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)
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)
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
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
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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Quotes from
Mrs. Gates: Mrs. Carter phoned. She wanted to know how you felt. I told her you were a little peaked, that's all. Anybody who calls, I tell 'em you're just a little bit down.
[raises window blind, looks outside]
Mrs. Gates: She said some more of those dirty people had moved in the next block. Honestly, I don't know what's going to happen to this neighborhood!
Mary Ann Robinson: Everyone is dirty!
Mrs. Gates: Eat some more! How can you expect to get well? I didn't mean to hurt anybody. Honestly, you can't even go out on the streets alone at night.
Mary Ann Robinson: [coldly] Why? What could happen?
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Facts about
Diane Ladd's film debut.
Carroll Baker was married to director Jack Garfein at the time they made this film (they divorced in 1969).
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