Something Wild (1961) | |
| Director(s) | Jack Garfein |
| Producer(s) | George Justin |
| Top Genres | Drama |
| Top Topics | |
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Something Wild (1961) was a Drama Film directed by Jack Garfein and produced by George Justin.
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Something Wild (1986): Happy is a Yuppie Word
By 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 14, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsOne of my favorite bands penned a song called “Happy is a Yuppie Word.” I never spent much time dwelling on the meaning of the statement, but as I grow older, it somehow takes on more pertinent meaning. If I remember correctly, Bob Dylan gave an interview with Rolling Stone magazine wher... Read full article
SOMETHING WILD (1961) (2)
By Terry on Sep 25, 2018 From Stardust and ShadowsSOMETHING WILD? (1961)? Directed? and? co written by? Jack Garfein is said? to be ‘a lost indie film classic”.? This picture lives up to that suggestion and more even if it? is rarely seen today.? ?A? jarring piece of? film making complete with? strong performances? by Carol Baker, Ralph... Read full article
Something Wild (1961) (1)
By Beatrice on Jul 6, 2017 From Flickers in TimeSomething Wild Directed by Jack Garfein Written by Jack Garfein and Alex Karmel from a novel by Karmel 1961/USA Prometheus Enterprises Inc. First viewing/Netflix rental I would have enjoyed this indie story of a rape victim’s struggles even more if not for the last five minutes. Mary Ann Ro... Read full article
Something Wild, Jonathan Demme, 1986 (1)
By Aaron West on Feb 12, 2015 From Criterion BluesFeb 12 Posted by aaronwest ?It?s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.? What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife, two kids, and doggone it, he?s just a swell guy.... Read full article
Something Wild, Jonathan Demme, 1986 (2)
By Aaron West on Feb 12, 2015 From Criterion BluesFeb 12 Posted by aaronwest ?It?s better to be a live dog than a dead lion.? What does that mean? To Charlie Driggs (Jeff Daniels), it means quite a lot. He is a NYC corporate VP, living the high life with a nice house in the suburbs, a cheerful wife, two kids, and doggone it, he?s just a swell guy.... Read full article
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Mike: Why don't you stay here?
Mary Ann Robinson: I have to go to work tomorrow.
Mike: How much do you make at the Five and Ten?
Mary Ann Robinson: Enough for me. Let me go now.
Mike: Well, I'll pay you whatever you make at the Five and Ten and you can stay here. It won't cost you anything.
Mary Ann Robinson: [yelling] Why do you want me to stay here?
Mike: If it weren't for me you'd be at the bottom of the river!
[pause]
Mike: You can't complain.
Mary Ann Robinson: What's happened has happened, Mother.
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Carroll Baker was married to director Jack Garfein at the time they made this film (they divorced in 1969).
Diane Ladd's film debut.
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