And of course, there are horses, what’s not to like? 

I read Costner did most of his own stunts in DWW. He was impressive on horseback, especially in the buffalo hunt scenes where he apparently fell off at one point, got back on and continued the scene. 

Open Range is another great movie with KC. If you’ve never seen it it’s worth checking out. It’s been on tv several times in the last weeks. Can’t remember if it was on Grit Tv or INSP.  

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@Kalli 

I like his version of "Wyatt Earp" too.  

Paramount often shows his movies too.  Especially on the Sundays that "Yellowstone" is airing.

[mamaslittlepotato]

@CANDLEQUEEN So do I, every time I watch it!

[nyc1]

@shoekitty 

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@shoekitty wrote:

I loved one poster description of a different time that KC experienced.  It sure was.   I used to go to the movies alone.  For 25 cents it was a 4 hour world of wonder.  The movies used to change peoples lives.  In a different time with no internet, little or no TV, no cell phones.  Newspapers, the library, and the movies did transport us and were one of the few ways to travel.  At me least me.  My mother who was born in 1921, often said, she grew up in the movies.  The movies taught her etiquette, style, and made her believe in other worlds.  She was raised by immigrant parents, with 8 siblings during the depression. My grandmother never spoke English, and the kids learned English from school and friends.  The parents worked to feed the kids, so not much time for playing or entertainment.  Her and her sisters were at the movies when ever they found a nickel, and stayed all day. You know, untill my mom passed away at 98 she still went to the movies a couple times a week.  Until she didn't understand them anymore, and explicit content had her walking out, lol.   But she still went back.  She said the movies gave her ideas to make clothes, and succeed in business.  And she did.  She actually collected almost a whole set of carnival glass dinnerware they gave away.  Each week a new piece.   She brought them home to her mother and father.who couldn't understand why she was getting all this free stuff, lol.  

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Thank you for sharing your story about your Mom and her family.  How wonderful.  There are many similarities ot my Mom's background as well.  How wonderful that your Mom got to live 98 incredible years.  My Mom was 94 when she passed.  

[skatting44]

@shoekitty 

Thank you for sharing your story. My Mother and GrandMother shared with me from when I was young how movies were so enjoyable and important to them. And yes, my GrandMother used to sew outfits in similar fashion as she saw on the movie stars .

I used to sit and watch old movies on TV with my GrandMother on the weekends . I  could recognise so many stars . I  watch  TCM  and not only remember many old movies but they bring back memories with my GrandMother .

[Luvsmyfam]

@Oznell he is 1 hot you know what!

[Luvsmyfam]

@Love my grandkids I love that movie as well,but have never seen the entire movie

[catwoman48]

Oh, my gosh, why do I love “Mr. Brooks” so much? I mean, my favorite Kevin Costner movie is “No Way Out,” but he was absolutely TERRIFYING as Mr. Brooks. Who knew he could be so effective playing against type? He was so convincing as a serial killer, but it took nothing away from his performances as gentler characters in other movies, like “Dragonfly,” “The Bodyguard,” etc. He is an underrated actor, for sure.

[catwoman48]

Oh, my gosh, why do I love “Mr. Brooks” so much? I mean, my favorite Kevin Costner movie is “No Way Out,” but he was absolutely TERRIFYING as Mr. Brooks. Who knew he could be so effective playing against type? He was so convincing as a serial killer, but it took nothing away from his performances as gentler characters in other movies, like “Dragonfly,” “The Bodyguard,” etc. He is an underrated actor, for sure. And I thought his Oscar speech was terrific, from the heart.